ACER Aspire ONE Netbook

Technical specifications

Acer Aspire One A110
-1,6GHz Intel Atom
-512MB DDR2
-8,9" display (1024x600)
-Intel GMA 950
-8GB SSD
-2200mAh 3-cell Li-ion battery
-Linux
-1.3 mpix webcam
-802.11b/g WiFi
-3 USB ports, VGA-output, microphone and audio connectors, Ethernet connector and a SD memory slot and memory card reader

Aspire One A110 with the Linux OS is surprisingly brisk. Even after using the more powerful (memory-wise) Windows laptops the Acer seemed very responsive and was faster in generic use than the MSI or Asus model we tested. Web browsing is a blast when you don't have to worry about the browser not responding (sounds familiar?) like in the two competitors. Video playback isn't crippled either even though none of the HD videos ran smoothly. Video content with a resolution of up to 960x544 play, and provide more than enough detail for the 8.9" display.

Acer's netbook is on its element when it comes to mobile use. The start-up time at 19 seconds from power off to the SmartStart menu is half of that of Asus and MSI. SmartStart is the main menu of the OS. Via SmartStart you can access the browser, media players, settings and more with just one click. More of that next.