Acer 3820TG North America Purchase Options

I'm also curious what they'll have to say.

 

Hey guys I just received my 3820tg in from pchome, got one question, at the bottom edge of the laptop below the touchpad where the silver meets the black plastic, are yours meeting flush all the way through or is it a little closer near the touch pad and it seperates just a little more when going towards the palmrest area? This isnt a big deal Im just wondering if its normal to have a little seperation or if mine has a problem.

 

My thread hijacked T_T by 30pages of post lol.

On another note, I recently contacted a retailer for acer here in British Columbia inquiring about the Acer 3820tg specifically with 5650 graphics, their reply was there was no guarantee to its launch here in canada and IF BIG IF, it does get launched it will likely be closer to christmas time.

 

Can you take a picture? I want to know what kind of flaws/quirks to look for when mine arrives.

 

Here's the info you requested.

 

Interesting, never heard of Nanya Technology. At least all of the timings/voltages match.

Thanks for the info.

 

Whoa - did a fresh install of windows 7 after installing my intel ssd drive. Installed all the drivers and apps and she's rocking!! Only issue - i'm not sure if this is by design or maybe the order I installed the drivers: I have to turn bluetooth back on via fn+f3 (launch manager) after rebooting, anybody else experiencing this issue??

 

For those of you who are planning on doing a fresh install of 7 on your TG'S, I suggest you take a look at this site I came across after busting my chops trying to activate minel with no luck (invalid crap here and there using the key located on the back side). Took less than 3 minutes to complete an offliine activation. Hope this will save you guys the headache.

Nick: Clean installation of Windows 7

 

Nevermind - if you want bluetooth to remain on after reboots then you need to modify & set the following key (bluetooth always on to 1):

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Dritek\LManager\Settings\Bluetooth]
"Bluetooth Always On"="1"
"Show Bluetooth Warnning Message"="1"

 

Thanks for the info. PC3-10700 memory seems pretty rare - I couldn't find them for sell on any of the major Canadian online retailers.

Anyone had success finding the exact stick?

 

PC3-10600, PC3-10666, PC3-10700 are all supposed to be the same I think, just how the manufacturer reports it. I think it's technically supposed to be PC3-10644 (1333 * 8 = 10644).

I can find the exact Samsung module (M471B5673FH0-CH9) in the US by searching Google with the exact part number, unless you're looking for the Nanya one. You might be able to find a seller who ships to Canada on eBay.

 

You should add EXPC to the slowly expanding import list.

 

Anyone have any experience with YADI keyboard covers? The one for the 3820TG can be found at PChome here.

It wasn't available when I placed my order but it seems to be available now. I ordered the silicone one but it seems I'd prefer this one if I could change my order. If I place another order now the shipping would be more expensive than the actual product. If you've heard of CooSkin (one for the 3820TG can be found on eBay), I think it's supposed to be the same material (TPU or thermoplastic polyurethane) but I found some comparison pictures that seem to show that YADI's is much more transparent (CooSkin on the top, YADI on the bottom).




Overall, it looks pretty transparent on its own, and it might be a good way of protecting those little crevices in between the Acer keys.

 

I never understood the point of keyboard protectors. Seems to be along the same lines of leaving the plastic sheet on the back the laptop and never taking off any of the protective films off cell phones and TV remotes. The manufacturer makes an artistic product, covers it with plastic sheets so that it doesn't get damaged during transit, and the end user permanently leaves the unsightly thing on there? Hmm. Looks much worse than a scratched surface, IMO.

 

I wouldn't care for one usually. It's just that the Acer keyboard design seems to let crumbs and dust in quite easily with the spacing around and under the keys. A chiclet or standard keyboard design would make me a little less uneasy to be honest.

On the plus side, this keyboard design might actually be easier to clean out than other keyboards with smaller crevices. Just turn the keyboard upside down and empty it out. No compressed air duster required.

Then again, with these protectors costing almost as much as a new keyboard, perhaps it really isn't worth it.

 

Those Yadi keyboard covers are great. A friend of mine who came back from Taiwan about a week ago got one for his Sony S series and the feel of it is really good.

It's thin, clear and has a really nice typing feel to it. Less tendency to grip your fingers too (that might be a good or bad thing).

If I had the option at the time I would have gotten the Yadi from PCHome but this silicone one is pretty good too.

 

Dust is not really a problem. A light vacuuming will take care of that. As far as crumbs ... don't eat over the keyboard?

I have been adjusting my KB by adjusting the clip slots to fit perfectly, and then taped down the KB down with 2 pieces of double sided tape to take any excess flex I could get out of the KB. I finally have a great typing action. I just can't imagine keeping any real typing feel with that cover. It would probably be okay if you don't use the keyboard 5-6 hours a day.

Bronsky

 

The units that you are all getting from Taiwan, what carrier brings them into the US? FedEx/UPS or someone else? Then they are put into the hands of the post office for delivery? I'm trying to figure out what is different than the manner that the notebooks were being send by the German retailers? I don't really see the difference in the packing methods. Is it that the units are not flying on common carriers?

Bronsky

 

hmm, call me crazy, but the one I just bought last night in hong kong while on holiday here has no chinese characters on the keyboard... I wonder if thats a hong kong only thing. While windows was in chinese, 99% of the things I now see after they changed it is in english. In fact, only skype.com initially shows in chinese and I think thats a privacy china thing. I'm thinking the only thing I actually have to do to this computer when I get to Canada next week is find a proper plug end for back home. I know this is the north american thread, but since I live in Canada I thought I'd throw up this info too. Only 1 branch of "broadway" had this (in i-square mall - talk to Eason) everyone else said its not available and they had the lower 5470 gpu.

It cost, after they installed the 2 extra samsung ram, $1086 cdn. i5-450m. There was another canadian guy here I talked to looking for one of these in hong kong so maybe he'll see this post.

 

are you saying you bought the one with the 5470 GPU?

 

Are there any advantages of the silicone one that you can think of (besides being a tiny bit cheaper)?

 

Got to pass on the keyboard cover. Would make me look like a neat freak and ruin the beautiful chiclet keyboard.

 

Nope got the 5650 gpu from the only saleperson who could find one. Even though I went to other branches of the same company, the others said it didn't exist or was an old model they no longer stocked lol!

 

So Synnex asks for an account number when you call... is it really that hard to answer a simple question about a product... jeez.

 

I ordered mine last Friday from PCHome (used my old paypal account, which worked still). I recieved an email along the lines of "we need to look at your order more carefully". Here is the quote:

Since then I've gotten nothing from them. I don't speak mandarin so calling is out of the question. Is this the normal part? Is there some way to log in to the PCHome website and check order status (couldn't find a login aside from the one you use to buy stuff).

 

https://ecvip.pchome.com.tw/?0x68b1...5b6e2d4a03ba38525082178e2a4f8348fdb59d78d9f88

try that. and please update on your status

 

The order status page is at https://ecvip.pchome.com.tw/
Click "check order" near the top.

Ordered mine Friday too through paypal, it's shipping right now, I have the flight number and everything.

 

do you have to have a confirmed paypal address before they ship?

 

I had a confirmed address but I shipped it to a different address. I think you do need a verified paypal account.

 

which broadway did you go to? got the address? im gonna be staying a few nights around causeway bay in a few weeks, they have it in the timesquare store?

 

I'm keeping my eyes on this sale, but I'm in the states. Can anyone help me figure out how it'd work for me to have my sister buy the laptop (she lives near Montreal)? $699 CAD is about $680 USD. How much would tax be on the purchase? I plan on visiting labor day weekend so...coming back into the states with the laptop, would there be any kind of duty to pay? Or, I wonder if I could buy it with my credit card and have it delivered to her address. If so, could I get the tax I paid back when I passed through customs at the border? I'm confused as to what my options are!

 

I hope this sale means that staples canada is liquidating its entire inventory of HD5470 models because it is about to introduce an HD5650 model. How cool would that be.

Bronsky

BTW, has anyone who has purchased a unit from overseas registered it? When I was talking to Acer US, they were indicating that it is easier to get service, etc., if the unit is registered.

 

Mine shipped out earlier today around midnight Taiwan time. The plane with my package should arrive in LA around 9pm today (my laptop is going back in time!), then I'm guessing it's up to USPS to get it the rest of the way (from LA to San Diego).

 

How does it travel from Taiwan to LA? What carrier? I think the problem with the German units shipping through DHL/Post was that the Li battery units had to fly in the cargo hold of commercial common carriers. We speculated that it would be okay if they flew on a parcel carrier's plane.

Bronsky

 

Mine shipped with EMS to the States. After it arrived USPS took over the actual transport to my state and delivery. I would imagine their shipment will be the same.

 

I have a few questions about the Acer 3820TG with the i5-450M + ATI HD 5650 configuration from PCHome please:

1. Is the BIOS menu in chinese or english?
2. Is the Windows 7 sticker with the activation code in chinese or english?
3. How heavy is this laptop in lbs.?
4. How long is the battery life with the standard battery assuming NORMAL usage (MS office work, internet browsing, a few YouTube videos) BUT NO PC gaming?
5. Is it true that buying from PCHome means no Acer warranty if you live in the USA?
6. Does the laptop run hot (like a Toshiba R705)?

Thanks.

 

^^^^^Have you researched this laptop at all? There are numerous answers to all your questions if you read the forum

 

Yeah it's EMS. Mine is on an EVA Air plane.

 

It's amazing that your rep power is still only at 1.

 

Mine flew to Mississauga (near Toronto) via China Airlines and is under customs review right now. Hopefully it will turn out like biggyrock's laptop, duty and tax free.

 

keep us posted on how that goes =] and good luck

 

Newbie here:

If this is the wrong thread, I apologize. Just wanted some opinions re 3820TG vs 3820T:

If I am not going to be using this laptop for gaming, but just want a light, small laptop for mobile use, do you think that I even need to be going to the 5470 GPU model, or would I be okay to save more cash and go for the base model? Main uses would be with databases, surfing, light office apps. What does the 5470 give you above and beyond the lower model if it isn't good enough for gaming?

Thanks,
Paul

 

I would recommend going for the 3820TG over the intergrated GFX regardless of gaming/no gaming. I would recommend the 5470 model be perfect for your needs.

 

Don't know where you live, but if you live in Canada I would suggest going for the 5470 model at Staples. It only costs $50 more than the 3820T and you get a better graphics card and a better processor (i3 vs i5).

However, if it costs more than $50 or you don't want to shell out extra money, the 3820T is more than adequate for non-gaming mobile use.

 

mine is in customs as well!

yey!

EMS ====== > China Flight (Commercial Airliner) ===> CanadaPost will Delivery it, if all goes well.


therefore with computer universe my suspicion is that they did not fill out or want to fill out the proper documents to send a device with a lithium class battery out.

and I have filled it out a few times , its not even much info.

 

ACER LX.PTB02.202 Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-5454G64nks: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo


oups..wrong link..wrong thread...sorry.

 

I'm testing a Staples 3820TG for my needs right now. It was an open box unit so they knocked 5% off the price .

I was reading the outside of the packing box and it seems like Synex is the supplier for Staples.

If the surprise sale happens, I could get this 3820tg for $665 plus 12% tax.

 

I don't think so, I'd probably take the Yadi one if given the choice and it wasn't much more expensive. Plus it seems thinner and it's more transparent although given these facts I'm not sure how well it'd hold up on regular usage.

 

That is interesting. Could be that the 460M version of the 3820TG listed on the Synex site is a replacement model for staples. My bet is that it still has a 5470GPU but we shall see.

Bronsky

 

Why are you apologizing? You're just sharing another option for those in North America to pursue if they want.