Is there a huge performance difference between this Aspire and the one with the Core 2 duo? This seems like a fairly loaded netbook size laptop with a decent price.

Not sure how this is a deal when amazon sells it for the same price. Core 2 Duo is better for multi tasking. The performance is noticeable.

I have the dual core version that runs at 1.2Ghz x 2, so it's almost 2 times as fast as this model. The Dual core model plays full 1080p over the hdmi connection, at around 40-50% CPU usage. This single core model might have a little trouble playing some 1080p video.

Vista kills the deal.

#2 "Ships from and sold by Buy.com."
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-AS1410-8414-11-6-Inch-Sapphire/dp/B002LEXA64/ref=s11?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1261607160&sr=8-1

Walmart has em for 289 with windows 7 starter.

@ #6 - can't find it online - have a link?

comes with a free windows 7 upgrade