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| Brand: | Acer |
| Color: | Black |
| Screen Size: | 10.1 inches |
| Processor | |
| Processor Brand: | Intel |
| Processor Type: | Unknown |
| Processor Speed: | 1.66 GHz |
| Memory | |
| RAM Size: | 1 GB |
| Computer Memory Type: | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Hard Drive | |
| Hard Drive Size: | 250 GB |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Card Description: | Unified Memory Architecture |
| Graphics RAM Type: | Unknown |
| Additional Specifications | |
| Operating System: | Windows 7 Starter |
| Average Battery Life (in hours): | 8 hours |
Technical Details
- Intel Atom N570 Dual-Core Processor
- 1 GB RAM memory, and 250 GB hard drive
- Bluetooth 3.0+HS, 5-in-1 card reader, and webcam
- Up to 8 hours battery life
- Windows 7 Starter 32-bit and Android operating systems
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Product Description
Aspire One D257 — A New Standard in Style and Mobility
Get fantastic mobile connectivity in your shade with the 10.1" Aspire One D257. Designed to be stylish and ultra-thin, you can stay mobile with 8 hours* of battery power - smart usability and easy ‘carry-ability’ make this netbook ideal for everyday computing on the go.
Get the Colour that Suits You Best
You can choose from four colours to fit your style and personality: Black, Aquamarine, Burgundy and White. With a unique ripple-effect lid, the power button unobtrusively incorporated into the hinge, and a design that incorporates softer corners and lines, the Aspire One D257 truly is a fashionable accessory as well as a portable digital companion.
Closer Ties Anywhere
Time and distance are barriers that were meant to be broken with the Acer Aspire One D257. It's easy to interact with friends and family across continents anytime you wish thanks to the Aspire One D257's advanced communication technologies. Use the built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi for fast reliable connections to hotspots at home or when you're out and about. You can also hook up via the Fast Ethernet LAN port, or easily connect to devices for high-speed file transfers and sharing via Bluetooth 3.0+HS (available on selected models).
Full-day On-the-go Power
A fast, energy-conscious Intel Atom processor and an LED-backlit display enable the Aspire One D257 to deliver up to 8+ hours of portable performance on battery power alone, allowing you to work, play and communicate for longer than ever before. The 10.1" LED-backlit TFT LCD enables 22.2% power savings compared with other netbook displays.
Enjoy the Windows 7 Starter Experience or InstantOn with Android
With the Aspire D257 you'll be able to experience all of the features of Windows 7 Starter Edition. Windows 7 is the latest operating system from Microsoft and features an improved and intuitive user interface and great new features. As Windows is one of the world's most popular operating systems, you'll find it's compatible with all your favourite programmes and applications.
However, if you need to get online quickly, a push of a button will launch Android InstantOn. Utilising the speed and power of Google's Android operating system for mobile devices, you'll be able to access the Internet without waiting for a full Windows boot up process - ideal for when you're out and about, and need to check opening times or train schedules instantly.
Bluetooth 3.0+HS
The Aspire D257 features Bluetooth 3.0+HS, an easy way to quickly transfer files wirelessly between devices. Lots of products support Bluetooth, and it's simple to share files between your netbook and your mobile phone, or with friends. You can either use it to wirelessly attach peripherals, perfect for when you're on the move.
Great Performance You Can See
Designed for power netbook users, the Intel N570 Atom processor is energy efficient but packs a punch with dual cores and Intel Hyper Threading technology. Designed to offer better performance with Flash and media websites such as YouTube, the N570 also includes support for fast DDR3 memory, which offers twice the speed of DDR2, ensuring faster, more efficient multitasking.
Small Form, Big Functionality
The Aspire D257 is about than 1" thin and about 1 kg, so it's easy to carry wherever work or play takes you. Ultraportable yet fitted with regular-size notebook ergonomics, this netbook features a 93% standard-size keyboard with bigger keys for comfortable typing, and a wide multi-gesture touchpad for mouseless, fingertip navigation and control.
Who needs a mouse? Thanks to Acer's multi-gesture touchpad technology you'll quickly be controlling your netbook without one.
- Scroll - Navigate web pages, files, music playlists and photos using a two-finger vertical scroll motion.
- Pinch - Pinch to zoom in and out of application windows.
- Flip - Browse photos, websites, documents and photo albums with a back-and-forth, two-finger horizontal slide motion.
- Rotate - Rotate images 90 degrees in either direction with a two-finger pivot motion.
Click here to see more details on the multi-gesture technology.
Explore the Full Acer Aspire One Range
The Aspire One D257 is available with a dual-core Intel Atom processor and in a variety of striking colours - see the full Aspire One D257 range here.
If you want to experience mobile HD computing, check out the Acer Aspire One 522, with an AMD dual-core processor. Want to see the bigger picture? The Acer Aspire One 722 series features stunning 11.6" screens and powerful AMD dual core processors. Or, why not browse the full range of Acer computing, and find the perfect partner for your digital life?
 | | | |
| Screen Size | 10.1" | 10.1" | 10.1" |
| Processor | Intel Atom N455 | Intel Atom N455 | Intel Atom N570 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 250 GB | 250 GB | 250 GB |
| Battery Life (Hours) | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Colours Available | |||
| Bluetooth 3.0+HS | Yes | Yes |
*The listed battery life is based on MobileMark 2007 productivity mode testing with wireless on. Details of MobileMark2007 testing are available at www.bapco.com. Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only. Actual battery life varies by model, configuration, applications, power management settings, operating conditions, and utilised features. A battery's maximum capacity decreases with time and use.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home net
work and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.
Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.
- Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
- Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
- Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
- Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
- Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want.
Manufacturer's Description
Aspire One D257 — A New Standard in Style and Mobility
Get fantastic mobile connectivity in your shade with the 10.1" Aspire One D257. Designed to be stylish and ultra-thin, you can stay mobile with 8 hours* of battery power - smart usability and easy ‘carry-ability’ make this netbook ideal for everyday computing on the go.
Get the Colour that Suits You Best
You can choose from four colours to fit your style and personality: Black, Aquamarine, Burgundy and White. With a unique ripple-effect lid, the power button unobtrusively incorporated into the hinge, and a design that incorporates softer corners and lines, the Aspire One D257 truly is a fashionable accessory as well as a portable digital companion.
Closer Ties Anywhere
Time and distance are barriers that were meant to be broken with the Acer Aspire One D257. It's easy to interact with friends and family across continents anytime you wish thanks to the Aspire One D257's advanced communication technologies. Use the built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi for fast reliable connections to hotspots at home or when you're out and about. You can also hook up via the Fast Ethernet LAN port, or easily connect to devices for high-speed file transfers and sharing via Bluetooth 3.0+HS (available on selected models).
Full-day On-the-go Power
A fast, energy-conscious Intel Atom processor and an LED-backlit display enable the Aspire One D257 to deliver up to 8+ hours of portable performance on battery power alone, allowing you to work, play and communicate for longer than ever before. The 10.1" LED-backlit TFT LCD enables 22.2% power savings compared with other netbook displays.
Enjoy the Windows 7 Starter Experience or InstantOn with Android
With the Aspire D257 you'll be able to experience all of the features of Windows 7 Starter Edition. Windows 7 is the latest operating system from Microsoft and features an improved and intuitive user interface and great new features. As Windows is one of the world's most popular operating systems, you'll find it's compatible with all your favourite programmes and applications.
However, if you need to get online quickly, a push of a button will launch Android InstantOn. Utilising the speed and power of Google's Android operating system for mobile devices, you'll be able to access the Internet without waiting for a full Windows boot up process - ideal for when you're out and about, and need to check opening times or train schedules instantly.
Bluetooth 3.0+HS
The Aspire D257 features Bluetooth 3.0+HS, an easy way to quickly transfer files wirelessly between devices. Lots of products support Bluetooth, and it's simple to share files between your netbook and your mobile phone, or with friends. You can either use it to wirelessly attach peripherals, perfect for when you're on the move.
Great Performance You Can See
Designed for power netbook users, the Intel N570 Atom processor is energy efficient but packs a punch with dual cores and Intel Hyper Threading technology. Designed to offer better performance with Flash and media websites such as YouTube, the N570 also includes support for fast DDR3 memory, which offers twice the speed of DDR2, ensuring faster, more efficient multitasking.
Small Form, Big Functionality
The Aspire D257 is about than 1" thin and about 1 kg, so it's easy to carry wherever work or play takes you. Ultraportable yet fitted with regular-size notebook ergonomics, this netbook features a 93% standard-size keyboard with bigger keys for comfortable typing, and a wide multi-gesture touchpad for mouseless, fingertip navigation and control.
Who needs a mouse? Thanks to Acer's multi-gesture touchpad technology you'll quickly be controlling your netbook without one.
- Scroll - Navigate web pages, files, music playlists and photos using a two-finger vertical scroll motion.
- Pinch - Pinch to zoom in and out of application windows.
- Flip - Browse photos, websites, documents and photo albums with a back-and-forth, two-finger horizontal slide motion.
- Rotate - Rotate images 90 degrees in either direction with a two-finger pivot motion.
Click here to see more details on the multi-gesture technology.
Explore the Full Acer Aspire One Range
The Aspire One D257 is available with a dual-core Intel Atom processor and in a variety of striking colours - see the full Aspire One D257 range here.
If you want to experience mobile HD computing, check out the Acer Aspire One 522, with an AMD dual-core processor. Want to see the bigger picture? The Acer Aspire One 722 series features stunning 11.6" screens and powerful AMD dual core processors. Or, why not browse the full range of Acer computing, and find the perfect partner for your digital life?
| | | |
| Screen Size | 10.1" | 10.1" | 10.1" |
| Processor | Intel Atom N455 | Intel Atom N455 | Intel Atom N570 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 250 GB | 250 GB | 250 GB |
| Battery Life (Hours) | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Colours Available | |||
| Bluetooth 3.0+HS | Yes | Yes |
*The listed battery life is based on MobileMark 2007 productivity mode testing with wireless on. Details of MobileMark2007 testing are available at www.bapco.com. Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only. Actual battery life varies by model, configuration, applications, power management settings, operating conditions, and utilised features. A battery's maximum capacity decreases with time and use.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.
Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.
- Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
- Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
- Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
- Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
- Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want.
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Customer Reviews
The keyboard is very useable for it's size, and the touchpad is very responsive. The touchpad accepts gesture-based input for operations like zooming and scrolling and whilst it takes a bit of getting used to it does come in handy.
The power supply comes in the form of a 'wall-wart' with a reasonably long cable. Its a universal transformer with detachable pin assembly for different countries, although only the UK assembly is included (it may be possible to purchase different country assemblies elsewhere).A nice feature, whether intentional or not, is that the wall-wart can be plugged into the mains socket with the bulk of the transformer either extending up or down. This means that it should be able to plug it in without fouling anything.
A word on the memory upgrade, it's more involved that normal laptops. You need to remove the keyboard by releasing latches along the top and then remove several screws from beneath where the keyboard was (these are labelled 'Door'). Finally you need to turn the laptop over and prise a plastic door off to gain access to the memory slot. I had to use much more force than feels necessary to do this which is very disconcerting!!! There are YouTube videos available but they aren't particularly clear.
In all I'm very pleased with the netbook and would highly recommend it to others.
It's my first netbook so I've got no expert summary of its capability compared with others. The webcam works fine and the Wordpad functions okay too. Not too sure about the internet though but that might be more to do with my modem than anything. It also seems to give you little choice but to accept the Mcafee virus trial as you turn it on and get going.
I used the memory chip that is suggested when you buy this machine on this site. It does work but, as the first reviewer says, it is very tricky to complete. I used the Youtube video to sort this out. If you do, watch it all the way through first, take your time with it and be prepared to scratch the keyboard and (especially) the back of the machine. The videos make it look easy to snap off the keyboard, battery and back compartment but that's because once you've forced it open, it seems to weaken the unit and it's much easier to open up the access after you've done it once. My recommendation is that only go for the expansion if you really will need it. I'm not sure I did and kind of regret doing it, especially as it most likely invalidates any warranty or guarantee in the future if something else goes wrong. I'm convinced that the mouse response is a bit sluggish, certainly compared to my laptop, but that may be the case with all netbooks?
Why Acer have sold it with a 1GB ram when they could've just slotted in the 2GB card for a couple of quid and got even more of a competitive advantage is beyond me! That's why they get the 4 stars and not 5, because it would save the bother of having to do all this sort of stuff..
As I'm more used to a normal laptop, it will take some while getting use to the smaller, compact notebook. It certainly looks the business! And if you can get it at below the £230 mark then I think it'll be worth it.
Hope this review helps!
However, Win7 seems to be painfully slow and unstable. Application take a long time to load and even internet browsing makes the laptop's fan scream. It's frozen a few times too, requiring a complete reboot.
Android seems like a good idea, however, it seems like an afterthought that has been retro-fitted last minute. It's ugly and transitioning to Windows feels clunky. The mouse pointer doesn't even work correctly (moved faster vertically that horizontally). Doesn't seem useful in any way.
Installed Ubuntu, which works well and performs nicely.
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