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The 531h is a netbook PC that is geared towards business users from Acer's 2009 Aspire One series. The netbook features a 10.1" LED backlit LCD display with Acer's CrystalBrite technology and a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, up to 2GB of DDR2 memory, and comes with a 160GB hard drive. The 531h is designed with a diamond black chassis and includes a memory card reader, webcam, microphone, and built-in stereo speakers. It offers Wi-Fi connectivity with Acer's SignalUp technology for better antenna performance and is available with Bluetooth and 3G connectivity in some configurations. The netbook includes a VGA port, 3 USB ports, and comes with a 6-cell battery that provides approximately 6 hours of battery life.
MSRP $450.00
Release date June, 2009
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Features/Specs
- 10.1" LED backlit LCD display
- 1024 x 600 pixel resolution
- Acer CrystalBrite Technology
- 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor
- Up to 2GB DDR2 SDRAM
- 160GB hard drive
- 6-cell battery with 6-hour battery life
- Built-in Webcam, Stereo Speakers & Microphone
- Multi-in-one Card Reader
- Diamond Black Chassis
- Connectivity: 802.11b/g WiFi with Acer SignalUp Technology, Bluetooth, Optional 3G
- Ports: VGA, Headphone/Line-Out, Microphone, 3 x USB, RJ-45
- Weight: Approx. 2.8 lbs
Configurations
- AOP531h-1791 - Windows XP Professional, 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, No 3G Connectivity, Bluetooth, 1 year warranty
- AOP531h-1440 - Windows XP Home, 1GB DDR2 SDRAM, 3G Connectivity, No Bluetooth, 2 year warranty
- AOP531h-1776 - Windows XP Home, 1GB DDR2 SDRAM, 3G Connectivity, No Bluetooth, 1 year warranty
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Acer Aspire One 531h
• Acer Aspire One 531h 10.1-Inch Diamond Black Netbook - 6 Hour Battery Life
• The Acer Aspire ONE P531H-1791 Netbook
UPC: 884483747184
EAN: 884483747184
MPN: LU.S9206.092
Competitors
Acer Aspire One 531h is ranked 8th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $499.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- 6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard.
- >= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews
- one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date
Cons
- More expensive than the MSI Wind and Lenovo S10
- Only Windows versions sold - i.e. No native Linux versions available !
- Screen hinges could be stiffer !
Acer Aspire One 531h
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Samsung NC10
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MSRP $399.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- improved keyboard with proper key locations
- includes wireless N and Bluetooth standard
Cons
- older 945GSE chipset
- better battery life, but no 720p
- standard disk drive creates more noise, heat, draws more power and is more prone to physical damage than solid state alternatives
- for jealousy reasons your friends will want to snatch it from you
Acer Aspire One 531h
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Asus Eee PC 1000HE
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MSRP $400.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- great keyboard layout
- might be the one of the only 8.9" option available once Acer and Asus pull theirs from the market
- LG Intelligent Update (internet)
Cons
- hasn't been available in the NA market for the longest time
- 8.9" netbooks are on their way out due to poor usability compared to their 10" equivalents
- not a highly competitive price
Acer Aspire One 531h
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LG X110
MSRP $389.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- cheap touchscreen option ($30)
- rugged build, won't scuff easily
- activity light can be incorporated into educational software / study programs, used to make sure students aren't fooling around
Cons
- heavy and thick compared to other netbooks
- poor battery life - an hour lower than the average
- targeted towards young students (K-8)
Acer Aspire One 531h
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Dell Latitude 2100
MSRP $379.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- amazing full-sized laptop keyboard - blows away the competition which feature cramped and irregularly laid out keys
- uses the Atom over the older VIA C7 processors
- cheaper and more competitive for the netbook segment compared to last-gen product
Cons
- ditches the superior resolution of the Mini-Note (not even an option for the higher end models!)
- poor SSD and HDD options
- 10.2" model is pretty expensive for a netbook @ $699
Acer Aspire One 531h
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HP Mini 1000
MSRP $450.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- great keyboard layout
- splashtop-based instant-on OS, for basic computing without the boot time of Windows XP
- matte enclosure finish - not a fingerprint magnet like almost every other netbook
Cons
- thicker and heavier than the majority of netbooks
- standard netbook fare
- expensive for what it is
Acer Aspire One 531h
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LG X120
MSRP $449.00
Released September, 2008
Pros
- Good chassis construction
- Hard drive performance is good
- Good screen
Cons
- Runs quite hot
- Smaller keyboard than competitors
- not available in some countries (such as Canada)
Acer Aspire One 531h
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Lenovo IdeaPad S10
MSRP $499.99
Released September, 2009
Acer Aspire One 531h
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BenQ Joybook Lite U101
MSRP --
Released January, 2009
Pros
- Large netbook touchpad
- Keyboard is crisp and no deflect on use
- Small 6-cell battery
Cons
- Glare screen
- No LED indicator for webcam
- Small exhaust fan outlet
Acer Aspire One 531h
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LG X130
MSRP $499.99
Released August, 2009
Pros
- WXGA 1366 x 768 on 10.1" display
- Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 g/g/Draft n
- Large touch pad
Cons
- high price compared to similar offerings
- 3-cell battery - compared to those much larger on cheaper alternatives
- noisy fan
Acer Aspire One 531h
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Sony VAIO W
MSRP $349.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- 720p res screen available
- good battery life
- small size for a 10" screen
Cons
- cramped keyboard
- can't upgrade memory past 1GB
Acer Aspire One 531h
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Dell Mini 10
MSRP $479.99
Released August, 2009
Pros
- extremely attractive and clean design
- lighter than direct competitor
- improved 92% keyboard
Cons
- poor battery life compared to direct competitor
- large annoying 'Samsung' logo
- somewhat late to market
Acer Aspire One 531h
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Samsung Go N310
MSRP $439.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- first netbook to include a 2.1 sound system
- bezels are slim and do not take away from the devices overall aesthetic
- 12.1" size allows for a larger keyboard and improved speakers
Cons
- battery advertised as 10.5h (5900 mAh) but is actually closer to 7h (5200 mAh)
- 12.1" size puts the N120 in a different category, not as easy to transport or handle as a 9 or 10" model
- expensive
Acer Aspire One 531h
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Samsung N120
MSRP $469.00
Released January, 2001
Pros
- competitively priced (albeit slightly more expensive than direct competitors)
- 7-hour battery life
- great 93% keyboard with properly sized right shift
Cons
- getting slightly expensive for a netbook, $70 more than the similarly spec'd Eee 1000HE
- glossy lid (the lid on the NC10 is matte)
- narrow touchpad (compared to the Eee 1000HE)
Acer Aspire One 531h
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Samsung N110
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Pros
- affordable price
- 6-cell battery standard - ~6 hours of battery life
- first netbook from Acer (arguably any manufacturer) to be geared towards business users
- internal 3G is available on specific models
- good build quality
Cons
- uses the slightly older N720 processor
- nothing to distinguish itself from other 10.1" netbooks
- doesn't approach the battery life of similarly priced models from other manufacturers
- really nothing included / specially designed for business users
- models can't have both 3G and Bluetooth connectivity
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- uses the slightly older N720 processor
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