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    Acer Aspire 5943G i5

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by dave1305, Jul 2, 2011.

  1. dave1305

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    Hi all, this is my 1st post!!
    found this website today as I was looking around for reviews of the Acer Aspire 5943G i5version. I just bought this laptop today and I'm not much of a tech dude so I thought I'd see what you guys made of it. I picked a display piece up for £570 in perfect condition minus a scratch.
    Will be using it for general use: (word/excel/powerpoint), watching quite a few films and a few minor games (old ones).
    Is this laptop good for that price?
    what do you guys think of the spec?
    is there anything i need to do when i pick it up instore on monday and when i bring it home?

    Click here for spec

    your help would be much appreciated!
    many thanks! :D
    Dave
     
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    You asked AFTER buying it?

    But quite frankly there are better notebooks for stock market trading... I assume that's what you intend to use it for since you did not tell us :p
     
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    Ha lol yes I am an impulsive buyer, although I can still cancel my order. I'm going to be using it for general use: (word/excel/powerpoint), will be watching quite a few films and a few minor games (old ones).
     
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Hello dave1305. Welcome to the forum.

    The notebook is OK for what you intend to use it.
    I'm not going to comment on the price-tag as I don't live in the UK and prices can really differ.
     
    downloads, Jul 3, 2011
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    In case you had not seen there are some decent refurb alienwares in the dell outlet for that kind of cash.

    1600x900 screens :)

    EDIT nvm missed excl vat, but the m11xs are quite portable.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 3, 2011
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    I wouldn't by an Alienware for occasional gaming.
     
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    I just thought the specs were good for the price, they were because VAT had not been added :/
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 3, 2011
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