Acer Aspire 7720-6794...questions please help

i wanted to know how efficient this laptop was...i know someone with an acer brand laptop and they enjoy it so I was looking to get one for myself as well. I have been trying to find reviews for it but could not find any so I wanted to know if someone could help me out...I found one on compusa for $899 new and $799 refurbished...i thought it was a pretty good deal considering what it comes with...maybe it's too good to be true? please let me know your opinions and if not this laptop then what would be good with specs close to this one...here are the specs...

Specifications

Condition: New

Startup Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium

Optional Operating Systems: Windows Vista™ Family (available separately)

Operating System Licenses Included: Windows Vista™ Home Premium

Platform: Notebook PC

Expansion Ports: 1 - Express Card Slot/54

PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A

PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A

Serial Communication Ports: N/A

Parallel Ports: N/A

USB Ports: 4

FireWire Ports: 1

Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): 1 - Consumer IR

LAN Ports: 1

Modem Ports: 1

Audio Out Jacks: 1 - SPDIF

Line In Jacks: 1

Microphone Jacks: 1

VGA Ports: 1

S-Video Connectors: 1

DVI Video: 1

HDMI Ports: N/A

Port Replicator/Connector: N/A

Processor Brand: Intel

Processor Class: Centrino Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500

Processor Speed: 2.2GHz

Processor FSB: 800MHz

Processor Cache: 4MB

Additional Technologies: Intel Centrino Processor Technology

Memory Type: DDR2

Memory Size: 1GB (1GB x 1), 2GB (2GB X 1)

Memory Speed: PC2-5300

Memory Slots (Total): 2

Memory Slots (Available): 0

Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB (Requires 64-bit Operating System)

Capacity: 320GB

Optical Drive Type: Blu-Ray / DVD±RW

Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader

Capacity: 5

Media Types: Memory Stick
xD-Picture Card
Memory Stick PRO
Multi Media Card
Secure Digital card

Audio Description: Integrated Audio

Audio Chipset: Dolby® Digital Live

Graphics Description: Dedicated Graphics

GPU/VPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

Video Memory: 256MB Dedicated + Up to 768MB of shared memory

Video Interface: DVI, S-Video, VGA

Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Modem
Integrated Wireless LAN

Interface Type: RJ-11 Phone Connector
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG

Data Transfer Rate: 56Kbps Modem
10/100/1000Mbps Network
54 Mbps

Protocols: V.92
802.11b
802.11a
802.11g

Width: 15.9"
404 mm

Height: 1.5" - 1.7", 38 - 43 mm

Depth: 11.7"
298 mm

Weight: 7.98 lbs
3.6 kg

Mouse Type: Touch Pad

Buttons: 3

Scrolling Capability: 4-way scrolling button

Keyboard Type: 105 Key US Keyboard

Display Type: WXGA+ with CrystalBrite Technology

Viewable Screen Size: 17"

Maximum Resolution: 1440 x 900

Battery Type: 6-Cell Lithium-ion

Battery Life: Up to 2 hours

 

Not that bad. The 8400M GS is a bit crappy for gaming, but it can be upgraded very easily. CPU and HDD are fine. BD is good. I think its good, but the 7720G will soon be discontinued by Acer, due to the release of the 7730G.

 

thanks so much for the quick response...would you recommend that I want for the 7730G or go with this one because the price is good?...also you said that the 8400M GS is crappy for gaming...would that affect the playing of movie files that are of high quality that I would download or no?

 

No not really, it will play movies just fine. You could look at one of the notebooks which come with the Geforce 9M series, as they ease the CPU during HD Playback.

Instead of the 7730G, you could look out for the 5930G, but it is a 15.4"er.

 

ok thanks again

 

another question for those who might be able to help me...it says that this is running 3gb ram and I was reading that in order for the 64-bit Vista to run to its fullest capability it needs to be running 4gb ram...is this correct? also it says this comp has 2gbx1gb in the ram slots and there are no other slots available so can it be upgraded by replacing the 1gb with a 2gb or no? sorry not too familiar with this...just trying to learn

 

64-Bit Vista will run even with 1GB RAM.

To recognise 4GB RAM and more, you need a 64-Bit OS (or Vista 64).

Yes, you can replace the 1GB module for a 2GB module, as there are only two RAM slots available.

 

oh ok so 64-bit vista and vista 64 are two different things then? how many comps come stock with a vista 64?

 

No, Vista 64-Bit; 64-Bit Vista; Vista x64 and Vista 64 are the same thing, it is just kind of a way of posting.

I only know of Gateways coming with Vista 64-Bit stock.

 

Your spec list mentions the HDD as 320GB ' Capacity'.

That could perhaps be different from the actuality.

The 320GB quoted is comprised of 2 x 160GB separate drives. Make sure that is what you're actually getting, as mine (from Amazon) came with only the one 160GB drive installed and a space for the second drive.

 

Please some body help me with the service manual of 5570????