Acer AO532h-2588 10.1-Inch Onyx Blue Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life | 
| Brand: Acer
Category: Personal Computer
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as of 3/10/2010 03:55 PST details
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 34
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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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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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
Acer redefines mobile connectivity with the Aspire One AO532h, a revolutionary Netbook packed with fun, powerful features to connect you to the world and enrich your mobile life. With a 10.1" LED-backlit display, comfortable typing keyboard and Windows 7 Starter, it has never been easier to browse the Internet, check email, share photos, chat over webcam, keep up with your social networks and enjoy a variety of entertainment wherever you are.
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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 Light, fast, gets the job done. March 3, 2010
J. Alcantar (Chicago IL USA)
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)
5 out of 5 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.
Can't beat it! February 28, 2010
family guy
My son is thrilled with it, that's all I care about and that's why it gets 5 stars!
It's easy to set up, battery life is great, good ergonomics, and very fast out of the box. What happens once we start putting full programs on it remains to be seen, but we won't be putting too much on it anyway. It's very fairly advertised as a simple word-processing, web browsing, video chatting, media organizing tool. Down the road if we feel the need we'll toss another GB of RAM in there and/or upgrade the hard drive, but that's for the future.
The two things we don't like are: the lack of a CD/DVD drive and the wimpy starter programs, but we knew that going into it. Mcafee and MS Office 2007 are trials, so be prepared to shell out $ for real programs. To put those programs on, you'll have to buy a $50-$80 external CD/DVD drive to load discs. (Unless you download via the net) And, be prepared to live with limited functionality of a dumbed-down version of the Windows 7 OS (unless you upgrade that, too)
Overall, for $300 you get a very nice unit. You could spend $300 more and get a full-size laptop with a bigger screen, cd/dvd drive and slightly better specs, but this is so ultra-portable and sufficient for a 13 year old that this is a good choice as long as you understand the limitations and possible expenses down the road.
Move over, MacBook Pro! February 25, 2010
C. Stokes (Gainesville, FL)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've been using this netbook for about a month and a half now (I purchased it on 1/11.) After dumping $500 into my MacBook Pro in a matter of months and then it breaking yet again, I decided to abandon Apple and search out something new. I knew I wanted something with a long enough battery life to get me through a full day of classes and one that's lightweight. I took the plunge on this netbook when there were zero reviews, and so far I'm happy. It weighs less than one of my textbooks and is far smaller than any of my textbooks. It does a fine job of keeping OpenOffice available to me for note taking while I plug away at Farmville and Cafe World. Ha.
One of the things I love is that I can stop taking notes, close the netbook, wait about 2 seconds, and then put it in its neoprene sleeve to head out to my next class (no powering down.) when I get to my next class, I just open the netbook back up, and within seconds I'm back to where I left off. Start up time is super quick. The power brick is so tiny and lightweight.
Things I don't care for are the very slick plastic around the screen, on the mouse, and where I rest the heels of my hands in between spurts of typing. They are constantly filthy. Sometimes when I'm bored in class, I draw designs in the goo (ew.) I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to keep some sort of microfiber wipe in the sleeve to wipe it down with every day or so. Also, after many, many hours of typing on this machine, I've noticed that my homekeys are getting shiny (meaning I'm wearing down the texturizing that's on the keys.) I may type more than the average person on this netbook, but I'm still surprised to see the keys showing signs of wear just 6 weeks in. I figure that within 6 months, the keys will be as shiny and slick as the bezeling around the screen. (I have a tendency to wear letters off of keyboards. I type hard and fast.)
Another reviewer commented on the keyboard flexing and being rubbery. I'm not sure if I agree with that assessment. Like I said, I type hard, fast, and properly, but don't notice much flex.
Overall, I'm happy with this machine. i haven't tried to upgrade the memory yet (but will soon.) I definitely recommend it!
Awesome Netbook - Perfect Portability February 24, 2010
David H (NJ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this netbook from Amazon and Recieved it superfast in 2 days. My Wife and I do a lot of travelling here and overseas. I am an airline employee so we travel stand-by. It is extremely necessary to be able to access the airline employee website to list for flights, checkin for flights and always have ready access the status of flights. We used to lug around a Dell 15" Inspiron and it was like an additional piece of luggage. With the current security checkpoint delays, "LESS IS MORE". This netbook is the perfect travel companion, weighs nothing and practically fits in her pocketbook. A neoprene sleeve and we are checkpoint ready.
I upgraded the RAM to 2GB using the Crucial Technology CT25664AC800 2GB 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-6400 Memory Module. USE THIS IF YOU ARE RUNNING WINDOWS 7. This will not work with Windows XP.
Extremely happy with this Acer. I also looked at the ASUS 1001P (Intel Atom 450) but decided against it because it was not WiFi N capable.
5 STARS All the way.
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