Acer Aspire One

shajufx · 18th February 2009, 21:20

True, aspire one netbook is meant for people with a proper PC at home and Office. This could fill the basic browsing needs (wired and wi-fi), messenger, voice chat, video chat (thanks to the built-in MIC and Camera). Mic and Video are decent enough for this price. Working on a professional level photo/video/music editing is almost out of question. Yes, another point is the 160 GB hard disk, which can act as a back up while formatting main PC.

Ram, have you partitioned the Hard Disk ? If you have done it, you might have defenitely used a full recovery mode for sure. Please reply.

luvjascha · 18th February 2009, 22:46

What between them is the best off the lot? One that does what it's supposed to - web browsing, checking email, etc.

Any places in Mumbai where I might get a good deal?

luvjascha · 19th February 2009, 10:28

For someone that has been used to Windows XP, how easy/difficult is it to use Linux?
The MRP difference between the Acer Aspire One with Linux and the other with XP is 3K.

Eddy · 19th February 2009, 10:33

Can't you install a pirated version of XP ?

Ardy · 19th February 2009, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by hillram

I got a deal for 160GB,1 GB RAM,Windows XP,blue colour for 17999 and offered an optical mouse,a talking watch (was on display at Chroma) and for additional 2200rs,i picked up a LG DVD writer.
The performence is very nice and effective.Its meeting my purpose.

Great buy, Ram.

Have fun drooling over it :-)

luvjascha · 19th February 2009, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

Can't you install a pirated version of XP ?

Is it worth that, or am I just better off getting one with XP.

black12rr · 19th February 2009, 11:33

10-Inch Netbook Faceoff

Samsung NC10 Vs Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Vs ASUS Eee PC 1000H Vs MSI Wind Vs HP Mini 10

What’s so special about the NC10 Special Edition?

jkdas · 19th February 2009, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by black12rr

10-Inch Netbook Faceoff

Samsung NC10 Vs Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Vs ASUS Eee PC 1000H Vs MSI Wind Vs HP Mini 10

What’s so special about the NC10 Special Edition?

Good one.

Seems Samsung is taking this seriously as they launched a Via powered 12 inched NC20.

Hope we more which also has support for 3G/sim too built in.

Edit:

"With ASUS' Eee PC 1000HE up for pre-order, it's clear that netbooks are ready to make the jump from Intel's lowly 1.6GHz Atom N270 to the suped-up 1.66GHz N280. In fact, Intel just confirmed shipments of its new Atom processor to PC makers. Now don't let us hear you bellyaching about that being a meager 0.06GHz jump -- the magic isn't in the clock but in the faster 667MHz (up from 533MHz) front-side bus and new GN40 chipset with hardware-based 720p video decoder. That easily bests the Atom N270 pairing with the customary 945GSE chipset without any increase in power consumption. Think about that when trying to make a 10-inch netbook choice between ASUS' Eee PC 1000HE (with new N280 proc and GN40 chipset) and Acer's new N270-based Aspire One. Then again, maybe you're waiting for the first netbook to ship with NVIDIA's Atom-based Ion platform with full 1080p playback? "

Now that clears my doubt about N280.

Proxima · 19th February 2009, 12:47

I personally feel that smaller is better for netbooks. Don't think there is any point in going for a 10 inch or 12 inch netbook. Should be a max of 9 inch and as light and small as possible, but that's my opinion.

There is a SUPERB looking Sony 8 inch netbook, costs 50k though.

shajufx · 19th February 2009, 12:57

Exactly, netbook is supposed to be less than 9 inch. If someone wants a 12 or more inch stuff, better opt for a proper laptop with higher features.

Installing XP on a Linux OS is easy as my acer vendor told me at the time of purchase. I do have an original version of XP Pro installed on my desktop, so I can use the same for my netbook too. So far I didnt find the need of it, happy with Linux without any complaints. Linux home screen might be bit offtrack to one who is used to Windows versions for long time.

suprateep · 19th February 2009, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

Can't you install a pirated version of XP ?

With ease provided you have the drivers with you. Just download em of the Acer website.

PS: One think though - the service of Acer is pathetic. So if you are plannign to get one see if one is nearby. Stick to the Samsung or shell out a fortune for the Sony.

Steeroid · 19th February 2009, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

Can't you install a pirated version of XP ?

Why bother? Download Windows 7 Beta and install. I've installed 7 on my wife's Aspire One.

luvjascha · 19th February 2009, 16:34

First off, I don't intend shelling out > 20K, which means that I am looking for something basic. So, all things considered, what's my best choice?

luvjascha · 19th February 2009, 20:14

OK. So, I called an authorized Acer dealer, and was quoted 18.9K for the Linux model, and 20.4K for the XP.
What do you guys think?

Proxima · 20th February 2009, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvjascha

OK. So, I called an authorized Acer dealer, and was quoted 18.9K for the Linux model, and 20.4K for the XP.
What do you guys think?

Too expensive. Wait or search.

18th February 2009, 21:20	#31
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	True, aspire one netbook is meant for people with a proper PC at home and Office. This could fill the basic browsing needs (wired and wi-fi), messenger, voice chat, video chat (thanks to the built-in MIC and Camera). Mic and Video are decent enough for this price. Working on a professional level photo/video/music editing is almost out of question. Yes, another point is the 160 GB hard disk, which can act as a back up while formatting main PC. Ram, have you partitioned the Hard Disk ? If you have done it, you might have defenitely used a full recovery mode for sure. Please reply.
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18th February 2009, 22:46	#32
luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	Acer Aspire One, Samsung NC10 or Samsumg One? What between them is the best off the lot? One that does what it's supposed to - web browsing, checking email, etc. Any places in Mumbai where I might get a good deal?
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19th February 2009, 10:28	#33
luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	For someone that has been used to Windows XP, how easy/difficult is it to use Linux? The MRP difference between the Acer Aspire One with Linux and the other with XP is 3K. Last edited by luvjascha : 19th February 2009 at 10:29.
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19th February 2009, 10:33	#34
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,388 Thanked: 13,309 Times	Can't you install a pirated version of XP ?
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19th February 2009, 11:33	#37
black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 339 Times	10-Inch Netbook Faceoff Samsung NC10 Vs Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Vs ASUS Eee PC 1000H Vs MSI Wind Vs HP Mini 10 What’s so special about the NC10 Special Edition?
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19th February 2009, 12:47	#39
Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 910 Thanked: 302 Times	I personally feel that smaller is better for netbooks. Don't think there is any point in going for a 10 inch or 12 inch netbook. Should be a max of 9 inch and as light and small as possible, but that's my opinion. There is a SUPERB looking Sony 8 inch netbook, costs 50k though.
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19th February 2009, 12:57	#40
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	Exactly, netbook is supposed to be less than 9 inch. If someone wants a 12 or more inch stuff, better opt for a proper laptop with higher features. Installing XP on a Linux OS is easy as my acer vendor told me at the time of purchase. I do have an original version of XP Pro installed on my desktop, so I can use the same for my netbook too. So far I didnt find the need of it, happy with Linux without any complaints. Linux home screen might be bit offtrack to one who is used to Windows versions for long time. Last edited by shajufx : 19th February 2009 at 12:59.
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19th February 2009, 16:34	#43
luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	First off, I don't intend shelling out > 20K, which means that I am looking for something basic. So, all things considered, what's my best choice?
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19th February 2009, 20:14	#44
luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	OK. So, I called an authorized Acer dealer, and was quoted 18.9K for the Linux model, and 20.4K for the XP. What do you guys think?
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