160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM), Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Windows 7 Starter Operating System, 3-cell Li-ion Battery (2200 mAh)
10.1" WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Description
1 Engineered for Extreme Mobility At only 1 thin and weighing just under 2? pounds, the thin streamlined shape of the Aspire One AOD250 Netbook makes it ultra mobile so you can stay connected to the Internet while on-the-go. Designed for low energy consumption, the Intel Atom Processor combines performance and efficiency to let you explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile. Simpler and easier to use, Windows 7 Starter combines the familiarity and compatibility of Windows with the latest in reliability and responsiveness. 2 Stay Informed and Connected On-the-Go The 10.1 Acer CrystalBrite LED-backlit display (1024 x 600 resolution) provides an optimal web browsing experience for on-line chats, email, surfing the web and more. Always be connected to your friends, email and favorite websites wherever you are with integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED network connection and fast Ethernet LAN. Acer Crystal Eye webcam and digital microphone deliver smooth video streaming performance and superior voice quality so you can maintain in contact wherever you are by means of video chat and conference calling. 3 Have Fun and Stay Entertained Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the Multi-Gesture Touchpad for an intuitive navigation to view web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. Multi-in-1 Card Reader and USB 2.0 ports provide convenient file sharing and connectivity between other digital devices. 160GB hard drive provides plenty of capacity to store your digital albums, music and documents. Sufficient storage that's easy to upgrade, just pop in an external SD card. Enjoy more engaging sound with a level of realism and intensity using Dolby Headphone Technology - all without disturbing anyone else. Features : Intel Atom Processor N270 (1.60GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB) Windows 7 Starter 10.1 WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display Mobile Intel 945GSE Express Chipset Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 1024MB DDR2.
Product Details
Product Length:
7.24 inches
Product Width:
10.17 inches
Product Height:
1.0 inches
Product Weight:
4.95 pounds
Package Length:
12.5 inches
Package Width:
9.3 inches
Package Height:
4.3 inches
Package Weight:
5.0 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 36 reviews
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75 of 75 found the following review helpful:
If you want a netbook grab this one! Nov 09, 2009
By Greg Reese Okay, netbooks don't have DVD or CD burners and generally have less memory and RAM than other laptops. That being said, this is an excellent netbook. This comes with Windows 7 Starter which is a huge improvement over Vista and is as good as or better than windows XP. This netbook is easily upgradeable to 2 GB RAM and though I haven't found any need to upgrade it performance-wise I am going to stick an extra 1GB in it. Acer is a quality brand and is very affordable and the colors of this little netbook make it cooler than the average black ones out there. If you don't mind the screen size, don't need/want a DVD or CD drive then this is perfect. Homework, internet browsing and general apps all run well on it.
15 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Excellent bargain, lovely machine, not perfect Feb 20, 2010
By PJ I've only had my Acer AOD250 for a few days, so I can't comment on longer-term reliability or issues. Qualifications:
- I'm running Windows 7 Starter and I'm strongly resisting paying for an upgrade.
- I'm still waiting for my 2 gig RAM to arrive (grumble).
- I haven't purchased an external DVD drive yet.
- I am not a power user. Office, Acrobat, & a browser constitute about 90% of my program usage.
- It's not always possible (at least for me) to distinguish between device issues and OS issues. They do work together, so I haven't shied away from making comments that may relate as much to Win 7 SE as to the Aspire 1.
Pluses:
- Size & weight are perfect for me; not at all too heavy or large to carry with great ease, but big enough to work with comfortably.
- I love the keyboard; the smaller size is easy for me to type on and the feel of the keys is perfect.
- Start-up and shut-down are quick. (Oddly, my machine takes longer to start-up from hibernation than from just being off. Sleep is fast.)
- Nice-looking, IMO. Fingerprints aren't too noticeable, and can easily be wiped off with a soft rag.
- Computer & power converter stay nice & cool.
- Very easy to connect to new networks. (I've connected to our locked home network, a locked coffeeshop network, and a library network so far.)
- I'm running Office 2010 Beta instead of the trial version of Office 2007 or MS Works. Even with 1 gb RAM, the Acer is not slowed at all by Office 2010, and I've had no problems at all. An aside: even though I'm not usually fond of learning new versions of software, I like Office 2010 very much & prefer it to Office 2007.
- You Tube, Netflix, & Hulu run just fine. The only online image issue that I've found so far is that Yahoo mail prefers a higher resolution screen. I went back to Yahoo Classic, which I prefer anyway. All of my photographs except one look fine (not ultra-sharp but quite good), and the one just has a re-sizing problem. The resolution on this netbook is not adequate for serious photo-editing, but it's fine for an amateur like me to play with. It would also probably be useful for a photographer who just wants a place to dump, sort, & view a ton of photos without having to haul around a heavy, expensive laptop all of the time.
Cons:
- Comes with Win 7 SE instead of Home Premium. This issue has been flogged to death elsewhere.
- Though I'm getting used to the touchpad, it really is too small. I'm not sure why since there's plenty of space to make it wider, but there you are. I find that I sometimes have to touch (jab) hard to get it to work. The scrolling is pretty poor to, IMHO.
- The button for clicking is quite stiff, at least on my machine. It's difficult enough to use that it slows me down and is a psin. Hopefully I'll get more comfortable with it, but it shouldn't be this way.
- I'm getting about 2 hours of battery life surfing the web, using Word, and looking at pictures (not all apps at the same time). I'm considering a larger battery, but the weight is holding me back more than the cost. The 9-volt weighs as much as the machine!
- Speakers on the bottom, as funny as that might sound. Propping up the front a little bit helps, & the sound is decent via headphones.
- Doesn't pick up low-signal networks as easily as my full-size Dell laptop.
- Bloatware, even on a little machine like this. I wish that MS & manufacturers could control themselves in that regard, but I suppose that they get paid a lot to include the wretched stuff. As another reviewer recommended, I've removed some programs, including the redundant anti-virus trials and the games (which IMHO suck anyway.) That helped the speed. I'll probably remove Works and the Word 2007 trial as well. When I upgrade the RAM, this machine should work like lightening.
- External DVD drive required. When you set up, you're prompted to make an optical copy of the original system. While I was able to back up Win 7 Starter etc to an external hard drive with no problem, the Acer files will only write to a DVD. (Actually, 2 DVD's). No drive, no backup, no recourse if you need to do a clean install. Not nice. And yet Win 7 Starter won't let you watch DVD's, so unless you routinely burn DVD's the money for the external DVD player may be wasted.
I plan to try VLC which seems to work for many reviewers. (The Win Media Player on my old laptop running Win XP doesn't work, but VLC works perfectly so I'm optimistic.) I wouldn't have purchased a player just to watch DVD's though, as I can get all of the TV and movies that I want via the Internet.
- Lots of people have hissy fits over the inability to change the wallpaper or have a screensaver in Win 7 Starter so I'm listing this deficit, but for my part I could care less and anyway there are workarounds that are compatible with the Acer AOD250. I imported a large file of photos and had no problem running a slide show.
Conclusion:
Despite the drawbacks, this is one wonderful little machine and an incredible bargain to boot. I've seen other netbooks with apparently identical specs and lower ratings for significantly more money. I'm very happy with my Acer AOD 250 1695 and highly recommend it.
UPDATE:
No new problems with my Aspire d250-1695. It has become my primary computer as my laptop is cumbersome to haul around. Win 7 SE is not that limited if you figure out how to find everything in the control panel. It's even faster with 2 gig RAM. I can run Office 2010, Photoshop Elements, and Adobe Acrobat with no problems at all. I can watch DVD's, customize the screensaver, and share files. I purchased a 9-cell battery & get 8+ hours (great for long flights) but it's quirky and heavy. The included battery is just fine for standard use. Sometimes I use a trackball so that I can work faster, but it isn't necessary. I am amazed that this sweet little machine has virtually replaced my full sized laptop. Unless you're doing graphics, IT work, heavy-duty gaming, or scientific work, the Aspire AOD 250 can probably meet your computing needs.
13 of 16 found the following review helpful:
THE BEST Nov 24, 2009
By Mary Mary
"Margaret"
I highly recommend this. Bought it for myself. Model D250-1206 5 weeks ago. I have had a laptop and now have a desktop, but have always wanted the ease and portability of a netbook. This one fits all my needs and is great to carry around,in or outside the home.
The only thing I would like is a longer battery life; so we are going to search for one. I think there is one that gives you 6 hours - this one gives you 3; although I haven't specifically clocked it. If anyone out there knows where I can get the longer-life battery, I'd certainly appreciate the assistance.
Lynn
17 of 22 found the following review helpful:
Very Disappointed Dec 26, 2009
By Shannon Striegle
"shanahan"
I ordered this Netbook for my daughter for Christmas. Apparently, we got a bad one. The display is so dark that we had to strain just to see if there was something on the screen. The brightness function doesn't work. We called Tech Support and were told that we would need to ship the Netbook to their repair facility AT MY EXPENSE. Basically, I paid full price for what will now be a refurbished Netbook. We never even got to use the netbook and we were treated as if we had broken it. Not exactly a pillar of customer service. I'm sure if we had gotten one that worked, we may have been very happy with it, but right now, I'm regretting the purchase immensly!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Glad I bought it Feb 02, 2010
By M. Wesselman Use mine mainly for email, web surfing and documents. Love it! Does everything my old laptop did at half the weight and half the price. My battery lasts longer than 3 hours - a big help when traveling. Much easier when going through airport security. And, it is pretty too!
I did end up buying an external DVD drive so I could make backups, but I easily transferred files from the old computer using a thumb drive.
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based on 36 reviews
If you want a netbook grab this one! Nov 09, 2009
By Greg Reese
Excellent bargain, lovely machine, not perfect Feb 20, 2010
By PJ
Very Disappointed Dec 26, 2009
By Shannon Striegle
"shanahan"
