• a Protective Sleeve: Fits Aspire One 8″ or 10″ Netbook.
• Ergonomically designed USB mouse wirelessly tracks with precision, is easy to connect and stores the USB receiver into the mouse when not in use.
• Contains a 8X DVD±RW Super-Multi Double Layer Optical Drive: Plug ‘n play optical drive supports reading and writing of CDs and DVDs.
• Weighs 2 pounds in total.

The DVD/CD  drive is very easy to start using and quick to set up. And as this is the only thing-really–missing on the netbook, this accessory kit just completes the Acer Aspire One setup.  The case is very basic, but serves it purpose: keeping your netbook covered, especially when you are slipping it in a larger bag. The mouse is compact not just to “match” the compact size of the Acer netbook, but it’s convenient because when you are working in a small place (airplane seat, crowded cafe, etc.) the mini mouse takes up less area too. It may seem minor but you will see a difference when you are wanting to work with a mouse instead of the touchpad. Plus, this mouse conveniently stores it’s usb inside so it is always easy to find.

These few little accessories can make your computing life just that much easier and are a must have for owners of the Acer Aspire One netbooks.

AO532H is the codename of the new netbook which will be presented by Acer in the near future, and it belongs to the Aspire One line.

The Acer Aspire One AO532H is a 10-inch netbook that boasts an Atom N450 processor, with the graphics card being powered by a GMA 3150. In terms of memory RAM it comes with 1GB, while the hard-drive can either have 160GB or 250GB of storage capacity. The operative system included in the netbook is Windows 7 Started Edition, and it also comes with a 0.3-megapixel cam, Wifi, bluetooth, and more. The netbook will become available in 4 colors: blue, red, black, and silver, starting at $440.

What Size?

The Acer netbook gives some variety in available sizes: a 8.9 inch, 10.1 inch and 11.6 inch screen. (It is generally agreed “netbook” size ends at 12 inches.)  All are portable sizes.

The keyboard on the Acer mini notebook is identical for the 10.1 and 8.9 inch, but the touch pad buttons are a little bigger. Naturally the screen and case a bigger, but for many the difference is extremely small, and not enough to be a big deal.

The difference in 10.1 and 8.9 is 1.2 inches. But keep in mind this distance is the diagonal–measuring, say, from the lower right corner to the upper right. Translate this into a size difference in the screen vertically or horizontally, and it is only a fraction of an inch on each side. Does this make a difference to you?

3G Possibilites

If you already pay for Internet service through your cell phone carrier, you might consider a netbook with built-in 3G capability. The Acer Aspire One 531h 10.1″ comes with the 3G modem built-in. What does this mean? You don’t have to find a coffee shop or library or bookstore with wireless when you want to get online.   And you don’t need to get one of those annoying USB modems from the phone carrier-all built in.

If you are already paying for 3G service for your phone or someone in your family, this can be convenient, but do verify the charges are and how much Internet service you use in a month.

Innovations – Google Chrome

Acer will be the first netbook to be released with Google’s Chrome operating system. OK , we have a few months to wait, but it would be likely that as long as Chrome is developed for the Acer hardware, it will work on many or all of the Acer netbook machines.

Still undecided? We’ll be covering more aspects and test on the Acer Aspire One. If you have one, we’ll also cover tweaks that make you even more productive with your Acer mini notebook.