Review: Acer Aspire One

[alondralovesbieber]

can u plz make a video about chaqnging your walpaper cuz my laptop wont let me change my wallpaper cuz its it only has 1gb memory

[timmy198010]

why is he got a MICROSOFT evil keyboard on his desk?

[pawsshls]

can this laptop download limewire, view videos on youtube, and download itunes?

[Mangiuen]

Can I intall it on my samsung nc 10?

[fairyheli2]

anyone know a way of getting opensolaris on this?

[seansfilms]

ive got one of those, i run mac os x on it

[sugabuga1592]

does anybody know how to install a printer into the laptop ? need the answer a.s.a.p thnx

[importenmypcis]

just plug it in should work with open office

[LEEPAYNEUK]

wtf i can only hear this person speaking out my left speaker lol

[func0il]

thanks

[WhtMgc]

i got the windows version 160gb hdd, 1gb ram so i can torrent movies and watch them on it

while using the aux port in my car, the acer using itunes sounds a million times better than my ipod did on the aux port

its basically my mobile media device, i love it

[familyguypr]

I have a acer aspire one, just like the one in the video. I am having problems with my wireless connection. the wireless button is on it the light shows up but it is not searching for a wireless signal can anyone help me.

[lpslipknot07]

yes turn the orange button on at thr bottom little slidy thing

[LiciiousRaiin]

WIFI ?

[evilsanta12]

im getting a

acer aspire one 120hhd 1gb ram linux

im getting linux cause im only using basic apps like internetmovies msn on it

[jon204]

sorry i have the 120gbhhd 1 gb ram its xp not linux

[snkjack]

be easy to change though with a external Optical drive or from USB.

[jon204]

xp way better than linux and vista better than mac i cant see y people like safri

[snkjack]

its all preference my friend. for instant I don't game on PC or edit videos/music. so Linux does everything I need. although I do enjoy Win2k and XP, i haven't used mac enough to form a solid opinion on it.

[Rummelhart]

Use PC, Mac, whatever I get near. Like snkjack says, it's ALL preference these days.

[JoeyRamonerulz]

Vista sucks while XP is a little bit better, Linux rules though!

[evilsanta12]

how vista is newer better not for netbooks but on comps it rules

[JoeyRamonerulz]

Not really. It's given me lots of shit, switched to Linux and never looked back. Of course, I need Windows for iTunes and such, but I find that XP suits my needs a whole lot better than Vista ever did on my computer. Bet Wndows 7 might be a better alternative for those still in Windows' leash.

[Madalim21]

Linux sucks! it foolish system i eves seen!!!!!!

[JoeyRamonerulz]

What's "foolish" about it? That you actually have control over what you're computer is doing or perhaps you're PC wasn't compatible with it so you decide to attack the OS? Remember that Windows (which you pay for) needs a LOT of drivers to function, whereas Linux (mostly) just works, but does have some proprietary sometimes, and if doesn't work on your PC, it's the PC manufacturer's fault, not the OS...

[JoeyRamonerulz]

XP sucks, but it's better than Vista.

[NewTutorials]

xp is the best ...

[JoeyRamonerulz]

Well if you're into getting viruses, malware and spyware, then I agree, Windows XP is certainly the best way to get it.

[matthew550]

I can operate the webcam and capture some great images.But its silent movie stuff in colour.....surely it must be possible to get sound,otherwise why the microphone?

[Dparrey]

Thank you for the review it was very clear and covered most of the important information.

[777vhc]

Thank you for your very clear, concise and objective little video. I purchased this model and it's cute. I like that it can fit in my overcoat pocket. I don't like that its webcam is almost useless because there's nothing out there it will connect with. When do you think Google or Messenger (for instance) will be making it possible for webcam chats through this Linux OS?

[bigblockfirebird]

i just wanted to know if this is a great laptop cause i was thinking of getting one so please people don't type rude comments.

[xXMastermind1Xx]

its actually amazing

[arnolddisco]

I was playing with one of these the other day. Alt f2 will be able to do what you said

[xXMastermind1Xx]

what? explain

[arnolddisco]

If you press ALT F2 you can launch over applications.

[matthew550]

AltF2 is quick way to kickstart Skpe

[WiiLittleRobert]

now they have this netbook with a 120 GB hard drive. Does this mean that other applications such as video editing software would be able to be installed?

[gothstaruk]

Hey thanks this is a really great video demo - all the facts and no jargon

[gdruckman]

@gothstaruk Thank you for the kind words! It was a pleasure doing this video :)

[charmmykitty81]

how long can you be on the laptop plugged in

[matthew550]

At 5.14 he says 'open terminal....' but does not tell you how to do it.

Please will someone explain in very easy steps how this is done.

thank you

[gdruckman]

@matthew550 - before you have your Right-click enabled you can Left-click "My Documents", it will open the "File Manager". click File, and the link to the terminal is right there.

Hope this helps. --Geri

[frostglade]

hey nice vid! only a question im going to get this but i dont now if it will run fine with all te preograms i use almost every day if some one can help plz post a comment, the programs are:

i tunes

limewire

windows msn

internet

office 2007

the sims

nintendo 64 emulator

if someone can help plz post a comment!! thanks!!!

[holyandannointed]

what I can say is, GET THE WINDOWS XP VERSION, it has 1GB RAM 1.6GHz Intel Atom Processor, 160GB Hard Drive, so you will be able to use iTunes, Windows MSN, Internet, Office 2007, the SIMS and Nintendo 64 Emulator, but might I make a suggestion, instead of using Limewire, use Frostwire, its safer.

Well thats all I have to say, I am getting the Windows XP Version soon, its $348.00 USD at Wal Mart.

[holyandannointed]

also there is a 120GB HDD version running Windows XP its $348.00 USD, the 160GB HDD Version running Windows XP is a little bit more.

[frostglade]

well thanks a lot man :) it was very helpfull!!

[holyandannointed]

your welcome always here to help

[frostglade]

thanks!! only one more question it will run fast, well, good or a bit slow? thanks for all!!

[ItzAmazingBrian]

It will run pretty normally, maybe a little slow for like video streaming, but the speed will be perfect for the size.

[Moonchimes]

I just received one for my birthday. I would like to know how the web cam works. Does it come on automatically if you download Skype and are running the Skype program? I'm sorry to ask such a silly question, but I truly don't know much about the web cam feature. Thank you so much!!~Marilyn

[ItzAmazingBrian]

try looking through the control panel(start>control panel) There may be a control to the webcam there.

[Normyaa]

how to set up the sound for video recording. my web cam video recording doesn't have any sound whenever i tried recording.

[arranmc182]

dont buy a kid a college had one and dropped it on the table and Broke it monitor cable broke inside (dropped about 30 maybe 40cm) this is bad as i treat my medion laptop like shit and it still works 100%

[b5luver1793]

Just wondering, how is the webcam?

Im planning on getting one so Im just curious.

Thank You.

[ItzAmazingBrian]

Probably not very good. I hear it is .3 megapixels or something like that.

[JoeyRamonerulz]

Hah, 3MP would be awesome, but no webcam has 3MP. It probably has 1.3MP (Or 0.3).

[holyandannointed]

I have a question. Do they have a Windows XP version with 1GB RAM and 120GB Hard Drive with 1.6GHz Intel Atom Processor

[pcrox200]

yes

[soulralf]

Nice!

[wennjayz]

hi geri, how u doin? i just wana know coz im plannin to get an acer aspire one, the linux os....if i would be able to download the yahoo messenger there? or it would be very hard or impossible to do that? should i get the xp os instead? and i get that, do i have to install an antivirus software on it? unlike on linux? hope to hear from u soon. more power

[gdruckman]

@wennjayz - hey! i'm doing well thanks, hope you're doing good too. Yhaoo doesn't have an official Linux version of its messenger, there are some "other" versions out there like Yux and more, or you can use Pidgin or the built in messenger Linpus has. Unfortunately those are not 100% compatible with Yahoo messenger (ie. no file transfer, photo share or video chat), but that's a small price to pay. i'd stick with the Linpus version unless you REALLY MUST HAVE a Windows machine.

[wennjayz]

thanks for the response geri. keep it up and more power.

[arnolddisco]

I wonder why there isn't an Ubuntu based netbook

[gdruckman]

@arnolddisco - Based on the Dell tech spec. the Dell Mini 9 will have Ubuntu Linux 8.04 with custom Dell interface.

[arranmc182]

@arnolddisco you can get in the UK the Elonix Web Book with Ubuntu installed or :( Win XP

[12345guvnor12345]

no this is not an asus eee pc rip of f i had one of them and there shit i only had it 2 weeks and it broke this is way better, i have one of these now

[z08y]

The device is super glossy, because of that it's a super fingerprint magnet and the refelections will annoy the shit out of ya.

[gdruckman]

@z08y - you're right, it is very glossy and gets finger prints very easily, but so does any other laptop with a glossy/shiny case.

[nateman8]

some one reply to this: has anyone had one of these for more than a month with no problems?

[gdruckman]

Yes, actually the one I review is ours (my wife and I got one just for travel and "tossing around"). So far, since we got it about 1.5 months ago, it runs smoothly with ZERO problems.

[TheAgent06]

I would wait till the end of sept. when the new version comes out with 160 gig hardrive, and a 6-cell longer battery life of 5 hour for only $400.

[gdruckman]

I agree if with you if storage is something you must have, though the idea (the way I see it) behind ultra portable laptops is the ability to just "throw" it in your bag and lug it around without worrying about mechanical and moving parts (such as the HDD heads). You're right that the 6 cell battery will last longer, but then also add the the total weight, and then on the other hand a HDD consumes more than a SSD, so it's sort of a trade-off. Bottom line is - Get what fits your needs best :)

[Sensfan613]

how do you know this going to be released? if so I will wait..

[gdruckman]

@Sensfan613 - The model with the 120GB HDD and 1GB memory is available already for about $450 but still with a 3-cell battery. The model with 160GB HDD, 6-cell battery and 1GB memory is available for pre-order online and oddly enough it's priced at about $400 (if you pre-order now). Both come with WinXP and not Linpus (Linux) and both will still have to need to handle with care not to damage the HDD when lugging around.

[aliakbar01]

"I'll allow myself to call..." lol

[gdruckman]

@aliakbar01 - ;)

[jpsalova]

2.2 pounds, just under one kilogram... for the information of whom it may concern.

[gdruckman]

You are absolutely right! It's 2.19lbs ~ 995 grams. Thanks for adding this for our international viewers :)

[librano]

Great to see you guys do a review of this machine. I saw it in the flesh a few weeks ago and was delighted to see that it came preinstalled with Linux. So I asked the guy at the store what distro it came with... and he gave the most stupid answer of all time... 'I don't know which version of Linux... but you can install Windows XP' This mentality is annoying.

[librano]

What I would like to know is:

1. What graphic card does it have? Compiz compatible? Are free drivers available for it? Maybe a test run with compiz in your next video?

2. What about the Wifi card? Does it have one? Free drivers?

3. How does the camera work with Skype, Ekiga or Gizmo Project?

4. How well does the battery stand up to normal world usage? ie. with Wifi and maybe the camera working.

5. How hot does it get?

6. How expensive is it to get the seller to add more RAM.

Thanks.Great channel

[gdruckman]

1. Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0. Yes, Compiz is available and can be enabled via the terminal. Free drivers are available. Don't know about the test run, depends on popular demand

2. WiFi Acer InviLink 802.11b/g with free drivers

3. Camera works very well with Skype. Not yet tested with other software

4. Real life usage with WiFi the whole time, the 3 cell battery will last for about 2h 20min give or take, really depends on many other factors such as screen brightness etc.

[gdruckman]

5. It does not get noticeably hot.

6. The one reviewed was bought at one of the local computer stores (a chain) and the sales guy said the memory can NOT be upgraded... We all know it comes with 512MB and can be upgraded (based on what Acer says) to 1GB and 1.5GB, so I am not sure how willing the vendors are going to be to open its "guts" and upgrade.

[librano]

Thanks. A really helpful response.

[KatherineDruckman]

Good grief... They have a WinXP version anyway. That's just silly. Our local microcenter people are at least smart of enough to say things like "the Linux version comes with 512 RAM, but you don't need as much to run the linux version" nice sales spin.. lol. The Win version came with 1GB of memory and an 80GB HDD for $30 more. I wouldn't want the HDD, but the extra memory might be nice. I have the Aspire One with Linpus, and I have not felt like I needed more RAM yet.

[phreakoutaston]

i like the fact that it runs xfce as its windows manager, though you can run eeexubuntu on the eeepc as well :)

[MJGrindboy]

OMG where's Shawn?

[linuxjournalonline]

Working on his next video.

[GlockNinja]

So its a rip off of the Asus EEE PC. How about having a HDD the size of a 30gig, 60gig, or 80gig Ipod/MP3 style HD so it can be used as a ultra portable multi media device / laptop with the ease and speed of an ipod/mp3 player? Until Acer comes up with something better, I'll stick with the original EEE PC.

[KatherineDruckman]

Everyone is coming out with EEE clones, but I do like this one because it has the most usable keyboard of all (except for the HP). I tried a lot of them at Linux World Expo, and this one struck me as the best. The price is also pretty attractive. It doesn't have as much memory as the newer asus, but I don't think that is a deal breaker. I prefer the SSD to a HDD at any size, and the fact that this is so elegantly expandable is super cool. The biggest drawback I see is battery life.