Acer AOD250-1694 10.1-Inch White Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Review
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I wanted this netbook to take out onto a golf course to do scorekeeping for a large group of golfers using a system I built in Excel . It works very well for that primary purpose with one hesitation about the screen glare and visibility in high light (sun) conditions. I need to find a shady spot for decent visibility but that is no big surprise.br /br /The computer has thus far exceeded my expectations by a pretty wide margin. It handles the complex Excel file I am using with no problem at all. It is lightweight but sturdy and the keyboard is easy to use for a large man with big hands. The battery life is quite amazing at more than 4 hours, at a minimum, using the battery that was supplied with the computer.br /br /Shortly after I got the computer I took a trip and it came along for the ride. The ease of taking it in place of my 17 inch laptop was a pleasure. It connected easily with a variety of wifi networks, including some pretty low power "borrowed" unsecure networks.br /br /I was also able to use the computer as a digital picture frame without very much difficulty. I downloaded Picasa (for free) and plugged in my SD card to download my pictures and I suddenly had a 10 inch portable picture frame to review all the pictures with my family on the road.br /br /I wound up buying the accesory kit at one of the office supply stores for . The kit includes a wonderful case, optical drive and mouse. I am very pleased with the accesory kit as well.br /br /Windows 7 works very well for this device. I read the negative reviews about the "Starter" edition and I have no need for the software upgrade. I also have no need to upgrade any memory. Save your money.br /br /I am very happy with my 5 investment.br /br /Regarding Amazon, they continue to please me with their services. The delivery of the product was perfect and ahead of the pubished scedule. I also love their product reviews, such as this one, that help guide me to make product selections away from the commerical propoganda. Hopefully this review will help you pull the trigger on buying a netbook like this one. It won't replace you bigger laptop but it sure is terrific for mobility.
Acer AOD250-1694 10.1-Inch White Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Feature
- 1.6GHz Intel N270 Atom Processor
- 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM Single Channel Memory
- 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM), Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
- Windows 7 Starter Operating System, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5200 mAh)
- 10.1" WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Browse the Web, check email, share photos, keep up with social networks, listen to music and enjoy a variety of entertainment with the Aspire One AOD250, which features a small compact design that you can take anywhere. Acer makes it easy to stay productive while on the go with the 10.1-inch CrystalBrite LED-backlit screen as well as its excellent near full-size keyboard. A great choice for students as well as business travelers who like to travel light, this Aspire One AOD250 model (AOD250-1694) in white has a 6-cell battery that provides 8 hours of battery life on the go and weighs 2.79 pounds. ptable align="right" cellpadding="10" width="450"tbodytrtdimg align="top" border="0" height="125" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/windows7-starter-stacked.jpg" width="440" //td/trtrtdimg align="top" border="0" height="369" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/acer-aspire_one-AOD250-white-case_back.jpg" width="450" /br /br /smallemstrongThe sleekly designed Aspire One AOD250 weighs just 2.79 pounds (with 6-cell battery)./strong/em/small/td/trtrtdimg align="top" border="0" height="340" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/acer-aod250-white-keyboard_open-450.jpg" width="450" /br /br /smallemstrongA great choice for light-packing business travelers and students, this 10.1-inch Aspire One AOD250 comes with Windows 7 Starter, a 250 GB hard drive, and a 6-cell battery for up to 8 hours of battery life (see larger image)./strong/em/small/td/trtrtdimg align="top" border="0" height="344" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/acer-aod250-feature-multitouch-420.jpg" width="419" /br /br /smallemstrongPinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the Multi-Gesture Touchpad for an intuitive navigation to view web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more./strong/em/small/td/tr/tbody/table It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system, which combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. It includes new Windows 7 features like Jump Lists to help you to better find and manage files, and connecting to printers and peripherals is easier than ever. (Learn more about Windows 7 Starter below.)/ppYou'll be able to easily video chat wherever you roam thanks to the Crystal Eye webcam integrated into the LCD's bezel, delivering smooth video streaming and high quality images even in low-light situations. And the built-in digital microphone delivers superior voice quality keeping background noise level low and minimizing echoes. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the multi-gesture touchpad for an intuitive navigation to view web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more./ppIt's powered by the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, which is designed especially for mobile devices using an innovative design structure and hafnium-infused circuitry to reduce electrical current leakage in transistors to conserve energy. Packed with an extra-large 250 GB hard drive--great for storing a mobile digital audio and video library--this Aspire One also features 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), multi-format memory card reader, multiple USB ports, and built-in email, web browsing, and digital media applications./pp/ph2Key Features/h2ullistrong10.1-inch LED-backlit CrystalBrite screen/strong (1024 x 600 resolution) (Learn more) /lilistrongWindows 7 Starter/strong makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do--less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. And Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. (Learn more) /lilistrongGet more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade./strong A small notebook PC running Windows 7 Home Premium is even easier to use. The new taskbar and advanced navigation features make launching programs, opening files, managing windows, and getting around your PC faster and easier. Personalize your PC to be just the way you want it with helpful gadgets and desktop themes--even turn your desktop into a slideshow of your favorite photos. And you get the best entertainment experience on a PC. With Windows Media Center, you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV. /lilistrong1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor/strong combines performance and efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile (Learn more) /lilistrongUp to 8 hours of battery life/strong with included 6-cell battery /lilistrongMulti-gesture Touchpad/strong for circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, and page flip (Learn more) /lilistrong250 GB hard drive/strong (5400 RPM) /lilistrong1 GB DDR2 RAM/strong (667 MHz; 2 GB maximum capacity) /lilistrongIntegrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 video processor/strong/lilistrongCrystal Eye webcam/strong supports Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions. A built-in digital microphone helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes. /lilistrong84-key keyboard, 89 percent of standard-size/strong with 12 function keys, WLAN switch /lilistrong54g Wi-Fi/strong (802.11b/g) /lilistrongFast Ethernet/strong (10/100) /lilistrongVGA video output/strong/lilistrongStereo speakers and optimized Dolby Headphone technology/strong for 5.1-channel audio /lilistrongPre-loaded software/strong includes Microsoft Works for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007. /lilistrongDimensions:/strong 10.17 x 8.04 x 1 inches (WxDxH) /lilistrongWeight:/strong 2.79 pounds /lilistrongWarranty:/strong One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty /li/ulpstrongNetworking, Connectivity Expansion/strongbr / This Acer Aspire One notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Acer InviLink) that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks and offers Acer's SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency. It also provides !--COMMENT: FAST--Fast (10/100) Ethernet networking./pulli3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players /liliAnalog video output: 1 VGA /liliMulti-in-1 memory card reader compatible with MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card /lili1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack /li/ulpstrongWhat's in the Box/strongbr / This package contains the Acer Aspire One AOD250-1694 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions/ppIt also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 (trial version with 60 days of live update); Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial; Google Desktop; Norton Online Backup; WildTangent/ph2Learn More/h2!--COMMENT: ==========================================--hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" /h3a name="screen"strong10.1-Inch CrystalBrite Screen/strong/h3 The 10.1-inch screen has a WSVGA resolution (1024 x 600) and support for up a 262K color depth. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses shared video memory with the main memory. Acer's CrystalBrite display technology guarantees the best possible visual experience by preventing the diffusion of surrounding light and internal ray. Compared to normal TFT LCDs, Acer CrystalBrite technology is able to read color coordinates more accurately, thus minimizing distortion and creating high-fidelity colors in all environments. p!--COMMENT: ==========================================--/phr class="bucketDivider" size="1" /a name="windows7"img align="top" border="0" height="63" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/Windows7-starter-1line.jpg" width="550" /pWindows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do—less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. Windows 7 Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows./pptable width="750"tbodytrtd width="250"strongSimpler and easier to use/strong/tdtd width="250"strongBuilt with the latest technology/strong/tdtd width="250"strongMakes home networking easy/strong/td/trtrtd valign="top" width="250"ulliFeatures like Jump Lists, Pin, Snap, and Windows Search all make using a small notebook PC simple and easy. /liliConnecting to printers and devices is easier than ever. /li/ul/tdtd valign="top" width="250"ulliWindows 7 Starter supports the latest hardware and software. /li/ul/tdtd valign="top" width="250"ulliJoining home networks with other PCs running Windows 7 is easy and simple. /liliConnecting to wireless networks is easy and fast. /liliInternet Explorer 8 improves the safety of web browsing. /li/ul/td/tr/tbody/tabletable align="center" cellpadding="10" width="800"tbodytrtdimg align="top" alt="Which version of Windows 7 is Best for You?" border="0" height="458" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/Windows7_Detail_Chart.jpg" width="770" //td/tr/tbody/table!--COMMENT: ==========================================--/phr class="bucketDivider" size="1" /table align="left" cellpadding="10" width="200"tbodytrtdimg align="top" border="0" height="126" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/intel-atom-logo.jpg" width="160" //td/tr/tbody/tableh3a name="processor"strongIntel Atom Processor: Your PC's Perfect Internet Companion/strong/h3 Take the Internet to more places with the long battery life and flexibility of a compact, lightweight netbook powered by the incredibly small, amazingly smart Intel Atom processor. It features a design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power--less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor--for excellent battery management. This 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data). !--COMMENT: ==========================================--hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" /h3a name="features"strongSleek, Eye-Catching Design Matched with Highly Functional Additions/strong/h3 The Acer Aspire One AOD250 has been designed to be even more streamlined than its predecessors--whittling down the depth to just one inch thin and shaving the weight down to just under 2.8 pounds. The sleek aerodynamic design includes elegant touches such as the color-rich chassis along with the metallic hinge with a colored accent. ptable align="center" cellpadding="10" width="800"tbodytrtdimg align="top" border="0" height="358" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/acer-aod250-feature-design.jpg" width="800" //td/tr/tbody/table/ppIt also uses a clever Multi-Gesture Touchpad that allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites such as Google Earth. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. Finally, it features a soft-touch palm rest to increase typing comfort./pptable align="center" cellpadding="10" width="800"tbodytrtdimg align="top" border="0" height="742" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/acer-aod250-feature-schematic.jpg" width="750" //td/tr/tbody/table/p
Acer AOD250-1694 comes with these high level Specs. Intel Atom Processor N270, Windows 7 Starter, 10.1-Inch WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Mobile Intel 945GSE Express Chipset, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM Single Channel Memory, 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM), Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Integrated Acer Crystal Eye Webcam, Two Built-in Stereo Speakers, 3 - USB 2.0 Ports, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5200 mAh), 2.79 lbs. | 1.27 kg (system unit only)
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love this little computer - L. Steiner - nj
I have a 17inch HP computer, and although I really like it, it's not convenient for travel, both for its size and short battery life. I am quite impressed with this little Acer netbook, it's so much nicer than I expected. It starts up fast (I deleted some of the installed trial programs and the games). The battery life is said to be 8 hours, and I have not had a problem with it dying even after several hours, so I imagine that is a reasonable estimate. The touchpad is small but nicely responsive. The view is clear and sharp, and it comes with a webcam. Finally, the price is terrific! I am very pleased with this purchase.
A Great little Netbook - A. White -
We purchased the netbook as a way to let our kids on the internet without jeopardizing all things holy on our main computer. We set all security settings to maximum and purchased ESET software that was top rated by consumer reports for internet users who may not always be safe.(opening various windows and advertisements) br / The whole family uses it! However, the Windows 7 Starter does not allow you to switch users without logging off, which means closing all activities. Otherwise, we love it.
May 22, 2010 02:22:13
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