Final thoughts and rating
If you're in the market for a netbook, you're probably looking for a system that's cheap, good looking, and able to run for a whole working day.
Acer's Aspire One D260 almost fits the bill. At £250, it's cheaper than many of its direct rivals but you wouldn't know it when looking at the machine; its modern style and trendy patterns don't reflect the price tag.
Acer's keyboard, trackpad and display all combine to create a pleasant user experience, but design and style can only take you so far.
At this price point, you have to be willing to sacrifice performance. With the limited Intel Atom innards and Acer's bevy of pre-loaded software, system responsiveness can feel sluggish and at times frustrating.
But at under £250, the Acer Aspire One offers Windows 7, a 10in display and a six-cell battery that's good for at least six hours of web-connected use. It's hard to argue against that.
The Good
Very light and stylish in appearance
Good battery life
Competitively priced
The Bad
Pre-loaded apps make the system feel sluggish
End-user upgrades aren't easy
HEXUS Rating
Acer Aspire One D260
HEXUS Where2Buy
The Acer Aspire One D260 netbook can be purchased direct from saveonlaptops.co.uk at a cost of £249.97.
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