The Acer Aspire One 531 is a slim and stylish addition to the best selling line of Aspire One netbooks.
Using the slightly better performing Intel Atom N280 processor alongside a fairly standard specification and a bright and glossy screen, the Acer Aspire One 531 is scoring well from the reviews that we have seen so far.
The full specification for the Acer Aspire One 531 is shown in the table below:
Full specification for the Acer Aspire One 531
| Acer Aspire One 531 Specification | |
|---|---|
| CPU | |
| Processor | Intel Atom N280 1.66 GHz |
| CPU Bus Speed | 667 MHz |
| Package | Micro-FCBGA |
| Memory | |
| Memory (Maximum) | 1024 MB ( 2048 MB) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM |
| Memory Slot | 1 x SO-DIMM |
| Storage | |
| Hard Disk | 160 GB ( 1 x 160 GB) 5400 RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive |
| Input | |
| Keyboard | 84/85/88 keyboard, 1.6mm Key travel |
| Keyboard Size | 89% of standard-size keyboard |
| Pointing Device | Touchpad |
| Control Buttons | 12 function keys, four cursor keys, one Windows key, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support |
| Display | |
| Monitor | 10.1 ins CrystalBrite High-Brightness WSVGA Colours |
| Display Resolution | Dot Pitch 1024 x 600 Pixels |
| Sound | |
| Sound Device | High Definition Audio support |
| Sound Card Interface | Integrated |
| Speakers | 2 x Built in Stereo Speakers |
| Integrated Microphone | Yes |
| Audio Features | MS Sound Compatible |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| VGA Port | 1 x External VGA |
| RJ-45 Ports | 1 x RJ-45 |
| USB Ports | 3 x USB 2.0 |
| Microphone In Port | 1 x Microphone In Jack |
| Headphone/Audio Line Out | 1 x Headphone/Speaker/Line-out jack |
| DC Power | 1 x DC in |
| Media Adaptor | |
| Removable Flash Memory Media | 5-in-1 Card Reader (mini SD/ MS Duo/ MS Pro Duo via adaptor) |
| Sony Memory Stick | Supported: Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro |
| MultiMedia Card | Supported |
| Secure Digital | Supported |
| xD-Picture Card | Supported |
| Network (Wired) | |
| Network Interface | Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbps Integrated |
| Network (Wireless) | |
| Wireless System | Acer InviLink solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology |
| RF Network Standard | IEEE 802.11 b/g |
| Protocols Supported | Wi-Fi Certified |
| Wireless Communications | |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Video Card | |
| Graphics Device | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 128 MB |
| Video Card Interface | Integrated |
| Camera | |
| Webcam | Integrated CrystalEye Webcam |
| Camera Resolution | 0.3 Megapixels |
| System | |
| Software Included | Acer Recovery Management • Microsoft Office Ready 2007 (Service Pack 1) • Google Toolbar • Google Desktop • Google Setup • Adobe Reader 9 • Adobe Flash Player 10 • Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0 • Customized Internet Explorer 7.0 • eSobi • Carbonite Online Backup • McAfee Internet Security Suite (60 Day trial) • Acer Video Conference Manager 4.0 • Windows Live Essentials Wave 3 (Mail, Photo Gallery, Live Messenger, Writer) |
| Security | BIOS user, supervisor, HDD psswords |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition |
| Environmental | |
| Certifications | WiFi • Energy Star 4.0 • WEEE • RoHS |
| Electrical | |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion ( 6 Cells) 5200 mAh |
| Battery Life | 7.5 hours (expected) |
| Power Supply | 30W adaptor with power cord |
| Power Management Features | Energy Star |
| Physical | |
| Form Factor | Mini Notebook PC |
| Security Locking Mechanics | Kensington Lock Slot |
| Dimensions | 25.941 cm(W) x 20.637 cm(D) x 3.309 cm(H) - Weight 1.27 kg |
| Latest Prices | |
| Oyyy | from £328.11 inc. VAT |
| Insight | Not available yet |
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i bought 2 of these computers for my kids. They want to order a skin for them but when i go they only make them for the 532h are these two computers the same computer on the outside