A bright 15.4 inch screen, huge hard disk, and seemingly unlimited levels of memory make this a great home laptop, this to me seems where it is best suited rather than as a business notebook. Its reasonable if not good price make this centrino laptop a very good choice.
- Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit, Sp1)
- Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 (2.00GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
- 15.4? HD Acer CineCrystal LED LCD
- 4GB DDR3 Memory
- 1244 MB Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
- 250 GB Hard Drive
- DVD SuperMultiDl with BluRay disc drive
- 0.3 megapixel integrated webcam
- Purchased from PC World £450
Build:
While i wouldn't say its likely to fall apart, this laptop isn't one i would fancy dropping down the stairs. After days the incredibly glossy rear screen was scratched and lead me to buying ...
Advantages: Small, lightweight, great performer. Can handle some 3D games. Disadvantages: None for the Netbook, but Linux version is rubbish.
I have revised my review after using the netbook for a while.
I purchased the Acer A150 because I was going on a cruise and wanted something small and light. I decided on the Linux version of this netbook for £235, the Windows XP version is around £269.
The Operating System
First thing I need to say about it is Linux, what a joke with its limited functions and the hassle you need to go through to add new features. I wanted DivX support so I could watch movies at night but after a few hours looking for a suitable program and drivers I gave up. Linux isn't as straightforward as Windows and in many cases you have to open up a console and type commands when you want to install or make changes to an installation. I gave up and Installed Xp pro. If you are purchasing a Netbook with Linux and all you want to do is surf the net ...
LawrenceP 02.12.2008 (17.08.2009)
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22 in - TFTactivematrix, LCD-Brightness:300 cd/m2 -Contrast ...
Product Information for "Acer X233Hb" »
General
MPN
ET.VX3HE.003
Display Type
LCD display / TFT active matrix
TFT Technology
TN
Width
56.2 cm
Depth
17.8 cm
Height
39.3 cm
Weight
6.6 kg
Enclosure Colour
Black
Display
Diagonal Size
23" - widescreen
Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch
0.265 mm
Max Resolution
1920 x 1080 / 60 Hz
Video Format
1080p (FullHD)
Colour Support
24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Max Sync Rate (V x H)
75 Hz x 80 kHz
Response Time
5 ms
Controls / Adjustments
Brightness, contrast, H/V position
Signal Input
VGA
Features
Acer Adaptive Contrast Management (ACM)
Image
Image Aspect Ratio
16:9
Image Brightness
300 cd/m2
Image Contrast Ratio
40000:1 (dynamic)
Image Max H-View Angle
176
Image Max V-View Angle
176
Video input
Analogue video Signal
RGB
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces
1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Miscellaneous
Flat Panel Mount Interface
100 x 100 mm
Features
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), wall mountable
Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Compliant Standards
TCO '03, FCC Class B certified, CE, UL, TUV GS, VCCI, C-Tick, BSMI, ISO 9241-3, ISO 9241-8, ISO 9241-7, cUL, ISO 13406-2, WHQL
Power
Form Factor
Internal
Power Consumption Operational
31.7 Watt
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep
0.72 Watt
Software / system requirements
Software Included
Acer eDisplay Management
Environmental standards
EPA Energy Star Compliant
Yes
Manufacturer's product description
The X233H redefines the pleasure of cinematic viewing, driving full high definition digital graphics over a large 23" widescreen. With the prevalence of 16:9 content and devices, HD digital content is now widely available on HD game consoles, Blu-ray Disc formats, digital broadcasting or online media. The X233H reproduces 16:9 content, playback is possible without image distortion that arises from incompatible aspect ratios.
