Looks like Acer was the first one to let out a 12-inch netbook in the market with the 11.6″ Acer Aspire AO751. After using one for a couple of weeks, I got to the bottom of things. Check out our full review after the jump.
The large 11.6″ screen is a big plus for the AO751 with a large 1366×768 pixel resolution only the Sony Vaio P can beat. Despite the size, it did not sacrifice the weight and dimensions to separate itself from the regular 12-incher notebooks — still under 1 inch thin and weighs just about 2.75lbs (pretty thin and lightweight for its size actually). Biggest advantage here is the almost 100% full chiclet-style keyboard.
What’s in the box? You get an Intel Atom Z520 @ 1.33GHz, 2GB DDR2 RAM, 250GB HDD, Intel GMA 500, Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11b/g. Pretty nice specs IMO. The only biggest concern here is the seemingly underpowered CPU. While 1.33GHz isn’t really that slow, you will still feel that the pre-installed Windows Vista OS is dragging it.
Here’s what the Windows Performance Index looked like:
Obviously, the CPU has the lowest subscore (1.9) among all other components of the netbook. SuperPi 2M took about 4m 56s. As a point of reference, an N270 1.66GHz takes 3m 45s on SuperPi 2M and has a subscore of 2.2 on Windows Performance Index. It would have been nice if a 1.6GHz Z530 was in here or maybe even a 1.66GHz N280 but the latter would have needed an exhaust fan.
As for the GPU, Acer used an Intel GMA500 which turns out to be better than the GMA945 for Windows Aero (2.9 vs. 2.0). The screen is glossy which makes the display bright and crisp (similar to the AOD150). What I found somewhat buggy is that the screen turns black when launching apps (outside the app window) and doesn’t refresh back to normal display immediately.
Battery life is impressive, just like its earlier siblings (6-cell 5200mAh), and ranges between 5.5 to 6.5 hours depending on the brightness level of the screen. I haven’t been able to squeeze it anywhere near the promised 8 hours but the 6.5 hours on regular use (with WiFi) is already a good number.
I’m still a bit disappointed that the 3G SIM card slot isn’t there (the label says it’s WAN-ready only so I don’t know what it means). That would have made the retail price of Php27,500 a great bargain.
Just a fair warning — since the Acer Aspire One AO751 runs Windows Vista Home out of the box, you will most definitely experience a laggy performance. I somewhat avoided that by upgrading to Windows 7 RC (Windows XP should also do the trick). What this model gives you that no other 10-inch netbooks out there cannot give is the larger screen and higher resolution (1366×768pixels). That and the full-sized keyboard.
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thanks for the review abe!
=)
wow, really not bad for a 27-28k price range.
the price matched the specs.
if they release a 1.6 atom version of this, i would definitely get it as a present.
what about playing videos at 720p? after upgrading to win7, what can you say about its performance?
In the US, this comes with XP version. Why are they making it Vista here in the R.P.?
not interested, LMAO
thanks for the review.I have been waiting in weeks for this. Hope you could do a review for MSI VR220 since its out in the market right now.
this is bad for acer…really bad.
sir yuga, may idea ka na po ba sa availability ng Asus Eee Pc 1005HA?
may news po ba sa asus 1005ha availability sa philippines?
looks good in red. The specs is not attractive though, although that’s what you get with a price like that
nice review sir abe!
acer should UPGRADE! the OS to windows XP! hahaha
vista is soooooooooo slowwwwwww
Hopeless netbook and at a terrible price. You can get a faster notebook at the very same price with better specifications.
love the looks of this netbook..
27k for a 1.3GHz CPU? I think it’s a bit overpriced. What makes it worse, Acer put in Vista so I think you should have a cup of coffee with you while using this machine–it’s going to be quite a wait.
While that 2GB RAM looks nice, the CPU is going to pull performance down.
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replied on Jul 4th, 2009 at 3:28 pm (17)
Parang restaurant yan eh, di lang pagkain at serbisyo binabayaran, pati na “ambiance”
I’d use Win7 on this, though…
just thinking out loud…
why does acer bundled vista OS on their netbook? they are aware that vista is slow (i mean… really slow).
what if they just sell this netbook with pre-installed XP instead?
i will not buy this one because for me… vista is a big turn off! sayang… ang ganda pa naman netong netbook na eto… tsk tsk tsk
I think it’s better off with XP….thanks for the review
Does it have other colors available other than red?
kung ayaw mo sa vista… i downgrade mo sa os na gusto mo.. wala kang problema… right now i am using acer laptop with vista os and its not true na mabagal… so far nice ang performance nya…
I like that its compact, I think its better to have xp os instead, it will be alot faster.
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I experienced using this 11.6 acer aspire one.. thumbs up for the overall cosmetic structure. also for the 6 cell battery life that lasts for about 9hrs! proven from my experience even on high performance power setting.. but the most disappointing part of this model is the Intel Atom Z520.. i can’t even appreciate the performance of this processor.. its like im using pentium 3 with its slow core speed.. and the wrong thing with this one, is that they applied vista which the processor is not capable of running it smoothly.. even you set it to high performance still it doesn’t make a difference.. so later on i just sold it right away less than 1week in my hand.. very disappointing..
Hi, would like to ask who you were able to downgrade ur OS from vista to XP? did u just install it urself?
it comes with XP in ireland so happy days
I think its a bit overpriced. Compare that to other 27k laptops with CD-roms.
If it would come on XP, Windows 7 or Ubuntu it will be a power and Atom 1.6.
PS: It looks like a “Nokia E63″ with its curved edges and color. And more pictures would be great IMO.
hi sir! i just bought this netbook and i found it super bagal with vista os.. ok lang ba kung idowngrade ko siya sa XP? wala bang hahanaping drivers? ayos lng kaya idowngrade? tnx po.. (newbie sa laptop)
sir Abe, ok na sa akin yung 28k na acer na to kaso , i would waant it to be windows 7.. how much in php windows 7 OS..thanks
You guys are better off with Gateway’s LT3103i… besides.. Acer’s the one distributing this laptop here in the Phils.
It has the same specs and all… and it really boots very fast under Vista.. and bought it for 26K flat.. which is about 1,500 cheaper that Acer’s release..
Here’s the specs..
http://ph.gateway.com/products/product.html?prod=LT3103i
how much will it cost me if i upgraded it to windows xp?
nice review… thanks!
HI, I recently bought this Acer A0751h for my wife same color like yours, and was disappointed also that I couldn’t find this 3G SIM card slot but I keep on trying to find why the box has this 3G logo and found out that it really has a 3G sim card slot. Here’s how you can find it:
1.Remove battery
2.On the center, beside the battery terminal. Try to find this “black tape” that cover the 3G sim card slot.
3.Remove that tape
Nice blog!
It comes with XP in Singapore.
You think ACER Philippines push this to Vista? now im confused LOL
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replied on Nov 23rd, 2009 at 3:23 pm (34)
^talga may 3G sim card slot? my brother got me an Acer AO751h white in Singapore pero sa December ko pa makukuha..plano ko sanang ibenta para yung HP Mini 311 na lang ang bilhin pero kung meron talaga syang sim card slot i’ll just keep it
Yes my 3g sim card slot, just download the driver and software here http://www.acer.com.sg
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replied on Nov 27th, 2009 at 3:10 pm (36)
^thanks so much..now im excited to get hold of my acer AO751h goodbye HP Mini 311 hehe..
does this have windows 7 driver for the 3g sim slot?
i got this netbook almost 3 months by now..vista is soooo slow..i got this in white and pink and the sides of the lcd screen gets scratched up easily i duno wer the scratches came from maybe from carrying it around..im gona use windows xp now since its such a pain in the ass especially when im using multi task on this netbook..pretty face lng
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replied on Dec 22nd, 2009 at 10:07 am (39)
@Ralph
sir have you tried putting sim card dun sa slot? paano po yun hindi na ba kailangan mag-install ng 3g module? sabi kasi sa acer website if you can’t find a switch for the 3g then it doesn’t have a module installed…
hello sir abe, actually i got myself one and been using it since july 2009. i agree medyo mabagal nga talaga xa sa vista, will upgrading the os to windows7 help? minsan naghahang din xa.. i really like the pretty face though, real slim and i luv red, the keyboard is very friendly to use ang lapad kasi, nice talaga! thanx po..
medyo nabother lang ako at first sa battery kasi nasa labas, got used to it though..