Software – 
To be honest, the only good bundled software is the OS, Firefox, and OO.o. The messenger client, IM client, and the entertainment system all are fairly useless. Most of the games are actually demo versions that make you pay for the full version. I would recommend removing most of these programs and replacing them with Pidgen, any other games you want, and Thunderbird.
Linux Library – 
Seeing as the Linpus Lite OS is a derivative of Fedora, the Linux library that is searchable is vast and user-friendly. You can replace any program on your Acer, add anything you want, and get support online easily. Plus, like with most Linuxes, everything is free.
Acer issues standard computer company support to their Aspire One product. What gave this a 5/5, however, is the fact that there is a large online community of support for this product. Ranging from people using Linux all the time to people who just got their Acer Aspire One, many Web sites have sprung up with forums for help, step-by-step guides, and even videos to tell you what to do. Head over to http://www.aspireoneuser.com for more info.
Expandability – 
While you can not easily upgrade the components of this system, the fact that you can add HD space without opening it up is a plus. By placing a SD card in the SD slot, you can incorporate its memory (up to 16GB) right into your HD, with no separate drive shown. Basically, for $30, you can triple your HD space. Add the fact that you can install other versions of Linux or even Windows means that the expandability of the Acer is nice.
Article comments
1 - Paul Nat
the keyboard of the acer is 85%. is that bigger than the asus?
2 - Robet M. Barga
It appears as though the Asus is an 80% keyboard size. While it might not seem like a large difference, I tested both at the store and it was much, much easier to type on the acer.
3 - Carla
Are they reliable to have the office works eg. word excel powerpoint on them and still work fine? Can you upgrade them to 2GB? Can you watch dvd's on them? sorry dont know much about computers but this one looks hot
4 - Robet M. Barga
The computer is quite reliable and easy to use. I would recommend creating a bootable recovery thumb drive though, in case you mess up...
Remember, their is no microsoft office in the version I used (there is none in either, but the XP version supports it); however, there is Open office which is a free version almost identical. It can open and edit word/powerpoint/excel documents.
Ram is upgradable to 1.5gig
There is no disc drive. You can stream movies OR use an external disc drive OR use a file you already have (LEGALLY) to view movies.
anything else?
5 - the one
this netbook looks g8!
can i install a program like other big PC can?
6 - Notebooks and laptops
interesting review
7 - Remi Een
I bought an Acer Aspire One (AAO) this fall and within weeks the screen blacked out upon booting. Rather than replacing my AAO , Acer referred me to a technical repair depot. After 6 weeks still no word - then two weeks ago after calling Acer they said they would send me a new one on back order. Still no sight of it. Today when i called they said they have no idea when the back order will be filled. Just wonderful customer support - not! Wish i had bought a MacBook now.
8 - Robert M. Barga
Do you have the names and service numbers of the people who you talked to? If so, call and discuss them with the service manager
9 - Laptops
Before making such a large purchase you should always do comparisons ensuring you are getting the right product.
10 - Robert M. Barga
I agree, I either recomend using a site like Cnet or the like to evaluate the models first
11 - Harris
It's an ugly computer indeed, an online seller will even show the pics of this netbook in darker colour to hide it two rivets on top of the screen that was denting the surface of the screen's frame that made this product look so cheap like a toy from a toys shop. Cosmetically, it's ugly and look cheap. Just don't know the performance cause I don't own and would think never own it.
12 - Robert M. Barga
Um, have you actually seen one IRL? The computer is drop dead stunning and there are no actuall problems with it. Maybe the seller just damaged that one
13 - simon
Had my AA1 for 4 months now and will not be using my old laptop again.
The front end gets a little getting used to but enabling the right click menu it opens the whole thing up and makes a usable item complete.
It does everything I want a laptop to do, It runs Linux, Open office 3, Firefox.Now with a slim external DVD writer I can burn disks and watch movies.The external writer is even the same color and finish as the laptop.
OK I had the Black screen when the thing would not boot up but that was soon cured by helpful forums aspire one forum, Acer Guy and Macell.
OK So its not big and flash and fancy, its not the most powerful, but for taking anywhere it great, its light and connects easily via wireless or RJ45.
All in all a great little web book.