Product Description

From the moment you switch it on, the Aspire one is ready to go in just 15 seconds (with Linpus Linux Lite version). Thats what we call a smart start. Once on, the interface is pure simplicity: a home screen divided into four areas that contain all the applications you need to stay connected, work, play, and organize your life on the road. And as your Aspire one is as unique as the way you use it, you can customize the applications on the home screen so that its just right for you. Fast, simple and indesc...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #90055 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Acer
• Model: LU.S430A.054
• Released on: 2008-11-27

Manufacturer's Description
Acer redefines mobile connectivity with Aspire one, the revolutionary netbook packed with fun and powerful computing features in a diminutive 8.9" form factor.

SmartStart in just 15 seconds
From the moment you switch it on, the Aspire one is ready to go in just 15 seconds (with Linpus™ Linux® Lite version). That’s what we call a smart start. Once on, the interface is pure simplicity: a home screen divided into four areas that contain all the applications you need to stay connected, work, play, and organize your life on the road. And as your Aspire one is as unique as the way you use it, you can customize the applications on the home screen so that it’s just right for you. Fast, simple and indescribably chic. That’s your new life with the Aspire one.

Vision: One idea
How big is perfection? How small is ideal?
The Aspire one has an 8.9” CrystalBrite LED backlit LCD with 1024x600 resolution and an integrated CrystalEye™ webcam that offers just the right balance between easy-toread clarity and easy-to-use functionality. You could almost call it the perfect fit.

Power: One energy
Power comes in many forms. Often the smallest is the most powerful. The Aspire one comes with the Intel® Atom™ processor, built with the world’s smallest transistors and designed specifically for low power consumption while delivering the power and performance you need for full online freedom.

Style: One look
Your style is your signature. It is your identity, your personality your calling card. Your style tells the world who you are and how you live your life, both online and off. It is all you need to be yourself. Your style comes in different colours, each with its own individual character. So does the Aspire one.

Feeling: One freedom
Smaller than an average diary and weighing less than 1 kilo (models with NAND flash module), the Aspire one puts freedom in the palm of your hands. Freedom to use WiFi, WiMAX and 3G Networks* to explore new ways to connect, communicate and interact with the world you care about. Freedom to go beyond ultra-mobility. Freedom to be yourself anywhere you want to.
(* depending on model and network readiness)

Experience: One control
The Aspire one has one of the most intuitive interfaces out there that takes just seconds to learn, and smart software that keeps you productive, entertained and connected all the time. Why? Because your online world is a very personal place that changes every time you connect but remains familiar because it’s a world you create. One interface, a whole world to discover. Why do it any differently?

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Customer Reviews

Great Laptop...Apart from......
I bought this netbook as a present for my wife's birthday. I went for the SSD and Linux version as I already had a Windows XP license to put on it and knew she wouldn't be into the Linux version.

I noticed when installing Windows XP off the USB Drive, that it was a little slow. That was to be expected and I didn't think much of it.

Once Windows was installed I started noticing that the laptop continued to run rather slow when installing drivers etc..
I continued on until I had installed all the appropriate drivers, chipset etc.. just incase the slowness was related to not having correct chipset drivers etc.. installed.

However, after finishing the driver installations the laptop continues to run slow. Installing software is a nightmare and takes 10x longer than any other laptop I have used. The machine seems to hang when loading applications, firefox etc.. even performing a web search.

Unfortunately, I think this all boils down to the SSD Drive. The performance is just not up to scratch and unfortunately, I am going to have to send it back and get the model with a HDD in which I know I can count on. Sure, it might use more power, be noiser and reduce battery life, but for the sake of usability, this is my only option.

Apart from the slowness and hanging, this is a great little laptop which my wife is really enjoying until I have to send it back for a refund and repurchase the model with the SATA Drive.

Lets hope they can put in quality SSD drives in the future which I think will make all the difference.