Acer AO532h-2588 10.1-Inch Onyx Blue Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life | 
| Brand: Acer
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $299.99
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 56
Color: Blue
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows 7 Starter
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.66
CPU Type: Intel Atom N450
Processors: 1
System Memory: 1000
Memory Type: PC 2100 DDR Memory
Hard Drive Size: 160
Display Size: 00010.10
Battery: 1 Lithium-Ion
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 10.2 x 1
MPN: LU.SAL0D.277
Model: AO532h-2588
UPC: 099802666903
EAN: 0099802666903
ASIN: B0030LTLRO
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| Features:
| • | 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 Processor | | • | 1GB DDR2 Memory | | • | 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM); 802.11 b/g/n Wireless Certified | | • | 10.1" WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Intel GMA 3150 Graphics | | • | Windows 7 Starter; Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life |
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Product Description
10.1IN 1GB/160/WIN7/6 BLUE
Amazon.com Product Description
Aspire One AO532h: Go Anywhere Mobility Browse the Web, check email, share photos, keep up with social networks, listen to music and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment with the Aspire One AO532h, which features a small compact design that you can take anywhere. Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a 6-cell battery, this Aspire One AO532h model (AO532h-2588) in onyx blue provides up to 8 hours of battery life on the go--enough for a full workday. A great choice for students as well as business travelers who like to travel light, Acer makes it easy to stay productive while on the go with the 10.1-inch CrystalBrite LED-backlit screen as well as its excellent near full-size keyboard. You'll be able to easily video chat wherever you roam thanks to the Crystal Eye webcam integrated into the LCD's bezel, delivering smooth video streaming and high quality images even in low-light situations. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the multi-gesture touchpad for an intuitive navigation to view web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system, which combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. It includes new Windows 7 features like Jump Lists to help you to better find and manage files, and connecting to printers and peripherals is easier than ever.
Key Features  The Aspire One AO532h is only 1-inch thin and weighs just over 2.5 pounds, yet the keyboard is 93 percent standard size with large keys for better typing. |  | - 10.1-inch LED-backlit CrystalBrite screen (1024 x 600 resolution) presents crisp, clear imagery for a great web browsing experience for on-line chats, email, surfing the Web.
- 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
- Up to 8 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery (4400 mAh)
- Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites such as Google Earth. It also enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.
- Crystal Eye webcam supports Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions. A built-in digital microphone helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes.
- 84-key keyboard, 93 percent of standard-size with 12 function keys, WLAN switch
- 160 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 1 GB DDR2 RAM (667 MHz)
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
- Fast Ethernet (10/100)
- Multi-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and xD Picture Card media
- 3 USB ports
- VGA video output
- Stereo speakers
- Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do--less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. And Starter combines the latest in reliability and restertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
- Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
- Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
- Dimensions: 10.17 x 7.28 x 0.99 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 2.76 pounds
- Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty
What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer Aspire One AO532h-2588 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 (trial version with 60 days of live update); Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial; Google Toolbar; Norton Online Backup; MyWinLocker; Acer eRecovery Management and Launch Manager
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 Excellent Netbook For Ubuntu Netbook Remix March 14, 2010
M. Pentecost (Sacramento, CA)
I've been playing around with this netbook for a few days now, and I have been very impressed. For a netbook, it excels - especially when running Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.10. Disclosure: I have been a Linux user and admin for over 10 years, so I am partial to it. Linux may not be for everyone, especially long-time non-technical Windows users, but I really wanted to clear up some of the negative Linux comments in the reviews for this Netbook (I shook my head when I read one user call Grub a "parasite" ...).
One thing quickly about Grub. When you install another OS on a PC, you didn't think MS would allow you to just dual boot did you? A bootloader MUST be written to the MBR of your hard disk, and grub is among the finest of those, usually automating all OS selections on your disk. If you decide to dual boot with Linux, and change your mind later, you'll have to reformat those partitions that you formatted for Linux, and you'll have to reinstall the MS bootloader if you don't want to use Grub any more. Please keep that in mind before delving into dual booting. To make the decision easier, most Linux variants (UNR included) allow you to completely load and run the OS from a thumb drive so you can try it out before actually installing it on the drives.
On the single 1GB ram, I found WIN7 starter to be bloated on this netbook, and ran noticeably slow. It was usable, but for me, I found the slowness and bloat to get in the way. I quickly installed UNR 9.10, making sure to keep intact the backup partitions that have WIN 7 in case I want to revert back to WIN 7 later on. To recover, you simply boot into the recovery partition.
With UNR, you will loose the "gesture" functionality of the touchpad. This wasn't a game changer for me, I found the touchpad to be too small to really utilize gestures anyways. In fact, the touchpad is so flush with the case that it can take some getting used to. With UNR, I found the netbook to be very usable. Word processing, surfing the net, and some light video watching all were enjoyable experiences. The UI of UBR is perfect for a netbook, and I highly recommend it over installing a full desktop version of any OS.
With this netbook, I also purchased the 2GB Crucial ram. You can put in 800mhz ram, but you should know, the netbook will only run it at 667mhz. At first the Crucial ram would not boot in the netbook, but after updating the Bios, everything came up perfect. If you are in Windows you can update the Bios right from the OS, if you are on Linux, you will need to boot into FreeDOS on a thumb drive to update the Bios.
With 2GB, I find this netbook really opens up, and seems to fly. It feels like a full-blown laptop now, and I am very impressed. If you are on Win7, I would REALLY recommend this upgrade, it really changes the feel of the netbook and is VERY noticeable.
The keyboard of this netbook was quickly adjusted to - but it does take some time because the chicklets are so flush with each other. I find the touchpad to really be the only part of this netbook that annoys me. The battery life is excellent, and everything seems to work wonderfully. People should keep in mind, that this is a netbook: it is for word processing, web surfing, emailing, and computing on the go. It is not and should not be, a main computer. I couldn't imagine image or video editing on this thing, but I'm sure some people will! :)
Pros -
-Fast
-Excellent battery life
-Runs UBR with no issues
-93% keyboard is easy and comfortable to type on (typing this review on it right now)
-Very portable and small, and so light.
Cons -
-Can be sluggish on 1GB ram.
-Win7 seems to have plenty of bloatware pre-installed.
-Needed to update Bios to install ram.
-touchpad is a little annoying to use.
I've used the original Acer Aspire, and I can say, this one is heads and shoulders above. I love it - it's a lot of bang for the buck.
 Great Netbook March 14, 2010
Donald M. Baack (Arlington, TX)
Pros. light, portable, Good battery, fast boot, bright screen
Cons. No Bluetooth installed
Great value. Use it for web surfing, E-mail and basic spreadsheet work. Added MS Office and Garmin map quest for updating GPS's and everything runs with no delays.
Would defiantly recommend to others.
Acer AO532h-2588 10.1-Inch Onyx Blue Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life
Amazon Acer Net Book The Family Love It March 11, 2010
Marjorie E. Thomas (Washington D.C)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Acer AO532h-2588 10.1-Inch Onyx Blue Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life
The first Acer I brought was for my youngest daughter the computer is great and just before Valentine I brought the children father one for a surprise.
The only different between them was the first one my daughter has a switch to slide on order to get her internet. The second one I brought once I turned it on the computer automatic start searching for my wireless remote signal with no problem.
The net book is light, the battery life is 8 to 9 hours and I am about to buy at least 4 more for different family member including myself.
Yes I would recommend this net book to anyone
Light, fast, gets the job done. March 3, 2010
J. Alcantar (Chicago IL USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I put off purchasing a light mobile laptop for school for months. I didn't want to lug around my Macbook Pro to school and struggle with finding the right position on the ever shrinking classroom desk. I browsed around the web and in big box stores for the best netbook for me and am glad I came across the Acer Aspire One. It is light, fast(at least for my purposes it is) and it gets the job done. I ordered the 2GB module from Crucial as one of the many helpful reviews on Amazon suggested. I upgraded to Windows 7 Pro, downloaded the must needed antivirus from my ISP, and installed Windows 2010 beta and couldn't be happier.
Tiny Netbook Has Impressive Performance March 2, 2010
r2d2inltd2 (Cornwall, PA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
A netbook seems ideal for vacation travel. It's compact, lightweight (2.6 lbs), has wireless for internet, a good size screen for viewing photos, a big drive (160 GB) for storage, an 8-hour battery, and a media card slot to download photos from the camera.
My first decision was Acer at $ 300 Vs. HP at $350. They are virtually identical. I've been unimpressed with HP's tech support on my $ 1500 laptop. HP has no advantage.
First impressions of Acer Aspire One 532h-2588:
A highly adjustable angle provides good screen viewing. Keys are 93% the size of a full keyboard and quite comfortable. The Acer has 1 GB of RAM expandable to 2 GB ($48). And it lacks a DVD drive ($ 60-70). I expected I would need more memory and an external DVD drive.
To test it, I loaded software to view, rename, and edit photos, plus a full compliment of word, spreadsheet, presentation, database, etc. software. Here's the list of software I installed by downloading from the internet and using my license keys to activate as necessary.
The full Norton Security Suite
Google Picasa photo viewing and editing software = FREEWARE
Photoshop Elements 8
Nikon Capture NX2 photo editing software
FileRenamer FREEWARE from Sherrod Computers
Open Office Org word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, etc, = FREEWARE
Based on ease of loading software from the internet and transferring files via USB port, I decided I do not need an external DVD drive.
My first test was to determine if the included Windows software could display a photo in Nikon RAW/NEF format. Windows software could not handle the RAW file. I installed Google Picasa. It immediately recognized and displayed photos in Nikon's RAW file format.
The next step was to edit a photo with Photoshop Elements 8. It worked fine and appeared to run almost as fast as my desktop which has 4 GB of RAM. Then I tried "Capture NX2", the phenomenal image editing software from Nikon. I was apprehensive this software would not work with 1 GB RAM. My suspicions were correct. Nikon's software needs a lot of RAM; it struggles to run on my desktop with 4 GB of RAM. I doubt this software would run on the Acer with 2 GB of RAM. This may be a moot point because the small screen on the Acer is not suitable for serious photo editing.
The FileRenamer software loaded but gave an error message that all functions might not work in Windows7. But it works fine and does a great job of renaming photos.
Based on these tests, I believe the Acer is excellent for reviewing photos to decide which to delete, renaming the remaining photos and placing them in file folders, and some minor photo editing.
My last test involved the Open Office Org full suite of software. I opened a very large (42,000 KB) text file with multiple photos and complex page formatting. The Aspire One kept up with the page display as I scrolled thru the document and allows me to edit this huge file. It's not as fast as my desktop, but it works fine. I amazed this little computer with only 1 GB RAM can run all this software and handle such a large text file.
Bottom Line = The Acer Aspire One 532h-2588 is an excellent travel computer for viewing, renaming, minor editing, and storing photos. The display screen is about half the size of an 8.5 x 11" sheet of paper. That's big enough to review photos, but too small for serious photo editing even though the computer runs Photoshop Elements 8. This size screen is reasonable for writing and editing a text document and connecting to the internet to view email. From a practical standpoint, I believe the only limitation of the Acer is the screen size. If you can accept that, I would highly recommend it.
For easier transport, I bought a Targus bag with a mouse ($ 29). The small bag has lots of storage room, a handle and clip-on shoulder strap.
The Acer meets my needs as a vacation travel computer. It's easy to carry and surprisingly powerful. Another issue is the risk of it being stolen. I would rather risk theft of a $ 300 netbook with minimal personal files than having my $ 1500 laptop stolen which has ALL my personal files. To protect the limited number of personal files on the Acer, I've password protected the Windows7 start-up screen and set separate passwords for each sensitive, personal file on the computer.
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