ETA: Acer 5000 Series Notebook (Turion)

Got a ETA of 04/26/05 on model # AS5002WLMIXPP. Thought I would let you guys know.

SPEC:

OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Processor: AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology ML-30 (1MB L2 cache, 1.60GHz, up to 1600MHz system bus)
Memory: 512MB (256/256) DDR333 SDRAM
Storage: 80GB hard drive, integrated DVD-Dual drive (DVD+/-RW) TFT
Display: 15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) with Acer CrystalBrite Technology
Graphics: SiSM760GX chipset with integrated Mirage2 graphics
Connectivity: 802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN, V.92 modem

Est.Retail Price: $1,199.00

Model # AS5002WLMI does not have a ETA time as of yet.

SPEC:

AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology ML-30, 15.4" WXGA TFT Display w/ Acer CrystalBrite Technology, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, DVD+/- RW Dual Drive, 802.11b/g, Microsoft Windows XP Home

Est.Retail Price: $1,099.00

All specs are subject to change. ETA dates could change also.

 

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What a waste! Mirage 2 graphics! With a AMD 64? Better off with a celeron M if that's all the power you need.

 

Awww...


I guess Acer wanted to release something affordable and directed to the non-gaming audience..

Looks like Acer Turions with dedicated VRam will be out in June/July?

edit: Looks like the Acer Canada site has updated with a news report..

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Acer Introduces a New Range of Notebooks Based On Innovative AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile Technology
March 14, 2005

ACER INTRODUCES A NEW RANGE OF NOTEBOOKSBASED ON INNOVATIVE 64 MOBILE AMD TURION TECHNOLOGY




Mississauga, Ontario (March 14, 2005) – Acer America Corporation, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of IT solutions, today introduced a new notebook series powered by AMD Turion™ 64 mobile technology. The new Acer Aspire 5000 and 5020 series notebooks are designed for sophisticated consumers from both SoHo and small and medium business environments and offer a perfect balance between performance, weight, extended battery life, enhanced security, and compatibility with the latest graphics and wireless solutions.



“The overwhelming success of our Ferrari branded notebooks and the Aspire 1520 series, which are both based on AMD64 technology, has encouraged Acer to look ahead to continued success with our forthcoming notebook designs based on AMD Turion 64 mobile technology,” said Rudi Schmidleithner, president, Acer America. “As our mission is “Empowering People” with advanced technological solutions that are easy and simple to use, adopting these new AMD mobile processors in the design of a new series of elegant and high-performing notebooks was a natural step for Acer.”



"Customers have asked AMD to deliver mobile solutions like AMD Turion 64 mobile technology, giving them choice to design differentiated systems instead of being locked into a single vendor's components," said Marty Seyer, corporate vice president and general manager, Microprocessor Business Unit, Computation Products Group, AMD. "Acer has embraced AMD Turion 64, and with this announcement they are delivering a great mobile experience based on the best technology available in the industry."





In addition to the new AMD Turion™ 64 mobile technology, the Aspire 5000 also features either a bright 15” XGA or 15.4” WXGA Widescreen TFT display, available with Acer CrystalBrite technology, making it the ideal mobile workplace to use wherever required and also the perfect source for occasional home entertainment.



The Acer Aspire 5020 not only makes light work of business multimedia applications, but provides attention-grabbing home entertainment. Thanks to its Video-CD and DVD burner capabilities, combined with S-Video out and 1394 connections, plus the celebrated ATI X600 and X700 chipset, the Acer Aspire 5020 lets users enjoy high-quality films directly on compatible TV sets, while large DVD stored files can be transferred and recorded in no time.



Pricing and Availability

The Acer Aspire 5000 begins channel shipments in late March while the Aspire 5020 begins shipments in late April. Pricing for both systems has yet to be determined.



Service and Support

The Acer Aspire 5000 and 5020 notebooks come with a standard one-year parts and labor limited warranty, including concurrent international Traveler’s Coverage. Additionally, all Acer notebooks are backed by toll-free service and support. Online support is available at www.acerpanam.com.<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'></font id='quote'></blockquote id='quote'>

Looks like the Acer 5020 will have a ATI x600/700 chipset..

joy!

5000 will be shipped late march, 5020 late april. Looks like there is a 1 month or so preparation period..

no word on the Ferrari Turion yet..

 

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5000 will be shipped late march, 5020 late april. Looks like there is a 1 month or so preparation period..

no word on the Ferrari Turion yet..
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Considering it is the middle of April now, and the ETA I posted for the 5000 is at the end of April, I think it is safe to say that the 5020s will not be out by the end of April.

I could be wrong of course. They could be out at the sametime. But I doubt it.

 

Yea, the report said those are the dates. ANd look at the date now, so There is a 30- day period for promotions/preparations or something..

They better include some goodies when it's released [ ]

 

I contacted a sales rep for Acer and she told me that the 5020 is only going to be released in Europe and that the American model, the 5002, will be released in late-May

 

damnit.

Looks like the NAmerican Acer Turion will have onboard VRam...and the European one has a dedicated x600/700


Just like the 4002WLMI/1681WLMI

ahhhh!! damnit!

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by beammeup4

 

Spoke to a saleperson at a notebook store where they are selling the 5002WLMi, and he said that with a 8-cell battery, its about 2.5 hours...

Then he said, Look at the price!!! $1148!! (Canadian btw..)