Back in 2009, a svelte 2.2-pound HP Mini 1000 netbook capable of running the full version of Windows XP would have set you back a $299.99 USD ($444 in 2025). This was also around the time when the first generation MacBook Air had just hit the market, so it only made sense for other companies to hop on the train.
This model features an Intel Atom N270 processor, integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with up to 128MB of memory, 1GB of RAM, and a 16GB SSD. Many who purchased one of these devices used it as more for light gaming, web browsing, or just instant messaging, rather than productivity.
- Purposeful Design: Travel with ease and look great doing it with the Aspire's 3 thin, light design.
- Ready-to-Go Performance: The Aspire 3 is ready-to-go with the latest AMD Ryzen 3 7320U Processor with Radeon Graphics—ideal for the entire family,...
- Visibly Stunning: Experience sharp details and crisp colors on the 15.6" Full HD IPS display with 16:9 aspect ratio and narrow bezels.
I remember this era of machine. For me, it marked the ‘appliance’ era of computing. Things just worked and you didn’t need to check your specs for every piece of software. My sister asked me for a recommendation for school back then and I told her get a netbook if she wanted something small. She did and loved it. For basic web use and wordprocessing they were great. You don’t need super specs for that kind of vanilla computing that most people need,” said one commenter.
