Acer netbook Aspire One- a budget device with excellent performance, one of the strongest devices in its category. Produced by Acer in 2008. The device quickly gained popularity due to its price and parameters.
Specifications Acer Aspire One
Inside installed Intel processor Atom N270 1600 MHz, L2 cache is 512 KB. The CPU has only 1 core. The FSB frequency is 533 MHz. An Intel Gma 950 video card is also installed. The model of the north bridge is Intel 945GM, the south bridge is ICH7-M. 1 GB netbook for sale random access memory, which in the future can be expanded by installing a new one with an increased volume (there is only 1 connector on the board). DDR2 bar, 667 MHz.
The physical size of the display is 9″, the image display format is 16:10. The resolution of the screen module is 1024×600 pixels. The LED backlit screen reflects light. Comes with HDD Serial ATA with a capacity of 120 GB. Rotation speed 5400 rpm.
There is also an adapter local network, supporting data transfer rates up to 100 Mbps.
The following ports are installed:
- 3 USB 2.0.
- D-sub (other output to an external screen).
- RJ-45 (network).
- Recorder input.
- Headset output.
- Memory card reader (SD and 5 in 1).
There are other, more budget modifications. The difference lies in the operating system. AT this laptop Windows 7 is installed, and cheaper options are Linux. Also, the built-in RAM is 2 times smaller (512 MB), instead of HHD with a capacity of 60 to 180 GB, it is sold with an 8 GB SSD. The second one will work much faster, but the provided built-in memory is not enough for comfortable use of the device. There is Bluetooth support.
use more cheap option follows in the case where the user will simply read various pages on the Internet or watch videos. Acer's direct competitor is Asus. Mine budget laptop they sell with more attractive options. For example, the Eee Pc 900 has 1024 MB of RAM and 20 GB of SSD storage.
Acer has made a budget netbook that is great for reading pages, watching videos, working with graphics and text editors, as well as for running small 3D games. Light weight and small size allow you to take the device with you anywhere.
HDD
The HDD speed in the HD Tune benchmark is 54 MB, the SSD is 22 MB. The speed of Storage Expansion depends on the capacity of the installed RAM bar. In PCMark 2005 it gives out 4129 points.
Battery life
The manufacturer claims an operating time of 7 hours. However, when testing in idle mode (imitating thoughtful typing or text editing), when using the maximum power saving profile (only for hard drive“always on” mode is selected and the brightness is set to 30%) the netbook worked for 10 hours and 20 minutes. Charger supplied in the kit. If the battery capacity is not enough, the user will be able to purchase an additional battery for 6 cells.
Conclusion and customer reviews
Acer Aspire One is an excellent netbook that surpasses other devices in its price category.
By the way, check out this article too: Netbook or tablet with keyboard - which is better
Main advantages:
- Small price.
- Great design.
- 2 card readers.
- Monitor.
- Internal accessories.
Disadvantages of the device:
Suitable device for those who are looking for an inexpensive but functional netbook. It attracts with its design and quality materials.
Egor, 39 years old, Omsk: “I bought a netbook a year ago, I am satisfied with the purchase. It is powerful for a budget device, has a stylish design. There are a few minor drawbacks: a short stroke of the keyboard keys (the buttons are soft, there are no clicks, they are large in size, but flat). Touchpad works correctly, multi-touch correctly recognizes commands executed with multiple fingers. After a while, the battery mount began to loosen. I use HDMI every day, it is convenient to display the image on the TV. The build quality is excellent.”
Semyon, 18 years old, Anapa: “I made a full-fledged navigator out of a netbook. Although the characteristics do not indicate support for the n frequency in WI-Fi, he was able to easily connect to my router. The signal does not disappear even if you go down 7 floors. I liked the HDMI port, I like to watch movies on TV. I calmly play games, the benefit of performance is enough. The bottom cover is fixed with 7 screws, so if necessary, you can easily replace the RAM sticks. The screen and lid pick up fingerprints easily.”
Leonid, 23 years old, Yekaterinburg: “A noisy processor is installed, I do not regret the purchase. The device is equipped with a full-sized keyboard, has good performance, consumes too much power. I recommend buying additional memory for the device. The operating time is about 6 hours. The keyboard is not backlit. Glossy surface for 2 months of carrying the netbook in a bag has not acquired any scratches. HDIM and D-sub do not work at the same time. I recommend the device for purchase.”
In 2008, many of the largest IT companies managed to mark themselves with netbooks. Of course, ASUS succeeded most of all as the initiator of the whole movement. The Eee PC 900 and Eee PC 1000, as well as several of their modifications, left its stocks. MSI Wind U100 netbooks have become quite popular. Now the Taiwanese company is about to release the U120. Distinguished manufacturers such as HP, Dell, Fujitsu and a few more. But, unfortunately, only ASUS, MSI and Acer products have reached our shelves so far.
Acer Aspire One is one of the youngest netbooks on the market. However, his start was very rapid. First, it immediately became available in several configurations. And secondly, its price is on average slightly lower than that of analogues. By and large, the Acer netbook is something like a mixture of the ASUS Eee PC 901, 1000 and 1000H, and at the same time the MSI Wind U100. Aspire One is available with both Windows XP and Linux. Well, either a small SSD or HDD can be used as a permanent data storage. But we'll talk about the configuration later. Let's take a look at the design.
Design
Appearance Acer Aspire One is very attractive. Acer, like MSI, supplies netbooks in four different colors: dark blue, light gray, pink and brown. We got the first one.
Acer Aspire One netbook review
Acer Aspire One - 9-inch netbook powered by Atom
If you are not already aware, this is a special class of miniature laptops, characterized by low cost and focus on performing the most simple tasks. everyday tasks. Netbooks, initially seen as just an affordable and simple product designed to introduce the general public to computer technology, have suddenly become a new fashion trend in the field of mobile technology.netbooks
As it turned out, it was netbooks that users lacked all these years. Yes, a traditional laptop is powerful, functional and productive, suitable for all tasks, without exception, for which we involve personal computers. But it is heavy, bulky and fragile, it needs a special bag or backpack. And a netbook, comparable in size to a small book, easily fits in a briefcase or handbag and does not burden its owner at all. And although its capabilities are modest by today's standards, it is still a full-fledged x86-compatible computer, which, at the same time, costs less than a prestigious cell phone.
The inventor of the netbook class should be considered ASUS, which, with the support of Intel, released the Eee PC model. The mini-computer, even before its birth, became a real hit - a source of genuine interest from users and black envy of competitors who themselves did not think of it or did not believe in the success of the idea. And as soon as it became clear that the product "went", a real boom began - clones, analogues, accessories "in the style of Eee PC", components "for Eee PC", etc.
It should be noted that the appearance of a typical netbook did not appear immediately, and not all the ideas embodied in the Eee PC turned out to be successful. For example, the screen size of 7 inches, borrowed from inexpensive portable DVD players, turned out to be insufficient for comfortable work, and netbook manufacturers quickly switched to matrices of 9 and 10 inches. Further, replacing the hard drive with a flash drive did not justify itself - the volume that can be equipped with a cheap computer is too small, and the speed increase is almost not noticeable. Therefore, most netbooks today are equipped with traditional hard drives. The power consumption factor turned out to be an important aspect: the netbook's battery is small, and the standard Intel hardware platform on which "real" laptops are installed is not suitable. As soon as Intel released the new Atom processor, featuring a highly simplified microarchitecture but extremely low power consumption of just a couple of watts, manufacturers lined up for a new platform (which eventually led to a serious shortage of components for netbooks).
Only the laziest (or proudest) manufacturer doesn't make netbooks today mobile computers. Most of these devices are built according to the same scheme and differ mainly in design and some parameters, for example, the type and volume of the main drive. Not everyone dared to experiment and search for new forms - the majority granted this right to ASUS as a pioneer. Now ASUS has dozens of netbook models, with different functions and designs, while competitors have one or two proven options without a clear focus on a specific category of users.
Acer was one of the first to take on netbooks. Her netbook Aspire One did not become the object of experiments - in appearance and hardware stuffing, it resembles the second-generation ASUS models.
Nevertheless, the Acer netbook immediately attracted the attention of potential buyers who are well aware of how this company can produce fairly reliable and high-quality machines at a very affordable price. And the price for a netbook is almost the most important parameter, distinguishing it from the classic subnotebook. In our review, we will take a look at one of the most attractive variants of the Aspire One - the one that comes equipped with a standard hard drive 120 GB.
The model produced by Acer is conceptually no different from most other netbooks. It's a cheap sub-laptop with a small screen for simple entertainment and internet access. It is built on a new mobile Intel platform, optimized just for this class of computers. The platform is based on an economical but low-performance processor Intel Atom N270 with a frequency of 1.6 GHz, and a relatively old 945 series integrated chipset containing graphics core Intel GMA 950 with DirectX 9 support (hardware pixel shaders, software vertex shaders). The netbook can be equipped with an SSD based on flash memory of low capacity (8 GB) or a full-fledged 2.5" hard drive. Please note that the Aspire One case has space for a 2.5-inch mobile hard drive, the same as in " large "laptops (hence, it is easy to replace it with a more capacious one). The netbook does not have an optical drive, you will need to connect external device With USB interface(not included).
The netbook is necessarily equipped with wired and wireless network controllers. The Aspire One has a simple Realtek network codec with no gigabit support and an 802.11b/g wireless card from a reputable manufacturer. The Bluetooth radio interface module is provided by design, but may not be installed. There is also space for a GSM/UMTS modem, but it is not included as standard.
The set of ports on the netbook is cut down, but the presence of three USB, two audio and a monitor output is a must.
Perhaps the most important hardware difference between the Acer netbook and its analogues is the presence of two card readers at once. The first is multi-format, designed for SD, MS, xD, MMC cards and their variants. And the second one is supposed to be used to increase the amount of disk space by installing a capacious SDHC card (they are the cheapest among analogues). For netbook with 8 GB flash drive this decision seems very successful, since there is a prospect of easily building up disk space 16 or even 32 GB. A netbook with a hard drive does not seem to need a second slot. However, keep in mind that in the absence of an ExpressCard slot, you can add a non-standard device only through a slot with an SDIO interface, and the Aspire One just has one.
The netbook battery has a reduced capacity for reasons of weight and size reduction (at least half that of a typical battery of a "full" laptop), but due to the exceptional efficiency of the Atom processor, its charge should be enough for several hours of work without an outlet. How long the Aspire One "holds" without recharging, we will find out a little later.
Yes, the Acer netbook has its own unique design, but in fairness it should be noted that there is still some similarity with the ancestor of the netbook class, ASUS Eee PC. But the Aspire One netbook is not similar to other laptops from Acer - neither in the contours of the case, nor in the materials, nor in the details of the design or finish.
So, design. outdoor part top cover, as well as the surface around the keyboard are made of a characteristic milky-white plastic with a mother-of-pearl texture, smooth and hard to the touch. The keyboard is also white, but matte and slightly rough, the sides and bottom of the case have the same texture.
The inner surface of the lid of the Aspire One is made of glossy black plastic, which not only visually enlarges the screen, but also creates an interesting contrast transition that enlivens the design of the netbook. (However, now not only the "mirror" matrix is glaring, but also its background, which can cause serious inconvenience when working).
Acer offers not only all-white Aspire One netbooks, but also variants of others colors- blue, pink and chocolate. They have painted all surfaces, only the inside of the lid remains black.
Screen netbook is an 8.9-inch LCD matrix with a resolution of 1024x600, released by the Taiwanese manufacturer AU Optronics.
Information about the use of LED backlighting is indirectly refuted by the fact that a sticker on the underside of the case contains a warning about the presence of mercury in backlight lamps. This does not have the best effect on image quality and power consumption. In addition, as is often the case with netbooks, the matrix has excessive brightness - only the minimum level can be used to work with documents. However, since the netbook is focused more on viewing photos and videos than on text and business graphics, this cannot be considered a serious drawback. But in general, the quality of the matrix, of course, is not high: the viewing angles are small, especially vertical, the contrast is rather weak, the color reproduction is so-so, the color temperature is too high (the picture gives off blue), etc.
Lid Acer netbook does not have a latch; the cut bottom edges make it easy to lift, and the clear hinge keeps it securely open. Embedded in its upper edge Webcam with microphone. The cover is attached on two large hinges to a cylindrical ledge that hides the battery underneath.
The cylinder has four LED(battery, hard drive, numlock, capslock), which are clearly visible even when the lid is closed.
At the ends of the cylinder there are decorative silver "screw heads" with glossy red rims. In fact, this design element is not supported by anything else in the design, and therefore it seems superfluous.
reduced keyboard- the traditional weak point of a miniature computer. It should be noted that Acer developers have successfully dealt with this problem.
The key pitch is really smaller than usual - 17 mm (for standard laptops - 19 mm), the height and depth of the stroke are also reduced. However, the button mechanism is quite elastic, the buttons do not have a strong backlash and do not rattle. The layout is also successful - only the rightmost row was reduced, from which two buttons were made (combined PgUp / Home and PgDn / End) and placed in the area of cursor buttons. In general, one can get used to such a keyboard relatively easily, and after a very short time one does not notice its features.
The top row of buttons is marked with symbols of "hot" combinations. Their set is typical for Acer: calling proprietary utilities, switching to Standby, turning off the screen backlight, touchpad and sound. Separate buttons " quick start"The laptop does not have, nor does it provide for media playback control. On the right side of the leading edge, wedge-shaped and rather sharp, there is a wireless antenna shutter button with two indicators, which is shared by Bluetooth and WiFi controllers.
The place for her was chosen very well.
touchpad Acer netbook has a normal size and an unconventional layout - the mouse buttons are located on the sides.
This decision seemed to us very successful, since the touchpad buttons on the same Eee PC cause a lot of inconvenience. Although many users, judging by the reviews, are not happy with this solution.
Built-in speakers are located under the leading edge. Their quality, of course, is far from perfect, and the audio codec (2-channel Realtek ALC268) is very simple and has no special features.
I/O ports located on the sides of the laptop case.
On the right we find two audio jacks (external microphone and speakers/headphones), two USBs and a universal card slot for most formats.
On the left, there is a VGA output, a power outlet, a power adapter input, and an SDHC card slot.
We finish the description of design and ergonomics according to tradition temperature regime. Alas, on this point, Aspire One, like most of its classmates, loses a lot to "full-fledged" laptops. The noise of a small built-in fan may not be audible in an office or classroom environment, but in a quiet home environment, it is particularly annoying with its monotonous buzzing. Even when typing, the fan noise is quite annoying (it's not loud, but it's very unpleasant to hear). At the same time, the surface of the keyboard remains noticeably warm, especially the near right panel, although the bottom, fortunately, warms up to a lesser extent. Unfortunately, this is a problem for all laptops with a small internal displacement - it is not possible to remove all excess heat due to air currents.
All netbooks on the Intel platform, and the vast majority of them, are equipped with the same processor (Intel does not yet offer others). Therefore, it does not make much sense to look for a difference in the performance of netbooks from different manufacturers - only the type of the main storage device (hard drive or SSD) can really affect it. Therefore, we will try to compare the performance of the Acer netbook with the most affordable and simple classic budget laptops based on the Intel platform and equipped with Celeron M processors. As such, we chose two not very recent models:
Acer bundles Aspire One models with Windows XP Home special version(for netbooks), and models with a flash drive - Linux system(apparently, it is less demanding on disk space). Therefore, we carried out all tests in Windows environment XP SP2 Home using BAPCo's older versions of SYSMark 2004 and MobileMark 2005.
Performance. It would seem that the Atom processor has a clear advantage over the Celeron M - it supports HyperTreading and provides parallel processing of two command streams. However, let's not forget that its architecture is greatly simplified to reduce power consumption.
As a result, we observe a significant, at least a third, lag behind Acer laptop TravelMate built on a similar platform. In a number of tests, the netbook loses to its "older friend" by half! Even a Fujitsu Siemens laptop, one of the slowest Last year, easily overtakes the Acer Aspire One. The situation improves slightly if the netbook is connected to the mains and set the power consumption mode "Always On" to Windows settings(Dynamic frequency reduction system does not work):
Energy consumption Acer netbook in the MobileMark 2005 test is about 8.6 W, which is 2-3 times lower than that of standard notebooks of the minimum cost. If instead of a hard drive in this model there was an SSD, this figure would be lower by another couple of watts. However, due to the low battery capacity, the Aspire One netbook still works autonomously for no more than 3 hours, which is unlikely to suit all potential owners of this computer.
But comparable entry-level laptops run even slower, even though they have larger batteries.
Although technically all netbooks are identical in configuration (with the exception of the hard drive), there are significant differences that are rarely reflected in dry official numbers. In particular, the Acer Aspire One model, which is considered one of the most affordable netbooks on the market, also has its own characteristics. We liked the workmanship and assembly quality, comfortable keyboard with 17 mm key spacing, touchpad side buttons, interesting lid design. A significant plus for a configuration with a flash drive will be the presence of a second card reader. The disadvantages of this netbook include, first of all, the unpleasant noise emitted by the fan, as well as a short battery life.
The cost of an Acer Aspire One laptop with a hard drive is $520-700, depending on the form of delivery
- high-quality assembly, pleasant materials;
- clear lid hinge;
- acceptable keyboard with a familiar layout;
- the presence of a hard drive of a standard form factor;
- two card readers;
- interesting color options.
- unpleasant noise;
- heating of the case in the keyboard area;
- not the highest quality LCD matrix;
- short battery life (less than 3 hours).
(based on materials from the site GIGAMARK.COM)
The netbook market was once promising. Manufacturers created more and more new models, competed who would come up with a more interesting design, who would be the first to master a new platform, who would make the case thinner. Gradually, interest in this class of computers from developers faded away. This can be confirmed by the hype, or rather, its complete absence when the new Intel Atom platform appears.
Acer, for example, discreetly prepared and released to the market only one new model- Aspire One D270. And even then it can be called new with a big stretch, since it is identical in design to the budget netbook Aspire One D257, released a year ago. What interested us in this, in general, standard model? Only that it is one of the cheapest netbooks of the new generation and definitely has the best price / functionality ratio among analogues.
Specifications
As is customary with Acer, the netbook considered in the review is made according to the formula "cheap and cheerful": almost everything possible is squeezed into a simple plastic case (for of this type computers) peripherals and interfaces. Installed: a webcam with a microphone, two speakers, two audio jacks, a card reader with support for three card formats (SD, MS, xD), three USB port 2.0, two video outputs (VGA and HDMI), wireless and wired network controllers. What is missing in its hardware configuration is usually not found in budget devices: firstly, this is Bluetooth (it is not available in many configurations), and secondly, this is a built-in 3G modem.
The Acer netbook is equipped with a standard 2.5" 9.5mm hard drive, while many competitors opted for 7mm drives in order to reduce the thickness of the case. Despite this, the Aspire One D270 is thinner than many analogues (see Moreover, the developers provided a large cover on the bottom, but we could not remove it - according to some reports, the cover is fastened with bolts located under the keyboard block.However, it is unlikely that the user will want to upgrade the device.
Being a budget model, the Acer netbook is equipped with a conventional battery with 3 or 6 cells. Our test unit had the second option, with a capacity of 48.8 Wh (average for modern laptops). Despite the presence of a noticeable elevation in the back of the case, the battery did not completely fit into the dimensions: it is installed at an angle relative to the plane of the case and protrudes from the bottom of the bottom, albeit not by much (5 mm). Thus, with a body thickness of 25 mm (30 mm including the battery), the Acer netbook is one of the thinnest devices in its class, second only to the new Asus model - X101CH.
Design and construction
As we have already reported, in terms of design, the Aspire One D270 model repeats its predecessor - the D257 model on the previous Intel Atom platform. Generally appearance the device is quite modest and unpretentious: plump contours, rounded corners, ordinary thin loops, inexpensive plastic. No chrome parts, no accents in the interior, everything is concise and simple. Only the lid is designed in a non-trivial way: on its smooth glossy surface, a large relief is asymmetrically located, imitating diverging circles on the water.
Model D270 on this moment It comes in four colors: all-black and white/silver (as our tester) are all-around classics, while for those who like flashy looks, there is an unusual blue/green and a more traditional deep red. The material and texture of the panels are the same in all versions: the lid is glossy on both sides, without relief, the wrist rest and keyboard are slightly rough, the sides and bottom are grainy.
The body of the netbook is made of fairly thick but soft plastic. It is not possible to press through the panels of the case and the cover, however, they resist torsion weakly, there is a slight creaking. The lid hinge is implemented quite well: it is moderately tight, with a clear fixation, without play, the opening angle is 147° (taking into account the installation angle on the table). The build quality is flawless, but we cannot vouch for the resistance of materials to abrasion, especially under the wrists - the coating looks suspiciously cheap. However, this is typical for Acer: good stuffing in a cheap box.
Screen
The manufacturer of the LCD matrix in the test netbook could not be installed (due to an error, presumably in the firmware of the matrix controller, the manufacturer's code is not programmatically available). Many potential buyers will be disappointed by the glossy, highly reflective surface of the screen. I also didn't like the small margin of brightness, which obviously does not take into account the need to work with the netbook outdoors. In other respects, the Acer screen made a positive impression: good contrast, visual clarity, normal color gamut, a pleasantly balanced image.
The screen gamma is lowered by default, which visually enhances the contrast. Viewing angles are average, the image does not shimmer and is not distorted, as on many cheap matte screens. Blue-violet coloration of dark shades is present, but slightly striking. Thus, if you do not take into account the glare and the lack of brightness, the screen of the Acer netbook is quite good, especially considering the cost of the device.
Sound
The Acer netbook is equipped with two speakers, although many manufacturers in budget models manage with just one. However, this fact alone does not guarantee sound quality. So in the Aspire One D270, the speakers produce a pale, very limited sound in frequencies, without a margin of volume.
Keyboard
At first glance, the Acer netbook's keyboard should be classified as one of its obvious shortcomings. It has an awkward FineTip design, with flat, thin key pads and small gaps. The keyboard field is noticeably curved and repeats the convex shape of the wrist area. Nevertheless, we did not experience serious inconveniences, apart from the inevitable touching of neighboring keys, while typing. The key mechanism has a pleasant non-fatiguing elasticity, the actuation threshold is at the very beginning of the key stroke, and the stroke depth is standard 2 mm. The base of the keyboard and the keys themselves are fixed securely, deflection is almost not noticeable.
The keyboard layout of the Acer netbook is completely standard, with all service keys and long Shift, Enter, Caps Lock, Backspace. Cursor buttons are made flat and half-shaped, two navigation keys are added to them - PgUp / Home and PgDn / End, which may seem inconvenient. The key pitch is one of the largest among analogues, about 93% of the norm, which almost does not require adaptation. In general, despite the obviously unsuccessful shape of the keys, working with text behind the Acer netbook is very comfortable.
Buttons, indication
The Acer netbook, like other models from this manufacturer, has no keyboard indication - only pop-up icons on the screen are provided. On the left side of the wrist rest are three LEDs, clearly visible when the lid is closed - power, battery and Wi-Fi. Additional buttons in netbooks of this manufacturer are usually absent.
touchpad
The touchpad of the Acer netbook (in our copy - produced by Elan) is located in a recess almost in the center and has an average size for such devices - 78 × 37 mm. There are no complaints about the operation of the panel: the finger glides well on a smooth surface, the cursor is responsive, scrolling, zooming and other multi-finger combinations work surprisingly clearly and without significant delays.
The function of detecting accidental touches with the palm let us down a bit - there were errors when typing. Alas, the long touchpad key is unsuccessful: tight, with a deep stroke, slippery. In addition, in our copy, its left half worked every other time.
Performance
The Acer netbook is built on a completely standard platform, has a standard configuration, and therefore demonstrates standard performance.
Judging by the results of PCMark 7 and Windows 7 SAT tests, the WD hard drive installed in our test instance showed not the best performance, which slightly affected the results of all tests of the PCMark 7 suite - among the already tested Acer analogues, it turned out to be the worst. However, the lag did not exceed 4%, which will not be noticeable in real operating conditions.
Battery life
Despite the usual battery capacity, the Acer netbook performed well in our battery life tests. With no load on the processor (MobileMark 2007 Reader test), it works without recharging for almost 10 hours.
With active use of Wi-Fi, the battery is discharged much faster - in less than 7 hours. The average power consumption in the MobileMark 2007 Productivity test was 5.3 W, which is a record for a standard netbook.
Noise and heat
Our test copy of the Acer netbook was equipped with a new generation of junior processor - Atom N2600. Its low power consumption makes it possible to get by with a very modest cooling system. The temperature measurements taken at rest and during stress testing (the built-in test of the AIDA64 utility) allow us to speak about the sufficient efficiency of processor cooling. So, in a state of relative rest, the temperature of the CPU, according to monitoring data, does not exceed 47°. With active warming up by a stress test, it rises to 56-57 ° - not much, given the extremely limited internal volume of the netbook case.
The noise level under load is relatively low, although in a quiet room the rustle of the netbook will be clearly audible. The temperature of the case panels is moderate: the wrist area - up to 31°, the keyboard - up to 34°, the bottom - 32-36°, except for the hot zone above the radiator (up to 40°). In general, the temperature regime and the noise level of the device can be described as optimal.
Conclusion
From the point of view specifications The new Acer netbook can be called an almost ideal device in its class: cheap, economical, quiet, fairly thin and light, with full set ports including HDMI. There are practically no questions about ergonomics: a normal touchpad, a more or less comfortable keyboard, a good quality screen (if you do not take into account its glossy surface).
The design of the model, of course, is rather weak, the unusual wavy cover does not save it - Asus netbooks and Samsung look much more interesting and advantageous. There are other shortcomings, mainly related to the design and materials of the body, but in general, the Aspire One D270 seemed to us a simple and pleasant device to use, having much best ratio price/functionality than most peers.
Advantages:
low cost;
a complete set of devices and interfaces;
adequate battery life;
small dimensions and weight;
normal keyboard and touchpad;
nice screen;
good lid design
no noise or heat in operation.
Flaws:
glossy screen without a margin of brightness;
insufficiently durable and high-quality case;
weak design;
bad touchpad key.
The source of information:
Unlimited 8-hour battery life and built-in wifi adapter, will allow you to stay online throughout the day. Chat with your friends using the new Crystal Eye webcam and built-in microphone.
Taking Acer Aspire One netbook you won't even feel its weight with you. Its thickness is 24 mm, and its weight is only 1 kg. Experience a vibrant experience with the 25cm WSVGA display with 16:9 resolution. The comfortable keyboard and multifunctional touchpad of the Aspire One complete your experience with this device from the company.