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    The best 8930 deal

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by sirzrx, Nov 27, 2008.

  1. sirzrx

    sirzrx Notebook Enthusiast

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    i need to buy a laptop and i have some concerns:

    Acer Aspire AS8930-6306 Intel Core 2 Duo P8400(2.26GHz) 18.4" 4GB Memory 320GB HDD DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT NoteBook - Retail

    * Tech: Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology
    * Part#: LX.ASY0X.349
    * Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
    * CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26G
    * Screen: 18.4"
    * Memory Size: 4GB DDR2
    * Hard Disk: 320GB
    $1,150.00 USD
    this laptop has the premium sound, but no bluray rite?

    Acer - Aspire Laptop with Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology
    Model: AS8930-6243
    # Intel® Centrino® processor technology with interrelated Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T5800
    Intel® PM45 Express chipset, Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100 (802.11a/b/g/n) and extended battery life capability.
    # Next-generation Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
    Based on the innovative Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, so it runs faster and is more energy-efficient for cooler, quieter operation.
    # 4GB DDR2 memory
    For multitasking power; 800MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.0GHz processor speed.
    # Blu-ray Disc-enabled DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
    Features full read support for next-generation Blu-ray Disc (BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE). Double-layer support using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.
    # 18.4" CineCrystal TFT-LCD widescreen display
    With 1680 x 945 resolution brings your movies and games to life; Acer GridVista allows simultaneous multiwindow viewing.
    # 320GB serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
    Provides plenty of storage space and fast read/write times.
    # Built-in bio-protection fingerprint reader
    Protects sensitive information.
    # NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics
    With 512MB dedicated video memory (up to 1791MB shared for 2303MB total with TurboCache technology) for powerful graphic performance. Optimized 2nd-generation Dolby Home Theater 10 audio; HDMI port.


    This laptop has a kinda weak processor, but it has bluray and Optimized 2nd-generation Dolby Home Theater 10 audio.

    $1,300.00 + Taxes

    i had an 8920 and love it , anyone has another suggestion? any 16.4 or 18.4 sony with a nice video card?
     
    sirzrx, Nov 27, 2008
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