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    Acer Ferrari 3200 or emachine 6807

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by michel, Apr 22, 2004.

  1. michel

    michel Notebook Enthusiast

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    The waiting is exciting. I know there is the new Acer Ferrari 3200 model arriving in May in Canada. We also just received the emachine M6807 at Futureshop in Canada.

    http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&dept=1&WLBS=fsweb12&sku_id=0665000FS10039898&catid=&newdeptid=1

    First of all, hello to other members here, I have been a lurker and decided to jump in and participate[ :D]

    I would like to ask all the members here which computer based on the AMD 64 bits computer should I choose the new acer 3200 with the new Radeon 9700 or the older emachine 6807?

    Is the AMD chip worth my attention ?

    or should I get the intel ?

    Anyways Please advise?

    Thanks[ :)]


     
    michel, Apr 22, 2004
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  2. Slat

    Slat Notebook Evangelist

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by michel
     
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    Slat, Apr 23, 2004
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  3. michel

    michel Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'd go for the Acer. Two reasons for that: looks, and the 9700.

    Sony GRT270-16.1" UXGA; P4 2.8GHz; 1GB RAM; 80GB HD; DVD+-RW; 64MB Geforce 5600; XP Pro

    "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." - Soren Aabye Kierkegaard
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    Thanks for your advise ![ :)]

    So you prefer the Sony GRT270-16.1" UXGA; P4 2.8GHz; 1GB RAM; 80GB HD; DVD+-RW; 64MB Geforce 5600; XP Pro ?

    But what do you think about the AMD 64 ? the sony does not have it and is missing ATI 9700 which I heard is better than the Geforce 5600?

    So any comments ?
    Thanks


     
    michel, Apr 23, 2004
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  4. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    That Sony unit is part of his signature, so he's not recommending that. I too fall into the camp of, if the Acer is within budget, it's a no-brainer. The AMD chipset is fine, just runs a little more hot than Intel and usually sucks a little more power.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Apr 23, 2004
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  5. michel

    michel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Brian thanks for clarifying for me!

    So I am looking for future functionality and AMD is the only chip maker that has the 64 bit. So other than heat factor are there anythig else I should be aware of ?

    What do you think of the new ACER 64bit with the ATI 9700 card?

    Is the heat a concern ?

    Thanks
     
    michel, Apr 24, 2004
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  6. Brian

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    Do you need the 64 bit architecture? Most people don't...

    As far as performance goes though, the AMD with the 970 would make for a very fast system. It will run hot, but there's not much you can do about that.

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    Brian, Apr 24, 2004
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  7. michel

    michel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Brian Thanks for your expert opinion so far !!!!!

    Is the heat something I should worry about ? Would it cause problems ?

    Yes I would love have the AMD 64!

    Are there any other computer with similar feature that does not have the heating problem ?

    I also love to play games with my laptop.

    Thanks[ :)]
     
    michel, Apr 24, 2004
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    It will def provide some great game playing, however you may not be able to play with it on your lap. Due to the heat, but it shouldn't damage the machine any just make it slightly uncomfortable to have it sitting right on your legs.

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    Quikster, Apr 25, 2004
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  9. Brian

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    Right, I agree with Quickster.

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    Brian, Apr 25, 2004
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Quikster
     
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    I've got a Ferrari 3000 (older model), and if I had to choose again I would go for the 1501, which has a ATI 9600 (64MB), an AMD 3000+ (64-bit) cpu, is sturdier build than the Ferrari laptop, and Cheaper. If you're on the road much, better take the 1501, if you're always on one spot, and like a flashy laptop, choose the 3200. For the heat also, 1501 (intake just abowe of the keyboard)is better planned than the ferrari (intake on the bottom). the only thing which is better on the ferrari series, is the keyboard outlay(natural), and of course the ram on the 3d-chip (128Mb). And of course if you like the color. But better think of upgrading to the 3y. warranty, because if you're unlucky it wel break down like mine, after only 3 weeks ;).
     
    WhiteKnightZ, Apr 28, 2004
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    Is it possible to change the BIOS to increase/decrease BUS-frequenzy on Acer Ferrari 3000/3200 for changing speed on CPU?



    Pelle
     
    percy_bly, May 5, 2004
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by WhiteKnightZ
     
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