CNET Editor's rating: 6.2 out of 10
Reviewed by
Dan Ackerman
Review date: 8/12/08
The good: Attractive, slim design; big keyboard for such a small system; affordable.
The bad: Only 512MB of RAM limits performance; wimpy battery life; no Bluetooth.
The bottom line: The Acer Aspire One is easily the best of the current under-$400 Netbooks, but its meager allotment of memory and tiny battery limit its appeal.
Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
Fast Ethernet
Networking standards
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
Memory,
1 ( 1 ) x Expansion slot
Interfaces
3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A,
1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15),
1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45,
1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
Features
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Battery
Technology
3-cell Lithium ion
Installed Qty
1
Mfr estimated battery life
3 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Linux Linpus Lite
Software
OpenOffice.org 2.3,
Acer Aspire One Mail
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year,
Traveler warranty - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008)
4.3
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008)
5.7
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Sep 2008)