The Acer Aspire One AOD255 ultraportable netbook is includes the latest Intel dual-core Atom processor N550 and DDR3 memory support for enhanced multitasking. The Acer Aspire One AOD255 netbook sports a 10.1-inch LED-backlight display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels, a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 processor, 1 GB of DDR3 RAM, a 250 GB hard drive, Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics, an integrated webcam, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN, three USB ports, VGA output, card reader, a 6-cell lithium-ion battery, and comes with Windows 7 Starter OS.
Introduction
The Acer Aspire One AOD255 is a variation of the original Aspire One ultraportable netbook with the latest Intel dual-core Atom processor N550 and DDR3 memory support for enhanced multitasking.
Design
The cute looking netbook is available in pink, chocolate brown, Sapphire Blue, and Seashell White. The finish has a metallic-flake look, with a glossy finish. Inside, the black keyboard is housed in plastic with a brushed metal finish. The Aspire One sports a bigger 10.1-inch LED-backlight display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels which makes it a perfect fit for the most user friendly and fastest interface available. It's much more attractive and usable than its predecessors. The keyboard feels comfortable to type on. The touch pad is responsive and the mouse buttons are placed separately on both sides of the touch-pad.
Core features
The Acer Aspire One AOD255 comes with 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 processor built with the worlds smallest transistors and designed for delivering the power and performance you need for full online freedom. Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics give the screen a better performance. 250 GB hard drive with 1GB of DDR3 RAM makes a good combo. As it comes preloaded Windows 7 Starter OS, you can handle your applications smoothly. For basic Web surfing, media viewing, and accessing office documents, it works perfectly well. It comes loaded with 6cell battery that lasts 5 to 6 hours and gives around 2hours of video playback.
Connectivity
The same budget no-frills ports are available here; while three USB 2.0 jacks are generous, it also has VGA, a multi-format card reader, Ethernet LAN, an SD slot and
Headphone and microphone jack surrounding the chassis. It is equipped with Wi-Fi WLAN and integrated Webcam - 0.3M.
Cons
There's no Bluetooth connectivity.
Verdict
It's hard to find fault with The Acer Aspire One AOD255. The design is sleek, performance better with an improved OS and processor. Such deadly combination of portability, functionality and style is sure to attract consumers.
