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The Acer Aspire One AOA 150-1555: A Student’s Perfect School Companion

These days, being a student is hard work – there is so much to learn and so much information to absorb, and school is as demanding as ever. Students today have subjects about concepts and topics that did not even exist yet when their parents were students, and all this is largely due to the many technological advances that have taken place over the last few decades. Thankfully, the exponential developments in technology have lent itself to the advancement of the many tools that a student uses to survive academics, and personal computers are definitely one of the main technological advancements that have helped many a procrastinating college student survive cramming a Jane Austen book report, an English presentation, or an accounting and finance spreadsheet.

Enter the Acer Aspire One AOA150-1555 – a student’s perfect companion to surviving the rigors and demands of today’s academic world. It’s lightweight, making it the perfect carry-anywhere computer companion for those constantly on the go. More importantly, it is also very affordable, cashing in at an amazing three hundred US dollars, making it ideal for the budget-conscious scholar.

Weighing in at barely over two pounds, the Acer Aspire One AOA150-1555 is ultra light and portable, but it isn’t lightweight on the specifications – it boasts of a monitor that measures 8.9 inches, a hard drive that’s packed with 160 GB, and Intel’s new Atom processor. At the same time, the Acer Aspire One AOA150-1555 isn’t all serious and boring – with a built-in webcam and wireless connectivity, students can go online to chat it up with classmates and friends or update their profiles on Facebook and MySpace and other social networking sites when taking a break from all the homework and research.

The Acer Aspire One AOA150-1555 is also powered by a 3-cell lithium ion battery that allows the mini-notebook a considerable amount of battery life, perfect for a group meeting at a coffee shop or an hour-long presentation and panel interview for class.
As a laptop that’s affordable, ultra-portable and perfect for going online, the Acer Aspire One AOA150-1555 is the perfect companion for a student, or even a business traveler who is constantly on the go. And with a price tag that will set you back a mere three hundred dollars, doting parents of students going off to college and living in a dorm will find the Acer Aspire One AOA150-1555 a perfect going away gift for their children who are off to fulfill their college dreams and graduation goals.

Price: Approx. $500

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The Ultimate Design - Acer Aspire One AOA150-1784

If you are someone who prefers to use a compact, light-weight Netbook as your primary laptop, you won’t find a more suitable option than the Acer Aspire One AOA150 – 1784! Weighing just 2.1lbs, it also makes for an ideal travel mate or a handy mobile connector for business professionals. Students unwilling to spend too much but not wanting to compromise on storage will also find it attractive. With a starting price of $329 you’d find it hard to get a better deal. Let me fill you in on the details and you’ll see what I mean.

In terms of the processor, there’s nothing new on offer but that’s not unexpected. The AOA 150 – 1784 comes with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor N270 with 1 GB RAM and a whopping storage size – for a netbook -- of 160GB and 1GB RAM (512 MB onboard/ 512MB SODIMM Slot).

Acer InviLink 802. 11b/g wireless LAN and the Acer Crystal Eye Web cam, include the other features. Windows XP Home Edition with SP3 comes installed making it easy to accomplish everyday tasks at home and work.

The chassis comes in a glossy Sapphire blue and the build quality is solid. Plastics have been used but they are sturdy and don’t exhibit any flex.
The 8.9 – inch LED back lit WSVGA display comes with a native resolution of 1024 x 600. It provides reasonably good viewing at horizontal and vertical angles but minor glare issues are evidenced outdoors. Slightly annoying, also, is the manner in which the display seems to attract finger prints in no time.

Just below the display are the integrated speakers that are surprisingly good for that size though they can’t be expected to fill up large spaces. It holds up well while watching video clips and browsing the internet without compromising on clarity. The keyboard which is the most distinguishing feature of all Netbooks, extends from end to end in an attempt to provide space between keys and minimize typos by swiping the neighboring letter. However, if this is your primary laptop, it’s advisable that you get yourself an external keyboard (acer provides an external USB Mouse). The touch pad is of a decent size and responds well though scrolling could need a bit of getting used to.

Interfaces on the sides include 3 USB ports, a VGA port, a headphone jack, a microphone jack, an Ethernet port, and AC adapter connector and a Kensington lock slot. Card readers include a Multi-in-one card reader, an SD card reader a MultiMediaCard (MMC), Reduced size MultiMedia card, Memory stick, Memory stick Pro and an XD picture card.

The lack of a CD/DVD drive and Bluetooth are significant cons. Short battery life (2.6 hours) in spite the presence of a six-cell battery, is another noticeable downside.

There’s no doubt the Acer Aspire One AOA150-1784 doesn’t offer cutting-edge technology but its ultra portability, remarkable storage size and affordable price definitely make it hard to resist.

Price: Approx. $300

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