Aspire One

Acer Aspire One

Acer Aspire One Ultra-Thin 522
Developer	Acer Inc.
Type	Subnotebook/Netbook
Operating system	Linux, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
CPU	Intel Atom AMD APU
Memory	512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB
Storage	8/16 GB SSD or 120–500 GB HDD
Display	10.1 in (26 cm), 11.6 in (29 cm), 8.9 in (23 cm) 1024×600, 1366×768 LCD TFT, HD Glossy LED LCD
Input	89%, 100% sizeKeyboard Touchpad
Camera	0.3 MP Suyin or 1.3 MP Liteon Webcam
Connectivity	3 USB ports 5-in-1 card reader VGA video-out port 3.5 mm audio jack Realtek 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet Atheros 802.11b/g WLAN 3G/UMTS
Power	3 cell: 2.2 Ah, 2.4 Ah, 2.7 Ah, 2.9 Ah; 6 cell: 4.4 Ah, 5.2 Ah, 6.6 Ah (aftermarket extended-life batteries capacity may differ)
Dimensions	9.8 in (25 cm) W × 6.7 in (17 cm) D × 1 in (2.5 cm) H
Weight	2.19 lb (0.99 kg) for SSD, 3 cell battery unit 2.78 lb (1.26 kg) for HDD, 6 cell battery unit

Acer Aspire One is a diverse line of netbooks released in July 2008 by Acer Inc.

Many characteristics of a particular model of Acer Aspire One are dictated by the CPU platform chosen. Initial models were based on the Intel Atoms. Later, models with various AMD chips were introduced. Newer versions of the Atom were adopted as well.

Early versions were based on the Intel Atom platform, which consists of the Intel Atom processor, Intel 945GSE Express chipset and Intel 82801GBM (ICH7M) I/O controller, and is available in several shell colors: seashell white, sapphire blue, golden brown, onyx black, and coral pink.

Higher end models were released in June 2010 consisting of the AMD Athlon II Neo processor and ATI Radeon HD 4225 graphics controller. These are available in onyx black, antique brass, or mesh black shells depending on model. Also released was a version of the Aspire One 521 with an AMD-V105 processor running at 1.2 GHz, an ATI Radeon 4225 graphics controller, and equipped with a HDMI port.

A range of later models were powered by AMD Brazos APUs (combined CPU/GPU chips). The AMD chips had much more powerful video capabilities but consumed more power.

Its main competitor in the low-cost netbook market was the Asus Eee PC line.

In January 2013, Acer officially ended production of their Aspire One series due to declining sales as a result of consumers favoring tablets and Ultrabooks over netbooks.

The line was originally manufactured for Acer Inc. by Quanta Computer.; Quanta was phased out as a supplier to Acer, and production of the Acer Aspire One line shifted to other manufacturers in 2009. Also starting in 2009, eSobi Inc. partnered with Acer to preload the eSobi News Center on Acer Aspire One netbooks beginning in the first quarter of 2009.

Windows XP Home Edition SP3 is installed on the models with a name ending in X, or ending in B followed by another letter denoting color.