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Acer Aspire One 10.1” Netbook with Accessory Kit [Refurbished Netbook, New Accessory Kit] - $269.99 + $5 shipping

1 * Acer AOD250 10.1” N270 3 Cell Netbook with Acer LZ23800024 Accessory Kit

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Acer Aspire One 10.1" Netbook with Accessory Kit
$269.99 + $5 Shipping
Condition: Refurbished Netbook, New Accessory Kit

Product List:
- 1 Acer AOD250 10.1" N270 3 Cell Netbook with Acer LZ23800024 Accessory Kit

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Got this kit for my wife for Xmas. She loves it - says it's cute.

With a choice of XP or 7 there's really no wrong choice!

I've said it before and I'll say it again, this netbook rocks! The keyboard is stellar and everything else works great.

any thoughts on what OS is better for this computer, XP or 7?

Netbook Review

You will most likely want Windows XP. If Windows 7 Starter is on the netbook, you will have a lot of annoyances, including not being able to change the background.

SuperTully wrote:I've said it before and I'll say it again, this netbook rocks! The keyboard is stellar and everything else works great.

These are indeed really great netbooks and the accessory kit does like nice! Good deal I think.

That accessory kit makes this a good deal.
Usually they sell for $70 or so alone.

abramokids wrote:With a choice of XP or 7 there's really no wrong choice!

You must have not seen/used Windows 7 Starter

Laptop Mag's review of the computer

and the Acer product page

This may be a dumb question, but how reliable do these refurbished items usually end up being?

BenRain wrote:You will most likely want Windows XP. If Windows 7 Starter is on the netbook, you will have a lot of annoyances, including not being able to change the background.

im running windows 7 and dont have any troubles as you have stated. id go with user error.

Amazon says the Acc. Kit is worth thiiiiiiiiis much.

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-One-Accessory-Kit/dp/B0026L7BP8

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abramokids wrote:With a choice of XP or 7 there's really no wrong choice!

only blue comes with choice of xp or 7

I know this is only a 3-cell battery, but only 2 hours of life, "depending on usage" (which makes me think even less)? Does anyone have real-world experience of battery life to expect?

BenRain wrote:You must have not seen/used Windows 7 Starter

go with 7 premium. i absolutely love it. have been using it for a week now and its flawless.

Got this same combo last time in November. Very pleased so far with no problems.

so I don't want any windows .. is this linux-able pc? thoughts?

2hrs battery life?? seriously?!! Running an atom processor?!! What's in that battery - a hamster and a wheel?!

rkdasgud wrote:im running windows 7 and dont have any troubles as you have stated. id go with user error.

I run Windows 7 Pro on all my machines that aren't Linux and I love it. However, I also work in Electronics Retail (Sadly..temp job while in $chool) and we sell all our netbooks with XP or Windows 7 Starter. Windows 7 Starter has a lot of features disabled, and is not easy to network locally with. I've seen many customer try to return netbooks simply because they can't change the background, it's locked by Micro$oft. 7 Starter is designed for emerging markets. Do a little Googling you'll find complaints/etc.

SuperTully wrote:I've said it before and I'll say it again, this netbook rocks! The keyboard is stellar and everything else works great.

I've said what SuperTully said before and I'll say it again, this netbook rocks! The keyboard is stellar and everything else works great.

Bought one on last time and LOVE it...worth every penny!!

I'm running 7 Pro and it works great. The battery blows though. 2 hours is stretching it.
Just ordered a 9 cell that should last decent.

Here's a more thorough review from Best Netbook Review

Much better comparison data...

BenRain wrote:I run Windows 7 Pro on all my machines that aren't Linux and I love it. However, I also work in Electronics Retail and we sell all our netbooks with XP or Windows 7 Starter. Windows 7 Starter has a lot of features disabled, and is not easy to network locally with. I've seen many customer try to return netbooks simply because they can't change the background, it's locked by Micro$oft. 7 Starter is designed for emerging markets. Do a little Googling you'll find complaints/etc.

maybe we need clarification of which windows 7 comes with before any more comments. if it comes with 7 starter, then yes you will have issues. it if comes with anything else, it should run fine. although 1 gig ram might elude to it being just 7 starter, which is a bummer.

jphaus wrote:I know this is only a 3-cell battery, but only 2 hours of life, "depending on usage" (which makes me think even less)? Does anyone have real-world experience of battery life to expect?

This too concerns me. I am looking to pull th trigger on a new netbook but portable is the key. Two hours of battery life won't last as long as a caffeine hit in a day long meeting.

srsly. linux anyone???

Can anyone tell if this has Windows 7 Starter or Premium? As far as I can tell, it makes a big difference. I also wonder about the refurbished items....are they as good as new?

brucedoesbms wrote:Here's a more thorough review from Best Netbook Review

Much better comparison data...

that review talks about the upgraded version with the 250 gb hard drive, but the current woot item has only the 160 gb hd

i will throw myself under the bus......which version of windows 7 comes with the blue netbook?

Is the external drive a bootable device? And does the BIOS support PXE booting?

Whatever version you get, you'll probably want a fresh OS install. Acer comes a little loaded with bloat. And I think that there even people running OS X on this.

rkdasgud wrote:im running windows 7 and dont have any troubles as you have stated. id go with user error.

Actually, there is a very basic version of windows 7 that does not have many of the normal "tweaks" of the normal versions.

Here is a link to a page that describes what win 7 started doesn't include: http://windows.about.com/od/windowsosversions/a/Win7Starter.htm

Oooo, here it is in purple and no referb.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=13906131&findingMethod=rr

rkdasgud wrote:i will throw myself under the bus......which version of windows 7 comes with the blue netbook?

I looked at some of the configurations at DCno10's Acer link, and they said Windows Starter.

gunnard wrote:so I don't want any windows .. is this linux-able pc? thoughts?

Should work perfectly fine. Atoms are based on Intelx86. Just make sure you have a means of installing it whether Via network, flash drive, or external cd/dvd drive.

NightGhost wrote:I looked at some of the configurations at DCno10's Acer link, and they said Windows Starter.

=-(