Acer Aspire One 523h is a netbook that is not a significant upgrade of its predecessors in Aspire One series. But with its relatively affordable price (about $299), this may be considered forgivable.
This ultra-portable computer, which runs in Windows 7, features 1GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, 1.67GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, and Intel NM10 chipset, quite acceptable when compared to a standard netbook (but not outstanding).
As a netbook which targets web-centric consumers, the 523h has 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connection and a built-in web camera with microphone. But just like most netbook, this model also suffers from limited touchpad and keyboard.
According to Acer, its newest device comes in three colors silver, red, and blue/black. And while the color looks cool to the eyes, the cover paint is prone to scratches and fingerprints—so it is very important for users to be extra careful when using this netbook. However, it does not mean that the ultra-portable computer is not sturdy, it just so happened that the cover does not meet the consumers’ expectation.
Meanwhile, this netbook weighs 2.8 lbs. and measures 10.2 inches horizontally, 7.3 inches vertically, and 0.8 inches thick—the size and weight of a typical ultra-portable computer in the market today.
One of the downsides of this netbook is its multi-touchpad which is too textured, something which may be a problem for some people who are used to smooth touchpads. In addition, the mouse is a bit tricky since it does not use the standard two-click button, but a “rocker” which may not be easy to use for most people.
Another deal-breaker is the N450 processor which does not support high-definition video that is important for consumers who are into video streaming and those who are hard-core gamers. Despite this downside, the netbook can at least support standard definition videos from YouTube, Hulu, and other video-sharing websites.
Other features of this netbook are three USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet port, microphone jack, card slot, VGA out port, six-cell rechargeable battery, and a bundle of software including Recover Management, Acer Launch Manager, Video Conference, and other Microsoft programs.
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