Acer Aspire One AOD255 (D255)

Summary:
The Acer Aspire One AOD255 (or D255) is a 10.1-inch netbook running Intel’s Atom CPU. Dual-Core Atom N550 options are available, and this is one of the few that allow you to dual-boot between Microsoft Windows 7 and Google’s Android. It’s less than 1-inch thick and weighs less than three pounds with a six-cell battery. It comes with a multi-touch/multi-gesture touchpad.

For a full list of models/configurations, see the Acer Aspire One AOD255 Models page


Where to buy – US (Amazon.com) (see AOD255 Configuration/Model page)
– Amazon.com specifications maybe off as far as Memory/RAM type and Hard Drive sizes
Acer Aspire One AOD255-2184 (Sandstone)
Acer Aspire One AOD255-2509 (Diamond Black)
Acer Aspire One AOD255-2532 (Aquamarine)
Acer Aspire One AOD255-2691 (Diamond Black)
Acer Aspire One AOD255-2795 (Ruby Red)
Acer Aspire One AOD255-2934 (Ruby Red)


Features:
Acer Configuration Manager allows you to change between booting Microsoft Windows 7 or Google Android
– Comes with Acer® MiniGo AC adapter, which is up to 34% lighter than many A/C adapters.
– Acer SignalUp technology for better antenna efficiency

Related Stores:
Acer Aspire One Dual-Core AOD255 (D255) with Android Video

Acer Aspire One AOD255 (D255) - Specifications

General Information
Introduced:Announced (dual-core) in July 2010, Should be available in Sep./Oct. 2010
Availability:Possibly worldwide
MSRP/Suggested Price:
CPU/Chipset/Memory
CPU/Processor:Intel Atom
Options:Atom N550 (Dual-Core, 1.5GHz, 1MB L2), Atom N450 (Single-Core, 1.66GHz, 512KB L2)
Chipset:Mobile Intel NM10 Express
Memory and Type (Installed)1GB, either DDR2 667 SDRAM or DDR3 1066 SDRAM depending on model
Memory (Maximum):2GB (one slot)
Video/Display
Display:10.1-inch LED-backlit, 200-nit, TFT
Resolution:1024x600
Graphics Chipset:Intel GMA 3150
Graphics Memory:
Display Outputs:1x VGA Out
Storage
Hard Drive Type:Serial ATA (SATA), 5400rpm
Hard Drive Installed:
HDD Options:Up to 250GB
Optical Drive:External/optional
External Storage:
Battery & Dimensions
Battery Installed:Lithium Ion
Battery Options:Six-cell 4400mAh or three-cell 4400mAh
Battery Life:6-cell up to 8 hours, 3-cell up to 4 hours
Width x Depth x Height:10.2-inch x 7.3" x 0.9" (258.5mm x 185mm x 24mm)
Weight:2.8 pound (1.25kg) with six-cell battery
Audio & I/O
USB Ports:3x USB 2.0
Firewire (IEEE 1394):
PC Card/ExpressCard:
Flash Memory Reader:Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC). With adapter, miniSD and microSD.
Keyboard:84-key Acer FineTip, 93% standard-size
Mouse:Multi-touch/multi-gesture touchpad with two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip
Audio Chipset:Microsoft DirectSound compatibility
Internal Speakers:2x stereo speakers
Microphone:1x digital microphone
Webcam:1.3MP Acer Crystal Eye webcam (1280x1024)
Audio I/O:1x Headphone/speakers/line-out, 1x microphone
Networking/Connectivity
Wireless:Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/n
Ethernet:10/100
Bluetooth:
Modem:
Security
Biometric/Fingerprints:
Trusted Platform Module:
Physical Security:Kensington lock slot, user, administrator, and hard drive BIOS passwords
Other Security:Acer Identity Card
Software & Warranty
Operation System (OS):Microsoft Windows 7, Windows XP, or Google Android 1.6
OS Options:Windows 7 Starter, Windows XP Home
Other Software:Acer Video Conference, Acer ePower Management, eRecovery Management, Acer Assist, Android InstantOn, Microsoft Officer Starter 2010
Drivers Website:
Warranty:One year part and labor limited warranty with concurrent international traveler's warranty