
Acer redefines mobile connectivity with Aspire One, the revolutionary netbook packed with fun and powerful computing features in a diminutive 8.9″ form factor. From the moment you switch it on, the Aspire one is ready to go in just 15 seconds (with Linpus Linux Lite version). That’s what we call a smart start. Once on, the interface is pure simplicity: a home screen divided into four areas that contain all the applications you need to stay connected, work, play, and organize your life on the road. And as your Aspire one is as unique as the way you use it, you can customize the applications on the home screen so that it’s just right for you. Fast, simple and indescribably chic. That’s your new life with the Aspire one.
The Aspire One has pretty much everything it takes to be a market leader. It’s attractive and lightweight. It offers solid performance and it’s easy to use. Most importantly, however, is its price: the entry-level One costs a very pocket-friendly £237.
By making the chassis wider than most netbooks, Acer has been able to incorporate a keyboard that’s 95 per cent the size of a full laptop keyboard. Amazingly, you can actually touch-type on the One without much compromise in your speed.
There are three USB ports in total; two on the right, one on the left. There’s also a D-Sub video output port, Ethernet port and mic and headphone ports. Unusually, there are two SD card readers, one on either side. The idea is that one SD reader, which also recognises MMC, xD and Memory Stick Pro cards, can be used to access removable media. The other is intended for semi-permanent storage, you simply slap an SDHC card in and leave it there.
Overall, in some respects, the Acer Aspire One is better than an Eee PC 901, it has an excellent keyboard, solid performance and is highly portable.
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