Acer Aspire One AOD255-2509 10.1-Inch Netbook (Diamond Black)

Get fantastic mobile connectivity with the Acer Aspire One D255 in diamond black (model AOD255-2509), which features an ultra-thin design that travels light. Combining the power of the Intel Atom N450 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a 3-cell battery, you'll enjoy up to 4 hours of battery life on the go.

The Acer Aspire One D255 in diamond black.

You'll be able to easily video chat wherever you roam thanks to the Crystal Eye webcam integrated into the LCD's bezel, delivering smooth video streaming and high quality images even in low-light situations. And the built-in digital microphone delivers superior voice quality keeping background noise level low and minimizing echoes. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the multi-gesture touchpad for an intuitive navigation to view web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.

The attention-grabbing Aspire One D255 is only 1-inch thin and weighs just under 2-1/2 pounds. The 93-percent standard size keyboard with bigger keys enables easy typing wherever you are. And the 10.1-inch Acer CrystalBrite LED display (1024 x 600 pixels) provides an optimal Web browsing experience for great Internet productivity while on-the-go.

A 1.3-megapixel HD webcam with integrated digital microphone deliver smooth video and superior voice quality so you can maintain in contact wherever you are by means of real-time chat. Other features include 160 GB of hard drive storage, Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, three USB ports, and a multi-format memory card reader. Charge up using the Acer MiniGo AC adapter, which is 34 percent lighter than typical adapters.

The AOD255 pairs an energy-efficient Intel Atom processor with a 3-cell battery for up to 4 hours of power.

 

This Aspire One comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system. You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010.

Key Features

• Up to 4 hours of battery life with included 3-cell battery (4400 mAh)
• 10.1-inch LED-backlit CrystalBrite screen (1024 x 600 resolution)
• 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
• Multi-gesture Touchpad for circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, and page flip. (Learn more)
• 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 1 GB DDR2 RAM (667 MHz; 1 GB maximum with Windows 7 Starter)
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor with Microsoft DirectX 9.0 support
• 1.3-megapixel Crystal Eye webcam with a built-in digital microphone that helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes. Acer Video Conference Manager software supports 1280 x 1024 resolution online video calls.
• 84-key FineTip keyboard, 93 percent of standard-size
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capability provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers). This laptop uses Acer InviLink Nplify technology that enables multi-stream input or output for faster and more reliable bandwidth, and it also offers Acer SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency.
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• Multi-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC) as well as miniSD and microSD cards (with optional adapter)
• Fast Ethernet (10/100)
• VGA video output
• Stereo speakers
• Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system (Learn more)
• Preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 free software offering with selected functionality of Word and Excel for your text and spreadsheet tasks. Plus, if you decide you want the full suite, just purchase a product key to activate an ad-free version that also includes the latest Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher programs.
• Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 2.43 pounds
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty
• Energy Star certified

What's in the Box

This package contains the Acer Aspire One AOD255-2509 netbook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 40-watt MiniGo AC adapter, and operating instructions

It also comes with the following software:

McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version); Norton Online Backup; Acer Recovery Management; Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (reduced-functionality and advertising; Office 2010 product key can be purchased to activate preloaded suite)

Learn More

The Acer Multi-Gesture Touchpad

A Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through Web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.

The TouchPad can also be disabled with a one-touch button, eliminating accidental cursor movement with palms and wrists when using an external mouse.

Microsoft Windows 7 Starter

Microsoft Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do -- less waiting, less clicking, and less hassle connecting to networks.  Windows 7 Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows.  Some features include:

• Features like Jump Lists, Pin, Snap, and Windows Search all make using a small notebook PC simple and easy
• Joining home networks with other PCs running Windows 7 is easy and simple
• Connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever
• Supports the latest hardware and software
• Internet Explorer 8 improves the safety of web browsing