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Manufacturer: Acer Part number: LU.S670B.171
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- For the price, it's hard to find fault with Acer's even cheaper version of the 10.1-inch Aspire One, as long as you're not expecting top-of-the-line features.
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CNET editors' review
Acer Aspire One D250 (Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, black) price range: $304.95 - $399.95
- Reviewed by: Scott Stein
- Edited by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 06/18/2009
- Released on: 05/18/2009
The good: Rock-bottom price; slimmer size; improved touch pad buttons.
The bad: Weak speakers; battery life mediocre; small keyboard.
The bottom line: For the price, it's hard to find fault with Acer's even cheaper version of the 10.1-inch Aspire One, as long as you're not expecting top-of-the-line features.
As prices keep dropping in the Netbook Wars, staying competitive among a slew of me-too Atom-powered mininotebooks is a challenge. While paying $500 for a Netbook was common just a year ago, today, stripped-down yet still functional Netbooks are now pushing $300, led by Dell and its bare-bones Mini 10v. Acer's Aspire One helped define the Netbook to the masses, undercutting the competition at $350, and the latest version drops the price (while slimming down the chassis) with the $298 Aspire One AOD250.
Just a few months ago, Acer launched the first 10-inch version of the Aspire One Netbooks, the AOD150. In February it cost $350, and we called it very good, but it had its limitations: a terrible touch pad, somewhat bulky size because of a six-cell battery, and a keyboard that was positively cramped compared with the competition.
The AOD250 weighs less and is thinner than the AOD150 because it has a three-cell battery now, not a six. The specifications on processor, hard drive, and RAM are identical, but the new Aspire One's more compact design makes it feel a bit less like a budget product.
| Price as reviewed / Starting price | $298 |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 |
| Memory | 1GB DDR2 RAM 533 MHz |
| Hard drive | 160GB, 5400rpm |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel 945GM Express |
| Graphics | Intel GMA 950 (integrated) |
| Operating System | Windows XP Home SP3 |
| Dimensions (WD) | 10.17 x 7.24 inches |
| Height | 1 inch |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 10.1 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 2.36/3 pounds |
| Category | Netbook |
Our review unite came in Ruby Red, but other colors (Diamond Black, Sapphire Blue, and Seashell White) are available. The finish has a metallic-flake look, with a glossy but not outrageously fingerprint-attracting finish. The screen hinge, where the bulk of the battery is housed, is matte black and lies relatively flush with the rest of the machine. Inside, the black keyboard is housed in red plastic with a finish that looks like brushed metal, while the glossy 10.1-inch screen is surrounded by shiny black plastic. It's not an unattractive look for a budget Netbook, but perhaps not exactly business casual.
While it's a decent-looking machine, it doesn't particularly stand out as groundbreaking in any way, unlike what Asus did with the stylish new "Seashell" Eee PC 1008HA. On the other hand, the Seashell costs $429, while the AOD250 is $130 cheaper. That's a huge difference in a low-cost product.
The keyboard feels comfortable to type on, and although it has a pair of full Shift keys (no ugly right-side compression), it's still far from full size. As a result, the typing experience is more cramped than working on an HP Mini 110 or a Samsung N120. The keyboard could have gone fully edge-to-edge, and in the future we really hope Acer makes this shift. The touch pad is definitely an improvement: while it's still tiny and inset, the bottom rocker button is much more clicky than before.
The 10.1-inch wide-screen LED-backlit LCD offers a 1,024x600-pixel native resolution, which is standard for a screen this size. Colors are sharp, and text and icons are crisp.
The stereo speakers, which are embedded somewhere within the Netbook (upon examination we still couldn't find where the sound was coming from), are weak, both in volume and sound quality. While it's not surprising for a Netbook, headphones are almost a must.
| Acer Aspire One AOD250-1116 | Average for category [Netbook] | |
| Video | VGA-out | VGA |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, 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 |
If you're familiar with the AOD150, you'll know what to expect here as well. The same budget no-frills ports are available here; while three USB 2.0 jacks are generous, there's no Bluetooth. For only $30 more, the HP Mini 110, while thicker in size, includes Bluetooth as well as a fuller edge-to-edge keyboard. You'll have to look to more expensive Netbooks for features like 802.11n or ExpressCard slots.
Intel's Atom N270 processor is the same that's seen across the entire world of Netbooks, and there's nothing else under the hood that's not cookie-cutter standard now for an Atom Netbook: 160GB hard drive and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. For basic Web surfing, media viewing, and accessing office documents, it works perfectly well. Performance in our benchmark tests was similar to Atom N270 Netbooks from other manufacturers, including more-expensive models. Not surprisingly, like all Atom N270 processors, it doesn't handle full-screen or HD-streaming video well; you're better off sticking to downloaded files or in-browser Hulu and YouTube.
When it comes to Netbook batteries, the most common choice is between three and six cells; three cells are thinner but generally last 2 to 3 hours, while six cells are thicker and can last in the 5-hour range. The Acer Aspire One AOD250 ran for 1 hour and 50 minutes on our video playback battery drain test using the included three-cell battery, which is lower than average; the three-cell HP Mini 110 lasted for about 30 minutes longer. While that doesn't leave much time for mobile work without an outlet, keep in mind that our battery drain test is especially grueling, so you can expect longer life from casual Web surfing and office use.
The new Acer Aspire One models come with a standard one-year parts and labor warranty, which can be extended to three years with the Acer Advantage service (about $90 to $100 for two years' extension online). The toll-free 24-7 support number is 1-800-816-2237, and software and drivers can be found on Acer's site, with a little hunting around.
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System configurations:
Acer Aspire One AOD250
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270;
1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 224MB (Shared) Mobile Intel GMA 950; 160GB Seagate 5400rpm
Lenovo Ideapad S10 (6-cell battery)
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270;
1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 64MB Mobile Intel GMA 950; 160GB Western Digital 5400rpm
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
Samsung N120
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270;
1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel GMA 950; 160GB Samsung 5400rpm
HP Mini 110
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270;
1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel GMA 950; 160GB Seagate 5400rpm
Asus Eee PC 1008HA
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280;
1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel GMA 950; 160GB Seagate 5400rpm
User reviews
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Acer fulfills expectations
by catalogguy on November 15, 2009
Pros: It does everything it says it does. Very useful.
Cons: Trackpad a little jumpy.
Summary: I do not agree that the netbook is properly compared with a smartphone. The value of the iPhone as far as "production" is that we keep our phones with us ...
Summary: I do not agree that the netbook is properly compared with a smartphone. The value of the iPhone as far as "production" is that we keep our phones with us and hence they are usually available. My iPhone is practically always accessible to me. My netbook, however, is only with me when I have taken the step to carry it based on a foreseeable need (which is generally "production"). And then after I foresee the need for the netbook, I may decide that the burden of carrying the extra device (as well as usually the power supply to go with it) exceeds the need for "production." In short, if I need to type notes, edit documents, work with spreadsheets or databases, etc., my iPhone will be in my pocket, but I will also be carrying a bag with a netbook or notebook. I cannot choose to rely on my iPhone for "production".
My Thinkpad gathers dust now that I have one of these nifty Acers with a 10" screen. It was three hundred bucks. So what if it gets lost, cracked, dropped, or completely fails (I have a solid backup system). The device at that price is not disposable, but is a game changer based on the low price. Also, I love the size and portability. Fortunately they thought enough to make the power adapter small as well (have you seen mini notebooks with relatively large power adapters?). Why carry the notebook? The bigger screen is nice and I tell myself that one day I will enjoy the benefits of the extra screen size, but day after day the Thinkpad stays closed and the netbook gets toted.
What about the additional power from the notebook? I am a Windows user and am not going to include games in this discussion any more than to say that generally netbooks, notebooks, and smartphones are not viable permanent substitutes for a desktop. All Windows users know the reality of living with a Windows machine. The faster processor, ram, etc., is nice when the machine is new, but after it has become "seasoned", the performance degrades. I can use an old Compaq M300 pentium notebook running XP just as well as my Thinkpad or shiny new netbook, but I don't because the PC slot has failed and the USB port cannot be accessed when the CD is installed (it's that old!). The performance difference is noticeable, but still comparable. I wouldn't switch choose to carry my Thinkpad over my netbook due to performance advantages.
No other device has been able to displace my desktop computer. No matter what I use for "production" or other purposes, I rely on my desktop when I am at its station for the convenience of the installation, my peripherals and cables always at the ready. There is no compromise on screen size, keyboard. My desktop synchronizes files with my portable devices, although honestly it really only matters that I synchronize with the netbook (I am just not using the Thinkpad much and did not renew my MobileMe subscription). Having the netbook and the desktop sync'd is a true luxury and I am thankful that the technology has finally become free, easy, and reliable. No netbook nor smartphone has made an impact on my use and reliance on my desktop.
All that said, I think smartphones can become more useful for "production." We are all too aware of the Pre bringing the physical keyboard to knock out some iPhone sales. I "produce" less on my iPhone that I did on my Treo 650 because typing on the iPhone sucks. I play with voice recognition from time to time, so perhaps that is a step that would bring smartphones to the next level as far as "production", but with obvious limits brought by verbalizing in non-private settings. I cannot see a smartphone being as useful or capable as a netbook to the extent that I would leave the netbook at home when I see the need for production.
Similarly, a netbook could never replace the phone. A phone always finds a place on one's person due to the communication function of the phone. We are willing to carry a device that does more, but only to the extent that we retain the availability of the phones on our persons. A 10" netbook will never be as portable or available as today's phones (nevermind tomorrow's phones!).
Do K-12'ers really believe that netbooks are more useful because they are accustomed to their phones? Perhaps they are more accepting of the small screens because they are aware of how limited is their ability to type into smartphones and because they have never become jaded with notebooks sporting screens from 13-17 inches. Besides, kids generally like gadgets, so why say no? I like gadgets, too.
The netbook has made a significant impact on me. I would like to go from a 10 to 12 inch screen, an extra gig of memory, and a wireless mouse that doesn't require a USB stick (eg bluetooth). But I appreciate the built in SD card reader, USB ports, and very importantly the reasonable battery life. If they reduced the netbook so as to primarily act as a keyboard and screen for my iPhone, what would be my advantage? I see none. -
Aspire-one - Just satisfied !!!
by amzshas on July 25, 2009
Pros: A lot of nice and functional features
Cons: Not robust as it should be
Summary: I got my Aspire-one at Amazon.com. ;) they have also refurbished. (can see here).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QFZFSA?ie=UTF8&tag=amaz0e9-20&link_code=as3&...Summary: I got my Aspire-one at Amazon.com. ;) they have also refurbished. (can see here).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QFZFSA?ie=UTF8&tag=amaz0e9-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B001QFZFSA
Good luck!!! -
Nice little Netbook, hubby loves it so far.
by pegb856 on June 25, 2009
Pros: Size is light and small, Good screen, nice keyboard for such a small computer.
Cons: It comes installed with quite a bit of bloatware which was a pain when fired up. It comes with a 60 trial of McAfee internet security which is a memory hog and bogs pcs down. IMO. I uninstalled it and installed Avast Home Ed., its free for a year.
Summary: I just purchased this for my hubby yesterday. I've heard some bad things about Acer but the price was right, $298.00 @ Walmart and I needed one quick, he'...
Summary: I just purchased this for my hubby yesterday. I've heard some bad things about Acer but the price was right, $298.00 @ Walmart and I needed one quick, he's getting sent out of town to work. This netbook was in the wire cage and not out on display yet but I spotted the price and inquired about it. Hubby wanted red and this fit the bill. It's lightweight, nice little keyboard, the mic and webcam work great and once I got all the bloatware off of it, it's pretty peppy. Having only had it for 24 Hrs., time will tell how it holds up but so far I'm very pleased with my purchase. I suggest getting rid of McAfee and installing something lighter weight in resource usage area. I've been using Avast Home Edition on all of our PCs for the last 8-9 months with no issues at all, even on an old P3 1GB laptop w/only 256Meg of RAM. Also make sure that the IM clients, etc that come preinstalled aren't set to run when Windows starts. That will take care of the windows popping up all over the place upon starting the PC and help avoid bog downs during the boot process.
I just did a little investigating into the guts of it, I installed Everest Ultimate and it says the RAM is upgradable to 4GB (1 slot) and it came installed with a Seagate HD w/8MB Buffer so I am quite pleased with the hardware so far. Also both RAM and HD are very easily accessed if you ever need to upgrade or replace. My spouse originally wanted a little red Dell he saw in Bestbuy but I little online research and reading the reviews revealed that Dell had actually soldered the RAM in that one so it was not upgradable which was the killer for me. This one is upgradable.
I was told by the Walmart sales associate that ACERs tend to get returned a bit more because their documentation is minimal and if you're not an experienced user then its possible to get frustrated with the unit. My opinion is that most issues with this will be software related. Give it time to boot then go thru the installed apps one by one and set them to not run on startup, if you won't use them then close them and uninstall. The less running in the background the better. McAfee was a pain to remove since it wouldn't let me close it, it kept trying to activate but I went ahead and uninstalled while it was running and it seemed to remove it fine. If it leaves behind any icons on the desktop, just delete them.
All in all it seems like a great little Netbook, but only time will tell.
I hope this helps give a little insight for anyone thinking about this little Netbook.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Acer
- Part number: LU.S670B.171
- Description: The Aspire ONE D250 is the ultimate take-me-with-you device! The 10.1" LED-backlit display presents you with bright, clear imagery for a very enjoyable viewing experience, while a small-yet-powerful processor and large hard disk drive deliver the pleasure of full-size-notebook performance - without the bulk and weight. While you're out and about, this netbook makes it a breeze to stay in touch with your friends. What's more, long battery life gives you plenty of juice for extended fun wherever you go.
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers
- Width 10.2 in
- Depth 7.2 in
- Height 1 in
- Weight 2.8 lbs
- Color Diamond black
- Localization United States
- Notebook type Netbook, Budget
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
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
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
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
- Features CrystalBrite
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards DirectSound, Dolby Headphone
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
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 standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 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
- Battery capacity 4400 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 6.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Software eSobi (OEM), Google Setup, Acer GameZone, Google Desktop, Google Toolbar, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Windows Live Essentials, Acer Recovery Management, Acer Video Conference Manager, Carbonite Online Backup (OEM), McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7
Product series
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Acer Aspire One D250 (Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, black)
Manufacturer: Acer
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.8 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix
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Acer Aspire One D250 (Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, blue)
Manufacturer: Acer
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.8 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix
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Acer Aspire One D250 (Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, white)
Manufacturer: Acer
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.8 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix
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Acer Aspire One D250 (Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, white)
Manufacturer: Acer
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.4 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix
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Acer Aspire One D250 (Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, black)
Manufacturer: Acer
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.4 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix
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Acer Aspire One D250 (Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, blue)
Manufacturer: Acer
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.4 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix
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Acer Aspire One D250 (Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, red)
Manufacturer: Acer
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.8 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix
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Acer Aspire One D250 (Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, red)
Manufacturer: Acer
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.4 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix
Accessories
- Acer Accessory Kit - notebook accessories bundle (33707293)89.73 - 91.18
- Acer notebook battery - Li-Ion - 5200 mAh (33271078)53.98 - 119.99
- Case Logic 13.3" Laptop Sleeve - notebook carrying case (33234176)13.07 - 23.99
- Acer Floppy disk drive - USB (21038330)49.00
- Case Logic 16" Laptop Sleeve - notebook sleeve (33318997)19.19 - 20.99
- Toshiba Dual Function Hardshell Case - notebook carrying case (33749584)19.51 - 24.88
- HP Professional Series 10.1 Notebook Sleeve - notebook sleeve (33783095)16.66 - 36.66
- Toshiba Neoprene Sleeve notebook sleeve (33782731)13.00 - 14.99
- SanDisk Cruzer USB flash drive - 32 GB (33544914)60.20 - 139.99
- SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 8 GB (32631690)12.82 - 44.99
- SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 16 GB (33032681)27.25 - 79.99
- Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks (32481206)21.45 - 29.99
- Logitech Performance Mouse MX (33769469)84.99 - 109.99
- Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse (32554802)48.69 - 73.99
- Logitech Wireless Desktop MK300 - keyboard , mouse (33687687)32.88 - 44.87
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
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