Testseek.com have collected 14 expert reviews of the Acer Aspire One Linux - Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz and the average rating is 69%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Acer Aspire One Linux - Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz.
Experts 69% 14 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users - 0 Reviews
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The editors liked
Very inexpensive. Multiple storage options. Six-cell battery available. Intuitive Linux interface. Second SD slot for storage expansion. Intel Atom platform.
Fast boot time
Small footprint
Good-size keyboard
Easy-to-use Linux OS
Attractive
slim design
big keyboard for such a small system
affordable.
Quick bootup
sharp display
includes Firefox browser
multiclient IM app
One of the Smallest Netbooks on the Market
Ability to Use Multiple SD Cards for Extra Storage Space
Relatively Low Cost
Neat and Organized interface
Attractive
Decent selection of built-in applications.
The editors didn't like
Mouse buttons are adjacent to the touchpad. Keyboard is smaller than the competition.
Limited storage space
Cannot add applications easily
Only 512MB of RAM limits performance
wimpy battery life
no Bluetooth.
Only 8GB of storage
three-cell battery has short life
vexing touch pad
Linux OS Difficult to Add Applications To
Poor Trackpad Layout
Smaller Three Cell Batter Gives it Shorter Run Time
Very inexpensive. Multiple storage options. Six-cell battery available. Intuitive Linux interface. Second SD slot for storage expansion. Intel Atom platform.
Mouse buttons are adjacent to the touchpad. Keyboard is smaller than the competition.
Since it first debuted, the One has added several options like a 10-inch screen, numerous hard drive choices, and a 6-cell battery, while keeping its price competitive with the rest of the field....
Abstract: Blink, and theres a new netbook on the market. The MacBook Air and the Lenovo X300 proved there was interest in light, portable notebooks that could be used for surfing the Internet, checking e-mail and light word processing. Despite interest, not eve...
Published: 2008-09-06, Author: Robert M. Barga , blogcritics.org
Abstract: As you walk around town you cant help but notice a horde of people using tiny book-sized laptops. They are using them for surfing the Interwebs, typing up OO.o documents, and e-mailing clients. Netbooks, ultra-portables, mini-laptops, whatever y...
Abstract: The Acer Aspire One cuts a pretty good figure. Price wise, it is definitely an interesting alternative as this Linux-based pocket-sized machine that can be used on the go almost anywhere (until the battery runs out 2.5 hours later) retails for only $3...
Neat and Organized interface, Attractive, Decent selection of built-in applications.
There is a lag at times, No package manager, Default player does not support DivX video format, Wi-fi connectivity.
More and more Netbooks seem to be bundled with Windows XP nowadays, as the first-gen Netbooks werent powerful enough to run XP smoothly. This is a major disadvantage because Linux worked even on low powered machines. Also, to keep the pricing low, it...
Acers price point for the One places it in the midst of some interesting devices and dangerously close to impulse buy territory. With a new suggested retail price of $329 (for versions with a 120GB mechanical hard drive), the Aspire One will be a low-...
One of the Smallest Netbooks on the Market, Ability to Use Multiple SD Cards for Extra Storage Space, Relatively Low Cost
Linux OS Difficult to Add Applications To, Poor Trackpad Layout, Smaller Three Cell Batter Gives it Shorter Run Time
8/18/08 - With the escalating costs of many netbook systems, it is a relief to see the Acer Aspire One offering a very compact and well priced portable. While it may not have the Windows XP operating sytem and relatively limited battery life, its solid...
Published: 2008-08-12, Author: Dan Ackerman , cnet.com
Attractive, slim design; big keyboard for such a small system; affordable.
Only 512MB of RAM limits performance; wimpy battery life; no Bluetooth.
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. Specifications: Processor: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz); RAM installed: 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM; Weight: 2.2 lbs; See ful...
Mini-notebooks are getting bigger and more elaborate by the day, but Acer enters the crowded market with a simple yet solid miniature laptop for only $379. The Aspire one sports a classic look and its Intel Atom processor gives it a decent amount of po...
