Price range: £263.94
What is it: Budget mini laptop with 8.9-inch screen
What we think: The One is one of the best devices in its category and represents great value for money
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 June 2008
Tags: acer, windows xp, battery life, linux
We like:
Great keyboard; easy to use OS; price; twin SD card slots
We don't like:
Small, oddly designed mouse trackpad; poor battery life
CNET UK judgement:
The Acer Aspire One is better than most netbooks. It's fantastic for anyone who wants a small, cheap machine on which to type and surf the Web. However, its battery life lets it down slightly
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