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The Acer AOD250-1146 is our first Netbook certified to run Windows 7 starter edition. So, let's get to the question at hand. Does it run Windows 7 starter edition smoothly...correctly. The short answer is yes. This is what windows 7 starter edition is designed for. A PC that needs to connect to multiple online sources without having to display a crazy rich desktop environment (aero). Per Microsoft this is what Windows 7 starter edition is all about:

Windows 7 Starter makes netbooks easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do—less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. Windows 7 Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows.

This Acer Netbook comes with all the right hardware in order to run Windows 7.  Check it out

Processor:  It's the latest intel Atom processor running at 1.66 GHz (n280).  In case ya didn't know the Atom processors use about 1/10th the electricity of a normal processor but allowing you to access the net, video chat, im and listen to music all at once (and quickly).

Ram:  1024 megabytes - it's enough to run Windows 7 starter edition smoothly, however you'll probably want to upgrade to 2 GB if your planning on running a lot of applications at once.

Hard Drive: 250 GB is a lot of space for a netbook.  After all, netbooks are mainly used for accessing the internet and chatting which barely use any space at all.  So, 250 is more than you'll ever need if you're planning on just browsing the internet and chatting.  However, if you're going to be copying your iTunes library on the netbook make sure it's less than 150 GB.

Networking:  The Acer AOD250-1146 comes with a hard wired 10/100 ethernet port and support for any wireless signal (B,G and N).  If you're looking to connect to the internet anywhere go then grab a cellular internet card.

Screen:  It's one of my favorite laptop screens...the 10.1 inch CrystalBrite LED Display.  The thing I really love about this screen is that you can actually see it outside on bright days (like when you're traveling in the car).

If you're looking for a great netbook at a great price then the Acer line of netbooks with Windows 7 is a solid choice.

The Acer Aspire One AOD150-1920 was designed for the on-the-go everyday computer user that needs to be able to quickly access the internet, check email, listen to music, chat via webcam and work on documents.  The Acer One features a 10" screen size and 6.5 hour battery life.

Here are a few more specs on the Acer Aspire One (in plain english )

• The Aspire One comes equipped with one of the best processors on the netbook market:  The 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270.  This processor is quick and barely produces any heat.  That's important, because you don't want to have a hot netbook on your lap or heat emitting from your keyboard (which is really annoying when you're trying to type a lot).
• It's got plenty of RAM: 1 GB (1000 megabytes) for the operating system.  You'll have no problem opening multiple websites at the same time while working on documents and chatting (for example).
• Connect to almost any wireless network!  The Aspire One can connect to B and G wireless signals (which are the most common).  The is no support for N wireless on this particular model (Acer Aspire One AOD150-1920), however all N routers usually send out a mixed-mode signal which includes B, G and N (the Aspire One just needs a B or a G wireless signal).
• Got Music or Pictures?  The Aspire One comes loaded with a large 160 GB hard drive, so you'll be able load a lot music (about 20,000 songs!) or photos on this Netbook.
• The Aspire One comes with a rock-solid operating system:  Windows XP Service Pack 3.
• One of the lightest netbooks out there!  Just 3 pounds!

Acer Aspire One AOD150-1920 10.1-Inch Ruby Red Netbook - 6.5 Hour Battery Life List Price: $319.99 Average Rating:

Reviews

This is the worst laptop I have ever owned or used.....problems with every aspect of the machine and had a difficult time with customer support through Acer! Thanks goodness Amazon gave me a refund! NEVER BUY THIS LAPTOP!!!!!

We bought this computer and it was delivered promptly by Amazon. Out of the box, the wireless network card did not work. We contacted Acer and they sent us suggestions to fix the thing for 3 days including reformatting the hard disk, reinstalling all software, uninstalling the wirless driver and reinstalling it just to mention a few. Finally, they suggested we send it to a repair center in Texas where it is now and we haven't heard anything from them for over a week now. I don't think that a consumer should be responsible for making a computer work when it is bought new with a warranty. Acer even told us that we had to pay the one way shipping to get it to the repair center. I suggest buying something other than Acer products due to the problems we have had with consumer support and the fact that the computer did not work properly out of the box.

well, it started with clicking sounds, then after few months, it died on me! I guess it could be what 1 out of 5 products that it would die on u?! the rating is based on the durability of the product which is not long.

Okay I bought the Acer Aspire Netbook AOD150 and it was pretty good for as long as it worked. One day I opened it up and although the green charge light was on, it would not turn on. Thought the battery was dead, bought a new one (80.00 ouch) and that did not help it. I look on internet and there are plenty of things about this problem. Read about bios flash for a fix, but the instuctions do not match the file that Acer allowed me to download from their bios section. So, *sigh* after less than year it seems to be junk. Should have known, we bought a nice Acer desktop which only lasted 2 years before it died. What ever happened to the old days when a computer worked until it was so out of date you had to buy a new one? I lways thought Acer was a good compay but I won't buy another. This bios thing, if its really what is wrong, is way too hard of a fix for a new computer. Don't buy Acer. My husband's Dell has been perfect....

Mine worked fine for one year, and today no apparent reason refuses to boot (Windows logo comes up as usual, then the screen goes blank, and stays that way). Customer service suggested a "power reset" which had no effect. Now they say for $99 plus shipping plus parts plus further charges to be determined they may or may not be able to fix it, taking some undetermined amount of time. Not a bet I am willing to take.