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The Acer Aspire One is a ultra-portable laptop, similar to the Asus Eee PC. It comes standard with Linux (Linplus distro), an 8GB solid-state drive, 512MB RAM, wireless 802.11b/g, and a memory card reader. It has upgrades for an 120GB drive to replace the 8GB SSD, 1GB RAM, wireless 802.11n, mobile broadband support, and Windows XP.
MSRP $400.00
Release date January, 2008
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Features
- Intel Atom Processor (1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB)
- 512MB, 1GB
- 8.9" LED Backlight LCD Screen 1024x600 Resolution
- Memory Card Reader
- 10/100 Ethernet
- 3 or 7 hours battery life with 3 or 6 cell battery, respectively
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Acer Aspire One
• Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Solid State Drive, Linpus Linux Lite) White
• Aspire One AOA110-1295 White Netbook
UPC: 884483097029
EAN: 884483097029
MPN: AOA110-1295
Competitors
Acer Aspire One is ranked 5th among it's competitors.
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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
0%
vs.
LG X110
100%
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
33%
vs.
Samsung NC10
67%
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
50%
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HP Mini 1000
50%
MSRP $349.00
Released September, 2008
Pros
- Nice design
- available with Linux pre-installed
- solid build quality
Cons
- Screen is difficult to see in brightly lit conditions
- no spinning HDD options (SSD only)
- glossy lid like most other netbooks - fingerprint magnet
Acer Aspire One
50%
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Dell Mini 9
50%
MSRP $499.00
Released May, 2008
Pros
- Nice aluminum outer case
- Full size keyboard
- Great configuration options
Cons
- More expensive than competition
- Slow boot-up time
- Heavier than competition
Acer Aspire One
75%
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HP 2133 Mini-Note
25%
MSRP $399.00
Released November, 2007
Pros
- Very portable
- Fast boot time
- Great value for the money
Cons
- Screen resolution is too low for many websites
- Suspend mode consumes battery
- AC/DC adapter plug is odd-shaped and blocks two electrical outlets
Acer Aspire One
100%
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Asus Eee PC 701
0%
MSRP $499.00
Released June, 2008
Pros
- Almost full sized keyboard
- Long battery life
- Light weight
Cons
- Only 1 mouse button
- Difficult to upgrade RAM
- Tips over easily (not well balanced)
Acer Aspire One
100%
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MSI Wind
0%
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
100%
vs.
Lenovo IdeaPad S10
0%
MSRP $299.99
Released July, 2009
The Gateway LT2001u is a compact and powerful netbook offered by Gateway at an affordable price. It is powered by a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor with a Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 graphics card for smooth video performance and a Intel 945 Express Chipset with Generation 3.5 Intel Integrated Graphics Engine for enhanced...
Acer Aspire One
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Gateway LT2001u
MSRP $260.00
Released September, 2008
Pros
- 10" body allows for larger, less cramped keyboard - the same that is found on t he 1000-series
- 1024 x 600px resolution matches the 10" models, improves upon the older 7" drastically
- 1.3MP webcam
Cons
- older style EEE keyboard, small out of place right shift, poor feel compared to chicklet or later 'sea-shell' revision
- over 3 pounds
- 8.9" screen in 10" body - ugly bezel
Acer Aspire One
vs.
Asus Eee PC 904HA
MSRP $349.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- more affordable than the S10
- same resolution as all 10" netbook models
- SSD drive is lighter and less prone to damage than a standard HDD
Cons
- the cost of competing models with higher specifications
- only 512MB of RAM
- small SSD drive
Acer Aspire One
vs.
Lenovo IdeaPad S9
Reviews
August 6, 2009
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Pros
- Ultra-portable
- Runs Linux or Windows XP
- Available in five colors: pink, brown, blue, white and black
- familiar keyboard layout
- non-glossy screen
- Silent
- Customizable
- Runs Apple Mac OS X Leopard Kalyway
- Crystalbrite screen is easy to see
- 10-inch body allows for a larger easy-to-use keyboard compared to other 9" models
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July 27, 2009
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Pros
- Ultra-portable
- Runs Linux or Windows XP
- Available in five colors: pink, brown, blue, white and black
- familiar keyboard layout
- non-glossy screen
- Silent
- Customizable
- Crystalbrite screen is easy to see
- 10-inch body allows for a larger easy-to-use keyboard compared to other 9" models
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January 17, 2009
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Pros
- Ultra-portable
- Runs Linux or Windows XP
- Available in five colors: pink, brown, blue, white and black
- familiar keyboard layout
- Silent
- Customizable
Cons
- no pointing stick
- Expensive with upgrades
- Most features require an upgrade
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April 23, 2009
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Pros
- Ultra-portable
- Runs Linux or Windows XP
- Available in five colors: pink, brown, blue, white and black
- familiar keyboard layout
- non-glossy screen
- Silent
- Runs Apple Mac OS X Leopard Kalyway
Cons
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May 1, 2009
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Pros
- Ultra-portable
- Runs Linux or Windows XP
- Available in five colors: pink, brown, blue, white and black
- familiar keyboard layout
- 10-inch body allows for a larger easy-to-use keyboard compared to other 9" models
Cons
- louder than the majority of netbooks
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February 5, 2009
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Pros
- Ultra-portable
- Runs Linux or Windows XP
- Available in five colors: pink, brown, blue, white and black
- familiar keyboard layout
- Silent
- Crystalbrite screen is easy to see
Cons
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January 12, 2009
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Pros
- Ultra-portable
- Runs Linux or Windows XP
- Available in five colors: pink, brown, blue, white and black
- familiar keyboard layout
- non-glossy screen
- Silent
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July 26, 2008
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Pros
- Ultra-portable
- Runs Linux or Windows XP
- Customizable
Cons
- Expensive with upgrades
- Most features require an upgrade
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April 19, 2009
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Pros
- Ultra-portable
- Runs Linux or Windows XP
- Available in five colors: pink, brown, blue, white and black
- Runs Apple Mac OS X Leopard Kalyway
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April 19, 2009
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- Runs Linux or Windows XP
- Available in five colors: pink, brown, blue, white and black
- non-glossy screen
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