Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Sapphire Blue Netbook

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They’re tiny, sleek and simple, and without a doubt, they are the fastest growing brand of computer in the electronics market today. We’re of course referring to mini laptops, or as they’re known to technophiles, ultraportables. More features than a Smartphone while less of a burden to carry than a traditional laptop, ultraportables are perfect travelling companions for busy executives. Their typical simplicity makes ultraportables an ideal tool for concentrating on work during a long plane ride or while on a layover.

With any significant high-end electronic device, it’s not a question of why, but rather which one. Look no further, Technology Digital has found our top 5 favorite ultraportables on the market today.

1. Acer Aspire One

Top to bottom, the Acer Aspire fuses all the features you need in a mini laptop, almost flawlessly. Its weight, size, price and performance capabilities have made it – not only the top selling mini laptop on the market – but one of the most popular laptops in general. Powered by its Intel® Atom™ processor N270, the Acer Aspire has an extraordinary seven hour battery life making it stand out among ultraportables. The Aspire has a striking design and comes in four separate colors. Priced at around $350, many consider the Acer to be a bargain of the highest order.

Price: $350

2. Asus Eee PC 1000

Considering Asus’ preeminence in the mini laptop market, calling it, “The King of Ultraportables,” is not that far of a stretch. In fact, Asus offers enough mini laptops to warrant a Top 5 list of their own (stay tuned for that list in an upcoming issue). The Asus Eee 1000, or one of its several offspring including the most recent version, the Asus Eee 1008HA, may be the prize of the pack. The Asus Eee PC 1000 has six hours of battery life, and for executives use large files, this computer comes with a 60 GB storage option.

Price: $400

3. MSI Wind U100-013US

With a name like Wind, it better be light to carry. And at an astounding 2.3 pounds and measuring only 7 inches long by 10 inches wide, the Wind will clearly not break your back. It’s as diminutive as it gets when it comes to the ultraportables. Yet even with its small stature, the Wind packs quite a punch. Its Intel® Atom™ 1.6GHz Processor along with its built in webcam and MIC designed for video conferencing are just two reasons why the Wind is an industry favorite.

Price: $350

4. MacBook Air

Similar to the MSI Wind, the MacBook Air’s name says it all. At only three pounds, the Air is light and easy to carry like any other ultraportable. However, Apple’s smallest offering is far from an average tiny laptop. With a 13.3 inch LED-backlit glossy screen and Mac’s typically well endowed graphic capabilities, the Air is an eye pleaser to the fullest extent. At.76 inches of thickness, it’s one of the most slender notebooks out there. Its growing popularity proves that with ultraportables, ‘thin is in.’

Price: Starting at approximately $1099

5. Dell Adamo

Consisting of a little more than half an inch of thickness, the Dell Adamo is as thin as it gets. In fact, placed next to the Adamo, the MacBook Air looks like it needs to go on Jenny Craig. All kidding aside, the Adamo is quite the impressive ultraportable. For one, the thin, sleek look has a sexy appeal. Yet despite this small size, the machined, torsion tested aluminum chassis structure ensures the Adamo will not break easily. The Adamo features a built in webcam with a SD card slot, backlit keyboard, power USB and USB ports, and it comes WiMax ready.

Price: Starting at approximately $1499

Recently, I decided to buy my own laptop as the portability and mobility advantages of having my own became more attractive.

So, with great enthusiasm and anticipation, I went to the Internet to help me decide. I thought I would make up my mind quickly. Unfortunately, it took quite a while before I found the one laptop to satisfy my needs and preferences. The main reason was the quantity and variety of information (both commercial and technical) I was presented with on the Internet.

I hope the rest of this article and a visit to my blog below will help you in your quest and save you valuable time in finding the laptop most suitable to you.

Decide on what features you need:

Before you embark on your quest via the Internet, I suggest you make notes of your preferred features and the reason for them. This will allow you to focus and will greatly help you to save time on your searches.

An important factor to consider is upgradeability. While the laptop you choose may be ideal for your current requirements you may (or will) have a need to upgrade. You do not want to invest in a laptop which you may have to sell or discard within a relatively short time because you need more.

The two most important factors to consider in upgradeability are memory (RAM) and hard disk space. For some laptops you can also upgrade the CPU.

These are the important features you will need to consider:

The CPU (Processor)

The Memory (RAM)

The Hard Disk (HDD)

The Screen

Mobile Computing

External Devices (e.g. USB, External Disks, PCMCIA, Audio)

Reading and writing CDs or DVDs

The Video Processor

Expanding on its line of popular and powerful compact notebook line, Acer offers the Aspire One AOD150-1165 notebook. It is ideal for professionals on the go as well as the average user who wants affordability with exceptional quality in a lightweight design.

Travelers will love the Aspire One for the simple fact that it is portable. A just under 3 pounds, it is perfect for those who prefer to travel light. 5 hours of battery life is long enough for most intra-continental flights. The Acer Aspire One was designed for use with mobile devices and with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, connection and downloading has never been easier.

With a deep blue frame, the Aspire One notebook is comfortable to the touch and has an attractive appearance. Video conferencing and chatting is made easy with the Aspire One’s integrated Crystal Eye webcam positioned just above the display in the bezel. It delivers high-quality images and smooth video streaming for exceptional quality and an enjoyable experience. The built-in digital microphone isolates your voice and eliminates background noise and echoes.

With 160 gigs of disk space, the Aspire One packs plenty of storage for all of your music, video, and software files. 1 GB of RAM ensures that you won’t have to wait long for your notebook to perform any number of functions. The Aspire One also offers integrated WiFi, multiple USB ports, and a multi-format memory card reader. The Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 is a versatile notebook for just about anyone and with power to rival many desktops, it will remain a contender for many years to come.