Most computers and notebooks on the market are so similar and uninteresting that they are not worth writing about. When was the last time someone got excited over a notebook from Dell or HP? Exactly. You can’t remember.
Acer was, until recently, barely known in the United States. Those that knew of the company thought of its products as second rate and cheap. It appears that Acer is about to change that perception. The introduction of the Acer Aspire One has made me excited about notebooks for the first time in years. This tiny ultra-portable machine has all the power you need and weighs only 2.19 pounds.
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You can get the Acer Aspire One in several configurations and colors. A few of the configurations come with Linux and a flash memory drive. The one that I purchased came with Windows XP Home and a 120 GB hard disk drive. It also included an Intel Atom microprocessor running at 1.6 GHz and 1GB of memory. This seemingly low end configuration is unbelievably fast. I find the responsiveness of the system exceeds my desktop computer, which is equipped with a Intel Core 2 Quad processor running at 2.4 GHz with 3GB of memory and Microsoft Vista Ultimate. I know that it’s difficult to believe, but it’s true. The smaller notebook, with the 8.9 inch screen, feels faster and more responsive in every way. The Acer Aspire One comes with Wi-Fi built in (both b and g) and also includes a screen that has a resolution of 1024 by 600 pixels with an LED backlight. It is easy to read on this system and easy to write as well. My biggest apprehension about the smaller notebooks (also called netbooks) is that the keyboard might be too small for my rather large fingers. I tested a few of the small form factor notebooks on the market , including the Asus Eee PC and the HP 213e. The Acer keyboard has better spacing and is easier to touch type on. There is no comparison. |
I recommend this notebook to anyone who travels frequently. It is small, light and fully functional. What more can you ask for?
Robert Alonso
Alonso Consulting, Inc.
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