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    8204 or 5672

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by waxking1, Feb 16, 2006.

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    waxking1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a 5672 and like it but would like to have a faster graphics card. I'm wondering how much better the 8204 is for the money. I know you get a higher resolution screen, faster CPU, and a faster graphics card but what else do you get for the money to make it worth the price difference?

    We're looking at about half the price of an 8204 for a 5672. I would like to have the faster graphics but is it worth double?
    Has anyone seen both and compared the quality of the screens? Does the 8204 look a lot better(clearer with better contrast)? I can still return the 5672 for a full refund but I'm having trouble justifying the value of the upgrade.

    I'm not knocking the 8204 as I've found it to be a good value comparing to other brands in the same class. They are all in this price range. I could keep the 5672 for a year and buy another brand new better than an 8204 notebook a year from now with the money left over. I just feel like there should be a cheaper alternative now.
     
    waxking1, Feb 16, 2006
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