Acer Aspire One AOA150-1635 8.9-Inch Netbook Review

"Corel WordPerfect Suite X3 and Microsoft Office 2007 loaded just fine. It also comes with InterVideo WinDVD but it is only a trial edition-it used to be free-so I downloaded iTunes. There isn't much bloatware so it didn't take long for me to get rid of what I didn't want. All in all, this is a great buy for a road warrior. If you think you'll be away from a wall socket longer than 2 hours, get the model with the 6-cell battery."

"What I Like - Great price. The large harddrive, 160 GB in such a small netbook. The familiarity of Windows XP. Connectivity to the internet is fast, and although browsing the internet is not as swift as with my HP desktop, 4 GB memory and faster processor, it's not that slow either. The rich deep blue color which I chose is also very attractive. It's bright, clear screen and webcam are also a plus. Keypad is not as cramped as my 7" Asus and right shift key is positioned better on the Acer. Multi card reader, not just SD. Some reviewers commented on receiving a slip case with certain models which was not included with this model, but an Acer black mini mouse was in the box; a nice surprise. All in all, this netbook will definately meet the requirements for which I purchased it - mostly travel and work."

"I'm glad there is more than enough hard drive storage but the included battery could be larger. The 3-cell is actually perfect for the form but it only lasts about 2.5 hours of heavy use. I ordered a 6-cell to become my primary battery but the back sticks out and ruins the smooth look of the form."

"You have to be careful about loading any games that require a greater resolution than 1024 x 600. I have several favorites that can't be loaded on this."

Portions of actual user comments on Amazon.com

Product Report
Acer Aspire One AOA150-1635 8.9-Inch Netbook
	Acer Aspire One AOA150-1635 Technical Details: * Full-function laptop in sapphire blue with 8.9-inch display, integrated webcam, and 3-cell battery with up to 2.5-hours of use * 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, 160 GB hard disk drive, 1 GB RAM (1.5 GB max) * 54g Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g); 10/100 Ethernet; Intel GMA 950 graphics * Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 headphone, 1 microphone, Secure Digital slot, multi-format memory card slot, VGA monitor output * Pre-installed with Windows XP Home operating system, Mouse included Price: $299.99 on Amazon.com
Feedback & Overview
	Actual Customer Feedback: "Corel WordPerfect Suite X3 and Microsoft Office 2007 loaded just fine. It also comes with InterVideo WinDVD but it is only a trial edition-it used to be free-so I downloaded iTunes. There isn't much bloatware so it didn't take long for me to get rid of what I didn't want. All in all, this is a great buy for a road warrior. If you think you'll be away from a wall socket longer than 2 hours, get the model with the 6-cell battery." "What I Like - Great price. The large harddrive, 160 GB in such a small netbook. The familiarity of Windows XP. Connectivity to the internet is fast, and although browsing the internet is not as swift as with my HP desktop, 4 GB memory and faster processor, it's not that slow either. The rich deep blue color which I chose is also very attractive. It's bright, clear screen and webcam are also a plus. Keypad is not as cramped as my 7" Asus and right shift key is positioned better on the Acer. Multi card reader, not just SD. Some reviewers commented on receiving a slip case with certain models which was not included with this model, but an Acer black mini mouse was in the box; a nice surprise. All in all, this netbook will definately meet the requirements for which I purchased it - mostly travel and work." "I'm glad there is more than enough hard drive storage but the included battery could be larger. The 3-cell is actually perfect for the form but it only lasts about 2.5 hours of heavy use. I ordered a 6-cell to become my primary battery but the back sticks out and ruins the smooth look of the form." *"You have to be careful about loading any games that require a greater resolution than 1024 x 600. I have several favorites that can't be loaded on this."* Portions of actual user comments on Amazon.com Pros: -Beautiful Screen with vibrant colors, high contrast ratio, and bright! -6-cell battery is amazing (offering 5 hours or more of use) -160GB HD, Runs XP great, good multi-tasking capabilities. -3 USB ports, and the Multi-card reader can read new SDHC cards -Built in mic and web camera (video from camera looks good) -Built-in Wifi worked well for me and web pages loaded quickly. -So portable and light... about the size of a small textbook. -Runs quiet and doesn't get hot while running. -Comes with Windows XP Home and has a mouse included in the package Cons: -Badly placed and designed mouse buttons -No DVD or CD drive (but no netbooks available offer one) -Screen could be larger (an extra inch could go a long way)
Product Details
Company Info:	www.acer.com
Product Specifications:	# Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 9.8 x 1.4 inches ; 2.4 pounds # Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
Price:	$299.99
Return Policy:	30 days money back guarantee if package is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes.
Acer Aspire One AOA150-1635 8.9-Inch Netbook On Amazon.com