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    Acer 8730

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by krdvg, Feb 15, 2009.

  1. krdvg

    krdvg Notebook Enthusiast

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    What do you think about this:

    Acer 8730,
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115548

    Its available on Amazon for $1075.

    I am at wits end deciding between this and AS8930-6306,
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115507

    The 8930 on newegg as per some user reviews comes with DDR3 and full HD monitor. I dont know if its just luck.

    So 8730 vs 8930:
    Screen (assuming I get a full HD 8930 from Newegg)
    DDR2 vs DDR3
    5400rpm vs 7200rpm
    P8600 vs P8400
    sound system
    price

    What would you guys suggest?

    Also, theres this 8930 variant with a bluray drive and T5800 processor for around $1100 on bestbuy, will I be able to easily upgrade the cpu to T9500?

    Thanks!
     
    krdvg, Feb 15, 2009
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