13-Jul-2008 Riaz Ali: is there cdrom in it????????????

Easycom: No, this is an ultra-portable laptop - It is designed to be used with external DVD drives as an internal one would make the unit bigger.

1-Aug-2008 Rimmyrimsky: Is it possible to load windows XP operating system on this

Easycom: Unfourtunately, it is not possible to run XP on this product.

1-Aug-2008 Rimmyrimsky: Is it possible to load windows XP operating system on this

Easycom: Unfourtunately, it is not possible to run XP on this product.

12-Aug-2008 Lindy: Does the Acer Aspire One AOA150-Aw Atom 512MB 120GB have USB ports and if so, how many please?

Easycom: Yes, it has 3 USB ports

13-Aug-2008 Piatro: Is it possible to install Ubuntu or any other Linux distro on this laptop?

Easycom: Yes, absolutely.

13-Sep-2008 random003: Is it possible to install Microsoft Office on this?

Easycom: No, Microsoft Office does not run on Linux. This version has OpenOffice installed as standard, which is compatible with Microsoft Office file types.

15-Oct-2008 karen: i was thinking of buying one for my daughter.is it wirelee and will it work on my belkin router

Matt: Yes, and yes.

15-Nov-2008 Emily: i am thinking of getting one for working on the train, i mainly need it for assignments so need word or something similar, is this suitable?

Matt: This would be suitable, it wouldnt run Microsoft Word but you could run an alternative which saves in common formats.

16-Nov-2008 Julian Churchill: Could you please inform which anti-virus software is best to down load on a Aspire One 120GB netbook

SteveF: There are several good anti virus software packages out there now. Probably best if you read some reviews or give our sales team a call.

16-Nov-2008 bev: does this come with any anti virus software built in to it or can i add my own??

SteveF: It doesn't come with the software but you can load your own on via an external DVD drive or by downloading it from the internet.

19-Nov-2008 Hypnotica: I'm thinking of buying two of these for Christmas presents. Will my kids be able to use MSN messenger / Hotmail or similar? Any discount on postage for the two?

SteveF: Yes you would be able to use these for MSN. Please contact our sales line for any information on deals.

10-Dec-2008 elaine: HI IS THIS LAPTOP SUITABLE TO PLAY GAMES ETC AND WHAT IS THE SCREEN SIZE

SteveF: It has a 10 inch screen and it will play a few internet games but nothing serious.

13-Dec-2008 marc: Is it possible to run Photoshop CS3 and iTunes on these netbooks?

Matt: You would need to put XP on first of all, then you should be able to.

23-Dec-2008 Steve B: Re: Aspire One 150: Is there a way to "cable" the display to a tv screen ? And if so what cable would I need ps. happy xmas to all at Acer

david s: Yes and a vga cable male to male

8-Aug-2008 SxciMorgan: Does it have a crystal eye webcam?

Easycom: Yes it does.

13-Aug-2008 Graeme: Please advise typical battery life

Easycom: For the standard 3 cell battery that comes with the laptop, its three hours, for the 6 cell, its nearer seven hours.

17-Sep-2008 getislost: Does Wireless Lan mean it can be used in wireless hotspots? or do I need to buy a card for it?

Easycom: Yes, the laptop does have wireless and can be used in hotspot areas.

3-Nov-2007 Yoko: Is it possible to choose the 'buy now pay in November 2008' option when ordering online? Because when I proceed to check out I'm afraid to confirm as there is no pay plan choice option...

Easycom: You have to purchase an accesory to apply for any finance options.