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The Acer D250-1151 has a really nice look and it is very stylish. It has pretty much the same features you will find on any netbook. Almost all the features on the Acer D250-1151 are a winner except for 3 things I did not like, the first is the Atom processor which I do not think is very good. The second, is the video card which has trouble playing movies, and the third is the mouse pad which is kind of small.

Overall this netbook is great for editing your documents on the go, checking your email, talking on facebook and all the small task we do everyday.

Check out the video below where I will show you all the features of the Acer D250-1151. Also below are the technical specs for this netbook and links where you can get it.

Where you can buy it:

NewEgg.com $289.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115590

Amazon.com $289.00: http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-AOD250-1151-10-1-Inch-Netbook/dp/B0026P37MK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1255415068&sr=8-1

Technical Specs:

• Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
• Processor: Intel Atom Processor N270 (512KB L2 cache, 1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB)
• Chipset: Mobile Intel 945GSE Express
• Memory: 1GB DDR2 533 SDRAM
• Storage:
  - 160GB* hard drive, 5400RPM
  - Multi-in-one card reader:
  - Supports optional MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card
  - With optional adapter supports optional Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, miniSD, microSD
  - Optional external USB 1.44MB* diskette drive
• Video:
  - 10.1" WSVGA (1024 x 600) high-brightness (200-nit) TFT LCD, Acer CrystalBrite Technology
  - LED backlight
  - Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
  - Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
  - VGA port
• Audio:
  - Two integrated stereo speakers
  - Integrated digital microphone
  - Headphones/speakers/line-out and microphone ports
  - Optimized Dolby Headphone technology
  - Microsoft DirectSound compatibility
• Interface Ports:
  - DC-in
  - RJ-45 LAN
  - VGA
  - Headphones/speakers/line-out
  - Microphone
  - Three USB 2.0
• Card Slot:
  - Multi-in-one card reader:
  - Supports optional MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card
  - With optional adapter supports optional Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, miniSD, microSD
• Communications:
  - Acer InviLink 802.11b/g wireless LAN, Acer SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency, WI-FI CERTIFIED
  - 10/100 LAN
  - Acer Video Conference featuring integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite technology
• Included Software:
  - Acer Game Zone
  - Acer Recovery Management
  - Acer Video Conference
  - Adobe Acrobat Reader
  - Adobe Flash Player
  - CarboniteSM Online Backup
  - eSobi
  - Google Desktop, Setup, Toolbar
  - McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version)
  - Customized Windows Internet Explorer 7.0
  - Windows Live Essentials
• User Interface:
  - 84-key keyboard, 89% of standard-size keyboard
  - Embedded numeric keypad, hotkey controls, 1.6mm minimum key travel, international language support
  - 12 function, four cursor, one Windows XP Home keys
  - WLAN switch with LED
  - Power button with LED
  - Multi-gesture touchpad with two buttons supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
• Weight: 2.4 lbs (not including weight of AC adapter).
• Dimensions: 10.2" (258.5mm) W x 7.2" (184.0mm) D x 1.0" (25.4) H
• Power:
  - 30-watt AC adapter
  - Lithium ion batteries
  - Six-cell Battery – up to 6.5 hours life or
  - Three-cell Battery – up to 3.0 hours life

Check out the new Asus Eeepc 1005HA which replaced the Eeepc 1000HE. The onboard features are pretty much the same in both models. It has a 1.6GHz intel atom processor, 160GB SATA 2.5 5400RPM Drive, and 1GB of ram. Also both units have a 10” screen. The older model came with a 6 Cell battery which gave you about 5hrs of usage where as the new 1005HA comes with a 3 Cell battery giving you about 2hrs of usage.

The new Eeepc 1005HA is lighter and somewhat slimmer than its older model. They also did away with the Chiclet keyboard and changed a few things on it. One of the features that does stand out in the new model is the ability to pinch in and out like the iphone in web pages, photos, and even adobe acrobat reader. Check out the video below where I will show you all the features of this device. Also below is all the technical information for the device and links to where you can get it.

Product Features:

• Intel® Atomâ„¢ processor N270
• 1GB DDR2 memory (Upgradable to 2GB)
• No CDROM drive not included (You can get a USB one for about $60)
• 10.1" widescreen LED display with a native resolution of 1024×600
• 160GB 2.5 5400RPM SATA Drive
• Intel® 950 Video card With up to 224MB shared video memory
• Integrated sound card with built-in stereo speakers.
• Built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam
• SD Memory card slot
• Total of 3 USB 2.0 ports
• Built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network card
• Built-in Wireless N Network card(802.11b/g/n)
• Weighs 2.4 lbs.
• measures just 1.4" thin
• 3 Cell battery with about 2 to 3hrs of battery life – Also comes with a 6 Cell battery for more money
• Comes with Microsoft Windows XP Home Preinstalled (NO CD included)

WHERE TO BUY:

BESTBUY.COM $299.99 this one comes with a 3 Cell Battery: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9366526&st=eeepc+1005ha&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218092152108

NEWEGG.COM $349.99 this one comes with a 6 Cell Battery: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220554

AMAZON.COM $389.99 this one comes with a 6 Cell Battery: http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-1005HA-PU1X-BK-10-1-Inch-Black-Netbook/dp/B002DYIXMI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1246591073&sr=8-1 

UPGRADE THE RAM: Crucial.com $27.99: http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Eee%20PC%201005HA

The Asus Eeepc 900HD has now taken netbooks to new levels with its 160GB Hard Drive and with a price tag of about $249 it just makes this a great netbook. I have tried the HP Netbook, and the Acer Netbook and the Asus wins above those 2. I would recommend to go to your nearest electronic store and check them out so you can compare.

The 900HD differs from the 900 because it has now a 160GB 2.5 sata drive. The only thing that I can say negative about this netbook is that after a long period of usage it gets pretty warm since the hard drive generates alot of heat. This happens across the board with all netbooks I tried that had a hard drive inside of them.

The netbook is very portable and light weight. Below is a video that will show you all the features of the netbook and also links to where you can get a good deal for the netbook, where you can get more memory, and a bigger battery with 8hrs of usage. The extended battery does stick out some what but it is awesome if you are on the go and need juice to last all day.

For the skins to use on the Asus Eeepc 900HD, HA netbooks which they also have for the Asus Eeepc 1000HE visit http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/2,278.htm

Specifications

• Operating system: Windows XP Home ( You can install Windows XP Professional, Vista, or Windows 7 need an upgrade to 2GB of ram )
• Internal memory: 160 GB hard disk drive (HDD)
• RAM: 1 GB DDR2
• Processor: Asus 900HD 900Mhz Celeron / Asus Eeepc 900HA 1.6 GHz Intel Atom
• Memory expansion: Slot for MMC/SD(SDHC) cards
• LCD: 8.9 inches, 1024 x 600 pixels
• Networking: 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Fast Ethernet
• Peripheral connectivity: Three USB 2.0
• External video: One VGA
• External audio: One headphone and one microphone port
• Webcamera: Yes, 0.3 megapixels (VGA)
• Battery life: up to 5 hours (I was only able to get about 2 1/2hrs continuous usage) comes with a 4cell battery
• Weight: 2.5 pounds (40 ounces)
• Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.7 x 1.33 inches

WHERE YOU CAN BUY:

AMAZON.COM Asus 900HA $264.50: http://www.amazon.com/900HA-8-9-Inch-Netbook-Processor-Storage/dp/B001GIPSAM/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1245019890&sr=8-9

BESTBUY.COM Asus 900HD $249.00: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9251445&st=asus+900&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=1218068507849

BESTBUY.COM Asus 900HD (Outlet Item) $229.99: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9299537&st=asus+900&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218079342133

EBAY.COM 8 CELL BATTERY (8hrs of usage) $59.00: http://cgi.ebay.com/10400mAh-Battery-For-Asus-Eee-PC-703-900A-900HA-900HD_W0QQitemZ180359842953QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item29fe48cc89&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

AMAZON.COM 8 CELL BATTERY (8hrs of usage) $89.00: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0025UJNVU/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&qid=1245020454&sr=8-28&condition=new

AMAZON.COM Asus 2GB of Memory $29.99: http://www.amazon.com/2GB-RAM-Memory-Upgrade-ASUS/dp/B001O0717U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1245020954&sr=8-3

CRUCIAL.COM Asus 2GB of Memory $27.99: http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Eee%20PC%20900HD

320GB HARD DRIVE 7200RPM 2.5 SATA:

Seagate Momentus 7200.3 ST9320421AS – Hard drive – 320 GB – internal – 2.5" – SATA-300 – 7200 rpm – buffer: 16 MB  AMAZON.COM: http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Momentus-7200-3-ST9320421AS-internal/dp/B001NCTEC4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1236807132&sr=8-1

Asus has done it again by adding an even nicer netbook than the previous netbook models. The Eeepc 1000HE or HEB has a 10.2 screen that uses a native resolution of 1024×600, a 1.6GHZ Intel Atom processor and much more. Below is a video that will show you all the ins and outs of this beautiful netbook which goes for about $349. Also below are the technical specs and links to where you can get a bigger hard drive if you feel that the 160GB is not enough and also where you can get the memory, which can be upgraded to 2GB.

Technical Specs:

• 10.2-inch screen, 1024×600 resolution
• Intel Atom processor
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• 2-in-1 SD memory card slot
• 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
• Built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector
• 1GB RAM (expandable up to 2GB)
• 160GB Hard Drive 2.5 SATA 5400RPM Drive
• Built-in high-speed wireless connectivity (802.11b/g/n).
• 1.3 megapixel camera with Microphone
• High-definition audio, stereo speakers
• 6-cell battery – 7 hours of life
• Weight: 3.2 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin
• No CDROM included
• Windows XP Home edition pre-installed

With the upgrade of 2GB of ram I was able to install Windows Vista and it works without any problems. Due to the video card not having the power to run the Aero glass look of vista it just has the plain black look.

Where You Can Buy:

NETBOOK ASUS Eeepc 1000HEB

BEST BUY $349:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9251392&st=asus+eeepc+1000&type=product&id=1218068507709

AMAZON.COM $332:
http://www.amazon.com/10-Inch-Netbook-Processor-Storage-Keyboard/dp/B00203EZA6/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1244570333&sr=8-11

MEMORY UPGRADE FOR THE NETBOOK

AMAZON.COM MEMORY $35.99:
http://www.amazon.com/Electronics-ASUS-GIGABYTE-Memory-UPGRADE/dp/B001R2LTPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1244570509&sr=8-1

CRUCIAL.COM MEMORY $27.99:
http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Eee%20PC%201000HE

320GB HARD DRIVE 7200RPM 2.5 SATA:

Seagate Momentus 7200.3 ST9320421AS – Hard drive – 320 GB – internal – 2.5" – SATA-300 – 7200 rpm – buffer: 16 MB  AMAZON.COM: http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Momentus-7200-3-ST9320421AS-internal/dp/B001NCTEC4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1236807132&sr=8-1

Not to long ago thinking of having high speed internet on the go on any of your devices was only a dream. With the invention of mobile routers accompanied by an evdo card this was somewhat possible the only problem was that you had to have a constant source of power for the router to connect multiple devices.

With the new MiFi router from Verizon wireless this is now a dream come true, it will create a hotspot that travels with you. While it is not cheap to get this service, it is definitely worth it especially if you travel around the united states or your business requires you to be mobile. The MiFi router goes for $150 with a $50 mail-in rebate. Below is a video that will walk you through the configuration of the device and also show you how it works.

Finally the internet in the palm of your hands.

It mentions in the instructions that the software for the vaccess manager comes preloaded so when you connect the device open “My computer” and it will show you an additional CDROM there, double click to open it and the software will be there. If you prefer just CLICK HERE to download the VACCESS MANAGER software.

Technical Information from Verizon about MiFi:

You can connect more devices.

• Use Mobile Broadband on a notebook or netbook.
• Connect your netbook, camera, MP3 player, media player, PDA, portable gaming system or any other Wi-Fi–enabled device.
• Provide a wireless hub for up to five devices at one time.

You can get more done with multiple connection options.

• In Wi-Fi mode:
  • Connect up to five Wi-Fi–enabled devices at once.
  • Use the lithium-ion battery for up to four hours on the road or 40 hours of standby time.*
  • Plug the device directly into a wall outlet for extended usage time.
• In USB mode:
  • Connect the MiFi device to your notebook via the included USB cable to use it as a modem.
  • Extend the battery life of your work session by connecting the device to your notebook via a USB cable.