CC: $230 Acer aspireone Netbook AOA110-1531 (Refubrished)

[rivet]

Today's special of CC

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...id=896.862.783

I think it is a decent deal at $230 despite the fact it is a refurbished, use 8G SSD and linux.

[dwightery]

does anyone know if this version of the aspire one is memory upgradeable? I checked around a bit and found this youtube clip showing disassembly & upgrade - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EfzckyZMTk, but it doesn't say which model the guy is working on.

I didn't find any references to anyone upgrading the memory, and most technical detail pages don't say it is. If i could bring it up to 1gb, I'd probably buy one, but at 512, I don't think so.

comments?
tks
dwight

ps - i see a note from kwirky that mentions it has a spare memory slot, so perhaps it does
http://204.92.127.51/forums/showthre...=694788&page=2

[triggerhorse]

Thanks for taking the time to Post but I tried this Months ago and I need XP--then I would grab it. Thanks

[andreid]

Super price!

Don't lose your time with better spec XP as the prettiest girls are always attracted to a bugger with the alpha of Zetac LINUX than to one with a limp XP

Today's special of CC

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...id=896.862.783

I think it is a decent deal at $230 despite the fact it is a refurbished, use 8G SSD and linux.

[email2patel]

one can buy new from staples - much better configuration and can use coupon.....thanks OP

[goofball]

does anyone know if this version of the aspire one is memory upgradeable? I checked around a bit and found this youtube clip showing disassembly & upgrade - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EfzckyZMTk, but it doesn't say which model the guy is working on.

I didn't find any references to anyone upgrading the memory, and most technical detail pages don't say it is. If i could bring it up to 1gb, I'd probably buy one, but at 512, I don't think so.

comments?
tks
dwight

ps - i see a note from kwirky that mentions it has a spare memory slot, so perhaps it does
http://204.92.127.51/forums/showthre...=694788&page=2

yes, 1 spare memory slot, just buy a 1GB module and be done with.

[protege2k]

Thanks for taking the time to Post but I tried this Months ago and I need XP--then I would grab it. Thanks

so i guess the question is, what's stopping you from just installing XP?

tons of guides available on the web now teaching you how to install it over a usb key and tweaks to help improve the speed / experience with the SSD.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

I just bought this about an hour ago and now and am typing from it now the keyboard will take some time to get used 2.

[KR]

1) Why not buy new with 1GB ram & 1 year warranty just for 70 more?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0117642&catid=

2) Or spend a bit more and get this one at 329.92 w/80GB HDD, 1GB Ram & XP from WMT:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...d.php?t=699968

[Sash[DSL]]

Because that's 30% and 43% more money respectively. Do you get 30% and 43% more functionality? I doubt it.

[xinhang]

agreed. I think this price / machine is for someone who don't want to upgrade. This machine is fine just for word and surfing.

[superfigz]

1) Why not buy new with 1GB ram & 1 year warranty just for 70 more?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0117642&catid=

2) Or spend a bit more and get this one at 329.92 w/80GB HDD, 1GB Ram & XP from WMT:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...d.php?t=699968

You do realize that acer gives one year warranty on their refurb notebooks, right? So really, you're paying $70 + tax for an extra 512MB ram...

[Kwirky]

does anyone know if this version of the aspire one is memory upgradeable? I checked around a bit and found this youtube clip showing disassembly & upgrade - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EfzckyZMTk, but it doesn't say which model the guy is working on.

I didn't find any references to anyone upgrading the memory, and most technical detail pages don't say it is. If i could bring it up to 1gb, I'd probably buy one, but at 512, I don't think so.

comments?
tks
dwight

ps - i see a note from kwirky that mentions it has a spare memory slot, so perhaps it does
http://204.92.127.51/forums/showthre...=694788&page=2

I just opened up my AOA110-1531 per that video, and everything at least looks identical to that video. If you need any additional pics, now is the time to ask :P

[theastroboy]

1) Why not buy new with 1GB ram & 1 year warranty just for 70 more?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0117642&catid=

2) Or spend a bit more and get this one at 329.92 w/80GB HDD, 1GB Ram & XP from WMT:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...d.php?t=699968

Because everyone has a different budget. You can always spend more and get better specs. The question is: At which point are you going to stop?

You do realize that acer gives one year warranty on their refurb notebooks, right? So really, you're paying $70 + tax for an extra 512MB ram...

I know people had bad experience with Acer's warranty service, so I would be leery of relying on Acer's warranty on a refurbished product. But YMMV.

[airjordan604]

just letting people know, I had to send in my Aspire One 8GB SSD (that I bought in the summer from eSNG) for an RMA to a local service centre (Burnaby, BC). It was into the service centre and out the same day (swapped out motherboard). They sent it back to me via FedEx. The whole thing was a painless experience thankfully.