Acer Aspire One D250

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60% Acer Aspire's One D250
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
Google’s Android OS provides a disappointing distraction from an otherwise average netbook. The first time we laid our hands on Acer's Aspire One D250, we were quietly impressed. A slimline netbook with some nice design touches, it was only the stiff competition that left it floundering. As it stands, the novelty merely serves as a brief distraction from the D250's competent but unremarkable charms. There are better netbooks available for less.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/23/2010
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60%

60% Acer Aspire One D250 with Android
Source: V3.co.uk Archive.org version
We looked at the Acer Aspire One D250 a few months ago – that model came with the Windows XP operating system. This new edition has been updated to include the newer Windows 7 Starter edition, but in addition it runs the Google Android operating system, as an alternative to Windows. Having the Android operating system doesn’t add much to what’s already a decent computer, except for increasing the price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

60% Acer Aspire One D250 with Android
Source: Channel Web Archive.org version
We looked at the Acer Aspire One D250 a few months ago – that model came with the Windows XP operating system. This new edition has been updated to include the newer Windows 7 Starter edition, but in addition it runs the Google Android operating system, as an alternative to Windows. Having the Android operating system doesn’t add much to what’s already a decent computer, except for increasing the price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

70% Acer Aspire One D250 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
This new version of the Acer Aspire One D250 with Windows 7 and Android is around £280 – or you can find the first Windows XP version for £199. Put kindly, we’d say that Acer's Android-on-a-netbook project is work in progress right now, with so little actually possible on the Google Linux side. If you need to get things done, you’re still going to have to work in Windows.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/24/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 70%

70% Acer Aspire One D250 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
This new version of the Acer Aspire One D250 with Windows 7 and Android is around £280 – or you can find the first Windows XP version for £199. Put kindly, we’d say that Acer's Android-on-a-netbook project is work in progress right now, with so little actually possible on the Google Linux side. If you need to get things done, you’re still going to have to work in Windows.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/24/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% features: 70% workmanship: 70%

Acer Aspire One D250 Android review
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The latest version of the 10.1-inch Acer Aspire One D250 is a netbook with a difference. It's the first mini PC we've seen that comes not only with Windows XP installed but also with Google Android, an operating system designed primarily for mobile phones. By including the Android OS, Acer intended to give users of the Aspire One D250 Android faster access to everyday computing applications. While it boots quickly though, the presence of Android soon causes more problems than it solves
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/23/2009
Rating: mobility: 80%

50% Acer Aspire One D250
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
The first time we laid our hands on Acer's Aspire One D250, we were quietly impressed. A slimline netbook with some nice design touches, it was only the stiff competition that left it floundering. Now, however, the D250 can lay claim to one feat none of its competitors can. Not only does it have Windows 7 Starter Edition installed, it's also the first Android netbook.

Google's Android OS provides a disappointing distraction from an otherwise average netbook.

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/22/2009
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 67% performance: 33% features: 67%

Acer Aspire One AOD250-1613
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
Bringing us the first netbook with Google’s much-talked-about Android operating system, Acer has cemented its place in the mini-laptop marketplace. The $349 Aspire One AOD250-1613 comes with both Android and Windows XP in a dual-boot configuration, but once we test-drove the machine, we questioned how just useful this really is to the average user. The AOD250 has a curious second operating system (Google's Android) and long battery life, but its ergonomics are flawed, and Android is less exciting than we hoped.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2009
Rating: mobility: 80% ergonomy: 40%

60% Acer Aspire One D250 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version

Can this Aspire One netbook keep a proud line alive? The Acer Aspire One D250 is an extremely portable machine. Not only is it one of the thinnest netbooks we've seen but, for a system boasting a 10.1-inch screen, it's also very light. Weighing just 1kg, this a great netbook for frequent travellers. The Acer Aspire One D250 is a very capable netbook. It boasts the portability - certainly in terms of weight - of much smaller machines, which makes it suitable for those frequently on the road.

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 60%

72% Acer Aspire One D250 review
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Just a few months ago, Acer launched the first 10-inch version of its Aspire One netbook, the D150. It's a good machine, but it has its limitations: a terrible touchpad, bulky dimensions (due to its six-cell battery) and a keyboard that's positively cramped compared with the competition. The Acer Aspire One D250 is a respectable netbook that fixes some of its predecessor's most limiting flaws. The problem is, however, that it doesn't offer any ground-breaking features to make it stand out in the burgeoning netbook market.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/09/2009
Rating: Total score: 72%

Acer Aspire One D250 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
Acer used a small keyboard, small touchpad, and worst of all a small battery on what is otherwise a fantastic netbook. Considering how crowded the netbook market has become over the last year I really expected Acer to deliver more with their 10-inch netbook. Yes, it costs less than $300, but that price looks less impressive when other netbooks have better keyboards, better touchpads, and MUCH better battery life for less than $400.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2009
Rating: price: 80% performance: 40% mobility: 40% workmanship: 80%

Acer - Aspire One D250 review
Source: IT Reviews Archive.org version
  There's no doubt that the D250 is a step forward compared to the original Aspire One. We were, however, hoping for more of a leap forward from Acer. Yes, the use of Intel's latest N280 CPU and the excellent screen are both plus points, and it's priced with rival offerings, but we're left wondering why Acer didn't furnish it with 802.11n WiFi and, perhaps more importantly, why it didn't take the opportunity to design a slightly bigger keyboard. And with the Asus Eee PC 1000HE offering vastly better battery life and a more usable keyboard, the Aspire One D250 just misses out on a Recommended award.
Leistung 80, Ausstattung 40, Display 80
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/03/2009
Rating: performance: 80% features: 40% display: 80%

72% Acer Aspire One D250 (Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, red)
Source: CNet Archive.org version
  As prices keep dropping in the Netbook Wars, staying competitive among a slew of me-too Atom-powered mini-notebooks is a challenge. While paying $500 for a Netbook was common just a year ago, today, stripped-down yet still functional Netbooks are now pushing $300, led by Dell and its bare-bones Mini 10v. Acer's Aspire One helped define the Netbook to the masses, undercutting the competition at $350, and the latest version drops the price (while slimming down the chassis) with the $298 Aspire One AOD250. For the price, it's hard to find fault with Acer's even cheaper version of the 10.1-inch Aspire One, as long as you're not expecting top-of-the-line features
72, Leistung 70, Ausstattung 70, Mobilität 70
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2009
Rating: Total score: 72% performance: 70% features: 70% mobility: 70%

80% Acer Aspire One D250
Source: vnunet.com Archive.org version
  Mini-notebook screen sizes have been creeping up ever since the 7in Asus Eee PC launched in 2008. Now 10in screens are the norm, and that's exactly what you'll find on the Aspire One D250. The Aspire One D250 is well-built and comes with a good range of features. It's by no means perfect, though, and as with all mini-notebooks, it's important to remember that only suitable for relatively basic computer tasks. A good hard disk and processor with decent battery life, but few distinguishing features given the price.
80
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/17/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Acer Aspire One (D250-1165)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
  With most netbooks measuring over an inch thick, Acer found another way to improve its best-selling netbook: Make it thinner and lighter while (most important) not raising the price. With the Aspire One (D250-1165), Acer has eliminated a considerable amount of the plastic of its predecessor, the Aspire One (10-inch), making it slightly lighter and only 0.8 inch thick. It's merely an aesthetic overhaul, though; it keeps the original Intel Atom parts and the below-average (89 percent) keyboard. Still, the street price remains constant at $300 ($350 for the six-cell configuration). The Acer Aspire One (D250-1165) is now thinner and lighter than its predecessor without raising prices.
80
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Acer Aspire One D250
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
Usability is paramount when it comes to netbooks, and given the updated keyboard found on Acer's Aspire One 751 it's hard not to feel a little hard done by that the company has opted to use the old Aspire One A110 keyboard on the D250. The new machine is not without its charms, but with the similarly specified Eee PC 1000HE boasting 802.11n, a better keyboard and a barn-storming nine-hour maximum battery life, we suspect many will opt for Asus' offering, especially since it costs the same. Naturally, the Eee PC 1000HE's long battery life means a bigger battery and, in turn, a heavier 1.45kg netbook – it's almost twice as thick, too - it's up to you whether you think it's worth the extra 350g
80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/04/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

79% Acer Aspire One AOD250-1165
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
Following in the attractive, glossy-blue footsteps of previous Acer netbooks, the Aspire One AOD250-1165 continues the product line's tradition of low price, lightweight design, and travel-friendly features. Of course, that description applies to most netbooks, so any netbook looking to break away from the pack today needs something special to distinguish it. Acer's latest Aspire One netbook has a thin design and lightweight price, making it a top contender for budget-minded travelers.
79
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 79%

80% Acer Aspire One AOD250
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Acer’s flagship netbook gets smaller and lighter. Overall, we’re very impressed with the Acer Aspire One AOD250. It performs very well, and at $298 ($349 with a 6-cell battery), it’s competitively priced compared to both the ASUS Eee PC 1008HA ($429) and the MSI Wind U123 ($379), which, while $80 and $30 more expensive, respectively, have faster processors and long battery life. Still, we’re at a loss as to why Acer felt it needed a nearly identical system in terms of price and performance, albeit one that’s marginally thinner and lighter. We would much rather give up that extra 0.3 inches of thickness for a wider keyboard and touchpad. But, as far as netbooks go, the Acer Aspire One AOD250 is every bit as good as its predecessor, in an even smaller package.
80
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Round-Up: Vier Netbooks mit dem gewissen Extra
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/15/2010
Rating: display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

76% Test: Acer Aspire One D250 (LU.S670B.446)
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/19/2010
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 100% performance: 62% features: 68% display: 75% mobility: 89% ergonomy: 74%

80% Netbooks in freier Wildbahn
Source: e-media - 11/09
Comparison, , Long, Date: 06/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 60% ergonomy: 80%

80% Acer Aspire One D250
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 30% display: 50% mobility: 30% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 70%

60% Acer Aspire One (D250-1958)
Source: Jambitz ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/30/2009
Rating: Total score: 60%

Recensione Acer Aspire One D250
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/14/2010
Rating: price: 80%

85% Samsung NP-P710
Source: PC World Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2009
Rating: Total score: 85%

Test: Acer Aspire One D250 Android
Source: Datormagazin SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/11/2009
Rating: mobility: 80%

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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).

N270:

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.

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.

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.

71.26%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

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

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