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    Acer TM 8204 V.S ASUS A6JA...

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by victor_lee, Jan 30, 2006.

  1. victor_lee

    victor_lee Newbie

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    I have long been waiting for the release of Acer TM 8204 in the UK. I really love this laptop, but the price of about £1650 is apparently too much for a mid-end user like me.

    But I noticed ASUS A6JA (from www.asusnotebooks.co.uk) has the similar spec but much lower price (£1135) which seems to be an alternate solution for me.

    A6Ja - Q002H
    - 15.4" TFT(WXGA, Colour-Shine)
    - Intel Yonah Dual Core T2300 1.66G
    - Video Camera Built-in(1.3 M Pixel)
    - ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 256MB [512MB Hyper Memory]
    - 1024MB [512x2]
    - 100GB HDD
    - DVD Super Multi Double Layer
    - Intel3945ABG WLAN
    - Built in Bluetooth
    - WinXP Home

    The slower CPU, lower resolution of the WXGA screen (1280x800), and the slightly shorter battery life are the major shortcomings compared with Acer TM 8204. But, apart from these it is really a great piece of work from ASUS with absolutely good value for money. What do you guys think?
    :centrino:
     
    victor_lee, Jan 30, 2006
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  2. Darbyjack

    Darbyjack Notebook Evangelist

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    That is very good value for money and you should buy this instead.

    However you say you are a mind-end user - so why do u want a high end laptop? You could save £££s if you get something lower spec.
     
    Darbyjack, Jan 30, 2006
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  3. Brian2828

    Brian2828 Newbie

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    That does seem like a great deal. Does anyone know if the A6JA will be available in the US? I did a Google/Froogle search and couldn't find it.

    Thanks,
    Brian
     
    Brian2828, Jan 30, 2006
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  4. Darbyjack

    Darbyjack Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think it is avaliable in USA. I might be wrong
     
    Darbyjack, Jan 30, 2006
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  5. MysticGolem

    MysticGolem Asus MVP + NBR Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Victorlee, go for the Acer 8202, has 1gb ram, 100gb HD, 1.86 cpu, WSXGA+ screen, and i don't know the price in the UK, but in the US the price is 2000... and using the currency exchange it would be about 1111pounds + premium...

    This way u get the ACer laptop you want, but with lower specs which is equivalent the the ASUS A6ja.


    Thanks,

    MysticGolem
     
    MysticGolem, Jan 30, 2006
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