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).

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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