Unlike an older model (Acer Aspire One 531h), falls on positive that flush the battery is flush with the device - at 531 he is a piece, which firstly does not look so nice and secondly something limits the handiness.
As mentioned at the beautiful, the netbook from Windows 7 Starter has (which is only available in the 32-bit version). A thoroughly successful operating system in my opinion, for netbooks actually almost ideal. The launch and initial setup are completed in the shortest possible time. I was surprised the fact that you will not be prompted for the first start to create a system backup on an external DVD burner.
If you zerschießt the system, you have probably considerable effort to restore the operating system on a USB stick. Linux was for me but not an alternative because I do not want to forego the familiar software (including the Office products) and I wanted to be sure my existing hardware (eg an older printer) to be error-free run on the device. In Linux it is there - without that I would have tested it - occasionally be problems.
Even better, the netbook would certainly run with 2 GB, factory you get this but only with the Linux version of the device.
Anyone - like me - thought the memory to be able to easily upgrade itself will be disappointed. Unlike the Acer Aspire One 531h already mentioned, unfortunately, the D270 does not have a "service door" on the rear panel. He who seeks finds on youtube instructions on how to store nevertheless against a 2GB - can swap module. This, however, must first be removed and then the device can be further broken down the keyboard; that's me then but a tad too crass, I'll take therefore do with a GB of memory, especially since it's not as if my expectations in terms of operating speed have been disappointed. Everything runs smoothly, Office and Internet almost like on a "large" device, which to me is clear that current games will not run. Older ham (such as Gothic 1) run but.
The resolution of (but normal for netbooks) 10-inch displays is 1024 x 600 pixels, of course, at the bottom. The law of the new Intel Atom processors (at least a dual core with 2 x 1.6 GHz) but you have set aside an equally new graphics unit (Intel GMA 3600); this is (roughly twice as fast as its predecessor GMA 950) for micro-computer ratios quite powerful. The netbook so can be connected via the VGA output to a larger screen (monitor, TV or projector). Then even higher resolutions are possible, the performance not bad (the atom, I mean to have read by now about as powerful as a few years ago a full-fledged Pentium 4 with about 30-fold power consumption was) is. To connect to a TV set the HDMI output also included may also be used.
The disk I find 320GB quite lush. You should probably, as far as the capacity sufficient for the life of the appliance. To install additional software, an external DVD drive should be available (can be connected easily via the existing 3 USB ports); an internal CD / DVD drive is - not installed - as with all devices of this class. In operation, the netbook is barely audible; a fan is included, but the noise does not bother me. The hard drive is not to hear. When antivirus software, I have opted for the free "Microsoft Security Essentials" in the current version, as this excellent fits into Windows (is also of MS) and the system lightly loaded. The updates are available through the "normal" Windows Update.
Conclusion:
+ Chic design
+ Compact
+ Quiet
+ More powerful than expected
+ Suitable for daily use thanks to Windows 7 Starter
+ Much space
+ Good battery life (realistic 6.5 to 7 hours)
- No detailed operating instructions
- No recovery media
- Memory Upgrades (RAM) extremely complicated
Finally, I would give the device four stars, but with a slight downward trend; three stars would be but given the overall concept convincing then too little.
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