Acer Aspire One Laptop £150 @ Ebuyer

bobby9205

Hi All,

just spotted this at Ebuyer -

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146879

comes with
Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz, 1GB RAM 120GB HDD,8.9" Webcam, Blue, Linux Linpus Lite


Ive already got one (the 160gb version from Asda) a while ago for the same price and I think its excellant.

Ive put windows xp on mine cos although Linux is excellant Im used to Xp to much!

check out the specs on this via the link - very impressive for such a small price and from past experience of Ebuyer - there a very good company.

Hope this helps somebody. :beer:

fuzzgun19

Is it possible to add extra RAM yourself to a laptop?... or does it have to be done by a specialist at a shop?

bobby9205

fuzzgun19 wrote: »

Is it possible to add extra RAM yourself to a laptop?... or does it have to be done by a specialist at a shop?

You can add an extra 1/2 gb of ram yourselves but it does involve taking the laptop apart! If you look on youtube theres some good advice on how to do it but its not for the novice!

jackit

You can add extra RAM yourself. Its a wee bit fiddly but not impossible.

newsgroup_monkey

bobby9205 wrote: »

You can add an extra 1/2 gb of ram yourselves but it does involve taking the laptop apart! If you look on youtube theres some good advice on how to do it but its not for the novice!

You need to be careful here.

This comes with 512mb soldered onboard and a 512mb chip in the ONE socket.
So you'll have to take out the 512 and add a 1gb one.

So unfortunately, it's not just a case of adding a 512mb.

bobby9205

newsgroup_monkey wrote: »

You need to be careful here.

This comes with 512mb soldered onboard and a 512mb chip in the ONE socket.
So you'll have to take out the 512 and add a 1gb one.

So unfortunately, it's not just a case of adding a 512mb.

Yep your right, it was such a long time ago that I couldnt remember! I just remembered that it could take 1.5gb max, it took me around 45 mins to take it apart insert the ram and put back together and it was very FIDDLEY!

tomsk2

All,

Without wanting to be pedantic, it's worth bearing in mind that this is a NETBOOK, as opposed to a standard laptop.

A netbook is effectively purely for ultra-portable computing, accessing the web, and document handling. If you're looking for movies, or gaming, then you'd be better off going for a more expensive laptop.

The only reason I mention this, is to pre-empt the muppets that post comments saying something to the extent of;

"This is rubbish, it's not got no DVD or nuffink, waste of time 'n all that, innit."

However, if it IS a netbook you're looking for, this is a top piece of kit. I got myself one last week via the Expansys.com deal, and it's fabulous.

Many thanks to OP, and I didn't mean to tread on your toes, just clarify it a bit for those who aren't too certain what they want in a portable computer.

greedbay

tomsk2 wrote: »

A netbook is effectively purely for ultra-portable computing, accessing the web, and document handling. If you're looking for movies, or gaming, then you'd be better off going for a more expensive laptop.

I watch movies on my one all the time. As portable movie player it is pretty good though you have to plug it in the mains if you're watching movies that are longer than two hours.

Lorian

Can anyone who has one, and the correct type of meter, please tell me how much mains current it draws when running on the mains, of course!

I'm thinking of using one for an always-on smtp server, to save electiricty.

Thanks.

tomsk2

I watch movies on my one all the time. As portable movie player it is pretty good

You're absolutely right, it WILL play movie files perfectly well, I was thinking more of those who might want to watch DVDs or even Blu-Rays on their laptop. (Although you CAN get external USB DVD drives if need be)

newsgroup_monkey

greedbay wrote: »

I watch movies on my one all the time. As portable movie player it is pretty good though you have to plug it in the mains if you're watching movies that are longer than two hours.

You might want to save up and buy a 9 cell battery. That'll last you at least 6.