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Acer Aspire One 531

Specifications

Acer Aspire One 531
Acer Aspire One 531 (Aspire One Series)
Processor
Intel Atom N280 1 x 1.7 GHz, DiamondVille
Memory
1024 MB 
, DDR2 PC2-5300, 1x1024MB, max. 2048MB
Display
10.10 inch 10:6, 1024 x 600 pixel, Acer CrystalBrite LED TFT, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel 945GSE
Storage
Toshiba MK1652GSX, 160 GB 
, 5400 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek HD Audio
Connections
3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Headphones, microphone, Card Reader: Multi-Cardreader
Networking
Atheros AR8121/AR8113 PCI-E Ethernet Controller (10/100MBit/s), Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 27 x 255 x 183 ( = 1.06 x 10.04 x 7.2 in)
Battery
54 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11.1V 5200mAh
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home 32 Bit
Additional features
12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.22 kg ( = 43.03 oz / 2.69 pounds), Power Supply: 380 g ( = 13.4 oz / 0.84 pounds)
Price
400 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 83.83% - good
Average of 12 scores (from 14 reviews)
price: 78%, performance: 67%, features: 67%, display: 71% mobility: 80%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 68%

Reviews for the Acer Aspire One 531

89% Review Acer Aspire One 531 Netbook | Notebookcheck
Heir to the Throne? Acer already landed a direct hit with the first Aspire One A110, which became the best-selling netbook of 2008. As these tiny devices have provided a proper boost to the balances of many manufacturers in such a short time it is no surprise that Acer also wants to see other models meet the same success of the A110 with future models. Following the Aspire One D150, the Taiwanese manufacturer brings another compact 10-incher onto the market with the Aspire One 531.
70% Acer Aspire One 531
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The original Acer Aspire One has proved one of the best selling netbooks, we hear, helped along by its competitive price circa-£200. That first model had a 9in screen and ran a friendly graphical Linux operating system; now we find Acer has kept the bankable Aspire One name and followed the crowd with a 10in Windows XP mini laptop. Unlike the original Aspire One, there’s less to get excited about by this me-too Windows netbook. But while it offers the usual roster of netbook facilities, there is the just-higher than average netbook speed performance, and the distinction of two memory card slots. Battery life is good too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/14/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 70%
80% Acer Aspire One 531 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
  Acer's Aspire One 531 keeps the netbook ticking over nicely. Acer has led the way at the budget end of the netbook market, but there's little to distinguish its more expensive offerings. The Aspire One 531 looks set to change this, offering a desirable design and good quality. Although the Aspire One 531 doesn't significantly move the netbook market on any further, it is a smart and well-made choice. It's just a shame the battery life is merely average.
80
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Acer Aspire One 531 notebook
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
Acer has impressed on several occasions with its cut-priced netbooks, but its Aspire One lags behind rivals when it comes to quality and usability. The Aspire One 531 doesn’t offer anything genuinely new, but it’s one of the nicest netbooks available when it comes to styling and quality. Although it comes in at the top end of the Aspire One range, it’s well equipped, with the option of 3G/HSDPA, and if you’re in the market for a mid-range netbook it comes highly recommended.
80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/17/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

88% Note- oder Netbook?
Source: PC Praxis - 10/09 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 80%
80% Preiswerte Leichtgewichte
Source: PC Magazin - 8/09 German
Comparison, , Long, Date: 07/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90%
90% Acer Aspire One 531
Source: Com! - 8/09 German
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 07/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 60% mobility: 80% emissions: 30%
Alltags-Begleiterchen
Source: c't - 16/09 German
Single Review, , Short, Date: 07/01/2009
Rating: mobility: 80%
80% Mitnahmeeffekt
Source: Connect German
Comparison, , Long, Date: 06/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 69% features: 74% mobility: 97% ergonomy: 81%
92% Die Netbook-Abzockfalle
Source: PC Praxis - 6/09 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 80%
88% Zwergen-Parade
Source: SFT - 6/09 German
Comparison, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 88%
Acer Aspire One 531
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/30/2009
Rating: performance: 85% features: 80%
89% Test Acer Aspire One 531 Netbook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2009
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 55% display: 81% mobility: 97% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 83% emissions: 87%
80% Acer Aspire One 531
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/17/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 30% display: 50% mobility: 30% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 70%
Acer Aspire One 531
Source: PC World Italia Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/01/2009
Rating: mobility: 80%

Comment

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 is an integrated (onboard) graphic chip on Mobile Intel 945GM chipset. It is a faster clocked version of the GMA 900 and supports no hardware T&L (Transform & Lightning) accelleration (which is required for some games).

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Atom: The Intel Atom series is a 64-Bit (not every model supports 64bit) microprocessor for cheap and small notebooks (so called netbooks), MIDs, or UMPCs. The speciality of the new architecture is the "in order" execution (instead of the usual and faster "out of order" execution). Therefore, the transistor count of the Atom series is much lower and, thus, cheaper to produce. Furthermore, the power consumption is very low. The performance per Megahertz is therfore worse than the old Pentium 3M (1,2 GHz on par with a 1.6 GHz Atom).


N280:

Power efficient, cheap and slow Netbook single core CPU. Because of the in-order execution, the performance per MHz is worse than Core Solo or Celeron M processors. Compared to the N270, the N280 is only minimally higher clocked and offers a higher FSB.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


10.10":

This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.


83.83%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2009-04-25 (Update: 2012-05-26)