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[ladybug2go]

Posting on behalf of a friend: New Acer Aspire Aqua D257-13652 for Sale. Asking Price $300 or Equivalent in Pesos.

Acer Aspire One D257 AOD257-13652 10.1-Inch Intel Atom Aquamarine

Acer Aspire One D257 AOD257-13652 ( LU.SFV0D.004 ):

Genuine Windows® 7 Starter - Intel® Atom™ Processor Dual-Core N570 (1.66GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 667MHz FSB) - 1GB DDR3 SDRAM - 250GB hard drive - 10.1" Acer CrystalBrite™ LCD Display (1024 x 600) - Mobile Intel® NM10 Express Chipset - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 – high-definition audio support - 802.11b/g/n - LAN - webcam - Multi-in-1 card reader - 3-cell battery - 1-year limited warranty. Color: aquamarine

Acer Aspire One AOD257-13652 10.1-Inch Netbook (Aquamarine) Features:

· 1.66 GHz Intel Atom Processor Dual-Core N570 processor

· 1 GB DDR3 RAM

· 250 GB Hard Drive

· 10.1 inch LCD display, 1024-by-600 resolution, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150

· Genuine Windows 7 Starter

The new look of the Acer Aspire One D257 AOD257-13652 is sure to turn heads with its smooth and suave design. The glossy cover features a unique "water ripples" pattern that screams self expression. The Intel® Atom™ N570 Dual-Core Processor lets you do more and stay mobile longer with low power consumption, and provides better video and system performance. Windows® 7 Starter makes the things you do every day easier and with Office Starter 2010, experience new ways to deliver your best work! Buy Microsoft® Office 2010 to activate a full-featured Office suite preloaded on this PC.

Specification Acer Aspire One D257 AOD257-13652:

General

Brand Name:

Acer

Color:

Aquamarine

Item Height:

1.01 inches

Item Width:

10.17 inches

Screen Size:

10.1 inches

Display Resolution Maximum:

1024 x 600 pixels

Processor

Processor Brand:

Intel

Processor Speed:

1.66 hertz

Memory

Memory Technology:

DDR3

Maximum Memory Supported:

1024 MB

Hard Drive

Hard Drive Size:

250 GB

Graphics

Graphics Coprocessor:

No Information

Graphics Card Ram Size:

64 MB

Additional Specifications

Operating System:

Windows 7 Starter

Battery Description:

1 Lithium Ion

Average Battery Life (in hours):

4 hours

[GaleM]

I'm interested but don't know how to contact you.

[Mad_Max]

New on Amazon is $237 - http://www.amazon.co..._pr_product_top

and they show that a newer model is available - Acer Aspire One AOD257-1646 - and based on reviews, it was available last year. (Some interesting reviews on the D257 line worth reading if you are considering purchasing http://www.amazon.co...iews/B005J2DUO2 )

Plus similar notebooks available used in Mexico for $186 (2600 pesos) http://listado.merca...Aspire-One-D257

So $300 US would seem to me to be a bit overpriced. I think electronics are in a way like new cars - as soon as you take it home, it's resale value has seriously decreased unless demand exceeds supply.

[ladybug2go]

Mad_Max,
I thought that someone really smart will come up with this, but I would recommend that you take advantage of those offers available on Amazon or other Mexican Sources (WalMart for 3,999 Pesos). I want to mention that you Mad_Max did a search but posted the Amazon Review fora different Model than offered.

This is not a money making Deal, the Netbook was bought in the US for $320 and brought to Mexico because it was never used. So whoever thinks this is overpriced and want a newer model, go ahead - knock yourself out. The Offer still stands and please only post if you are truly interested..

[atari]

Well, seeing that this board is used by buyers AND sellers - I will post a bit more information about this netbook.

- You can get a similar netbook in GDL Centro for around 3000-3200. I know. I bought one.
- This particular model has a 3-cell battery (out of a possible 6-cells). In other words, battery life with actual real-world usage would be 3-5 hours. You can buy an upgraded battery if you need the extra juice.
- This model has 1gb ram, but can be upgraded to 2gb with a purchase at GDL centro for around 450 pesos (guesstimate).
- This model is discontinued and is no longer for sale online.

So, I agree with Mad_Max that the asking price is above market value. Yes, I understand it isn't a money-making venture, but used electronics really never are.