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Acer Aspire One 512mb/120g hd linux (blue variant)
Bargain @ local Asda (Corby) £150

Don`t know if its uk wide says reduced from £199
Memory expansion a bit fiddly but well documented on web !!!

You can bump the SSD (8Gb) up by slipping SDHC card into the left hand card slot (up to 32Gb ), Linpus adds it seamlessly to it`s existing HDD storage space.

IGNORE the above - Didn`t see the 120Gb HDD bit.

It`s a good price for the unit, which is one of the best out there.

Most of the documentation I produced for my kids AA1 for updating\customisation, is now redundant as scripted installs are available here from the Acer ftp website, just download & go.




I consider myself an optimist, albeit an optimist with cynical tendencies and a dark side that Lucifer himself would find a little creepy. (Perhaps you've noticed.) You don't normally associate cynicism with an upbeat pov. But I have exactly that combination and will defend it.

Heartily glad that I don`t have to learn how to spell Chiwetel Ejiofor.

This item was edited on Saturday, 17th January 2009, 16:57

I`m not a fan as in my shop I have had so many back lately!! I have lost count of the number I have had to re-install Linux on!! ( I even keep a memory card ready with Linux on so I can do it quickly.

Main problems have been with the wireless disappearing, not starting, and the mouse pad not working properly!

Now I know I am going to hear mention of an update fix or if you look in this forum there is a fix, the problem is trying to get customers to do it!!

When the Asus Eee came out we sold Sh*t loads and yes a few came back but nothing like the Aspire One.

Save a bit more and get a Samsung NC10, now that`s nice!! ( you can even put Linux on if you must!)

Just needed to get it of my chest............. >:(

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Main problems have been with the wireless disappearing, not starting,

Usually after after hibernation, much like Window$ a reboot solves the problems.

If you have any "clearance\previously used" ones, I for one would be interested for at least 1 (THO) & possiby one to seriously play with for Ubuntu remix etc.

Ubuntu has apparently the best WiFi driver about for the internal card.

The real problem as always is the "Its not Windows & I can`t be bothered to look for the answer, despite it being a known hardware\software combination".

As for the mouse, not seen any issues other than the fact I prefer a proper mouse (wireless) shoved into the USB port.




I consider myself an optimist, albeit an optimist with cynical tendencies and a dark side that Lucifer himself would find a little creepy. (Perhaps you've noticed.) You don't normally associate cynicism with an upbeat pov. But I have exactly that combination and will defend it.

Heartily glad that I don`t have to learn how to spell Chiwetel Ejiofor.

This item was edited on Sunday, 18th January 2009, 02:18

Anyone who has one gotten a 6 cell battery? if so can u tell us how it is, size weight price etc?? cheers

I bought a 6600mAH in January.
Weight around 0.5kg (465g).
Battery life absolutely great I charge mine once a week with about 1hr usage daily.
Cost around £48 delivered from selaS[at]ku.oc.redartErepuS via amazon.
You may find one cheaper elsewhere but they offered good service.

cheers but dont see any stock for blue acer at that price, guess flea bay here i come

Here we go again, as per bloody HUKD I picked up the last aao from coatbridge, 120/160gb for the other half, wee man gets her 8gb one, now it has bloody linpus lite and i cant for the life of me get VLC player on it, i know b4 someone very kindly said they would send me an xp update of some kind?? I would appreciate it, or an idiot guide on installing vlc as i think i have followed the instructions on net to the letter but cant get near it :(

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I picked up the last aao from coatbridge
FFS not again! >:(
I`ll get one of these one day :(

Oh, and I have your base unit here... I might now hold it to ransom LOL

Jimbo : oÞ

"Making Teenagers depressed is like shooting fish inna barrel"

I thought u werent getting it till 20th?? As for acer if there was 2 i honestly had ur name on it....and i asked the guy but to be fair he said he was holding it for other person who called so couldnt really twist his arm, HOKD mate u need to be in there daily.

When u wanna hand over the comp? me to u u to me or in middle lol, im nr Johnstone if that helps :)