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The Acer Aspire One P531h is an ultra-compact laptop built primarily for professional and/or casual use. It features an Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz) processor, up to 2GB of DDR2 RAM, and a relatively small 160GB hard-disc drive. It's not recommended for gaming and/or multimedia, as it hosts a small 10.1" WSVGA screen and an integrated Intel Graphics chip. On the more positive side, it does feature a batch of communications-related features: WiFi/LAN connectivity, integrated webcam/mic, and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. It comes with either Windows XP or Vista and hosts a lifespan (full charge) of 6 hours, making it friendly to on-the-go business professionals who frequent airports often.
MSRP $419.00
Release date December, 2008
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Features
- Ultra-Compact Laptop
- Professional/Business Use
- Intel Atom Processor
- DDR2 RAM
- SATA HDD
- WSVGA Screen
- Internet Connectivity
- Webcam/Mic
- Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
- Windows XP/Vista
- Multi-in-One Card Reader
I/O Interfaces
- DC-in
- RJ-45 LAN
- VGA
- Headphones/speakers/line-out
- Microphone
- Three USB 2.0
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Acer Aspire One P531h
• Acer Aspire One 531h 10.1-Inch Diamond Black Netbook - 6 Hour Battery Life
• Aspire One AO531h-1791 Netbook
UPC: 884483747184
EAN: 884483747184
MPN: LU.S9206.092
Competitors
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 P531h
vs.
HP Mini 1000
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 P531h
vs.
Lenovo IdeaPad S10
MSRP $429.99
Released October, 2008
Pros
- larger keyboard and screen improves usability
- 160GB HDD allows for much more storage
- much cheaper than the 1000H model
Cons
- no bluetooth
- now over 3 pounds, not as easy to handle and carry as the smaller 900 series
- 10" screen keeps the original resolution of 1024x600
Acer Aspire One P531h
vs.
Asus Eee PC 1000HA
MSRP $429.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- large keyboard with standard right shift, improve usability over the chicklet style
- slim and light
- aesthetically pleasing
Cons
- non-replaceable battery
- expensive due to 3.75G and WiMAX
- wider body due to large keyboard - creates large screen bezel
Acer Aspire One P531h
vs.
Asus Eee PC 1008HA
MSRP $350.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- light and small, extremely portable
- great keyboard layout and size - superior to the chicklet style keyboard introduced on the 1000HE
- slick enclosure
Cons
- glossy fingerprint magnet, not as luxurious as the alluminum enclosures featured on the 1002HA and 1002HAE
- Intel graphics - no ION option
- same old 1024 x 600px resolution
Acer Aspire One P531h
vs.
Asus Eee PC 1005HA
Reviews
October 29, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- lightweight
- good build quality
- affordable price
- good 6 hour battery life
- mouse buttons are in the proper location (compared to previous iterations of the Aspire One)
- Vista option with free upgrade path to Windows 7
Cons
- standard netbook internals - no deviation from the norm
- battery life doesn't measure up to similarly priced alternatives from Asus
- small trackpad
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P, 531, h, P531, 531h, P531h
