Acer Aspire One AOA150-1447

May 14, 2009 Netbooks

The Aspire One AOA150-1447 is a netbook (or mini notebook) that features an 8.9 inch WSVGA (1024 x 600 pixel resolution) TFT display with Acer CrystalBrite Technology that is supported by Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950. The netbook offers a choice of operating systems, wireless connectivity and Internet access to users, providing wireless connectivity, Internet access, built-in webcam and the storage space needed for digital photos.

The netbook features Windows XP Home Edition operating system that is powered by the Intel® Atom™ Processor N270 with 512 KB L2 cache at 1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB. The Aspire One AOA150-1447 has a memory capacity of 1GB (512MB onboard/512MB SODIMM slot) via DDR2 533 SDRAM, up to 160 GB hard drive storage support which can be expended with a multi-in-one card reader and SD Card reader. The Acer Aspire One AOA150-1447 provides 802.11 b/g WLAN and 10 / 100 LAN connectivity and has an integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam and is built with a seashell white chassis. The netbook weighs 2.2 lbs. It is powered by a 6 Cell Battery, and supports three USB 2.0, VGA, and 3.5mm audio out.

The Acer Aspire One AOA150-1447 is a netbook that provides portability with a long battery life with a lightweight design. The netbook is packed with a 160 GB hard drive and Windows XP operating system and is supported by a 8.9 inch CrystalBrite WSVGA LED backlit display, integrated webcam for video chatting, and Intel’s latest mobile processor, the Atom. The netbook is design in deep blue hue, accented with distinctive details, such as an orange hinge ring. The Aspire One AOA150-1447 is designed for mobile devices, with a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor that uses a design structure called hafnium-infused circuitry which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors and conserves energy, giving users more time away from the wall outlet (up to 5.5 hours) with the included 6-cell battery. Other features include 1 GB of installed RAM (1.5 GB maximum), 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11 b/g), multi-format memory card reader, multiple USB ports, and built-in email, web browsing, and digital media applications. The Aspire One AOA150-1447 comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging and Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on the desktop. The Intel Atom processor in the Aspire One AOA150-1447 uses a brand design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses 2.5 watts of power which is less than 1 / 10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, providing optimum battery management. This 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data). The Aspire One AOA150-1447 comes with a 160 GB hard disk drive (5400 RPM), which offers room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and as well as movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data, akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.The Aspire One does not come with an integrated optical drive, but optional CD / DVD read / write drives can be connected to the laptop via one of the three USB ports, enabling users to create music mixes, burn movies to DVD, and more. It has an integrated 54 g wireless LAN (Acer InviLink) that’s compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks and offers Acer’s SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency. This notbook provides the following connections: 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals – from digital cameras to MP3 players; Secure Digital (SD) card reader, also compatible with MultiMedia cards (MMCs); multi-in-one card reader supports SD, MMC, Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO, and XD Picture Cards; 1 VGA monitor port, 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack, RJ-45 port for 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection and a 56K modem port (V.90). The 8.9-inch screen has a WSVGA resolution (1024 x 600) and support for up a 262 K color depth. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses shared video memory with the main memory. Acer’s CrystalBrite display technology reduces the diffusion of surrounding light and internal ray, enabling the device to read color coordinates accurately, thus minimizing distortion and creating high-fidelity colors in all environments. This netbook includes an integrated audio card with Microsoft DirectSound compatibility, and it includes two stereo speakers. It comes with a rechargeable 6-cell lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase.