Acer Aspire One D250 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Scott Stein

Reviewed on: 9 July 2009

Tags: Acer, Acer Aspire One D250, stereo speakers, metal, netbook

We like:

Slimmer design and better touchpad buttons than its predecessor, the D150

We don't like:

Weak speakers; mediocre battery life; small keyboard

CNET UK judgement:

The Acer Aspire One D250 fixes some of the flaws of its predecessor, the D150, offering a slimmer, lighter design and much-improved touchpad buttons. But, while it's by no means a bad netbook, it doesn't offer anything that really makes it stand out from the crowd

Full review:

Just a few months ago, Acer launched the first 10-inch version of its Aspire One netbook, the D150. It's a good machine, but it has its limitations: a terrible touchpad, bulky dimensions (due to its six-cell battery) and a keyboard that's positively cramped compared with the competition. The Aspire One D250 weighs less and is thinner than the D150 because it has a three-cell battery. Its specifications, in terms of processor, hard drive and RAM, are identical, but the D250's more compact design makes it feel less like a budget product. Continue Reading...