I'm in for one. I got my wife the D250, and she loves it. This one is a gift.

By the way, Ubuntu Netbook remix 9.10 is easy to install and runs flawlessly on this one.

dringrn wrote:Where's the best place to buy the upgrade to 2GB?

Buy.com has a 2gb Kingston pc6400/800mhz for $50 no tax or shipping & I went through an offer from paypal & bing for a $10 credit....$39.99 total.

mn06sti wrote:square trade just released a study on laptop/netbook failures... in short, get the extended warranty on netbooks.

http://blog.squaretrade.com/2009/11/study-finds-one-in-three-laptops-fail-within-three-years.html

Squaretrade recommends you purchase a warranty from them? Wow, who'd a thunk that?

Whiskerjinks wrote:At my company, we sell a lot of "refurb" stuff which is actually not refurbed..just inspected/tested after some cancellation-o bought it at WalMart and then decided to return it. We can't legally resell it at full price.

But most retailers don't have a "Like-New" condition...either new or refurb.

That's good to know. I've never wanted to buy anything refurbished because I figured it already broke once, why waste my time?

mvoegtle1 wrote:Well im glad i went to sleep last night!

My thoughts exactly!!

flameout wrote:Just black ones left now. Gonna be a while till these sell out

What are you saying... Is it just because they're black?

artbegotti wrote:Seriously considering getting one, but I've still got a few concerns. First off, the keyboard, which is apparetly 89% of the normal size... I stopped by the one at Walmart and tried typing out a quick sentence or two, and it did feel a bit tight. Doable, but tight.

I find it eminently usable, but if you've actually typed on one and aren't so sure, -shrugs-. Can't help you there.

Second, I keep hearing that this is 7-able, but I'm a little confused over prices. Someone mentioned $30 earlier (or maybe that was just for RAM), but checking the Microsoft website says $120+. Am I missing some less expensive loophole?

If you are a college student, Microsoft will sell you an upgrade version of Windows 7 Home for $30. (And some colleges may even be able to hook you up for less. I know mine used to have all the Microsoft operating systems available free to computer program students.)If not, it's $120.

Third, the lack of Office software concerns me a bit. I apologize for the somewhat naive question, but if I can dig up my '07 installation disks, would I be able to install it on this as well, or since the serial number was already used, will it not work?

It does come with a trial version of Office '07 Home and Student edition, as well as Microsoft Works. You might be able to use your serial to activate it, I have no idea, never having owned Office. You could also check out OpenOffice, which is free, mostly compatible, and can be downloaded straight onto the netbook. I almost never need office software at home, so that's what I'd use for the rare occasion I do.

Fourth, I just realized while typing the above, I'd probably have to do do the installation from a flash drive. There are tutorials online for that, right?

If you just want to install something from disk every now and then, you can copy the installation files to a flash drive and install that way, yes. I know there are tutorials for doing that with Windows (although Microsoft now has a tool to automatically load Windows 7 setup onto a flash drive from an ISO file). Might be ones for Office.

If you're going to be doing a lot of installing or want to be able to do things like play DVDs, you might just want to invest in a USB DVD drive.

re: new vs refurb...

After years of both, I prefer refurb - cheaper and probably somebody actually checked out hoe it operates...

Bought this one last time. They sent me a D250 instead of a D150. Running 7 on it. Works great. Battery lasts at least 6 hours surfing the web. They will be cheaper (and in short supply) on Black Friday. Make sure the one you buy has a 6 cell battery.

You can get these for the same price on the Dell website right now - only brand new instead of refurbished.

shiatown wrote:re: new vs refurb...

After years of both, I prefer refurb - cheaper and probably somebody actually checked out hoe it operates...

Better tell your computer to stop sleeping around :-)

MixMasterMadge wrote:Billymays of Coke!!!

Bobross on Canvas!!!

Black is the new Black. And... the old black too... apparently.

WAY Overpriced for a referb!!!

http://www.electrospecialities.com/store.php/electronicgenie/pd260094/Acer_Aspire_One_AOD250-1165_10.1-Inch_Blue_Netbook_-_3_Hour_Battery_Life

$211.65

metucke3 wrote:I put Ubuntu Netbook REmix on mine and it is awesome!!!!!!!

Thanks! Now I can't wait for it to be delivered.

Smash102 wrote:WAY Overpriced for a referb!!!

http://www.electrospecialities.com/store.php/electronicgenie/pd260094/Acer_Aspire_One_AOD250-1165_10.1-Inch_Blue_Netbook_-_3_Hour_Battery_Life

$211.65

That's the 3-cell. Add a 6-cell battery to that, you're talking $270+ easy.

brichins wrote:You can get these for the same price on the Dell website right now - only brand new instead of refurbished.

How about a link? I think you're smoking something

Smash102 wrote:WAY Overpriced for a referb!!!

http://www.electrospecialities.com/store.php/electronicgenie/pd260094/Acer_Aspire_One_AOD250-1165_10.1-Inch_Blue_Netbook_-_3_Hour_Battery_Life

$211.65

3 hour battery probably = 3 cell. This is 6 cell for just a few $$ more. Better deal, IMO. (Bought one last time - love it)

artbegotti wrote:
Fourth, I just realized while typing the above, I'd probably have to do do the installation from a flash drive. There are tutorials online for that, right?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Working from a flash isn't difficult. Google will be your friend on this. Or you could just buy a usb cd-rom/dvd rom drive. They aren't that expensive and will work just fine.

fireyfuzzball wrote:Bobross on Canvas!!!

Bobsaget on Cinemax!!!

kippyj wrote:I have the same size netbook, but a different brand. I love it, plus it fits in most of my purses. The downside is the battery life, which is about two hours, however, it doesn't take long to charge it.

You're referring to the 3-cell models. We have the the 3-cell version of this computer and the battery life is about 2.5-3 hrs, not great or bad. In fact, according to reviews, everything about this netbook is middling. This is the 6-cell version, which is a bit heavier but the battery is rated for 5-6 hrs.

Overall, we're satisfied. I'm typing on it right now. Two highlights are the webcam, which is optimized for low light, and the WiFi. This found routers in my neighborhood that noneof my other computers found.

fireyfuzzball wrote:Bobross on Canvas!!!

Bobsaget on Cinemax!!!

Well.. I tried to order one, while the confirmation was taking awhile I switched browser windows, when I came back, I was on the main woot page.

It's not showing up in "my account" and I haven't received a confirmation email.

Any way to know another way to check?

Also for anyone wanting to buy a SquareTrade warranty on this, there's a coupon code for 30% off: THIRTY30, makes that 2nd year $1.50.

in for 1...now, if only I can find a good cheap projector...

Geez two wootKillas in a row. my day gets way too productive when an item lasts for hours.

shiatown wrote:re: new vs refurb...

After years of both, I prefer refurb - cheaper and probably somebody actually checked out hoe it operates...

What'd you call me? lol

brichins wrote:You can get these for the same price on the Dell website right now - only brand new instead of refurbished.

How do you white boxes expect to get to the Bought On Credit (probably the only reason you are here)if you keep discouraging people from buying the current woot?

finninboston wrote:http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=438597&pid=_Froogle&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=876865

$286.12 at Sam's Club- New

3-cell

buggsy2 wrote:Newegg. But you don't really need it; try it first with 1GB before spending for 2GB (you can't add 1GB, you must replace the existing 1GB with a 2GB SODIMM).

Thanks

Smash102 wrote:WAY Overpriced for a referb!!!

http://www.electrospecialities.com/store.php/electronicgenie/pd260094/Acer_Aspire_One_AOD250-1165_10.1-Inch_Blue_Netbook_-_3_Hour_Battery_Life

$211.65

Forgot to mention they charge 42.35 to ship it, making it $254.00. So a more expensive refurb with 3+ less hours usage time.

I believe that is what is refered to as an EPIC FAIL!!!

Does it come with:

This will make a great present for my mom who isn't huge on electronics. Black Friday can be a big gamble and the refurbed version of this is usually about 280+shipping. In for 1.

I have one of these. They are great little netbooks, and run windows 7 flawlessly, even with aero turned on. Seem to be rock solid, as well, considering I have it mounted in my vehicle to handle my mobile radar.

Highly recommended, if nothing else, to use while on the toilet as something to read with :P

Bought one last month. LOVE IT. A good deal

Own it.
Love it.
Great battery life, keyboard size isn't bad at all, so light weight, just perfect for browsing.

Sounds like this is upgradeable to 2GB. Is that the max?

Is there only one slot?

Anyone advice on where to find cheap memory sticks?

bought one of these, it lasted about 2 months before the power supply gave out. i wouldnt buy another if someone paid me to. waste of money.

shutupdoodah wrote:All I ever got in my stocking was socks.

Thats allota socks!

I'd gotten one of these, refurbished, a few months back, wiped the XP off of them and put Ubuntu on.

Thoughts so far:

- I love the 6-cell battery, and can get 5 hours of life from the battery pretty frequently.
- The keyboard is not too small for me -- I've been writing for the National Novel Writing Month (www.nanowrimo.org) on it this month, for example, with no problem
- I like the quality of the screen -- doesn't feel like a cheap LCD to me

I've been recommending this particular model to a lot of folks. I think it's a good netbook.