The Acer Aspire One AOD257-13685 10.1-Inch Netbook has the standard 10.1-inch size screen commonly found on netbooks of all brands. However, this model is available in a choice of two colors, espresso white and seashell white. It is also one of the lightest models coming in well less than three pounds and also one of the thinnest with only a one-inch width. The multi-gesture touchpad allows the device to work without an optional mouse. Also, the upgraded water ripples effect on the glossy cover gives it a unique look from previous models of this line of netbook.
This netbook runs on an Intel Atom Dual-Core Processor N570 central processing unit and features the Windows 7 Starter operating system. It also features a 250 GB SATA hard drive and 1 GB DDR3 memory. The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 highlights the WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED-backlit display. There are also many other features such as the .3 megapixel webcam, three USB 2.0 ports and two built-in speakers. There is also the multi-in-one digital card reader as well as Microsoft Office Starter. Furthermore, the netbook is supposed to run for four hours after a single charge of its 3-cell Li-on battery.
Pros
Those who own this netbook do point out some good features. For instance, one of the common good qualities users like to highlight is the design. Some even say features like the webcam have a good quality while others enjoy the multi-gesture touchpad. Many people say that the Wi-Fi connectivity features make it easy to browse the Internet as well. Some like the LED display while others find that the operating system works rather fast. Other users will point out that the screen overall looks good and that the battery life works well depending upon how heavily it is used.
Cons
Of course, there are also some complaints from users about the netbook. One of the most egregious offenses is that it tends to freeze when attempting to download as well as intermittently for no reason. It is not clear whether this is an issue with cooling, the wireless adaptor or some other problem. Some users have had unique screen problems with vertical lines and black dots on the screen that the manufacturer attributed to a cracked screen. Some users feel that there is not a sufficient amount of memory and lament that it cannot be fixed with a bigger hard drive. There are also other issues like the lack of an external disk drive and poor speaker quality.
Bottom Line
The Acer Aspire One AOD257-13685 10.1-Inch Netbook has many of the typical qualities of a netbook. Users of this model have many of the same love-hate issues that tend to come with smaller screens, smaller keyboards and sometimes less powerful CPUs and batteries. Still, many people who own this netbook seem to be satisfied with it. However, it is very important to weigh the pros and cons of this model to determine if it will meet one’s standards.
