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Acer Aspire One A110

 

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  • User Score (1163)
    8.0 8.0 from 1163 reviewers
  • Expert Score (14)
    7.4 7.4 from 14 reviewers
  • Design (6)
    7.0 7.0 from 6 reviewers
  • Value for money (29)
    7.1 7.1 from 29 reviewers
  • Features (5)
    6.2 6.2 from 5 reviewers
  • Ease of use (11)
    6.1 6.1 from 11 reviewers
  • Performance (8)
    5.0 5.0 from 8 reviewers
  • Picture quality (6)
    7.6 7.6 from 6 reviewers
  • Comfort (10)
    7.3 7.3 from 10 reviewers
  • Durability (10)
    6.0 6.0 from 10 reviewers
  • Overall quality (30)
    7.2 7.2 from 30 reviewers
  • Looks (10)
    6.8 6.8 from 10 reviewers
  • Battery performance (10)
    4.2 4.2 from 10 reviewers
  • Display (14)
    6.7 6.7 from 14 reviewers
  • Compatibility (6)
    6.3 6.3 from 6 reviewers
  • Audio & image quality (3)
    6.0 6.0 from 3 reviewers
  • Speed performance (10)
    5.7 5.7 from 10 reviewers
  • Portability (6)
    7.6 7.6 from 6 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. LAPTOP Magazine

    LAPTOP Magazine
    7.0/10
    17 July 2008

    Mini-notebooks are getting bigger and more elaborate by the day, but Acer enters the crowded market with a simple yet solid miniature laptop for only $379. The Aspire One sports a classic look and its Intel Atom processor gives it a decent amount of power for surfing the Web and light multimedia use. Taking a cue from ASUS’ well-received custom Linux interface, Acer packages the system with a lightweight, customized Linpus Lite Linux operating system. Read more

  2. MobileTechReview.com

    MobileTechReview.com
    6.0/10
    9 September 2008

    The Acer Aspire One is the best buy among netbooks at the moment. It's got good performance, solid build quality and good looks. The features for the price beat ASUS, Dell and HP. At $349, portable computing just got more affordable. And for those who aren't budget-constrained, the Acer is one cool ultraportable that's perfect for vacations, the living room sofa or anyplace else you want to use a small, light computer. Read more

    • Fantastic price for what you get! Excellent build quality, nice looking and good performance. Plenty enough horsepower for XP and productivity/web applications. Small ...
    • Battery life is only 2 to 2.5 hours with 3 cell battery. 6 cell battery, when purchased separately, is expensive relative to the Aspire One's price. Fan noise is like ...

  3. HardwareCentral

    HardwareCentral
    8.0/10
    26 August 2008

    While the netbook has 802.11b/g WiFi, neither Bluetooth nor 3G wireless broadband are included. The former can be had by plugging in a USB dongle; Acer has mentioned an internal upgrade for the latter, but there's no hard news as of yet. It's 3G we're thinking of when we say we wish the Aspire One had an ExpressCard slot like Lenovo's forthcoming IdeaPad S10. Acer's software bundle is modest. Read more

  4. Register Hardware

    Register Hardware
    9.0/10
    29 September 2008

    The Aspire One is everything a Small, Cheap, Computer should be. The build quality is excellent, the feature list is not half bad, and it certainly looks and feels the part. Indeed, it's the best-looking SCC we've seen. On the down side, the standard battery is poor and - with the Linux versions at least - getting online using a 3G network isn't straightforward. Read more

  5. TechRadar UK

    TechRadar UK
    7.0/10
    21 September 2008

    Fortunately, the Acer Aspire One D255 does the basics very well, making this an incredibly usable and portable option. We're just not convinced about the inclusion of Android, however. Read more

    • Long battery life, large keyboard, build quality
    • Colours look washed out, Android is unnecessary

  6. Tech2

    6 October 2008

    I t should come as no surprise to anyone that netbooks have suddenly become the most active segment in mobile computing over the past few months. These diminutive laptops offer excellent VFM, with their small size and excellent battery life. This has led to practically every manufacturer introducing some netbook variant or the other. It's Acer's turn now, with a launch under the 'Aspire One' brand. Let's find out how it fares. Read more

  7. thinkdigit.com

    thinkdigit.com
    1 October 2008

    Is This The One?Acer is yet another laptop manufacturer fired up with the Netbook craze. Acer calls their version the Aspire One. Like the MSI Wind and the higher-end ASUS EeePC, this one too runs on the all new power saving Intel Atom processor — the 1.6 GHz N270.The Aspire One we received had a 120 GB hard drive, a three cell battery and a 9-inch screen. In terms of size, it is the smallest of all the Netbooks we’ve seen, but not by a lot. Read more

  8. Techworld

    Techworld
    27 June 2008

    A few glitches aside such as near-useless track buttons, and no user adjustable screen brightness, the Acer Aspire One is the current pick of the breed. Figure in the curvier styling and shiny colours, and Acer moves to the top of the list, especially at the attractive price of £220. Read more

  9. ZDNet

    ZDNet
    8.8/10
    24 June 2008

    The Acer Aspire One is better than most netbooks. It's fantastic for anyone who wants a small, cheap machine on which to type and surf the Web. However, its battery life lets it down slightly. Read more

    • Great keyboard, Easy to use OS, Price, Twin SD card slots
    • Small, oddly designed mouse trackpad, Poor battery life

  10. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    20 June 2008

    The Acer Aspire One is better than most netbooks. It's fantastic for anyone who wants a small, cheap machine on which to type and surf the Web. Read more

    • Great keyboard, Easy to use OS, Price, Twin SD card slots
    • Small, oddly designed mouse trackpad, Poor battery life

  • User Reviews

  1. This is a very fun little computer

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Scott FS, Amazon
    15 April 2009

    We all know this fits into a specific classification of laptops, called netbooks. It is not a screamingly fast, tremendously capable computer that can acquire and plot the orbits of Earth-like planets in other solar systems. But...for what it is it's surprisingly useful and fun to have. I bought this Aspire One version about three months ago (and I see the price has dropped significantly since then, making it an even better deal). Read more

  2. Good little surfer

    J&R
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: Big Jim, J&R
    18 April 2009

    The Aspire is a great little web surfing tool, and E-mailing tool. I am having problems with the touchpad working on boot up, which makes the boot up process much longer. Read more

    • Compact, Lightweight
    • Slow, Slow boot up with XP, Touchpad has issues

  3. Product is cute but it has no CD drive

    B&H Photo
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: TeacherMac, B&H Photo
    16 October 2008

    The ball "mouse" is hard to use. It would be much more helpful to use a product with a CD/DVD drive. I bought it to use it as a teacher, but I didn't read the fine print well and was surprised to learn there was no CD drive. It is extremely lightweight. It only runs LINUX so your applications work, but it is odd. Read more

    • Lightweight, Long Battery Life, Quiet
    • Mousing is not easy, NO CD DRIVE, Poorly Designed Keyboard

  4. CNET

    CNET
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: John Pryck, CNET
    31 August 2011

    I bought this model in the UK (TechnoWorld) in November 2010. I liked everything about it except for its infuriating tendency to Giovani freeze", whether working offline or online. In August 2011 it seized up completely, with the message "A disc read error occurred." The machine also became very hot to the touch. None of the suggested fixes worked. It looks like my chances of getting it fixed under guarantee in the Philipines, where I am currently staying, are zero. Read more

    • Good build quality, brilliant screen
    • Constantly freezes, dies after 9 months use.

  5. The 'one' to (maybe) buy...

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: MackotheBacko, Ciao
    17 September 2010

    Okay so this computer (which i am writing on now) is not the largest of products. It doesn't really cope with the amount of tabs i have open in my "Opera" web browser either. But what i do know is that it becomes one of the easiest things to use since UN-sliced bread. When you turn it on it doesn't make a fancy noise like all Vista/Windows 7 systems do, as it runs on the Original Master "Windows XP" which works a treat. Read more

    • Small, reliable, easy to use, portable, beautiful, cheap, large memory, good customer service.
    • Slow, hard to get used to "keyboard", no extra features, maybe too small, too dark.

  6. Don't Like it On a Train or in the Rain

    pcRUSH.com
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Frank C, pcRUSH.com
    31 December 2008

    Comments about Acer Aspire One A110-1295 Notebook: The salesman told me to connect it to an external drive for added storage. What!!!??? That defeats the whole purpose. For plane trips it's a great size. But that storage capacity is going to need to be larger before this becomes useful. Keep working on it, Acer. Read more

    • Easy To Use, Lightweight

  7. Acer Aspire One is a winner!

    Overstock
    10/10
    Reviewer: Overstock
    23 January 2009

    I very much like my new netbook. I was able to use the keyboard easily, which was one of my concerns as the device is so small. It is small and light and sturdy which was what I wanted. The only downsides are that the processor is slow and the fan is noisy and almost always on. I downloaded a program to alter the fan settings to make it quieter. Read more

  8. Acer Aspire One A110L: Excellent laptop for devoted writers

    Dooyoo
    Reviewer: haraaz, Dooyoo
    26 September 2008

    A good computer which I recommend , though not for game-players or people who download alot Read more

    • Lightweight, easy to manage, nice design, cheap price
    • No CD-input, difficult to use the mousepad

  9. Acer Aspire One

    CNET
    Reviewer: CNET
    26 September 2008

    I've had countless problems with this netbook! It has refused to start on numerous occasions. My first problem occured 1month after purchasing it I've sent it for repairs, and it came back different with problems! I would never recommend buying this computer. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

Acer Aspire One A110

The Acer Aspire One A110 features Intel Atom processor N720, Acer InviLink, SignalUp wireless technology, Mobile Intel Chipset, Single channel with onboard SDRAM and one soDIMM slot, DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM memory interface design, 512 MB onboard SDRAM, 8.9 inches WSVGA high-brightness Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD, LED backlight, LVDS interface, NAND flash module, hard disk drive: 2.5 inches 9.5 mm 120 GB, storage expansion, two built-in stereo speakers, built-in digital microphone, i…

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Acer Aspire One A110

The Acer Aspire One A110 features Intel Atom processor N720, Acer InviLink, SignalUp wireless technology, Mobile Intel Chipset, Single channel with onboard SDRAM and one soDIMM slot, DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM memory interface design, 512 MB onboard SDRAM, 8.9 inches WSVGA high-brightness Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD, LED backlight, LVDS interface, NAND flash module, hard disk drive: 2.5 inches 9.5 mm 120 GB, storage expansion, two built-in stereo speakers, built-in digital microphone, integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, WLAN, WWAN, special keys and controls, I/O ports, software and accessories.

Features

The Acer Aspire One A110 features a mobile laptop. It offers interface which utilizes Linpus Linux Lite version. It features a home screen which allows access to all applications that the user connects, work, play and organize. The instant messaging and email applications offer single sign-on which allows one time signing into all email accounts and multiple instant messaging profiles. The instant messaging interface provides support for messenger applications and emoticons. The mail program manages up to six separate email addresses with support for POP3/SMTP/IMAP mailboxes, Lotus Notes and Microsoft Exchange from a single application which provide access to all mobile communication from the same window. The Acer Aspire One A110 features smart file manager which provides storage solution of internal 120 GB hard disk space and mergers with extra storage capacity from any SD card inserted in the second card slot to the left of the keyboard into the main memory. It offers 8.9 inches CrystalBrite LED backlit LCD display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It offers home screen division into four areas with three applications each in every area. This laptop allows personalization of each area with applications. The screen also offers easy-to-read clarity and easy-to-use functionality which is said to be ideal for reading web pages and other online material. In addition to this, there is a built-in Crystal Eye webcam and microphone on top of the screen which provides instant chat live. This laptop features connectivity through WiFi and WiMAX or WiFi and 3G Networks which provide connection for communication and interaction with others.

Additional features

The Acer Aspire One A110 features Intel Atom processor which powers the laptop. It offers 3 cell battery pack which provides up to 3 hours of battery life to the laptop. There are two built-in stereo speakers which provide audio support to the laptop.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Acer® redefines mobile connectivity with the Aspire® one, a netbook (or mini-notebook) packed with fun and powerful computing features in a diminutive 8.9" form factor weighing as little as 2.2 lb. Aimed at business professionals, students and world travelers, it offers a choice of operating systems, wireless connectivity, Internet access, built-in webcam and the storage space needed for digital photos. It’s time to simplify your life with the Aspire® One.

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  • Will it do?

    Will i be able to use this to do my programing like c++ sequal server and so on ?

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2009-11-12

  • ACER ASPIRE NETBOOKS - BRAZIL

    Greetings ACER Aspire users - I'm an American that is looking for information related to netbook computers in Brasil. Sou jornalista e to fazendo pesquisa. Preciso de alguem que esta bem informado sobre esse assunto. Parece que vc mexe bastante com isso? Quero saber algumas coisas: I hope you can help me? 1. Quais sao os modelos da Acer NETBOOKS que estao disponivel no Brasil? Eu acho que sao: Aspire One AOD150 and Aspire 5338-2081. 2. Aonde e feito a asistencia tecnica - parece que em Sao Paulo na CompuEasy? Isso e o unico lugar no Brasil? 3. O que o povo brasileiro acha dessas maquininhas? e quais sao os problemas que as pessoas estao tendo com esses Netbooks/ qualquer ajuda - agradeco tanto. Ja morei no Brasil no pasado e adora o seu pais abracao - Chris

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2009-08-13

  • why my 8gig hard drive "ssd1800" becomes ssd180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0?

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2009-06-18

  • how to charge the battery?

    i wonder whether one could charge the acer aspire one via one of its usb-ports. would that work?

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2009-06-10

  • Anyone know what the average battery life is?

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2008-11-23

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