Acer Aspire AS1410-2990 11.6-Inch Blue Laptop - Up to 6 Hours of Battery Life

by Acer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 11.2 x 1.2 inches ; 3.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0031ESJ3W
• Item model number: AS1410-2990
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,237 in Computer & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computer & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 10, 2010

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Acer Aspire 1410: Notebook Power, Ultraportable Design

Weighing just over 3 pounds and measures 1.2 inches slim, the Acer Aspire AS1410-2990 makes it easy to roam the globe with a powerful PC. It includes a 6-cell battery that provides up to 6 hours of continuous use and a vividly colorful 11.6-inch LCD screen as well as an HDMI port for connecting it to an external monitor or HDTV for viewing presentations and movies. Presented in a stylish blue case, the thin and light Aspire 1410 also features a full-size keyboard and Acer's ComfyTouch technology, which uses an innovative Laminar Wall Jet Engine design to air-cool the processor and notebook case.

A Multi-Gesture Touchpad enables you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. An integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam delivers smooth video streaming and high quality images for online chats and business video conferences, even in low-light situations.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

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Key Features

At its slimmest point, the Acer Aspire 1410 measures less than 1 inch thin and weighs just 3.1 pounds.

Stylish in sapphire blue, the Aspire 1410 also keeps you powered for up to 6 hours of battery life.

• 11.6-inch LED-backlight widescreen display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio and 200-nit high brightness (Learn more)
• Energy efficient 1.2 GHz Intel Celeron SU2300 processor with ultra-low voltage uses only 10 watts of energy--less than 1/5 that of a normal desktop processor--for extended battery life.
• 250 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 2 GB of installed DDR2 RAM (667 MHz; 2 x SODIMM slots; 4 GB maximum capacity)
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1700 MB of shared video memory and support for DirectX 10 games.
• Multi-gesture touchpad supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip (Learn more)
• Thermal-efficient cooling innovation ensures the notebook achieves comfortable skin temperature during use.
• Crystal Eye webcam supports Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions. A built-in digital microphone helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi wireless networking (802.11a/b/g/n) with SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency. With Wireless-N capabilities, you'll enjoy up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments).
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• 5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card
• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players.
• HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. Also includes standard analog VGA video output.
• Stereo speakers with Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement transforms the experience of movies, music, and games.
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
• Up to 6 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery
• Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.03 x 1.18 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty

What's in the box
This package contains the Acer Aspire AS1410-2990 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions

It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version); CyberLink PowerDVD; Google Desktop; Acer Backup Manager; Acer GridVista

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The Multi-Gestured Aspire 1410

A Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. The TouchPad can also be disabled with a one-touch button, eliminating accidental cursor movement with palms and wrists when using an external mouse.

Product Description

Acer Aspire AS1410-2990 Notebook comes with these specs: Intel Celeron Processor SU2300, Windows 7 Home Premium, 11.6-Inch HD WXGA Acer CrystalBrite LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset, 2048MB DDR2 667MHz Memory, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, 250GB SATA Hard Drive, Acer Crystal Eye Webcam, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Dolby Sound Room Audio Enhancement, Intel WiFi Link 1000 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N, 3 - USB 2.0 Ports, 1 - HDMI Port, Multi-gesture Touchpad, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh), up to 6-hours of battery life, 3.08 lbs. | 1.4 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60-day insert)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal for the price, January 14, 2010

By	Alex (San Franciso, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Acer Aspire AS1410-2990 11.6-Inch Blue Laptop - Up to 6 Hours of Battery Life (Personal Computers)

I spent weeks looking for an affordable travel companion and Acer 1410-2990 turned out to be the perfect choice for me. The computer arrived as described. I like its design - simple and business friendly look. Definitely doesn't feel cheap. Fingerprints are less noticeable on a blue cover. HD streaming from Hulu, ABC and such works perfect. HD Youtube streaming sucks but as I understand it's due to Adobe Flash not being available for 64 bit systems (yet) and not because of the processor which seems to be quite powerful. This notebook is very quiet and doesn't get as hot as my older 15" Acer Aspire laptop. Battery life is pretty respectable; I get steady 5 hours with various tasks performed. I also like the touchpad a lot (though it is smaller than that of a regular size notebook)

Some of the cons:

- RAM comes in two sticks 2x1GB so upgrading to 4GB is not cheap
- Webcam, though of a very good quality, is a low resolution one (640x480 for both video and images) which kind of sucks because 1.3MP resolution (standard these days) would fit the screen perfectly
- Bluetooth supported by hardware but not included. However, you can purchase Acer internal Bluetooth module from ebay for 20$ and install it yourself. I ordered it already, will report back once I get it.
- Keyboard is very flat, takes time to adjust

Overall, I think this model is powerful enough to serve as a primary computer for many. Any other notebook similar to 1410-2990 will easily cost at least 100-150$ more so it is really a bargain.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must buy!!, January 12, 2010

By	George E. Jelly "GeorgeJ" (Heidelberg, GER) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Acer Aspire AS1410-2990 11.6-Inch Blue Laptop - Up to 6 Hours of Battery Life (Personal Computers)

I have had a slightly different version of this system (Acer Aspire AS1410-2801) for almost two weeks now - and I love it!! The only difference I can see between this version and mine is that this one has a 250-Gb HDD versus the 160-Gb HDD on mine. I have resisted buying an Acer for years because I have not had any confidence in them. The Aspire 1410 has made a believer out of me! I am very happy with it - it has a bright and high contrast LCD, firm keyboard, very solid build quality and Windows 7 runs great on it. The Intel SU2300 processor allows this system to literally run circles around netbooks that are using the Atom series processors. I am especially happy with the solid build and build quality since this is a low-priced system. This system also comes with Intel 4500HD graphics versus the older battery-burning Intel 950 graphics still found on many recent netbooks. It also has an HDMI graphics output, but I have not tested that capability. As with other manufacturers, it does not get the advertised battery life - but I am getting a solid five+ hours out of mine using Wi-Fi with the screen set to medium brightness. It does come with some shovelware and too many un-needed Acer utilities, but almost all Windows systems arrive that way nowadays. In my mind, there are only two minor cons for this system. First, mine came with a 6-cell 4400 mAh battery - whereas the more expensive Aspire 1800 series systems come with 5600 mAh batteries. Not a deal-breaker - but more battery life is always better! Second, the touchpad is pretty small. A larger one would be better but that would probably involve making the keyboard smaller. I almost always use a wireless mouse anyway so the smallish touchpad is not a major problem for me. I have one other system in this same category, an HP Mini 311, and I would rate the Aspire 1410 as an order of magnitude faster and better than the HP (but, in fairness, the HP has an Atom processor). Overall, this is a solidly built system with great battery life at a price slightly above the average netbook. I stongly recommend it and I am thrilled with my purchase!!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PASSED THE TEST. Love it., February 15, 2010

By	V. salamone "vss123" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Acer Aspire AS1410-2920 11.6-Inch Black Laptop - Up to 6 Hours of Battery Life (Personal Computers)

I purchased the Acer AS1410-2920 in January 2010, and it rocks. After doing countless comparisons and research I decided that any Acer 1410 series WITH THE CELERON DUAL CORE SU2300 processor would work. In a nutshell, the main diffrenece between the ending #'s (AS1410-29xx# represents different colors, black, blue, red, or different HD size, 160 GB or 250 GB.
Other than that the machines are identical. Again, as long as they say they have the SU2300 processor. I settled on the 1410-2920 because I wanted a black case and the other black models with the smaller HD were just not available anymore.

OK, now to the test. I got this computer to act as my main bring along computer. Work, vacation, chillin. I wanted to be able to watch HD videos and stream from HULU, etc... and his seemed to fit the bill according to posts that I read.
The true test was to bring my computer into my job and have the head IT guy work it out. He was somewhat skeptical as he had recommended any netbook with an Nvidia ION chip for HD videos.#which would have worked also but I wanted a dual core processor# He said your computer willprobably choke on HD videos but we'll test it anyway. Well, he hooked up his 250 GB external HD and started playing some HD movies. Bam...NO PROBLEMS. Worked like a charm. Surfice to say he was surprised and impressed. Overall he loved the speed of the computer, size, feel, and the power it had.Felt it was a good value. I value his opinion and the fact that he was impressed was confirmation that I got a great computer. #He runs the IT department with over 500 computers)

Now about the computer.
Keyboard is fine. Nice size, feels good, silent touch.
Size and weight. Perfect. Not to small, like 10" inch netbooks, not to big like 13" notebooks.
Screen size. Excellent, again, not to small, just right.
Speed, very responsive, zips around internet, runs my stock programs with faster speed than my 5 yr old desktop. Excellent.
Mouse pad is fine. No issues.
Bloatware was not bad. Used Revo Uninstaller (freeware) to rid computer of bloat.
WIFI links seemlessly. Fast, easy, automatic.
Battery life is fine. Guessing about 5 hour range.
Black case does attract finger prints. Buying an ivisible shield protector which shoud take care of that. (see link below)
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Bluetooth - none installed, fixed that with a $10 bluetooth dongle. Plugs into USB port when needed. Works great.
Windows 7. Very happy. some cool features.

Overall, I am very happy with my ACER 1410-2920 for $449. I would highly recommend.

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