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    Thoughts on this laptop?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by reaper11, Jul 9, 2008.

  1. reaper11

    reaper11 Newbie

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    Hey guys,

    I was wondering if I should go with this laptop here:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115486

    Specs are great and price is amazing but it comes with a 8600GT instead of 9500GS like all the other models so I'm a bit concerned whether I'll be getting what I see there. It also seems to have much better specs for the price than other sites. Am I missing something or is really just a good deal?
     
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  2. benbeck08

    benbeck08 CCNA/A+ In Progress

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    Its a reasonable deal......looks like a clunky computer though.....such a big notebook can pack a much bigger performance punch but if it fits your needs.........go for it!!!!
     
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  3. reaper11

    reaper11 Newbie

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    It's supposed to be a desktop replacement so weight isn't really an issue or me. The price seems nice for the specs though.
     
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    Hi you dont you try aspire 4710 it has very nice feature and cool design.
     
    David21, Jul 9, 2008
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  5. CQSTELUSH

    CQSTELUSH Notebook Consultant

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    If you want a desktop replacement, try gettin' a 8920. Almost same thing, but with a bigger screen and without any expandability problems.
     
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    kobe_24 Notebook Deity

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    That’s a lot of laptop for under a grand!
    Newegg is a good place to buy anything; because if it’s not what it’s supposed to be you can just return it. But if that’s indeed what you get, seems like a nice fine. It should have no expandability problems at all with 4xUSB, HDMI, Express Card slot, VGA and Fingerprint reader.
     
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  7. reaper11

    reaper11 Newbie

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    Cool, I'll order it then.

    CQ, 8920 is great but I can't stretch my budget to that amount. This one still has what I need for a good price.

    Thanks to all.
     
    reaper11, Jul 9, 2008
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    benbeck08 CCNA/A+ In Progress

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    Seems to fit your needs
     
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    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    I can explain away the graphics card - the 9500M GS is nothing more than a die shrink of the 8600M GT. Same clocks, just runs slightly cooler with less power draw.
    I've seen a few places where the 9500M GS is erroneously referred to as the 8600M GT, including Acer Canada's own product catalogue. Needless to say, I'm almost certain the 6920G would be a 9500M GS when you get it.

    I've got a similar config myself - slower CPU, Blu-Ray drive, bigger HDD - and I love it to little bitty pieces.
     
    TehSuigi, Jul 9, 2008
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