Specifications & Features: You may be wondering why we are making a comparison between a netbook and a laptop. After getting my hands on he Acer Aspire AS1410, I can't help notice that the size and the pricing of this laptop is more that of a netbook. Because of that I have decided to make a quick comparison with the Asus 1005HA netbook, one of the best netbooks in the market.
Thanks to its slightly larger size, the AS1410 is able to pack in a series of more powerful specs. The only aspect that the Asus netbook would be able to prevail in this category would be its impressive 10.5-hour battery life. The AS1410 laptop has an Intel Core 2 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive. The Asus netbook on the other hand has an Intel Atom processor, 1GB for RAM and a 160GB hard drive. The Acer model also comes with a HDMI port and a 11.6-inch LED HD screen while the Asus model has a smaller 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 resolution screen. Winner: Acer Aspire AS1410 11.6-inch laptop.
Design: The 1005HA netbook measures at about 10.31 x 7.01 x 1.44 inches, while the AS1410 measures at 11.2 x 8 x 1.2 inches. Both models have very stylish and distinctive designs but we won't choose a winner based on that, as it is a subjective matter. The netbook model weighs in at 2.81 pounds while the laptop weighs in at just 3.1 pounds. Although it is undoubtedly that the Asus netbook is the smaller and lighter machine, it is noteworthy that the AS1410 laptop is almost as portable as the netbook model. Winner: Asus 1005HA netbook.
Price: This is another interesting category as the AS1410 laptop is so modestly priced that is costs almost as much as a netbook. Current, the Acer laptop retails for just around $399 per unit. The Asus 1005HA on the other hand, retails for around $359 each. Although the netbook is the cheaper machine, I must say that the AS1410 laptop gives you much better value for your money. For just an additional $40 extra, you get a bigger hard drive, a bigger HD screen, a faster processor, more RAM, and a full-sized keyboard. That's what I call a bargain! But then again, some consumers may value the portability and amazing battery life of the Asus 1005HA more everything else. Winner: Draw
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