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    Acer Ferrari 4005 became discontinued?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by drednik, Oct 15, 2005.

  1. drednik

    drednik Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was talking to a sales rep at a local computer store, and he told me that Acer discontinued the Ferrari 4005. BS or truth? I was going to buy one, but the store didn't have stock because of the supposed discontinuation. However, if there's truth to his claim, then I might be better off waiting for the Ferrari refresh, assuming there's one in the pipeline. Thanks!
     
    drednik, Oct 15, 2005
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I find it hard to believe that it was discontinued. The notebook was only realeased about 5 months ago - surely it has a longer lifespan than that. And, I don't see what kind of components they would put in it that would make a big difference. Probably BS.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 15, 2005
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    drednik Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's what I thought also, but I needed to hear that from someone else. Thanks.
     
    drednik, Oct 15, 2005
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Unless they are updating the 4005 to a 4006 with a MT line, no way its gonna happen...
     
    coriolis, Oct 15, 2005
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    BS. I could still order them from ACER.
    I think he just wanted to sell you something else.
    Don't trust a store that does that!
     
    henesse, Jan 1, 2006
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    rocketman, Jan 1, 2006
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    Yeah, the Ferrari 4006WLMi is out on www.acer.com/us

    I be getting one for me! lol
     
    artem1985il, Jan 4, 2006
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    So the "only" difference between the 4005 and 4006 is 200MHz? I can definitely deal with that! I'm surprised Acer came up with this update considering Yonah is right around the corner and there are new ATI cards out also.
     
    rocketman, Jan 4, 2006
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