Test conditions were as follows:
Acer Aspire One netbook was placed in a leather messenger bag with two college textbooks and a paper notepad. The messenger bag was placed loose in the passenger seat of a 2,200lb, 1995 Mazda Miata convertible traveling at 50mph. The test vehicle then collided, head on, with the side of a 5,400+lb, 1980s Ford F350 truck with dual rear wheels. The messenger bag was ejected from the seat into the dash and subject to the detonation of the vehicle's airbag, eventually resting on the floor of the passenger side.
Results:
The test vehicle suffered severe damage and was judged to be a total loss. The driver suffered a fractured arm and various bruising, scratches and small injuries. The Acer Aspire One Netbook booted up and responded as new once removed from the messenger bag, though the owner experiences great difficulty typing because, you know, the arm. So, in short, the Acer is a durable beast.
I mean, I seriously, that REALLY did happen. So next time your AAO falls from the desk or table, just remember that it can handle being hit by a truck. lol
(disclaimer: i accept no responsibility for injuries or loss of property resulting in any attempt to duplicate this test
)
Acer Aspire One netbook was placed in a leather messenger bag with two college textbooks and a paper notepad. The messenger bag was placed loose in the passenger seat of a 2,200lb, 1995 Mazda Miata convertible traveling at 50mph. The test vehicle then collided, head on, with the side of a 5,400+lb, 1980s Ford F350 truck with dual rear wheels. The messenger bag was ejected from the seat into the dash and subject to the detonation of the vehicle's airbag, eventually resting on the floor of the passenger side.
Results:
The test vehicle suffered severe damage and was judged to be a total loss. The driver suffered a fractured arm and various bruising, scratches and small injuries. The Acer Aspire One Netbook booted up and responded as new once removed from the messenger bag, though the owner experiences great difficulty typing because, you know, the arm. So, in short, the Acer is a durable beast.
I mean, I seriously, that REALLY did happen. So next time your AAO falls from the desk or table, just remember that it can handle being hit by a truck. lol
(disclaimer: i accept no responsibility for injuries or loss of property resulting in any attempt to duplicate this test
)
