Acer Aspire One 521 review

The Acer Aspire One 521 looks like a typical netbook. It has a 10 inch display, a slightly less than full sized keyboard, and it weighs just 2.8 pounds. But while virtually every netbook released over the past two years has shipped with a low power Intel Atom processor, the Acer Aspire One 521 is powered by a low power AMD chipset. It also has ATI Radeon HD 4225 graphics.

The result is a machine that looks and feels a lot like a typical netbook, but which performs much more like a larger, more expensive computer. Not bad for a mini-laptop that sells for $349.99 .

On the other hand, the extra power comes at the cost of battery life. While the Acer Aspire 521 can run longer on a charge than some earlier notebooks with AMD chips, it doesn’t come close to netbooks such as the Asus Eee PC 1001P and Dell Inspiron Mini 10 in the battery life department. And while it outperforms a typical netbook in most performance tests, the Acer Aspire One still isn’t exactly a speed demon. Most users will probably find it makes more sense to pick one up for use as a secondary computer than as a primary machine.

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Acer AO532h-2588 10.1-Inch Onyx Blue Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life

Acer

List Price: $299.99
Price: $269.99
You Save: $30.00 (10%)

Product Details

  • 1GB DDR2 Memory
  • 10.1" WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Intel GMA 3150 Graphics
  • 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM); 802.11 b/g/n Wireless Certified

Product Description

Acer AO532h-2588 comes with these high level Specs. Intel Atom Processor N450, Windows 7 Starter, 10.1-Inch WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Mobile Intel NM10 Express Chipset, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150, 1024MB DDR2 Memory, 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM), Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Acer InviLink 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Built-In Webcam, Two Built-in Stereo Speakers, 3 - USB 2.0 Ports, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh), 2.76 lbs. | 1.25 kg (system unit only)

Aspire One AO532h: Go Anywhere Mobility

Browse the Web, check email, share photos, keep up with social networks, listen to music and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment with the Aspire One AO532h, which features a small compact design that you can take anywhere. Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a 6-cell battery, this Aspire One AO532h model (AO532h-2588) in onyx blue provides up to 8 hours of battery life on the go--enough for a full workday.

A great choice for students as well as business travelers who like to travel light, Acer makes it easy to stay productive while on the go with the 10.1-inch CrystalBrite LED-backlit screen as well as its excellent near full-size keyboard. You'll be able to easily video chat wherever you roam thanks to the Crystal Eye webcam integrated into the LCD's bezel, delivering smooth video streaming and high quality images even in low-light situations. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the multi-gesture touchpad for an intuitive navigation to view web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.

It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system, which combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. It includes new Windows 7 features like Jump Lists to help you to better find and manage files, and connecting to printers and peripherals is easier than ever.


Key Features



The Aspire One AO532h is only 1-inch thin and weighs just over 2.5 pounds, yet the keyboard is 93 percent standard size with large keys for better typing.
  • 10.1-inch LED-backlit CrystalBrite screen (1024 x 600 resolution) presents crisp, clear imagery for a great web browsing experience for on-line chats, email, surfing the Web.
  • 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
  • Up to 8 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery (4400 mAh)
  • Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites such as Google Earth. It also enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.
  • Crystal Eye webcam supports Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions. A built-in digital microphone helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes.
  • 84-key keyboard, 93 percent of standard-size with 12 function keys, WLAN switch
  • 160 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
  • 1 GB DDR2 RAM (667 MHz)
  • Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor
  • Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)
  • Multi-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and xD Picture Card media
  • 3 USB ports
  • VGA video output
  • Stereo speakers
  • Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do--less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. And Starter combines the latest in reliability and restertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
  • Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
  • Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
  • Dimensions: 10.17 x 7.28 x 0.99 inches (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 2.76 pounds
  • Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty

What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer Aspire One AO532h-2588 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions

It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 (trial version with 60 days of live update); Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial; Google Toolbar; Norton Online Backup; MyWinLocker; Acer eRecovery Management and Launch Manager


Acer AO532h-2223 10.1-Inch Matrix Silver Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life

Acer

List Price: $299.99
Price: $279.45
You Save: $20.54 (7%)

Product Details

  • 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 Processor
  • Windows 7 Starter; Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life
  • 10.1" WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Intel GMA 3150 Graphics

Product Description

Acer AO532h-2223 comes with these high level Specs. Intel Atom Processor N450, Windows 7 Starter, 10.1-Inch WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Mobile Intel NM10 Express Chipset, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150, 1024MB DDR2 Memory, 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM), Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Acer InviLink 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Built-In Webcam, Two Built-in Stereo Speakers, 3 - USB 2.0 Ports, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh), 2.76 lbs. | 1.25 kg (system unit only)

Aspire One AO532h: Go Anywhere Mobility

Browse the Web, check email, share photos, keep up with social networks, listen to music and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment with the Aspire One AO532h, which features a small compact design that you can take anywhere. Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a 6-cell battery, this Aspire One AO532h model (AO532h-2223) in silver provides up to 8 hours of battery life on the go--enough for a full workday.

A great choice for students as well as business travelers who like to travel light, Acer makes it easy to stay productive while on the go with the 10.1-inch CrystalBrite LED-backlit screen as well as its excellent near full-size keyboard. You'll be able to easily video chat wherever you roam thanks to the Crystal Eye webcam integrated into the LCD's bezel, delivering smooth video streaming and high quality images even in low-light situations. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the multi-gesture touchpad for an intuitive navigation to view web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.

It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system, which combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. It includes new Windows 7 features like Jump Lists to help you to better find and manage files, and connecting to printers and peripherals is easier than ever.


Key Features



The Aspire One AO532h is only 1-inch thin and weighs just over 2.5 pounds, yet the keyboard is 93 percent standard size with large keys for better typing.


The Aspire One AO532h in silver.
  • 10.1-inch LED-backlit CrystalBrite screen (1024 x 600 resolution) presents crisp, clear imagery for a great web browsing experience for on-line chats, email, surfing the Web.
  • 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
  • Up to 8 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery (4400 mAh)
  • Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites such as Google Earth. It also enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.
  • Crystal Eye webcam supports Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions. A built-in digital microphone helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes.
  • 84-key keyboard, 93 percent of standard-size with 12 function keys, WLAN switch
  • 160 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
  • 1 GB DDR2 RAM (667 MHz)
  • Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor
  • Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)
  • Multi-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and xD Picture Card media
  • 3 USB ports
  • VGA video output
  • Stereo speakers
  • Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do--less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. And Starter combines the latest in reliability and restertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
  • Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
  • Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
  • Dimensions: 10.17 x 7.28 x 0.99 inches (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 2.76 pounds
  • Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty

What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer Aspire One AO532h-2223 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions

It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 (trial version with 60 days of live update); Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial; Google Toolbar; Norton Online Backup; MyWinLocker; Acer eRecovery Management and Launch Manager


Acer Aspire AO532h-2806 10.1-Inch Netbook (Amethyst Purple)

Acer

List Price: $299.99
Price: $290.39
You Save: $9.60 (3%)

Product Details

  • Have Fun and Stay Entertained - The Multi-Gesture Touchpad gives you total control over your documents and photos with simple two-finger motions, and the anti-slip microbead texture of the touchpad offers more precise control and a nice feel.
  • Optimal Browsing Experience - The 10.1? Acer CrystalBrite LED-backlit display (1024 x 600 resolution) presents crisp, clear imagery for a great web browsing experience for on-line chats, email, surfing the web and more while being ultra portable.
  • Performance and Efficiency - Simpler and easier to use, Windows 7 Starter combines the familiarity and compatibility of Windows with the latest in reliability and responsiveness.

Product Description

Acer AO532h-2806 comes with these high level Specs. Intel Atom Processor N450, Windows 7 Starter, 10.1" WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Mobile Intel NM10 Express Chipset, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150, 1024MB DDR2 Memory, 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM), Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Built-In Webcam, Two Built-in Stereo Speakers, 3 - USB 2.0 Ports, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh), 2.76 lbs. | 1.25 kg (system unit only)

Aspire One AO532h: Go Anywhere Mobility

Browse the Web, check email, share photos, keep up with social networks, listen to music and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment with the Aspire One AO532h, which features a small compact design that you can take anywhere. Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a 6-cell battery, this Aspire One AO532h model (AO532h-2806) in Amethyst Purple provides up to 10 hours of battery life on the go--enough for a full workday.

AO532h in Amethyst Purple
The Aspire One AO532h is only 1-inch thin and weighs just over 2.5 pounds, yet the keyboard is 93 percent standard size with large keys for better typing.

 

AO532h in Amethyst Purple
The AO532h in Amethyst Purple.

A great choice for students as well as business travelers who like to travel light, Acer makes it easy to stay productive while on the go with the 10.1-inch CrystalBrite LED-backlit screen as well as its excellent near full-size keyboard. You'll be able to easily video chat wherever you roam thanks to the Crystal Eye webcam integrated into the LCD's bezel, delivering smooth video streaming and high quality images even in low-light situations. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the multi-gesture touchpad for an intuitive navigation to view web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.

This Aspire One comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system.

Key Features

  • 10.1-inch LED-backlit CrystalBrite screen (1024 x 600 resolution) presents crisp, clear imagery for a great web browsing experience for on-line chats, email, surfing the Web.
  • 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
  • Up to 10 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery
  • Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites such as Google Earth. It also enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.
  • Crystal Eye webcam supports Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions. A built-in digital microphone helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes.
  • 84-key keyboard, 93 percent of standard-size with 12 function keys, WLAN switch
  • 160 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
  • 1 GB DDR2 RAM (667 MHz; 2 GB maximum capacity)
  • Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor
  • Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
  • Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones.
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)
  • Multi-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and xD Picture Card media
  • 3 USB ports
  • VGA video output
  • Stereo speakers
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system (Learn more)
  • Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
  • Dimensions: 10.17 x 7.28 x 0.99 inches (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 2.76 pounds
  • Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty

What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer Aspire One AO532h-2806 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions

It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 (trial version with 60 days of live update); Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial; Google Toolbar; Norton Online Backup; MyWinLocker; Acer eRecovery Management and Launch Manager

Learn More

The Acer Multi-Gesture Touchpad

The wide Multi-Gesture Touchpad with anti-slip microbead texture gives you precise control and mouse-less, fingertip convenience when navigating through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites.

The TouchPad can also be disabled with a one-touch button, eliminating accidental cursor movement with palms and wrists when using an external mouse.

Microsoft Windows 7 Starter

Microsoft Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do--less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. Windows 7 Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. Some features include:

  • Features like Jump Lists, Pin, Snap, and Windows Search all make using a small notebook PC simple and easy
  • Joining home networks with other PCs running Windows 7 is easy and simple
  • Connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever
  • Supports the latest hardware and software
  • Internet Explorer 8 improves the safety of web browsing

Netbook Acer Aspire

O netbook Acer Aspire One D250 é um equipamento extremamente portátil e compacto, medindo apenas 2,5 cm de espessura e pesando somente 2,5 kg. Suas características robustas de processamento fazem deste netbook um parceiro ideal para levar a qualquer lugar.

Uma tela de 10,1" de LED no netbook Acer Aspire One proporciona imagens brilhantes e nítidas para uma experiência visual agradável durante o trabalho, enquanto o pequeno e poderoso processador Atom N270 (512KB L2 Cache, 1.66 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) e o HD de 160 Gb disponibilizam o desempenho comparável ao de um notebook.

A Acer pensou também na personalidade do usuário nas opções de cores para o netbook Acer Aspire One, estando disponível em vermelho, branco, azul ou preto, agradando qualquer gosto em particular.

Perfeito para o uso fora do escritório, o netbook Acer Aspire One torna mais fácil a comunicação através de sua conectividade sem fio Acer InviLink Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.

A webcam integrada Acer CrystalEye com o software Acer Video Conference, para chats em vídeo com imagens claras e nítidas, torna o contato com seus parceiros facilitado mesmo estando longe de seu desktop, em seu coffe shop ou ponto de acesso favorito.

O netbook Acer Aspire One conta ainda com o sistema operacional Windows 7 Starter autêntico, memória RAM de 1GB DDR2 (533/667 MHz) SDRAM, conexão de rede 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN, leitor de cartões, e bateria de 2200 mAh com três células e autonomia de mais de 3 horas em funcionamento.

(As informações desse artigo são fornecidas pelo site da Acer no Brasil, que deve ser acessado para atualizações ou busca de drivers).