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    Does this Acer sound decent?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by billabong08, May 6, 2010.

  1. billabong08

    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    Well I mainly want a notebook for school, web surfing, storing photos/music/documents/ "maybe videos". I was thinking about playing games but nothing major that would cause me to have a intense GPU.
    I am not very familiar with Acer.
    Let me know on your thoughts of it.

    Acer Aspire Timeline AS5810TZ-4657 Refurbished Notebook PC - Intel Pentium ULV SU2700 1.3GHz, 3GB DDR3, 320GB HDD, DVDRW, 15.6" WXGA, Vista Home Premium 32-bit at TigerDirect.com

    Specs:
    AS5810TZ-4657
    Display: 15.6" HD Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit Display 1366x768
    RAM: 3GB DDR3 1066
    HDD: 320GB
    Processor: Intel Pentium Ultra-Low Voltage SU2700 1.3GHz
    Condition: refurbished
    OS: Windows Vista
    GPU: Intergrated Graphics 4500 MHD
    Weight: 5.3lbs
    Battery: 6-cell ( 8+ hours)
     
    billabong08, May 6, 2010
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  2. aylafan

    aylafan TimelineX Elite

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    For $400, it seems like a great deal. The only problem I see from customer reviews is that either you get an error-free laptop or one that constantly freezes. Also, you should install Windows 7 to get more benefit from the laptop.

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  3. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Looks like a solid pick-up - just be aware that your machine will have a single-core CPU, which might hamper your multitasking capabilities.
    That being said, video shouldn't be a problem; the GMA 4500MHD can decode the complex ones to reduce the strain on the CPU.
     
    TehSuigi, May 6, 2010
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