Cool Stuffs Review

This notebook works well for what it is. I use it primarily as a media device; it stays connected to my stereo and TV most of the time. I use a Firefly Remote and software from Snapstream. Rather than paying $300 for a device that plays your media through your network on your home AV system but CAN'T be used for anything else, why not pay a few dollars more and get something that does all that, and CAN be used for tons of other stuff. I play DIVX movies through my wireless network and playback is smooth and looks fine on my TV. The first thing I did was uninstall most of the add ons that came pre-installed. Including (gasp!) the anti-virus package. Having done all that, it runs pretty fast now. This machine will not be used for anything important, no passwords will be typed on it, no banking, and only my least cared about web based email account will ever be accessed. Get an external cd/dvd burner and make your restore disks so if something does go wrong you can get back online without too much hassle. I had one program that would not launch because the screen resolution was not adequate. Plugging in an external monitor temporarily was a quick workaround. The camera seems to give a pretty clear picture. I only tested it by clicking on it in Windows Explorer since I don't video chat. The speakers are under the unit so if you want to hear them, try propping it up so that the sound can get out better. Battery life from the 6-cell is about as expected, shy of the the 6 hours that they claim but good for 3.5 with average use. It sticks out 3/4" beyond the back of the computer. I don't like the mouse pad. It's too small, doesn't work well for me, and the buttons are not easy to feel or click since they are totally flush with the case. You can plug your favorite mouse or touchpad into one of the 3 USB ports so no problem there if it starts to drive me TOO crazy. For $350, this computer works as well or better than expected. Portability is superb.Get more detail about Acer Aspire One AOD150-1920 10.1-Inch Ruby Red Netbook - 6.5 Hour Battery Life.