[plug] Acer Aspire One - Linpus version

[Kev]

Thanx for that.  The Acer also has the Atom processor/chipset.  The 
opportunity was very time limited, so I've gone ahead and ordered one now.

Thanx all
Kev



mccabedj wrote:
> I have an EeePC 701.
>
> Kev wrote:
>> Is it a good $319 worth?
>
> I don't have an aspire one, however
>
> This is very similar to the 701SD, but the Aspire has a 9" 1024x600 
> screen and a bigger keyboard.  The 800x480 screen on the 701SD can be 
> quite frustrating some tasks. Apparently the Aspire one still manages 
> to remain under 1KG.
>
> The touchpad is smaller on the Aspire 1, however. I hear some people 
> find that frustrating
>
> By comparison, the 701SD is $327 + 50 postage on shopping square. 
> There were similar similar deals in a physical stores recently, but 
> with no postage costs.
>
> Given that you get a 9" screen I would say this is a good price for 
> what it is. I'd guess it isn't really as good as a EeePC 901 (7 hours 
> on battery, more storage etc.), but I've never seen a 901 or 1000 
> under $479.
>

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