Acer Aspire One 722

Acer Aspire One 722

Price: £300 / $305
Size: 11.6 inches
Weight: 1.46 Kg for 6-cell and 1.35 Kg for 3-cell
Battery Life: 3.5 hours for 3-cell and about 7 hours for 6-cell
Processor: AMD C-Series processor
Hard Drive: 160 / 250 / 320 GB
RAM: 2 GB DDR3

Recently Acer has put forward one of the best all round netbooks on the market. The high specification of this small laptop makes it undoubtedly a real benchmark for its rivals to hit. This new laptop is powered by AMD’s CX series processor and 2GB of RAM, which is accompanied with a long battery life. This design has enabled Acer to offer the netbook at a considerably affordable price.

You do not have to complain about the design of the Acer Aspire One 722, since it features a classic look that is defined by the following aspects: it has tapered edges accompanied by clear lines, and its ripple effective lid. For the aquamarine version its colour covers both the lid and the keyboard deck. However if aquamarine doesn't take your fancy you can still go for either the red or black version.

The aspire one 722 is basically lighter due to its dimensions and weight (11.2 x 7.29 x 1.0 inches; and 3 pounds). Apart from being lighter this laptop is also easy to carry around whenever you want. Some may try to compare this tablet’s weight with some of the well-known netbooks on the market. Well, it is a bit heavier on comparison but individually this small laptop is portable to carry all day long.



Unlike any other netbook, the 722's keyboard present a good satisfaction to the user. However, the keys offer limited tactile response and springiness. So, when you are typing you have to beware of the keys’ nature not to make mistakes. On the other hand, the netbook’s touch pad offers excellent performance. This is also due to the fact that it is large enough (3.2x2.0-inch) to offer an adequate surface for even the largest fingers. The touch pad’s left and right click are also easy to distinguish due to the single long mouse bar underneath the touch pad.

The Aspire One 722 has the best display and audio components one can ever wish for. It has an LED backlit display of 11.6 inch, 1366x768 resolution. It is also equipped with a glossy finished screen. Its resolution offers a wider view for more than two people. The netbook is also equipped with two small speakers located on the front lip. The speakers are effective enough to produce moderate desirable loudness. In addition, the tablet features a standard spread of ports including: HDMI, 3 USB, and VGA.

Specifications
Operating system: Genuine W7 Home premium 64-bit
Processor: AMD C-Series processor
Hard Drive: 160 / 250 / 320 GB
RAM: 2 GB DDR3
Display: 11.6 inches HD 1366x768 resolution/ 11.6 inches SD 1024x600 resolution
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD Graphics
WLAN: Acer InviLink
LAN: Fast Ethernet
Camera: Acer crystal eye webcam
Speaker: Two built-in speakers
Microphone: Microphone-in jack
Card Reader: Multi-in card reader
Input / Output: 3 USB 2.0, VGA port, HDMI
Battery Pack: 24.4 W 2200 mAh 3-cell Li ion/ 48 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li ion
Dimensions: 285 (W) x 202 (D) x 25.4 (H) mm
Weight: 1.46 Kg for 6-cell and 1.35 Kg for 3-cell
Colours: aquamarine, red, black

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Buying The Perfect Small Laptop

Small Laptops Guide have put together some info on helping you find the perfect netbook or small laptop.

Firstly, lets discuss, "What is a small laptop / netbook?"

A netbook or small laptop is a smaller, low priced, less powered, laptop computer. They are great for surfing the web, checking email, working on word documents. They do a lot more than this, but this makes up 90% of what most people use a laptop for anyway. Netbooks are becoming increasingly popular with all the big manufacturers from Dell to Lenovo to HP getting in on the market. There is a flood of small laptops available on the market nowadays, this can prove to be a little confusing. So how do you pick which is the right small laptop for you?

Small Laptops Guide will discuss the important specifications to look for when buying the perfect small laptop. In order to get the info on the specifications, we would recommend looking at reviews of particular machines before going ahead and purchasing. From a review you can pick up important details which can help you make decisions when buying. Our site has a list of reviews from all the main manufacturers so have a look and make a note of the important specifications of each machine so that you can compare easily.

What are the important specifications to look out for? We have listed them below:

1. Processor

Look out for the Intel Atom Processor 1.6GHZ, most small laptops have these as standard. They are specifically made for netbooks and can run Windows XP.

2. Hard Drive

In the case of hard drive, more is better. Look out for Solid State Drives, with more than 15GB of space. Some of the newer models have up to 80GB so you can easily install programs and have plenty of files on there.

3. Operating System

Most of the netbooks and small laptops on the market today give an option of Windows or Linux as standard operating systems. For the majority of users, Windows is the preferred platform, although Linux machines tend to be cheaper and you are much less likely to get a virus.

4. Screen Size

Around 9 to 10 inches is a good size for your netbook, but this is often down to personal preference. Some people prefer portability whilst others prefer a slightly larger screen size.

5. Battery Life

More is better. A minimum battery life for your small laptop should be 4 hours at the least.

6. Price

Around £300 or $500 is a good average price you should expect to pay.

If you are interested in buying a small laptop for yourself, Small Laptops Guide has teamed up with Amazon to provide you with the best and latest small laptops available to buy.

Visit our shop and buy your own new netbook here.

Small Laptop Bags

Now that you have bought your latest small laptop, it's important to think about how you are going to carry it. Small Laptops Guide has put together some information on buying the best small laptop bag.

When buying a small laptop bag it's important to think about where you will be carrying the computer and how easy will it be to carry. There is no point in getting a small netbook and then carrying it around in a large, heavy bag - it defeats the purpose. Small laptops are portable and their bag needs to be the same.

Below are some common types of small laptops bags:

1) Briefcase Small Laptop Bags
This type of bag provides good protection for all machines and also allows a user the opportunity to carry a few other items in its side pockets etc. These bags usually come with a strap and are often used by executives to carry their laptops. There is less chance of damage with this type of bag in comparison to sleeves and their professional, stylish look is appealing to the young business type of consumer. You can expect to pay between £15 -£20 for a decent briefcase type laptop bag.



2) Backpack Small Laptop Bags
Backpack Laptop Bags prove to be useful for people travelling on longer journeys or people who do a lot of walking. As well as being able to carry your small laptop, there is also room for other items. Backpacks can usually hold more items than briefcase bags. Again they are able to protect your laptop computer well and avoid picking up bumps and scratches. You can expect to pay £25 -£35 for a small laptop backpack.



3) Sleeve Small Laptop Bags
These type of bag tend to be the most stylish of the bags available, but offer less protection than other bags. These type of bags don't offer a strap and rely on being held by hand. Sleeve Laptop bags are more like a protective cover and are ideal for putting into a larger bag. Some sleeves are designed to be worn by your netbook all the time and can be kept on your computer during use. Females often use a sleeve on their small laptop as an accessory and carry it like a handbag. You can expect to pay £10 -£20 for a sleeve laptop bag.
4) Messenger Small Laptop Bags
Messenger bags allow a user to have a shoulder strap and are stylish looking. Thinner material than a briefcase bag means that there is less protection, but they are light and ultimately prove to be extremely portable. They offer more storage than a sleeve and are lighter than the briefcase bags. For the young student or light computer user, the messenger bag offers a great way to carry your machine in style! Messenger bags are typically between £15 -£30.

Laptop bags have been made with users in mind, so try and think about how you will be using your bag, where it will be carried on a daily basis and whether to sacrifice weight for protection. Why not visit our Shop and buy your own small laptop. Simply visit our shop and click on Small Laptop Bags on the right menu.

Why Small Laptops?

The main question that most people ask with regards to small laptops is why they are better than larger sized notebook machines. Below are the main reasons to choose a small laptop over a larger sized laptop.

1. Size
Small Laptops are small and portable. This makes them excellent for travelling and they are much easier to carry than the larger models. They are also lightweight in comparison and this has helped in making them accepted in the market more quickly. There is also a general consensus that netbooks are seen as being "cute" due to their small size. People like small cute phones, small cute dogs etc. and now small cute laptops too.

2. Price
With current global economic conditions being slow and people having less disposable income, netbooks prove to be a viable option. In fact it can be said to be a perfect time to launch them. They are considerably cheaper in price than larger laptops. You can pick a small laptop up for the price of a new mobile phone. Yes your own latest new portable personal computer for less than £200.

3. Specification
The introduction of Intel's Atom Processor has revolutionised the new small laptop market, this small, energy efficient chip uses less power and requires less cooling, whilst still providing up to 2.0Ghz performance. Netbook's large hard drives allow users to store as much data as a desktop PC - up to 80 GB. All the main manufacturers have their own model, many offering built in webcams, and the majority having USB and full networking capabilities.



4. vs PDA
The concept behind PDAs has been simplicity and portability and the mini laptop is no different. Using small laptops proves to be much less awkward and more user friendly.Their portability is also seen to be almost as good, easily fitting into any of the range of stylish small laptop bags which are now on the market.

5. Eco Friendly
Due to the fact that small laptops use less power, they are beneficial to the environment. Netbooks use fewer toxic components and are resource efficient. They have lower battery weight with long battery life.

6. Cooler and Quieter
The small processors used in mini laptops require less cooling power and as a result don't bring with them much noise.

7. Battery Life
The battery life of the latest small laptop has a run time of 8 hours. Plenty of time to carry out tasks of surfing the web, email, blogging, writing documents, watching videos, movies and more.

8. The Future is Web Based Applications
With much talk of cloud computing and many applications being web based, there won't be a need to waste hard drive speed and free up more of the processor's capabilities.

9. Stylish
The small laptop is seen as being a stylish accessory and the latest gadget or must have item. They look funky and are easy to carry around. Bright colours enhance their look.

Small Laptops are introducing a brand new approach to personal computing. They are perfect for exactly what we need you can't email, blog, watch video and be on the move with those big laptops anymore!

Small Laptops For Business

For business users carrying the wrong laptop can cause many problems. Size and weight are important factors for deciding on which laptop to purchase and with so many to choose from its difficult to decide which one to buy. For Small Laptop Business users looking for the best small laptop we would advise the guidelines below to follow:

1. Memory / RAM - a minimum of 1GB is advisable.

2. Hard Drive - For the hard drive it really depends on your usage but 80GB would be a good amount to start with.

3. Size - This depends on your personal preferences on how small you feel comfortable to work with. You should also consider the size in terms of portability, what size small business laptop are you happy to carry. We feel that 12 - 13 inches is a good size to go for.

4. Battery Life - Always remember to check the battery life when buying a small business laptop. Try to find small netbooks with battery life of 5 hours and above.

5. Weight - The weight of a good small business laptop will be around 1kg.

We will soon be adding a guide of the best small business laptops.