 Manufacturer : Acer Model : AOD255-1549 ASIN : B0041RSE5Q Price : 329.99$ See Special Offers   Product DescriptionThis Acer Aspire One AOD255-1549 LU.SDJ0D.089 Netbook brings dual-core power to a Netbook with Intel® Atom processing power. Engage in online activities easier and longer with up to 8-hours of battery life and experience powerful features in a ultra-thin design that travels light. The AOD255-1549 Netbook comes with a 10.1" LED-backlit display, comfortable typing keyboard and 802.11b/g/n wireless network.Amazon.com Product Description Get fantastic mobile connectivity with the Acer Aspire One D255 in diamond black (model AOD255-1549), which brings the power of dual-core performance to a netbook with next-generation, dual-core Intel Atom N550 processing power. Engage in online activities easier and longer with up to 8 hours of battery life and experience fun, powerful features in an ultra-thin design that travels light.  The Acer Aspire One D255 in diamond black.  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. And the built-in digital microphone delivers superior voice quality keeping background noise level low and minimizing echoes. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the multi-gesture touchpad for an intuitive navigation to view web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. The attention-grabbing Aspire One D255 is only 1-inch thin and weighs just over 2-3/4 pounds. The 93-percent standard size keyboard with bigger keys enables easy typing wherever you are. And the 10.1-inch Acer CrystalBrite LED display (1024 x 600 pixels) provides an optimal Web browsing experience for great Internet productivity while on-the-go. A 1.3-megapixel HD webcam with integrated digital microphone deliver smooth video and superior voice quality so you can maintain in contact wherever you are by means of real-time chat. Other features include 250 GB of hard drive storage, Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, three USB ports, and a multi-format memory card reader. Charge up using the Acer MiniGo AC adapter, which is 34 percent lighter than typical adapters.  The AOD255 pairs a dual-core Intel Atom processor with a 6-cell battery for up to 8 hours of power.
 This Aspire One comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system. You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010. Key Features
What's in the BoxThis package contains the Acer Aspire One AOD255-1549 netbook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 40-watt MiniGo AC adapter, and operating instructions It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version); Norton Online Backup; Acer Recovery Management; Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (reduced-functionality and advertising; Office 2010 product key can be purchased to activate preloaded suite)  Learn MoreThe Acer Multi-Gesture TouchpadA 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. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through Web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. 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 StarterPre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. And with Windows Anytime Upgrade, you'll be able to add new features to your PC in as little as 10 minutes. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process, it requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings  59 of 60 people found the following review helpful: My first netbook, and it's a great one! As for the unit itself, it's my first netbook so I was really pleasantly surprised by how small and light it was. If you've owned a netbook before, it's probably the same size/weight as what you're used to. Overall, the keyboard is great. It's not as great as the backlit full-size keyboard on my MacBook, but it's better than I expected, and my fingers are having no problems finding the right keys. Windows 7 starter is really all I'll be needing for my needs, but I could definitely see where many people would want to upgrade (starter doesn't even let you change your desktop background, what the heck!?) For those of you looking to stay on a budget, I am using the unit as it comes from the manufacturer. I did not upgrade the RAM. In my opinion, the computer actually does run pretty fast even with only 1GB of RAM. I wouldn't expect to run a large program like photoshop, but for what most people will use the computer for, it's screaming fast, assuming you take an hour or so to un-install EVERYTHING they've included (you can safely uninstall anything "acer" even if it sounds important, Windows can function on it's own without it, trust me). The 6-cell battery is great, I've been browsing the web for 6 hours on my first full charge, and Windows claims I still have 55 minutes left- that's actually pretty close to the rated value of 8-hours! If you have any specific questions about this netbook, feel free to leave a comment on the review and I will get back to you as soon as I can. I'll try to update this review if anything changes, and again in a few months if I see a newer or better model available. UPDATE 12/21/10: Since I posted this review I've gotten a lot of questions in the comments. I'm gad to keep answering them, but there are some that I've gotten a bunch of times so I'm going to post them here... Q: How do I install Microsoft Office (or anything requiring a CD) when the netbook has no CD drive? A: Yes, no optical drive means no CD drive, and yes that's commonplace in ann netbooks. There are a couple ways to get around this problem. For me, the easiest is to buy your software digitally and download it. If you want to install software you've already purchased, I'd suggest downloading a trial version from the manufacturer and using your already purchased CD-key to activate the software. This works, is legal, and is easier than other methods (in my opinion). Q: What version of office is pre-installed? A: Office starter 2010. It's not something you can buy or download, but it's something that a manufacturer can elect to install in the factory for free. It gives you full (ok 'basically full') versions of word and excel 2010. If you need powerpoint you'll have to pay. Q: Can I install more RAM? A: I'm don't think so, but this has been answered two ways by different people. Yes, you CAN install a second gig, but I've heard that Windows 7 starter will only accept 1GB, so you'd have to spend at least $80 to upgrade your OS. Secondly as I said in the review 1GB ram works perfectly on this machine. Typically I'm a RAM freak (my desktop has 8GB ddr3 ram), but in this case, seriously, 1gb is fine. Any more and you'll still be held back by the processor. 37 of 37 people found the following review helpful: Best Netbook Yet, Short of the New Macbook Air 11.6" I've been a big fan of netbooks since I first got one a couple of years back. What a liberating feeling to be able to carry a really small, really useful computer along on a vacation or light business trip (computer used for recreation, not work). While I prefer an 11.6" screen, which won't cut off the bottom of some poorly designed web pages (I had a dickens of a time trying to sign up the first time on a new installation of iTunes, it has the necessary check boxes out of reach on the bottom of the page with no scroll options), it seems there is an impasse between netbook manufacturers and Intel and Microsoft - in a nutshell, Intel will sell Atom processors pretty cheap and MS will sell Win 7 Starter (plenty serviceable) really cheap but ONLY if the set up is limited to 1gb of RAM and 10.1" of screen. At least the makers of these devices have crept the hard disk size up from 160 gb to 250 gb (for the most part). This Acer has a glossy screen with brighter colors and contrast than my HP Mini 210, a better keyboard layout (dedicated Page Up/Page down buttons for a starter), and most importantly, Acer has been an early adopter of the recently released DUAL CORE Atom which is heads above the basic single core Atom. I always thought the original Atom single core processors were "fast enough" but the Dual Core N550 in this model is REALLY zippy. Not that it makes much difference for web browsing (although sites that use a lot of Flash are notoriously processor intensive), but it helps with other computer chores (like hard disk housekeeping, transferring files to an external hard drive, multi-tasking, keeping many browser windows open, etc.). Given the approximately 50 dollar price premium for the N550 (in many cases compared to other makers more like a 30 dollar premium) it makes no sense to get the old single core N450/N455/N470/N475 Atoms). So what is the netbook good for: 1. Web browsing, but not streaming video watching. Reading the NY Times on line. Shopping. Email. Blogging. Facebook. 2. Watching ripped or otherwise stored video content - a DVD via an external player, legally converted DVD content owned by you. No problem full screen at DVD resolution levels. 3. Watching Hulu online with the browser - not the Hulu content window - full screen. Other reviewers have reported running Hulu full screen but I can't get stutter free playback full screen, and I am not running other applications except Microsoft Security Essentials (free and rated to have a very low background processor load). (Essentially this means I can actually watch Hulu in the Plus edition sharper on my iPod Touch than on this netbook, LOL.) 4. Ripping your CD's to the internal hard disk, if you have an external reader (as low as 12 bucks for CD only, 30-45 for DVD play and dual level burn capability). A little slow compared to a desktop, but hey, read a book or watch TV while you shove 'em in and out. 5. Word processing. and, most importantly for the traveler (esp. the out of country traveler), 6. Skype'ing home, using a regular set of music earphones and the built-in speaker. The built-in speakers (or single speaker? can't tell) are pretty good and the sound comes out of a full-width grill just under the front of the keyboard. I can offer some recommendations for your set up should you choose to get this Acer: B. You don't have to shop for a more efficient (less bulky) external power 110 volt cord since the adapter plugs right into the wall and the cord coming off it is a thin and light low voltage/low amps power cord. (You also don't need an international power converter since the power brick can take any standard international voltage; you may need a local "plug" adapter of course). C. You don't have to shop for more memory since there are no significant performance improvements if you add it. D. You don't need Win 7 Home Premium; it's just cosmetic bells and whistles for the most part. Win 7 Starter is the lean and mean operating system that Win XP used to be, but brought into the 21st century, and is even faster (imho) than Linux. G. You don't need a second battery. Battery life is INSANE on netbooks, even on this dual core Atom (Intel JUST came out with this N550 which is designed for netbook, not nettop, use, it only consumes a bit more power than their single-core Atom). H. Yes, replace McAffee (slows the machine down) with FREE Avira or FREE Microsoft Security Essentials. I. Consider VLC as your personal video player. It handles more formats than Windows Media Player. Consider WINAmp as your music player if you encode your music in OGG Vorbis (Windows Media Player is a VERY user friendly experience if you want to encode in MP3 or Window's own WMA). J. YES, you can run iTunes on this. That's great. Linux can't, Android can't. So you see, this fine netbook is as defined by what you DON'T need as by what might be helpful. If it's Christmas, buy one for yourself and have fun setting it up while the kids are playing Angry Birds on their new iPod Touches.... 19 of 19 people found the following review helpful: Beautiful and Gorgeous. The performance of this product with the windows 7 starter was good,7 Starter is a great choice for people that arnt fussy with there themes or backgrounds,Basic starter doesnt give the ability to change backgrounds or color themes. There are softwares available that can do this for windows 7 starter. Multi tasking on this is terrific,I can play a 720p video with vlc player and still surf the web without a hickup. I did need to change a setting in vlc player to do this,But it was quite simple. I installed Ubuntu on this with no major issues,It didnt read the wifi card at first,But after updates and installing the driver with the Ubuntu driver tool ,everything works and it was quite easy to do. In Linux i can open two movies,,Thats rite 2 movies,Play solitaire and stream a youtube video on this. For a netbook,Thats quite impressive. Since i should post a fault or two,,My gripes would be that this is powerful enough for a full windows 7,,The Starter works well,But full 7 would just be better. To replace or upgrade ram isnt simple as removing a cover,There are 4 screws under keyboard,Then a hole to pop back panel off,,Not exactly hard to do,But not as easy as most. The ddr3 1 gig of ram is definitely enough ,But im a power hungry guy,So i installed a 2gig stick. This is my 4th netbook and arguably my best.  Linux on the Acer Aspire One D255E I just bought an Aspire One with M$ Windows 7 Starter. Immediately, I thought about dual-booting with a Linux distribution. by Albert de Koninck Love it after upgrade The computer itself was great, everything I needed/wanted. But the Windows 7 came with it was worthless, should've just charge more and sent the Home premium. by Kuan C. Hao Fabulous for the price Works great. Nice little/portable laptop. Upgraded to windows 7 full home. Not sure it was necessary or if I would do it again. by MarkusR Perfect companion to a desktop computer This computer which I have connected to an external hard drive and a video projector does as good as any computer running for most software applications. by Reece Hasson Great for browsing I love this little computer! It's SO convenient. It's light and easy to use. The screen is small so it requires a lot of scrolling and some online game windows are just too big... by diangirl Good performance and excelent cost-benefit This netbook is of great performance. I chose it because of it was one of the best cost-benefit available in the market. I've nothing to complain about it. by Rafael P. Excellent netbook, very pleased I have been using this netbook as my primary machine for about a month now. I used to use, and still use on occasion, a Lenovo Ideapad Y710 17" laptop. by bird Does a good job for what it is First off, let me admit I'm not a laptop person. My daughter has a HP netbook and loves it for the versatility. Im running a 6 yr. by IdolFan Powerful little netbook I purchased this from Amazon in November of 2010 and have been using it since. Has phenomenal battery life. Can surf for 10 hours or more on full charge. by Willie A Quite Capable Little Machine I normally don't even do reviews on the assumption that our feelings toward most things have far too much of a subjective element to be of much real use to complete strangers... by S. Caupp |
Friday, December 16, 2011
Acer Aspire One AOD255-1549 10.1-Inch Netbook (Diamond Black)
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