Acer Aspire One D150
Manufacturer: Acer Part number: AOD150-1165
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- The new 10-inch Aspire One AOD150 will further cement Acer's lead in the Netbook market, largely on account of its rock-bottom price.
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CNET editors' review
Acer Aspire One D150 price range: $277.95
- Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 02/09/2009
- Released on: 02/09/2009
The good: Very inexpensive 10-inch Netbook; decent keyboard and battery.
The bad: Heavy for a Netbook, terrible touch pad and mouse buttons.
The bottom line: The new 10-inch Aspire One AOD150 will further cement Acer's lead in the Netbook market, largely on account of its rock-bottom price.
Despite owning a huge chunk of the growing Netbook market, the popular Acer Aspire One has been saddled with a 9-inch screen, rather than the bigger 10-inch type we prefer. At long last, Acer now has a 10-inch model, the Aspire One AOD150. Even better, it's keeping the starting price at $349, which is about $50-$100 cheaper than similarly configured systems from other PC makers. The Aspire One series has been neither the best nor the worst Netbook out there, and Acer's market share to date has largely been based on its lower retail-price strategy.
With the basic Intel Atom/1GB RAM/XP setup, you'll get a similar experience to using a Netbook such as the HP Mini 1000 or Lenovo S10, but there are a handful of trade-offs for the AOD150's price. While the AOD150's keyboard is large enough for comfortable typing, the tiny touch pad and mouse buttons (on a flimsy rocker bar) are painful to use, and the extended six-cell battery runs for up to 6 hours, but makes the whole package relatively heavy. Note that our test unit had a slightly beefed-up battery (5800mAH versus 4400mAH) compared with what it will finally ship with, and we'll retest with the official six-cell battery when we get our hands on one.
Netbooks were originally intended as cheap, no-frills travel machines, and the new Aspire One fits that bill well, but there are also plenty of slightly more expensive options that add polish.
| Price as reviewed | $349 |
| Processor | 1.6GHz Atom Processor N270 |
| Memory | 1GB, 533MHz DDR2 |
| Hard drive | 160GB 5,400rpm |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel 945GSE |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Operating system | Windows XP |
| Dimensions | 10.2 inches wide by 8.4 inches deep |
| Height | 1.3 inches |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 10.1 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 2.9/3.5 pounds |
| Category | Netbook |
The new Acer Aspire One AOD150 is available in blue, white, red, and black. Our review unit was "sapphire blue," with a glossy lid and a matte, slightly textured finish on the keyboard tray. While the new Acer Aspire One has a footprint similar to other 10-inch Netbooks, such as the MSI Wind, it's significantly thicker than the slim HP Mini 1000, and also heavier, thanks to the bulky battery.
The first Acer Aspire One we looked at was a 9-inch Linux model, and while the AOD150 model has a larger chassis and screen, the keyboard is virtually identical. Despite not having as comfortable a keyboard as the Samsung NC10 or HP Mini, we did appreciate the inclusion of dedicated page-up and page-down keys.
The touch pad is one of the few giveaways that this is a budget Netbook. It's tiny and square, with a very small rocker bar below it, instead of traditional left and right mouse buttons. Getting it to properly register a click is a pain: you need to press really hard, as the contact seems to be deeply embedded in the chassis.
The 10.2-inch, wide-screen, LCD display offers a 1,024x600-pixel native resolution, which is standard for Netbooks. It's certainly readable, but most documents and Web pages will require some scrolling. Bright and clear, the new bigger display is the main selling points of Acer's updated Aspire One.
| Acer Aspire One AOD150 | Average for category [Netbook] | |
| Video | VGA | VGA |
| Audio | headphone/microphone jacks | headphone/microphone jacks |
| Data | 3 USB 2.0, SD card reader | 2 USB 2.0, SD card reader |
| Expansion | None | None |
| Networking | Ethernet, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, | Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Optical drive | None | None |
The Acer Aspire One AOD150 has a typical set of ports and connections for a lower-end Netbook. Trading up to a more expensive system from Lenovo or HP can net you useful extras such as Bluetooth, an ExpressCard slot, or even faster 802.11n Wi-Fi. Bluetooth is especially useful for syncing a smart phone for mobile broadband service.
With Intel's 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, specifically designed for low-power Netbooks, you get enough computing power for basic tasks, such as Web surfing, working on documents, and some basic multimedia playback. As expected, the Aspire One AOD150 performed on par with more expensive recent Netbooks, such as the HP Mini 2140 (and slightly faster than Sony's P-series Lifestyle PC, which is saddled with Windows Vista). We'll soon be seeing the first laptops with a faster version of the Intel Atom, the N280, which may expose some major fault lines in Netbook performance (or not, as small clock-speed bumps are often inconsequential).
The system ran for an impressive 6 hours and 17 minutes on our video playback battery drain test, using the included six-cell battery. Note that our test unit had a slightly beefed-up battery (5800mAH versus 4400mAH) compared to what it will ship with, and we'll retest with the official six-cell battery when we get our hands on one, but we expect you'll still get 5-plus hours. The trade-off, of course, is the system's weight and size (as the battery is heavy and sticks out from the back).
The Aspire One includes an industry-standard, one-year, parts-and-labor warranty, but the company has a confusing maze of overlapping support Web sites. The tech support number is impossible to find (it's 800-816-2237), but we were eventually able to locate basic driver downloads on Acer's site.
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Acer Aspire One AOD150
Windows XP Home SP2; 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270; 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 224MB Mobile Intel GMA 950; 160GB Hitachi 5400rpm
HP Mini 2140
Windows XP Home SP2; 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270; 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz; 224MB Mobile Intel GMA 950; 160GB Toshiba 5400rpm
Sony Vaio P
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1; 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520; 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel GMA 500; Samsung 64GB SSD
Dell Inspiron Mini 9
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom; 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 64MB Mobile Intel 945 Express; STEC 16GB SSD
User reviews
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Poor Customer Service
by sufue on April 17, 2009
Pros: very lightweight and compact, 6 cell battery (NOT 3 cell) in this version gives good battery life (several hours), good screen brightness
Cons: POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE; also notebook is a bit slow with heavy duty computing - although why would you buy this for that anyway???
Summary: We bought this notebook for my husband to use for light computing and connecting to the Internet. He was very happy with it for those uses. However, a few weeks (...
Summary: We bought this notebook for my husband to use for light computing and connecting to the Internet. He was very happy with it for those uses. However, a few weeks (less than two months) after he got it, it started having errors on boot-up and wouldn?t boot. I reinstalled the operating system and got the same error messages. So far, we were upset, but things do happen.
HOWEVER, when I called Acer Customer Support, they indicated that this was an unfixable problem (by me, anyway) and we would have to send it in for repair. Here?s the problem: We have to pack it up and pay ourselves for the shipping to their repair center in Texas, and it will take up to TWO WEEKS for repair.
I contrast this with my Sony laptop, which I use for work. It also had a problem a few weeks into its warranty period. Sony arranged with my local FedEx center for me to take the laptop in and that was all I had to do! FedEx packed it and shipped it 2-day air at Sony?s cost. Sony fixed it and had it back to me in 2 more days, for a four day total turnaround. ACER LOOKS PRETTY BAD IN COMPARISON!
Anyway, just be aware ? if you have problems with your Acer, YOU are going to have to pack it for shipment, and YOU will pay for the shipment, and it?s going to take a LONG time. If you can live with that possibility, my husband has been happy with the notebook otherwise.
Anyway, I?m giving this only two stars because of the cost and hassle with Acer?s Customer Support. I almost gave it one star, but it IS a nice little notebook when it's working. If Acer had stood behind their notebook (as Sony did) with quick no-cost-to-me customer support, I would have given them four stars out of five instead - a missed opportunity for them!6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazing Very happy
by Fire Balls on March 9, 2009
Pros: Light weight for a six cell battery netbook, runs fast for a netbook, usability, features are very full, Battery life is excellent 6-7 hours even under extreme conditions. (wifi on and heavy use) good buy as far netbooks go 10.1 in screen says it all
Cons: Mousepad is a bit touchy(not in a good way) and the mouse buttons could be a bit better. Doesn't have 802.11n or bluetooth
Summary: I was very impressed. surprised at the speed even with a slower processor. Liked the bigger screen. Battery life is a dream. Built in webcam and mic a plus but ...
Summary: I was very impressed. surprised at the speed even with a slower processor. Liked the bigger screen. Battery life is a dream. Built in webcam and mic a plus but I will probably never use it (being as I got it for portable IT work) Some of the bad ratings from other members I feel have been a unjust to this neetbook. Some people may have gotten the bad apples. (also computers from Walmart are known to be mistreated during shipping and stocking) I have been very satisfied with this product and I HIGHLY recommend it!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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BEWARE- Horrible Customer Service-
by spookilove on June 22, 2009
Pros: Its cute, easy conectability
Cons: Cheaply Madde, Delicate Parts, They wont uphold their warranty. Money Racket for repairs.
Summary: Ok, So I bought 2 of these acer Aspire ones. And After only a month, One of them wont charge, and its clear that the power port is dysfunctional. I ...
Summary: Ok, So I bought 2 of these acer Aspire ones. And After only a month, One of them wont charge, and its clear that the power port is dysfunctional. I called and of course I get some one in India, who I can barely understand. I explained the problem and that it had been over 15 days and walmart wont take it back. He said that is not covered in the warranty and wanted to charge me $199 to fix it!!! Since my ordeal, I have researched and have found that the power ports on these are very cheaply made and super delicate. Bottom line, if you have $300 to spend, save a few more bucks and get something decent from another company. Never again will I buy another Acer Product.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A lot of bang for thr buck
by stowaway7 on June 17, 2009
Pros: Bright, sharp screen; connection to wireless is a breeze; size & weight; familiar Windows XP; price
Cons: Small touchpad; smooth case is a fingerprint magnet
Summary: I have the "250" Version of this Aspire to supplement my desktop unit. A photogrpher by trade, I )like to use the bright screen as a portable photo album (which ...
Summary: I have the "250" Version of this Aspire to supplement my desktop unit. A photogrpher by trade, I )like to use the bright screen as a portable photo album (which the 160 GB hard drive supports well, although only 142 GB is usable). I figured it was too slow to run any photo editing software, but just downloaded a trial version of Paintshop Pro and it runs well (as well as a screen of 10.1" can edit photos). For me, it's a tool to surf the web, do some online banking and bill paying, track investments and read the news. Connecting to my home WiFi was almost too easy. I activated the connection switch on the front and the unit instantly found my network. One click and I was on-line. The unit feels solid and sturdy. I had narrowed my choices to this and the Dell Mini 10. The tiebreakers were 1) the Acer has expandable internal memory and 2) while both units had a $298.00 (US) price point at the retailer, only the Acer was in stock. XP and Microsoft Works are familiar and run well. There is a 60-day trial of Office as well as McAfee anti-virus. I may look at one of the many free AV offerings when the McAfee expires. Processing speed is adequate for a 1.6 ghz chip. The keyboard is, well, a netbook. There's a learning curve (this review is typed on the Aspire so excuse any "fat finger" errors). My only real gripe is the touchpad, which is less than half the size of a business card (not a deal-breaker, though). I highly recommend a USB mouse; it makes using the Aspire much more enjoyable. I have read other reviewers complain that the Aspire generates excessive heat...to date I would say it's average (and acceptable) for a portable unit. Also, I have the 3-cell battery version; a mortal faux pas on every review I've read. To be honest, the meter indicates I have @ 3 hours on a full charge and I've yet to spend that long on the unit away from an AC source...it's more than adequate for me. Perhaps if i travelled more I would upgrade the battery. As far as an optical drive I've found external USB powered units on ebay; CD-ROM for around $20 and CD/DVD-RW for @ $55. This will be my next purchase. One more point, keep a lens cleaning cloth handy. The smooth, shiny loves fingerprints. In summery, I find the Acer Aspier 10.1" to be a journyman netbook which performs well. As long as users realize the limitations of this type of unit vs. a full-size laptop I think they'll be pleased.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best BANG FOR THE BUCK!!!
by AZNpeoples on May 17, 2009
Pros: -6.5 hour battery life
-low price of $350
-good quality webcam
-fast performanceCons: -keyboard
-frame around screen scratch prone
-a little heavySummary: I wanted to buy a hp mini from costco for $400 but when I got there, I saw this baby and it was $50 bucks less with a 160 gb ...
Summary: I wanted to buy a hp mini from costco for $400 but when I got there, I saw this baby and it was $50 bucks less with a 160 gb hdd compared to the hp imini 60 gb hdd which also span at a slower rpm. So when I got home, I found this laptop to be covered in plastic!! Well it wasn't really a big deal but they really covered it up. The start time was fabulous at a start up time of 30 seconds and shutdown time of 24 seconds, I was very impressed. I found I can movie edit, make music, and play some light gaming on it too without lag!! :D
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Portable yet highly inefficient
by Danonano420 on May 8, 2009
Pros: very light, internet works fine
Cons: It couldnt run itunes without having the songs skip every 5 songs.
Summary: Ok the reason i bought this was because it was priced the same as the ipod touch 16gb. I thought hey same price bigger hard drive what a deal. Once ...
Summary: Ok the reason i bought this was because it was priced the same as the ipod touch 16gb. I thought hey same price bigger hard drive what a deal. Once i got the netbook in my hands i deleted everything that i would not use : antivirus, office, etc. It ran a little faster once i did that. Bottom line is that it is what it is a netbook. If all you want to do is check your email then this is for you. If you want it for a mp3 player then i wouldnt recommend it.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good but not for me...or anyne who is a little savvy
by therev1953 on May 7, 2009
Pros: the size, the color, the speed, the power, the price, battery life- all outsanding!. Since my old travelmate is still kicking I thought this would be a great little upgrade.
Cons: Many of the TV shows online and some of our training videos will simply error out and say they can't play at such low resolution 1924 X 600 - they need a min of 1024 X 768 - A dealbreaker for me.
Summary: Being able to watch TV even when it wasn't availble when I travel is very important, not too mention watching training videos. And I didn't realize they simply ...
Summary: Being able to watch TV even when it wasn't availble when I travel is very important, not too mention watching training videos. And I didn't realize they simply wouldn't play. And my photographs well, that's another HUGE issue since every once in a while I have to edit on the road. I'm really bummed. I guess I'll be sticking with my old 40G Travelmate for a bit longer. It has one of the most comfortable keyboards I've ever tried on a laptop .It even comes with free Microsoft Works. This is probably a nice machine for an older person with more moderate requirements.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great for the money, but not perfect
by dgutf on April 25, 2009
Pros: Battery Life, Quick boot-up, Fairly lightweight, does everything I ask of it. Very good price.
Cons: Touch pad is painful to use.
Summary: I love everything about my A1 except the touchpad. Very difficult to drag and drop accurately. Unlike some other users, I dont expect this netbook to run games or photoshop. ...
Summary: I love everything about my A1 except the touchpad. Very difficult to drag and drop accurately. Unlike some other users, I dont expect this netbook to run games or photoshop. For web browsing, MS Office stuff, and chatting, its outstanding. With wireless on, battery lasts around 4 hours. With wireless off, lasts 6 hours. Overall, very glad I bought it.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great for first-time netbook owners
by emiljuliano on April 21, 2009
Pros: battery runs for almost 8 hours, starts fast, has sleeve, It is not noisy and hot, Having N280 is an advantage and bluetooth. The LCD monitor is perfect. One of the top unit in the umpcportal.com. wimax and 3g slots makes it good 4 next 3-5 years.
Cons: keyboard could be improved by maximizing the extra spaces and it should cut down the weight. It is quite heavy with the 6 cell and all the accessories. It is still very expensive here in the Philippines at Php 24,000 or US$520 for one year to pay.
Summary: This unit is great and beats the competition in the current netbook market.
Summary: This unit is great and beats the competition in the current netbook market.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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2 hard drive failures and zero support
by treborsmada2 on April 20, 2009
Pros: Cheap!!!!!!
Cons: 2 of us at work bought Acer Aspires, both suffered hard drive failures within about 3 months, Acer support is non existent, their 'warranty' is worthless
Summary: Cheap and no so cheerfull, avoid!
Summary: Cheap and no so cheerfull, avoid!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Acer
- Part number: AOD150-1165
- Description: The 10" Aspire One D150 netbook from Acer personifies speed and power in the finest, most compact form. The Aspire One D Series is built to enhance your mobile lifestyle, boasting up to 7-hour battery life for extended fun and productivity while you're on the move! Propelled by a fast processor made from the world's smallest transistors, the Aspire One D Series is a mini powerhouse delivering optimum Internet productivity and speedy performance on its 10-inch widescreen display. Download and share all the multimedia you want using the large-capacity hard disk. The Aspire One D Series is not only small and energetic but looks fashionable too, sporting a slim profile, smooth contours and polished finish. This cool netbook is the ultimate fusion of aesthetic expression and awesome functionality.
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 10.2 in
- Depth 7.3 in
- Height 1.3 in
- Weight 2.9 lbs
- Color Diamond black
- Localization United States
- Notebook type Netbook, Budget
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GSE Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 512 KB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards RS-MMC, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 10.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 18-bit color
- Features LED-backlit, CrystalBrite
- Screen type Widescreen
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards DirectSound
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Acer InviLink 802.11b/g
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Networking features Acer SignalUp
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- 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 Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
Power
- Power device form factor External
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 6.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Software Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Acer eRecovery Management, McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7
Accessories
- Acer Accessory Kit - notebook accessories bundle (33707293)89.95 - 90.87
- Acer Floppy disk drive - USB (21038330)49.00
- Case Logic 13.3" Laptop Sleeve - notebook carrying case (33234176)14.79 - 23.99
- Acer notebook battery - Li-Ion - 5200 mAh (33271078)43.56 - 120.71
- Case Logic 16" Laptop Sleeve - notebook sleeve (33318997)18.84 - 20.99
- Toshiba Dual Function Hardshell Case - notebook carrying case (33749584)19.51 - 24.99
- HP Professional Series 10.1 Notebook Sleeve - notebook sleeve (33783095)16.66 - 36.66
- Toshiba Neoprene Sleeve notebook sleeve (33782731)28.29
- SanDisk Cruzer USB flash drive - 32 GB (33544914)58.74 - 139.99
- SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 8 GB (32631690)18.69 - 29.55
- SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 16 GB (33032681)27.45 - 79.99
- Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks (32481206)22.95 - 29.48
- Logitech Performance Mouse MX (33769469)79.95 - 109.99
- Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse (32554802)39.99 - 73.99
- Logitech Wireless Desktop MK300 - keyboard , mouse (33687687)32.88 - 43.46
Manufacturer info
- Acer
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- Website: http://www.acer.com/
- Address:
2641 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA 95134 - Phone: 408.432.6200
- Email: webmaster@acer.com
- Fax: 408.922.2933
