Acer Aspire One - Best Laptop Of July 2009

Description:

The Acer Aspire One features an Intel Atom Processor, 8.9" WSVGA TFT LCD, and a choice of either Genuine Windows XP Home Edition or Lin pus Linux Lite version. The Aspire One AOD150 is a 10.1-inch screen notebook.

Quick Specs:

Aspire ONE P531h-1791 - Atom N270 1.6 GHz - 10.1"" TFT

Detailed Specs

Processor
Processor Class:	Intel Atom
Processor Speed:	1.6 GHz
Cache Size:	512 kB
Bus Speed:	533 MHz
Memory
Installed Memory:	2 GB
Maximum Memory:	2 GB
Memory Technology:	DDR2
System
Laptop Type:	Netbook/Ultra Portable
Input Devices:	Keyboard|Touchpad
Interface Connection:	Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini)|Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini)|Bluetooth|Ethernet - RJ45|USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0|VGA
Slots:	Memory Stick|MultiMedia Card (MMC)|SD Card|xD-Picture Card
Display
Display Size:	10.1 in
Aspect Ratio:	16:10
Display Type:	LCD Display w/ Glossy Screen & LED Backlight
Max Resolution:	1024 x 600
Video Chipset:	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Storage
Hard Drive Capacity:	160 GB
Number of Storage Drives Included:	1
Features
Included Network Card:	Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)|Wireless Ethernet - IEEE802.11b|Wireless Ethernet - IEEE802.11g
Included Devices:	Built-In Webcam
Battery Life:	6 hour(s)
Software
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows XP Pro
Dimensions
Height:	1.3 in
Width:	10.2 in
Depth:	8.1 in
Weight:	2.8 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information:	1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL:	URL
General
normalized-Cache Size:	0.512
normalized-Display Size:	10.1
normalized-Installed Memory:	2000

What is a Laptop

Wikipedia defines a laptop computer, or simply laptop (also notebook computer or notebook), as a small mobile computer, which usually weighs 2-18 pounds (around 1 to 8 kilograms), depending on size, materials, and other factors. Laptops usually run on a single main battery or from an external AC/DC adapter which can charge the battery while also supplying power to the computer itself. Many computers also have a 3 volt cell to run the clock and other processes in the event of a power failure.

HP DV3-2055EA

The PC maker has long been a favorite of laptop users due to their full line of products that caters to many products that are for people from all walks of life. The specific model has a full keyboard with a 13.3 inch chassis that sports the standard layout, but they tend to rattle a bit, reminiscent of tactile keyboards. They have the always present track pad and two keys that offers a very nice option and finished with a mirror-like tone it is a nifty pad to use indeed. The tiny button is still there to allow easy turn-off of the Synaptics keypad letting you turn it off when using an external mouse.
Based on Intel’s dual core processor family, it did remain cool with the area where the power supply was located turning a bit toasty even after the battery of tests with the fan sending that familiar swoosh of air. The display being LED back lighted is quite constant with bright and vibrant images and it can still play HD movies with ease though the display screen is still quite small for a comfortable viewing. There have been some noted issues with the display drivers from HP which had the display appearing gaudy but some people who have reviewed it say tinkering with the driver seems to remedy the issue.
On the hardware site, it is a 64-bit laptop with the 2Gz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor, that is maximized using a 64-bit OS can use the full complement of 4Gb’s of ram. With a 500Gb hard drive it is already large but a need for more storage space is answered by an ultra-fast eSATA port allows quick connection of external storage devices fast and painless. It also sports the nifty LightScribe optical drive that makes CD creation and labelling a joy. Overall, it is a very good product yet on the gamer’s side it may be a bit dismal but it is marketed as a multimedia laptop so it suits it well with a price to match.