Acer Aspire One AOA150-1049 Onyx Black Intel Atom N270(1.60 GHz) 8.9" WSVGA 1GB Memory 160GB HDD Netbook

Pros: For me, the keyboard is easily the best feature of the Aspire One. It felt very natural the second I used it. The build quality is amazing; I'd have to say it's the nicest Acer I've ever used (and I see a variety of them on a day-to-day basis). It feels very sturdy and I know it's safe in my bookbag with minimal cushion. So far, the Atom has been a very snappy processor. I've ran a few VM's on it (NOT simutaneously) and they're pretty smooth. Kubuntu with KDE4 wasn't the fastest thing ever but I didn't tweak it past the install so that could probably be worked with. DOSBox works really well and only stutters with relatively 3D-heavy games (Daggerfall works pretty well in the starting dungeon). I thought I had high expectations for the Atom but Intel exceeded them. Last, but definitely not least: the battery. I've reached about six hours with general usage like using the internet or doing word processing. It also adds extra support to the base.

Cons: The gloss on the case and screen. It was a tremendous fingerprint magnet for the first few days I had it. After carrying it a few places the fingerprints don't seem as prominent, so to me this isn't really much of a con. Maybe I'm in the minority about ths, but I think the case looks great otherwise. I don't usually like glossy surfaces but I don't think I'd want this computer any other way. Everything applies to the screen there as well. They're easy to wipe away, so it's not a big deal. I don't think the gloss is as reflective as other laptop screens I've seen, either. Upgrades? You have to take the whole thing apart. I'm not shy with opening electronics, and I'm hesitant to open this (probably won't last..). The hard drive. This isn't much of a con either, but an SSD is great because they're basically shock-proof. 160GB on this, though? I'll take that much HD space over a 16GB SSD any day of the week.

Overall Review: This is the best deal for a netbook since the original Eee PC. For what you pay, you get a pretty fast processor (which uses *very* little power) in an attractive case. It's not going to beat a Core 2 Duo machine, but those generally don't come in 2.3 lb formfactors. The battery life was a real winner to me. There are other netbooks with 6-cell batteries, but there are none that I know of that are at this price point. I had an original Eee PC (701 4G Surf), and this beats it hands down. The Aspire One has very minor flaws, and I think it's more aesthetically pleasing than the Eee PC (any generation). The five rating does not mean I think the Aspire One is perfect (see Cons), but it reflects what I think of the overall package. Overall; great computer A++ would buy again

Pros: Too many to list, but... The 160GB HDD, 1GB Ram and WindowsXP rather than the Linux variation means this is a machine the "average" user can pull out of the box and fire up. Really sleek, sturdy feeling and intuitive controls. I didn't find the keyboard to be much different and it was easy to use. Initial test watching movies (on DIVX) went over 5 1/2 hours. All in all a great machine, especially for the size and the money. And lots of USB and Card Reader and Storage options mean I didn't miss the CD/DVD Drive at all.

Cons: It's a fingerprint magnet. But not much to bioch about aside from that.

Overall Review: A home-run and the only laptop that successfully straddles the thin line between size versus usability.

Pros: I picked up this Acer after looking and trying most of the other netbook options. Nice screen, images are nice and vibrant, fan is whisper quiet, everything worked right out of the box. (Mine came preloaded with SP3 already installed.) Keyboard is small, but very easy to use. I gave the battery a good workout this weekend and I got just over 5.5 hours of use when surfing the net via wifi. On the second full charge the netbook lasted over 6 hours when I had the wifi off and was watching videos. The trackpad is small but responsive and I didn't have any issues getting used to the odd button placement. For the price there isn't another netbook that can compare with the features offered in this package.

Cons: I love the glossy black finish, but it picks up finger-prints extremely easily. I wish the laptop came with a bag or at least a a nice wipe down cloth. The built-in speakers sound horrible at almost any level, your best bet is using headphones or external speakers if needed.

Pros: This machine is deceptively powerful. After you get past the 20-minute start up routine upon unboxing, the laptop is actually pretty smooth. You will have trouble with slowdown over some web content, but other than that, this does exactly what you need it to you. Multi-tasking is generally not a problem. The 6-cell battery gives you about 5 hours of power, which is simply stunning. I can carry it around with me all day and not worry about the battery going on me. It's also light and easy to carry around. Both the keyboard and the touchpad can be a little awkward at first, but you quickly get the hang of it.

Cons: There aren't really any negatives, as long as you know what you are getting into. This laptop should not be used for gaming or extensive media. It should not be your only machine. The only major negative is that the case is a fingerprint magnet. Also, dust can get into the tiny crevices and is somewhat hard to get out. I would have liked the processor to handle flash content a little better.

Overall Review: There is a reason they call it a "netbook". It's for surfing the web, writing papers and the like. As I said, it's not for gaming. OpenOffice, AIM/Pidgin, Firefox plus extensions, Google Desktop -- programs like these -- they can all run together without any slowdown. For graphics benchmarks, I was able to run World of Warcraft on low settings with about a 30 fps on 800 x 600. I would have been able to run Civilization IV if not for the game's inability to force resolutions. Casual games like Peggle work seemlessly. Like I said, it is a deceptively powerful machine that you will be pleasantly surprised with.

Pros: This thing is small, and SO light I couldn't believe it. It is twice as small as my Dell laptop, but probably 1/4 of the weight. Wireless is very quick. This netbook is a real bargain, and I shopped all of them trust me.

Cons: The only complaint I have is it is a little slow. Then again, I have all dual core machines and this is an Atom processor. For surfing the web it is perfect, but loading progams, setting up Windows, etc.. is a little bit slow. Overall still worth it and a very good bargain.

Overall Review: My wife loves her little black laptop with the pink skin!

Pros: Excellent netbook. Great price and great features. Received it within a week. Screen is nice and bright. Battery last over 5 hours with normal use. Wireless works great. Harddrive space is superb.

Cons: NONE

Overall Review: Wish it came with the max 1.5gb's or memory

Pros: Nice design, clear and bright display, great wi-fi connectivity, excellent keyboard touch for the size, overall great value for the money. I have tested several Netbooks before deciding on the Aspire one. It definitely takes the cake. I selected the black one fitted with the 160GB hard drive and 6-cell battery. I highly recommend the additional hard drive space and higher capacity battery because in the 3 weeks I've owned so far, the extended battery already came in handy a couple of times. It's also great to haul this little thing around without the power supply. Plus, the extra size hard drive is always a bonus (in my experience, you can never go wrong with a larger hard drive and doesn't cost much more ($50).

Cons: No built in bluetooth, left & right click buttons on touchpad a bit akward (just takes getting used to, but definitely not a deal breaker!)

Overall Review: An excellent value for the money if you're in the Netbook market.

Pros: I was on the verge of investing in a smart phone when the netbooks appeared. I reasoned that even with the iPhone, the screen would be smaller and with the required unlimited data plan, it would be far more costly over two years than a netbook. This model of the Acer Aspire One, with 1G of RAM and 160G hard drive, 6-cell battery, and with Windows XP, is great - all the power of a traditional notebook, twice the battery time, and much lighter. The screen is bright and easy to see, and the keyboard is almost full sized (the keys seem to be full sized, just packed a little closer together). Very convenient for travel or using the easy chair. Built-in WIFI and ethernet port; just needed a built-in modem to be perfect.

Cons: Yes, the case does show fingerprints. Yes, it would be a hassle to upgrade the memory. But the 1G included should be plenty for what it is designed for. I have not had problems with the wireless that some have reported. Probably won't play the latest PC games, but plenty of power to perform the web surfing, emailing, and office applications for which it was designed.

Overall Review: If these are in stock, and it meets your needs, grab one while they last! I love this device. It has the size, convenience, and power that smart phones are lacking (at least at this time). Instead of purchasing a netbook carrying case to carry this and my power cord, USB mouse, and USB modem, I am using a less expensive DVD player case - lots of those made for portable 10" DVD players in the sub-$20 range. (USB mouse and modem not included - those are carry-overs from my traditional laptop). This device is not for everyone (I haven't found any gadget that was), but it meets the need for a very convenient PC that adequately runs XP and office apps. If you are looking for something between a smart phone and full-function laptop, this is probably it. I'll continue to just use my cell phone as a phone (with a low-cost plan) and use this for surfing, email, IM'ing, etc.