Acer Aspire One D260 HD Video Perfectly Smooth Notebook

As might be expected, D260 is much cheaper than the £ 300 Aspire One 533 and can be found for around £ 230. For many, the loss of Bluetooth and 720p HD video entirely smooth (due to slightly faster processor 533) is probably acceptable considering paying £ 70 less.

It is surprising to find the design of D260 is much better than 533 upmarket For one thing, it is slightly thinner, and the battery does not go as far as strange that offers exactly the same capacity. On the other hand, the lower screen is the main joint, so the difference between the blade and the course is not so pronounced. In 533, the power button is small, while the D260 is the size of a finger of the average man, making the picture. Finally, if only visually patterned finish around key regarded as a matter of taste (like we were there), its surface smooth and ergonomic soft touch, is much more comfortable to rest on their hands and give a premium feel elegant. The only drawback is that it is unusual not only includes the netbook, but its base is too finished in glossy black plastic.
Unlike the 533, the multi-touch touch pad is raised ever so slightly, giving an immediate response, leaving the contact area. It is so as not to impede typing, and ending in a soft plastic like the rest of the palm, which is lovely. its buttons are integrated into a single rocker switch and chrome presses offer clear, but the volume is too right-click the page, forcing the thumb to stretch uncomfortable.

Due to its battery back in, the D260 keyboard is slid as 533 This makes typing more comfortable, especially since it also means your hands, not resting on the edge of the netbook is so strong. The keyboard seems to be almost identical, sporting black matte and a willingness on their size and Enter keys offset to the right. key information is a little on the low side and, unfortunately, not as positive or elastic, as can be found at 533, but still useful.

As its name suggests, D260 is the result of the current generation of Acer D150 dissatisfied with the company, which was basketball is distinguished by its design is quite attractive. We have seen that Acer, which significantly change for the better in this section with the Aspire One 533, but - unexpectedly - D260 sports including different chassis. Before going the way it seems and feels, even if we check out what's under the hood.

In connection with the specifications, there are no surprises, and 10.1 D260 is essential, as is. Intel Atom N450 sits at the bar, turned to the 1.66 GHz. Is a GB of memory, which is just enough for Windows 7 to be starter, integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics tasks (ie 3D games, if applicable), including 160 hard disk of a little stingy - though perhaps it is already more than most netbook users need - 802.11n Wi-Fi but not Bluetooth. Of course, web camera and microphone are also integrated.