Acer Aspire One A150

The Acer Aspire One A150 is a notebook that aims to deliver continuous access to the internet no matter where you are. It is available in Sapphire blue and Seashell white. The Acer Aspire One A150 comes in a box that includes the Acer Aspire One A150 notebook, power cord and AC Adapter, battery pack and protective skin case. It measures 249 mm x 195 mm x 36 mm (W x D x H) in dimension and weighs approximately 1.26 kg.

Specifications:

The Acer Aspire One A150 comes with a built-in 802.11 b/g WiFi as standard for easy to access to any available wireless network. Not only that, it also incorporates Acer Signal Up technology to ensure maximum quality and stability to the wireless signal. It also works as an organizer for checking your mail, managing your online bank account or chatting with friends. The Acer Aspire One A150 comes with intuitive Linux or Windows XP Home interface that clearly organizes everything you need to surf, work or for entertainment. There are also pre-installed Linux software which is separated by functions and presented in four distinct areas on the screen entitled Connect, Works, Fun and Files. It also incorporates an 8.9 inch CrystalBrite LED backlit display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. There is also an Acer CrystalEye webcam situated on the top of the LCD screen for live video streaming, video chats and live conferences. The Acer Aspire One A150 runs on an Intel Atom processor on an operating system of Linpus Linux Lite or Windows XP Home, and comes with 512 MB or 1 GB of RAM memory installed. Users also have two options for data storage between the NAND flash module of 8 GB or a 120 GB internal HDD. Not only that, there is also a 5-in-1 memory card slot that supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture card. The Acer Aspire One A150 also features a Smart File Manager that instantly and seamlessly merges extra storage from any SD card inserted in the second SD card slot into the memory available for increased storage capacity. There is also a One Mail software suit that allows users to manage up to six email accounts with a single application interface, including office accounts with a small icon to the right of the message to quickly and clearly show the appropriate mail account. In addition to that, the Acer Aspire One A150 also features Messenger, an application that allows users to simultaneously access Skype, Microsoft Messenger and various other instant messaging services. It can also be used simultaneously with the integrated video camera for instant video chats and live conferences. Additional software such as OpenOffice 2.3, One Mail, Messenger, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, McAfee Internet Security Suite Trial Version and Microsoft Office Trial 2007 come pre-installed. In terms of connectivity, the Acer Aspire One A150 incorporates Acer InviLink 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi Certified network connection that supports Acer SignalUp wireless technology and 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet. In/ Out interfaces consist of three USB ports, 5-in-1 card reader, and SD card reader for storage expansion. The Acer Aspire One A150 runs on a 3-cell battery that can provide up to 3 hours of battery life. It also has up to 120 GB of storage capacity on its SATA Hard Disk Drive. In terms of graphics, the Acer Aspire One A150 incorporates Mobile Intel 945 GSE Express Chipset with up to 8 MB of shared graphics memory. As for audio, it has 2 built-in speakers and a built-in microphone.

Reviews

“Take the relatively curt battery life on the chin, and your £191 buys you a fantastically capable netbook. We hope that any minor wrinkles, such as Linpus’ codec support, will be ironed out by the time production units are available, but for now, the Aspire one wins a well-deserved Recommended award.” (PCPro, 2008)

“Acer managed to strike gold in the middle of a global economic crisis thanks to their affordable Acer Aspire One netbooks. These low-cost, ultraportable laptops have quickly become popular travel companions for people who don’t want to haul a heavy notebook to Starbucks. The latest 10-inch Acer Aspire One, the D250 series, offers a great balance of features at a starting price of less than $300.” (NotebookReview, 2009)

“The Aspire One has been a pleasant surprise. There’s a feeling that Acer have developed everything, made every design decision and hardware choice, with the mantra “don’t price it out of the market” ringing in their ears. The end result could’ve been a cheap, flimsy, carbon-copy netbook, but turned out to have more neat touches and design strength than machines $200 more expensive.” (SlashGear, 2008)