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    Looking for feedback from 8104 owners

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by snoozer, Aug 24, 2005.

  1. snoozer

    snoozer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    Im considering purchasing this model. At this point I'd value any feedback from 8104 owners; some questions on my mind:

    With the 2Ghz processor, is this laptop get noisy?
    Any problems that prospective buyers should know about?
    Would you buy it again? If not, reasonable alternatives?

    Cheers!
     
    snoozer, Aug 24, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Don't have a 8104, but the Asus Z71v would be a reasonable alternative.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 25, 2005
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  3. daacon

    daacon Notebook Evangelist

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    Have an 8104 for a few months now .....

    Completley reformated and partioned HD was first thing I did and yes taht invalidates the system recovery.

    What I like -
    Snappy perfromance - I do not to much gaming , but I multi-task many applications at a time have not had an issue
    I do some video editing and DVD creation as well - works great
    All the outputs I need DVI / usb / s-video
    Bluetooth (use a Bluetooth mouse)
    Intergrated wireless card - have connected to various hot spots without issue
    Multi-media card reader
    Lan connection on left hand side (good for right handers)
    x700 grapics card is sweet

    Disklikes
    Fan noise is a little noisey in a quite room
    I find the laptop can get a little warm after 8 or 9 hours
    Power connector ringht hand side - would prefer the back
    Multi-media card reader does not read CF
    Battery life a little week - under 3 hours under stress
    Speakers are weak - get external speakers or good headphones

    Problems
    None (knock on wood) so far done everything Ihave asked of it

    Would I buy one again ? Absolutley
    Alternative ? - If not this then I would have bought a Dell 9300 (but I plan to give this one away to daughter next year so did not want the size of the 9300)
     
    daacon, Aug 26, 2005
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