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    Acer 1681 WLMi or Acer 1802 WSMi ???

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by limerro, Sep 30, 2004.

  1. limerro

    limerro Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi :)
    I hate my noisy desktop computer and Barracuda 7200.7 with bee syndrom sound :p,
    so I'm going to buy a good notebook soon. I think that Acer 1681& 1802 WSMi will be probably best for me. Acer 1802 WSMi seems to be much better than 1681 WLMi, but 1802 isn't based on Centrino processor - only P4 3,4 GHz HT :/
    Acer 1802 has 17" screen also.
    I don't have experience with laptops and I'm afraid that Acer Aspire 1802 WSMi is heat and noisy notebook. What do You think about it?

    I use my computer to working with software like MatLAB, PSpice, Protel and I like to play FPS games & watching movies too.
    I don't need very long battery life, but I want to get really silent laptop.

    What size of LCD is the best for notebook - 15,4" WXGA like in 1681 WLMi or 17" WXGA like in 1802 WSMi?





     
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  2. Venombite

    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    Any system that uses desktop CPU's will run hot and noisy because the fans need to come on a lot to keep them cool. If you're considering the 1681, you may want to look at the 4501 instead. Mainly because the battery on the 1681 is only rated to operate for 2.5hrs (max) per charge. The 4501 is rated for 5hrs. But, you can always use a 4000 series battery in the 1681 (should be compatible) so that should give you the 5hrs. The only issue is, you have to pay an extra $140US for the battery.

    -Vb-
     
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  3. asp06

    asp06 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The laptops you mentioned are really very different. You can compare them but better not. My opinion, if you really do not care much about battery life and want to get something really fast (Matlab really needs it) better go for AMD64. It is fast, relatively cool and laptops with this processor are lighter than with P4. Just make shure that Video is MR9700 or higher. The weak point of Acers is a slow HDD (usually 4200rpm). If you can replace it with a new faster model then it is OK. Not shure about screen size, it is up to you but the resolution might be critical. Never have been working with Protel and PSpice but for ORCAD it is better to have as much resolution as possible something like WUXGA screen. It is also true for other CADs.
     
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