The Acer Aspire One Netbook Computer
The Acer Aspire One is a great, stylish, compact, lightweight but fully functioned netbook computer available in 4 great colours.
The Aspire One is so small and light that you can hold it in the palm of your hand or even carry in a handbag. But don’t be fooled, this is no glorified personal organiser it’s a powerful computer packed with the same easy to use features and applications that you would normally only find in a full size office laptop or notebook computer.
Ultra-portable
The Aspire One is ideal for anyone on the move who doesn't’t want the hassle of lugging around a heavy laptop. Weighing in at less than 1 kilo and measuring just 249mm x 170 the Aspire One is about the same size of an average book and under 1Kg, weighs little more as well.
Interface
The Aspire One’s unique operating system, created by Linux, starts up in less than 15 seconds and is one of the simplest computers to operate and manage.
With a customisable home screen each application can be launched by clicking an icon and the home screen is divided into 4 simple areas:
- Connect - With one click launch the Firefox Internet Browser, Email application with the ability to manage multiple accounts or the Instant messaging function which is built in;
- Work - The Open Office software suite includes word processing software, spreadsheets and presentations. Each application is fully compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel or Powerpoint so just save and transfer the file to your regular desktop or laptop and you are ready to go.
- Fun - Use the built-in media player to watch movies and film clips, listen to your music collection or organise and edit you photos.
- Files - Copy, share or access your files with a simple file management system which launches from your home screen. Live update regularly checks and updates your software so that you are always up to date.
Usability
A 95% QWERTY keyboard makes typing text simple and straightforward. Unlike similar netbooks the Acer doesn't’t compromise usability for the sake of size. The keyboard on the Acer has one of the largest and clearest keyboards in it’s class.
Connect
Connect wirelessly or directly by cable, the choice is yours. The Acer has 3 x USB ports and a 5 in 1card reader which makes transferring data as simple as can be.
Colour
The Acer Aspire One is a lightweight and compact netbook computer available in 4 great colours:
- Seashell White
- Sapphire Blue
- Coral Pink
- Golden Brown
Specification
- Operating System - Linux Lite or Windows XP upgrade available
- Processor - Intel Atom 1.6GHz
- Memory - 512Mb RAM upgradeable to 1Gb
- Display - 8.9" WSVGA TFT LCD 1024 x 600
- Storage - 8Gb Flash SSD memory or 120Gb Hard Disc Drive
- Audio - Stereo speakers and microphone built in
- Software - Open Office, Aspire One Mail, Messenger
- Connectivity - Wireless LAN b/g, LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
- Dimensions - 249mm x 170mm x 29mm (Flash Version) or 249mm x 195mm x 36mm (Hard Disc Version)