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    Acer AS5630-6368 or AS5570-4011

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by bmnotpls, Mar 2, 2007.

  1. bmnotpls

    bmnotpls Notebook Deity

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    Please advice which one is better to buy? They are both priced same Canadian dollar $999. Is there any other better buy with around same price range from Canadian retail.

    Acer Aspire Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo T5200 1.6GHz Laptop (AS5630-6368)
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    Acer Aspire Intel Centrino Core Duo T2250 1.73GHz Laptop (AS5570-4011)

    AS5630-6368
    Processor Type Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo T5200
    Screen Size 15.4"
    RAM (Preloaded / Maximum) 1GB DDR2 SDRAM (Exp. To 4GB)
    Hard Drive 120GB (5400RPM)
    Optical Drives 8X Super Multi Double Layer Drive
    Graphics Intel GMA 950 With 224MB Shared Memory
    Average Battery Life 2.5 Hour
    Product Weight 2.77 kg
    Audio Type Intel High Definition Audio Support
    Battery Type Lithium-Ion
    Cache 2MB L2
    Fax/Modem 56K V.92
    I/O Ports See The Features Section
    Included In Box A/C Adapter, Battery, Manual
    Network Card 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g WLAN
    Other Software See The Features Section
    PC Card Slots 1 x Type II, 5-In-1 Card Reader
    Pointing Device Touchpad
    Preloaded Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
    Processor Speed 1.6GHz
    Product Dimensions 35.8(W) x 3.3(H) x 26.5(D) cm
    Removable Storage No
    Screen Type Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD
    Speakers Acer
    System Bus 533MHz
    Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour

    FEATURES:

    * The Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo chipset combined with 1GB of memory gives you incredible processor performance by maximizing the use of the processor’s power, allowing you to accomplish multiple tasks without draining your system resources.
    * The huge 120GB hard drive delivers ample room for the storage of any business-related documents, music, movies, photos and more - perfect for keeping yourself busy on the go.
    * A built-in 8X DVD Super Multi Double Layer drive gives you the ability to back up 8GB of your important information on a dual layer DVD.
    * Four integrated USB 2.0 ports let you connect and manage multiple external devices at once, also allowing for the speedy transfer of information to and from the notebook.
    * The 5-in-1 media card reader lets you transfer information from your memory cards directly to the notebook.
    * Connect to the net using the 10/100 Ethernet port, or wirelessly with 802.11a/b/g WLAN.
    * This model comes fully loaded with Windows Vista Home Premium operating system and a variety of software applications.
    * I/O Ports: 4 x USB 2.0 Ports, 1 x External Display (VGA) Port, 1 x S-Video/TV-Out (NTSC/PAL) Port, 1 x Headphones/Speaker/Line-Out Jack, 1 x Microphone-In Jack, 1 x Line-In Jack, 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45) Port, 1 x Modem (RJ-11) Port, 1 x DC-In Jack



    AS5570-4011 Spec:-
    Processor Type Intel Centrino Core Duo T2250
    Screen Size 14.1"
    RAM (Preloaded / Maximum) 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM
    Hard Drive 160GB 5400RPM
    Optical Drives DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive
    Graphics See The Features Section
    Average Battery Life Up To 3 Hours
    Product Weight 2.4 kg
    Audio Type Intel High Definition Audio Support
    Battery Type Lithium-Ion
    Cache 2MB L2
    Fax/Modem 56K V.92
    I/O Ports See The Features Section
    Included In Box Info Not Available
    Network Card 10/100 802.11 a/b/g WLAN
    Other Software See The Features Section
    PC Card Slots 1 Type II
    Pointing Device Touchpad
    Preloaded Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
    Processor Speed 1.73GHz
    Product Dimensions 34.1(W) x 3.5(H) x 25.1(D) cm
    Removable Storage None
    Screen Type TFT LCD
    Speakers Info Not Available
    System Bus 533MHz
    Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour

    FEATURES:

    * View brilliant pictures and video on the 14.1" Acer CrystalBrite LCD.
    * Acer Arcade consolidates your entertainment management.
    * 5-In-1 Card Reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
    * 1.3MP Acer OrbiCam
    * Graphics: Mobile Intel 945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft DirectX 9.0, PCI Express
    * I/O Ports: 3 x USB 2.0 Ports, External Display (VGA) Port, S-Video/TV-Out (NTSC/PAL) Port, Headphones/Speaker/Line-Out Jack With S/PDIF Support, Microphone-In Jack, Line-In Jack, Ethernet (RJ-45) Port, Modem (RJ-11) Port, DC-In Jack For AC Adapter,
     
  2. gurujosh

    gurujosh Notebook Enthusiast

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    go for the core 2 duo it is a faster machine