Meanwhile, however, the Acer 7552G-6436 does well with regular multimedia, such as HD video streaming and music playback. The Acer's speakers, which are located above the keyboard, are loud enough to fill a small room. As on most laptop speakers, voices are a tad nasal, and bass is practically nonexistent--but the Acer's speakers are louder than most.

The Acer Aspire One 7552G-6436 is a lightweight, attractive large-screen laptop, but I'm not sure that the designation "desktop replacement system" fits it. After all, this laptop's two strongest features are its weight and its bright screen--key elements of any highly portable system. But if you're going to plant this model on your desktop, you can certainly do better--the Acer's workmanship and overall performance are unimpressive. If you're looking for a notebook that is more portable than powerful, however, this reasonably priced Aspire One's specs may sway you.