I just got one of these and I have to say I really like it. It’s small and light enough that you can take it with you almost anywhere, but still powerful enough to do most anything.
Recommended upgrades are a wireless mouse and bumping the RAM up to it’s maximum of 2GB. The built in glide pad works okay, but you’ll be happy with the wireless mouse. Choice is up to you of course, but I’ve got a Microsoft mouse and have no issues with it.
The built in WIFI works flawlessly in my limited experience so far. The built in web cam is a bit dark, even though it says it’s made for low light chat…but this isn’t a deal breaker. Besides, decent web cams are available for around $30.
I give this netbook 8 out of 10 stars as is.
Specifications
- Intel Atom Processor N270 (1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB, 512KB L2 cache)
- Windows XP Home with Service Pack 3
- 10.1″ WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display
- Mobile Intel 945GSE Express Chipset
- 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM Single Channel Memory
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
- 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
- Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
- Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Certified
- Integrated Acer Crystal Eye Webcam
- Two Built-in Stereo Speakers
- 3 – USB 2.0 Ports
- 2.44 lbs. 1.11 kg (system unit only)
- Hardware Items
- 3-cell Li-ion Battery (2200 mAh)
- AC Power Adapter
- AC Power Cord
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