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Acer Aspire One review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Atom N270
Clock speed: 1.6 GHz
Level 2 cache: 0.5 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 945GSE Express
Data bus speed: 533 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
USB: 3
Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g
Ethernet: 10/100Mbps
Wireless WAN: integrated 3G/HSDPA
Expansion slots
Flash card: SD (SDHC compatible); 5-in-1 card reader
Hard drive storage
Hard drive type: solid state
Hard drive size: 8 GB
Video
Graphics processor: integrated in Intel 945GSE Express
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 8.9 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x600 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad
Keyboard: 95 per cent full size
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: small form-factor clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 24.9x2.9x17 cm
Weight: 0.995 kg
Colour: blue or white
OS & software
Operating system: Linux (Linpus); Windows XP also available
Software included: OpenOffice
Audio
Audio processor: Intel HD Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 2200 mAh
Miscellaneous
Other: 1.3 megapixel webcam
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Overview

Acer Aspire One

Editors rating
Rating: 8.6
Verdict

The Acer Aspire One is better than most netbooks. It's fantastic for anyone requiring a small, cheap machine for basic productivity tasks. However, the battery life lets it down slightly.

Typical price

£ 220

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