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| Acer Aspire One A110-Aw Netbook, Linpus Linux Lite version, 512MB DDR2 RAM, 8GB Flash (Seashell White) | 
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| Brand: Acer
Category: CE
Buy New: £219.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 2924
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.2
Dimensions (in): 13.1 x 8.5 x 4.2
MPN: Acer Aspire One Netbook (LU.S020A.089)
Model: Acer Aspire One Netbook (LU.S020A.089)
EAN: 4712842104650
Release Date: August 6, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Product Description
The Aspire one is more than just another ultra-mobile notebook: its an all-new communication device designed to deliver continuous access to the internet and a simplified wireless experience no matter where you are. The Aspire one was designed to get you online in no time at all and thanks to the LinpusTM Linux Lite operating system, start up and shut down times are reduced to the minimum. With the Aspire one running on Linux environment, the simplicity continues with the intuitive and specifically optimized software interface. Acer's Aspire One is equipped with an Intel Atom processor, specially designed for low-cost UMPC's, and runs on both Linux and Windows. Other features include an 8.9-inch screen, from 512 megabytes of RAM, a built-in WiFi connection and expandable memory upto 4 gigabytes.
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 8GB Linux Aspire One - Awesome Little Machine September 1, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought mine to replace a far more powerful laptop which died. I chiefly wanted to be able to surf the web via wireless connection, and be able to work on presentations and documents on the move. I opted for the 8GB Linux version "just to give it a try" on the grounds that I could upgrade to Windows if I didn't like it. In fact, the installed Linux OS and software is very good, and runs much faster than the Windows machines. I am a complete newbie to Linux, but even so I got up and running with barely a glance at the manual.
The solid state drive is a bonus for true mobile use as it is much more jolt resistant than a traditional drive. 8GB storage is plenty, but can be upgraded in seconds to 40GB with an SDHC card. If you have a couple of screwdrivers and scant regard for your warranty the memory can be upgraded to 1.5GB easily. The screen is clear and sharp with a good viewing angle, and the keyboard size is good. The supplied browser (Firefox 2) and e-mail browser work well, and OpenOffice is excellent - on a par with MS office in terms of function and well documented at www.openoffice.org.
Although the Aspire One is a new player on the block there is already a thriving community offering help and support - www.aspireoneuser.com. I'd suggest a browse there before buying.
Very pleased August 28, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have had my linux One for a couple of weeks now and it is everything I expected it to be. It is well built, suitably reliable and in my opinion a very good combination of features and price. Twice as much money will indeed buy you a better machine - but that costs you twice as much, so you make a choice.
I was disappointed to see Amazon slide its release date, and I cancelled my pre-order and went elsewhere to purchase mine. I don't like being given the run-around and it wasn't the first time.
As has been said, you do have to poke under the bonnet a little if you want Skype or Thunderbird or other add-on software. But this process is not rocket-science and anyone who tries to describe it as 'hacking' is over-dramatising for effect. See the well-known fora for instructions to give you access to the proper desktop menu. It takes about 1 minute, and consists of typing a one-line command into the console.
Once you have exposed the desktop menu it is trivial to ask it to install your choice of software from a huge list - and of course you may install any other software that you find for yourself out in the wide world.
You do not need to have exposed the desktop menu in order to run the software update - so any enhancements and fixes from Acer or Mozilla or whoever will be applicable even by those that just turn it on, use it and don't get further involved.
The software (i.e. the linux installation) is appropriate for the machine and works very well. However it does go funny sometimes and you have to accept (in my experience) that the machine will need restarting sometimes. The keyboard bug has been fixed, and the wireless networking interface has been updated.
If it decides that it can't see your network, restart the machine - don't go posting it back to whoever you bought it from. This will normally sort it out.
The battery is, as everybody says, small. It doesn't run for very long. I anticipate that if this becomes a problem I might in the future buy a cheap and large third-party battery pack.
Apparently at some point in the future these will be sold with built-in 3G wireless broadband hardware. Entirely suitable in my opinion, and I wouldn't have minded if it were in my machine - as long as it made it no more expensive of course.
Now, being an impatient soul I have not waited for 3G, and being a bit tight I think I'd probably not want to pay to connect up to wireless broadband anyway... so again, this particular incarnation, lacking 3G, is suitable for my present requirements and I am happy with the price/spec combination.
I have given it 5 stars. Whilst it is not a perfect machine or software installation, it has entirely lived up to my expectations and needs and I am delighted with it. Few things in life are perfect and anyone who wants a perfect tiny laptop could spend five or ten times this money and still be disappointed.
Go on - you know you need one.
 Disappointed August 20, 2008
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
Although I loved the look and size of the Aspire one and Linplus was easy to use I found it to be buggy. I've just returned my second one. Both had (software?) problems with the internal microphone and the second one stopped connecting to the internet and would't even run the network centre after applying the "Live Updates". I'm sure this would have been fixed if I'd restored the system from the recovery disks but I don't feel this is acceptable on a new netbook designed for ease of use. Also Acer support seems to be virtually non existent at the moment. I guess I'll try an EEE PC or wait for Dell. I really wanted to like the Aspire One, maybe it's just been released to early and problems will be sorted out with later software releases.
Nice, but remember you're an early adopter August 13, 2008
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Got mine through yesterday.
Pros: Everything you see - small, beautifully designed, great for surfing the web, light, comes with some pretty adequate applications for word processing, spreadsheet etc.
Cons: It's early days with the software and it should get better. Early bugs I came across included the keyboard reversing the " and @ signs and a lack of support from acer (although I'm sure this will change). Also, the messenger software was buggy, but using the auto updater application (only available through a bit of time under the bonnet - see below) sorted this out. Oh yes, also the battery could be better and for some reason the three pronged power cord looks chunky enough to power a fairground and rather at odds with the rest of the design.
So... should you buy this computer? A qualified yes would be my answer. An evening spent on the forums (particularly aspireoneuser.com) will be invaluable in helping you really get the most out of the machine, especially if you're new to Linux. If you're not prepared to put in a little bit of time then you won't get anything like the full potential from it. Acer aren't Apple - you won't know your way around it intuitively. It takes time and patience. But give it time and you'll be in love with it within days.
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