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    Plz Help me decide Acer 4601lmi v/s 4601wlmi

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by tuxlearner, Jul 31, 2005.

  1. tuxlearner

    tuxlearner Newbie

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    hi i'am planning to buy the Acer Travelmate 4601 (Suits my budget and requirements), however there are two variants in this category, one is the 4601lmi and the 4601wlmi

    now my main query is which one i choose because,

    4601lmi - 128mb shared memory, 15'' sxga+ TFT

    4601wlmi - 64mb ati x600 , 15.4'' WXGA TFT

    everything else is common in the two

    which one do you think is better ?
     
    tuxlearner, Jul 31, 2005
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, what do you need the laptop for?

    If the prices are the same the WLMi is better since it has a dedicated card
     
    coriolis, Jul 31, 2005
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  3. lowlymarine

    lowlymarine Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, this is no contest. Dedicated graphics memory is always better than shared. Plus you're getting a widescreen, which I personally prefer (much easier when working with multiple windows side by side).
     
    lowlymarine, Jul 31, 2005
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