Acer Aspire One D270-26Dbb Pro Reviews

The Acer Aspire One D270 won't impress anyone with its performance. Intel's new N2600 processor is only slightly faster than the old Atom N550 - enough for basic Office work, web surfing, and music and (standard definition) movies, but that's about it. The D270 does score a win with its impressive battery life, particularly under load (344 minutes). Other major benefits include Bluetooth 4.0, great thermals and noise levels, and a non-glare screen with just enough brightness to be functional outdoors. The netbook-standard 10.1 inch screen, with its low 1024 x 600 resolution and poor contrast, is a crippling disability for all but the most basic of tasks. The onboard Intel graphics is another sore spot, particularly with the availability of far more capable E-series processors from AMD. Netbooks based on E-series chips, such as the Asus Eee PC 1015B, provide better performance at the cost of moderately lower battery life.