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With the Acer Aspire One D150, it almost appears like Acer didn’t have much of an imagination and simply copied the features of the previous products on its Acer Aspire One line. But that is not to say that the Acer Aspire One D150 isn’t a competent machine. While the 10-inch netbook doesn’t have anything to blow the potential buyer away, it does have a display screen that’s bright and sharp and its battery life is longer than most. And it offers this at an affordable price that not many can say no to. It was featured in Top 5 Netbooks.

 

The Acer Aspire One D150 follows the incredible success of Acer’s Aspire One A series. Intel’s Atom N280 processor results to an improved performance. The 10.1” CrystalBrite widescreen display, at 1024×600 pixels, is better than most but many dislike its glossy screen due to the glare it produces.

 

If your lifestyle or your job requires you to lug around your netbook, the Acer Aspire One D150 would probably suit you since it weighs just 1.18 kg and battery life is up to 7 hours. At 89% size, the keyboard is larger than most netbooks. Typing then doesn’t become such a chore especially since it has a palm rest unlike most netbooks. However, the trackpad may be too small for some.

 

Connectivity options are good. It has three USB ports, one Ethernet port, and is equipped with the Acer Signal Up technology, which allows for better reception. If your tasks only consist of everyday stuff and don’t involve video editing or gaming, then this netbook should be satisfactory. The user would find emailing and browsing to be a breeze. With its 160 GB hard drive and the multi-in-1 card reader, music and photos can be stored and shared with ease.

 

If the features don’t convince you to purchase one, there are many people who would be swayed by its appearance. The Acer Aspire One D150, is available in a variety of colors, including white, black, blue and red, and comes in a streamlined design.

 

The Aspire One D150 is equipped with a Windows XP Home operating system. It also comes with preinstalled software: Acer eRecovery Management, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe® Reader®, McAfee® Internet Security Suite Trial, Microsoft® Office Trial 2007. The Recovery Management Tool is a must for every user since it allows you to do a full backup of your system and place it on a DVD.

 

SPECS	Available options
CPU	Intel Atom N280
RAM	2 GB (DDR2)
Screen Size	10.1”
Operating System	Windows XP Home Edition
Battery Life	7 hours
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950

 

Pros

The netbook is light and it boasts of a long battery life, making it particularly useful for people who like to move around a lot. While the keyboard is above average and doesn’t make your fingers cramp, there’s no way that it could compare to a full-sized keyboard.

 

Cons

The Aspire One D150’s specs don’t allow for fancy programs and it won’t be acceptable to gamers. As mentioned, the trackpad is a bit too narrow.

 

Conclusion

It doesn’t offer many features but at its relatively low price, the potential buyer shouldn’t expect much from it anyway. It doesn’t bring any excitement since it doesn’t offer cutting-edge technology or at least anything new. However, it does have a pleasant design that’s not too outlandish. For most people, the weight and the battery life would likely seal the deal.

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