Acer is again deviating from the Intel Atom norm with its 11.6-inch Ferrari One netbook – it’s more capable than the average netbook, with an AMD dual core processor and integrated graphics capable of some light gaming (like, say, World of Warcraft).
The processor is an Athlon X2 L310, to be more precise. accompanied by the Radeon HD 3200 to help with some extra HD video performance and even a bit of 3D performance. In games, the Ferrari One 200 is better than the competition, but to be fair, the competition is by and large non-existent in the netbook segment, as most come with integrated Intel graphics. As a side note, it has an XGP port, which allows for an external graphics card to provide desktop-level gaming performance, but that’s an optional add-on.
In spite of offering up a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, the Ferrari One 200 is not that much faster than its Intel counterparts. What makes it a lot better than the Intel competition in image editing and hardcore web browsing, on the other hand, are the 4GB of RAM – four times as much as the average Atom-based netbook. On the downside, the heat dissipation is high, just like in most AMD-based laptops. The computer requires relatively aggressive cooling settings most of the time, which also has a negative impact on noise. Battery life is still OK and thanks to a fairly large battery it manages between 4-5 hours before going into hibernation.
One the whole though, the Ferrari One 200 is a clever machine. It comes with a high-quality keyboard and an excellent track pad. Its ports and buttons are well-placed, and the 11.6-inch display offers good color reproduction and ample brightness. On top of that, it also offers support for top-speed wireless, which is sadly lacking in many other netbooks.
PCMark Vantage: Total 2025, Gaming 1662, Productivity 1956
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