Comments on: Acer Aspire One launched: $379 for Atom-powered Eee 901 rival

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:52:53 +0000

I bought one two months ago on a door crasher sale at Future Shop but you can get it at Best Buy also. I paid an unheard of $299CDN for the Windows XP Home version but now they’ve settled at $379CDN.

Now it does resemble a Fujitsu Lifebook in size only. The guts of the system sports a healthy 1Gb of RAM and a 160GB hard drive. The processor is an Intel Atom at 1.67Ghz.

Pro’s
Despite its diminutive size, this is no toy computer for the kids. It easily handles multiple open applications with very fluid response times. The screen is crisp and clear. There are three USB 2.0 ports and a multi-card reader as well as WIFI, and RJ45 jack and monitor out. At 2.2lbs, this is an easy alternative to taking the 17″ laptop on a trip.

Con’s
The keyboard is a little cramped but that’s the price you pay for small. It can be gotten used to.

I found that the WIFI can sometimes be slow to respond but maybe it’s just me because when I plug it in on AC power, everything speeds up fine.

The battery is the biggest bummer. It comes standard with the 3 cell LiOn. Shop around and get the 6 cell. This will give your new machine the staying power of the big boys.

This is one of the best buys I’ve ever made.

By: Tory

Tory — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:01:58 +0000

Hi,
I am very interested in getting one of these. Does anyone know where they could be checked out in person? I would like to try out the keyboard and the weight and the resolution before I purchase. Thanks
-Tory

By: Gingertrees

Gingertrees — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:49:12 +0000

This looks an awful lot like my Fujitsu Lifebook B-series that I’ve had for years! I got mine for $380 on eBay then.

2.2 lbs, 15G harddrive, 800×600 screen. I got it in 2004, so its not as high tech, but Windows 2000 O/S with a 500 mhz Celeron processor actually skips along almost as fast as my modern desktop. I got it for the portability while in college…just funny it seems to have taken the rest of this country so long to realize “maybe a laptop the size of a medium pizza ISN’T the best.”

By: Shodan

Shodan — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:38:51 +0000

I feel this is a cool device. Every one can afford to buy one.
I special like the silver design. Need to buy one soon.

By: Mark FUrlong

Mark FUrlong — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:40:16 +0000

I got one of these last week. I bought it because my last trip overseas I almost had to pack laptop or Digital SLR in checked luggage because of weight restriction on carry on (Aer Lingus). I need something to look at my pics on the trip and to store the files off the camera cards as I go…also to pick up e-mail, keep spreadsheet for expenses and write small notes about the trip and photos.

THIS is perfect for those minimal needs. Will carry along a small HD for backup pics and I’ll be done.

The keyboard is a minor adjustment for touch typing, but the internet works fine and the screen resolution is plenty good. The touch pad is dismal….portable mouse will be a good addition.

Love the quick startup and shut down versus ANY MS Windows system.

Mark

By: Bdawg

Bdawg — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:45:44 +0000

I am looking for a good-quality computer. I’m almost 14 and I would like something that I can carry around (my backpack is getting heavier every day) and as such would like to purchase a netbook. I already own a OLPC XO-1, which I like very much- it has really fun games and I can take it apart to study the hardware. But there are a ton of limitations with it, for example, it only reads files compatable with the operating system, Sugar. I tried installing an alternate operating system, but it ran really slowly. The file compatability is a huge problem- I am myself a programmer more oriented toward gaming, and therefore need programs such as Flash and Eclipse (the one for Java). I definatly would not like to go through the compatibility issues, especially if it turns out it doesn’t work for my needs and I have to do months of house and yardwork to get enough money to buy a better computer. Does anyone know how if I could run .exe files on this computer? The other problem with my XO-1 is that I can’t watch Flash videos on it. Being a huge Colbert and Stewart fan, not to mention Potter Puppet Pals, that is a pretty big bummer for me. I’m pretty sure this computer can run Flash videos, but I’d like it if someone could confirm this for me.

By: a j furman

a j furman — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:54:52 +0000

It looks like a great deal. A friend of mine has a Linux programmer for a son. He swears by it. I spent over 8oo for my HP Pavilon dv 1000. No qualms about it. If the Acer has WI Fi built in or a slot for a wifi card…ye hah.
Like many, our Laptop has taken over a seat at the table while our boat anchor of a pc sits idle in the corner of the dining room….
This will make a nice addition to our routed housedhold, at last, I may surf on the deck again…..surf’s up….typing south of the mighty turtle creek that is in my last observance, receding. ajf

By: Ewdison Then

Ewdison Then — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:50:09 +0000

[quote comment="43042"]Erm, I’m not exactly a big-family working-class person, but I plan to get one of these as a secondary machine. My current 17″ rarely leaves the house for all the bulk.[/quote]

These “netbook” are really made as a secondary machine, hence why the price are so low

By: Christian

Christian — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:37:33 +0000

I hate that hinge. It reminds of the ugly Cloudbook.

By: Bug

Bug — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:45:41 +0000

Erm, I’m not exactly a big-family working-class person, but I plan to get one of these as a secondary machine. My current 17″ rarely leaves the house for all the bulk.

By: Jason White

Jason White — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:51:53 +0000

It’s about time!!! Finally, a laptop that families with multiple children in school can afford without taking too much food out of their mouths at the same time.