Acer Aspire One 532H/10.1-inch Netbook Review

Acer’s new Acer Aspire One 532H ultra-portable netbook is powered by 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor and it features 512-MB L2 Cache, upto 533 MHz FSB, 1-GB DDR2 SDRAM and 160GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive.

Only 33 mm thick ultra-portable Acer Aspire One 532h netbook is designed as low-cost, Internet-centric mobile computing devices also called NetBooks and netbook features 10.1-inch (25.65 cm) 16M color capable WSVGA High-Bright LED backlit TFT display with Acer CrystalBright Technology powered by integrated Mobile Intel GMA 3150 graphics chipset with shared video memory offering maximum 1024 x 600 pixels screen resolution.

The Acer Aspire One 532h netbook comes with 160-GB 6500rpm 2.5-inch internal hard disk drive and comes preloaded with Windows XP Home operating system. The netbook is equipped with InviLink WiFi 802.11b/g wireless LAN connection, Bluetooth 2.0, integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN connection, and 56kbps V.92 fax/modem.

The Intel Atom processor uses a new design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized of just 22mm, and it uses less than 1/10th of the 35 watts power used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor resulting is less heat output.

The ultra-portable laptop sports a lightweight design with small foot print making it ideal for use at places like in home, shopping mall, airports, gym, local trains, bus, planes and such where a larger size laptop might feel inconvenient.

Weighing just 1.32 Kgs with 6-cell battery pack, the Acer Aspire One 532h netbook also features integrated Acer OrbiCam integrated VGA resolution 640 x 480 pixels CMOS Swivel webcam and integrated microphone allowing easy video conferencing via VoIP and video IM chats. The Acer OrbiCom webcam supports enhanced Acer PrimaLiteT technology for superior low-light performance.

Acer Aspire One 532h also features Acer’s Audio Management suite which allows users to optimize listening experience for movies, music or games. Easy-launch buttons offer one-touch access to important features and system boot up is really ultra-fast at about 50 seconds.

Available in Black, Blue and Red colors, the Acer Aspire One 532H netbook also features built-in hi-def SRS surround sound audio hardware, integrated two 1.5 W stereo speaker, 3 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors, VGA port, and S-Video TV-out port and internal 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD) memory cards.

Netbook is equipped with Li-Ion 6-cell 4000mAh standard battery which can deliver upto 3.5 hrs backup. In addition, the netbook also offers Full feature ACPI power management supporting Stand-by, Suspend to Disk, and Suspend to RAM options as power conserving measures.

Designed to be a eco-efficient netbook for consumer and business usage, the Aspire One 532H is fully compliant with the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive and it also includes Acer Audio Management suite which allows one to optimize listening experience for movies, music or games. Easy-launch buttons offer one-touch access to important features.

In addition, the Acer Aspire One AOD150 ultra-portable netbook is also equipped with technology to reduces electrical current leakage in transistors which conserve energy and resulting in increased battery life.

I/O Ports :

• 3 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors
• VGA port for external monitor
• RJ-45, Ethernet
• RJ-11, fax/modem
• Microphone-in
• Headphone-out
• S-Video TV-out
• 5-in-1 media card reader slot
• Line-in/microphone – mini-phone 3.5 mm
• Audio line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Acer Aspire One 532H Netbook Specifications:

• Intel Atom N450 Processor, 1.66 GHz
• 512-MB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB
• 1-GB DDR2 SDRAM, up to 1-GB of Dual Channel DDR2 memory
• 160GB 5400rpm internal hard disk drive

Display & Graphic :

• 10.1-inch (25.65 cm) WSVGA High-Bright LED backlit TFT display with Acer CrystalBright Technology, 262K colors
• Mobile Intel GMA 3150 graphics chipset with shared video memory
• 1024 x 600 pixels resolution

Network & Communication :

• Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wireless LAN connection
• Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN card
• Bluetooth 2.0
• 56Kbps V.92 Fax/Modem card
• Other features

Windows XP Home :

• Realtek Hi-Def Audio, SRS Surround Dolby sound system
• Two built-in 1.5 Watt Stereo Speakers
• 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD)
• Acer OrbiCam 0.3 MP, 640 x 480 pixels resolution Swivel Webcam
• Built-in Microphone
• 84-keys keyboard
• Colors: Black, Red and Blue
• 44.6 WHr 6-cell Li-ion battery pack, 4000 mAh, about 3.5 hrs backup
• Dimensions: 249 x 195 x 29 mm
• Weight: 995 gms with 3-cell power pack, 1.32 Kgs with 6-cell power pack

Price and Availability

Intel Atom Processor N450 powered Acer Aspire One 532h netbook is available in India for the price of about Rs. 19,499/- with one year on site warranty. Visit www.acer.co.in for more details.

Download Drivers, BIOS, Manuals and Applications:

For this particular model of Acer notebook, drivers, BIOS, manuals and applications are available at Download Drivers page at Acer site.

Where to buy:

Acer notebook PCs and other products are available through India wide chain of reseller partners. Visit where to buy Acer Notebooks in India page at Acer site.

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