I was forced to go off-line, again. The family computer had seen better days. After 3 "Blue Screens" in a row, I almost threw it out the window. My darling husband, however, could no longer look at my sad little face and came home on Friday with a wonderful toy. A new "Acer Aspire One D250-1821".
It took me almost 2 hours before I actually turned it on. I wanted to make sure I understood everything this little power house offered. And I crossed my fingers that I would not be disappointed. After more than 5 weeks of search for all required applications and a few extras for the wish list, I was staying grounded as far as expectations go. But the big "D" didn't happen. I've been smiling ever since I pushed the 'on' button.
The display is crystal clear, even for a blind bat like me. The initial start-up & set-up is a breeze for any computer novice who's surfed for a few years or a few months. Still, do read all instructions as for any new electronic/non-electronic device.
I've gone as far as setting up an external hard drive to view old digital pix and documents. The AOAD250-1821 is a sweet piece of equipment. It's compatible with every application I've run on a full size laptop. I've had problems in the past regarding router set-up for our home wireless network. Not with this net-book. I only had to open up the network setup application, put in our password and I was ready to update the provided full anti-virus program by Mcfee (60-day trial) and I was ready to start a month's worth of catching up, in one week. I'm now on Day 4. And I've yet to have any glitch or problem with my new toy.
All basic programs, provided with my net-book, are familiar to me, which aided with the transition to a different model of computer. Again, I state this was a wonderful choice. I do recommend to anybody in the market for a useful yet inexpensive net-book, either for yourself, your special other or the teenager on the move, put this model on the list. Personally, I don't think I'm done raveing about this little mini. Stay tuned...?
