The goal of this page is to do one thing: bring all of the facts we can find online and provide it here.  The Acer Aspire 1410 has been out for quite some time and is starting to gain some new popularity because of the great value it provides with it’s excellent specs.  This will be done as a Q & A style forum.  If you’re looking to buy an Acer Aspire 1410 of your very own here are three models to check out.

Acer Aspire AS1410-8414 – Price: $399 – Specs: Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 1.4GHz, 2GB DDR2, 250GB HDD, 11.6″ WXGA, Vista Home Premium, Blue

Acer Aspire AS1410-2309 – Price: $419 – Specs: Intel Celeron ULV 743 1.3GHz, 2GB DDR2, 250GB HDD, 11.6″ Display, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Black

Acer Aspire AS1410-8804 – Price: $449 – Specs: Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 1.4GHz, 2GB DDR2, 250GB HDD, 11.6″ WXGA, Vista Home Premium, Black

Q.  When did the Acer Aspire 1410 first come out?

A.  According to reviews online and the Amazon.com product page, the 1410 first started selling in late August.  Some websites list it selling from August 23rd, some list it selling from August 20th.

Q.  Is the Acer Aspire 1410 a laptop or netbook?

A.  Both.  It’s processor, operating system, and other specs make it a notebook.  When you look at it’s size and weight it’s more comparable to a netbook.  Many sites have called the 1410 a “notebook in a netbook’s body.”

Q.  Can I buy a replacement battery for the 1410? How much is it?

A.  Acer is a big brand and they definitely have replacement batteries available for the 1410.  The best price I was able to find for a replacement battery is $41 from Amazon.com.

Q.  What kind of specs does the Acer Aspire 1410 come with?

A.  Firstly it is available in three colors: black, blue and red.  Secondly there are some specs which are constant no matter which model you buy of the 1410 while there are some which may different.  All 1410 models from Acer come with Windows Vista, an 11.6″ screen, 6 cell battery, 2GB of RAM, 250GB hard drive, Wi-fi, built in webcam, 3 USB 2.0 ports, 5-in-1 multicard reader, and HDMI output.  The full specs can be found here.

Q.  Does the Acer Aspire 1410 come with Bluetooth?

A.  No, but you wouldn’t know that by looking at it.  It actually has an LED indicator for bluetooth but doesn’t actually have the hardware.  If you want bluetooth on your 1410, you’ll have to open it up and make space or buy an mini usb bluetooth dongle.  Those can usually be purchased from online stores for under $20.

Q.  What’s the resolution of the Acer Aspire 1410’s 11.6″ screen?

A.  The screen has a resolution of 1366 x 768.  This will allow you to watch 720p movies on your 1410 without any problems but you’d need to connect to an HDTV via HDMI if you want to view content in 1080p.

Q.  Is there an owners manual available for the Acer Aspire 1410?

A. Yes.  The users guide for this netbook can be found here.

Q.  What is the max. amount of RAM the Acer Aspire 1410 can hold?

A.  4GB.

Q.  Can I hack the Acer Aspire 1410 to improve performance?

A.  Yes, there is a whole community of people who are tweaking the 1410.  Head over to notebookreview to join them.

Have other questions?  Feel free to ask them in the comments and we’ll be sure to get back to you within 1 – 2 days.