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    Travelmate or Aspire ?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Latvian, Mar 22, 2007.

  1. Latvian

    Latvian Notebook Guru

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    Which model is better than the other... Aspire 3610 LCi or Travelmate 2493 NWLC i ? And why is that ?

    Regards.
     
    Latvian, Mar 22, 2007
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  2. Arla

    Arla Notebook Deity

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    How long is a piece of string?

    Depends what you want, can you post a slightly less vague question?
     
    Arla, Mar 22, 2007
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    Would you mind giving us the specs and price of both machines? You could also complete out FAQ. Thanks.
     
    jetstar, Mar 22, 2007
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  4. gino_lee

    gino_lee Notebook Evangelist

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    it would probably help if you posted some specs too. some ppl (ie. me) are too lazy to go check on the acer site.
     
    gino_lee, Mar 22, 2007
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  5. Latvian

    Latvian Notebook Guru

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    Ok ok... I am sorry for that vagueness...

    Aspire 3613LCi :-
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    Intel Celeron (M processor 370) 1.5 Hz, 400 MHz FSB (What's that ?), 1 MB L2 cache)
    15.0" XGA TFT LCD
    40GB HDD
    DVD/CD-RW Combo
    256MB DDR2
    WIFI,LAN,MODEM


    Travelmate 2493 NWLCI :-
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    1.73 GHz Celeron M 430 Processor (1Mb cache)
    15.4" WXGA LCD
    80 GB HDD
    256 MB DDR2
    DVD/CD-RW Combo
    MODEM,LAN,WIFI
    Card Reader

    Thanx
     
    Latvian, Mar 22, 2007
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  6. Arla

    Arla Notebook Deity

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    Well on quick impression I'd say that the 2493 is "better" (assuming money is no object) because it has a faster processor, a larger screen (and widescreen to boot) double the hard drive and everything else mostly the same.

    However again, depends entirely on what you want and what you need.

    FSB is front side bus
     
    Arla, Mar 22, 2007
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  7. jetstar

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    I agree. If price isnt an issue, the 2493 is better.
     
    jetstar, Mar 23, 2007
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  8. Latvian

    Latvian Notebook Guru

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    Thank you guys for helping me...
     
    Latvian, Mar 23, 2007
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    tomtaylor Notebook Guru

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    Oh - Tech specs are important but just more important is the usability level you want to have - have you seen both notebooks? Are the screens glossy - what do you like more? The Travelmate is positioned as a business notebook - the Aspire is positioned as a multimedia notebook. Are you sure the Travelmate has the widescreen panel? I heard that the Travelmate ist build more stable. For my use the stability of my notebook is enough. On the other way i do not carry it around for the most time!
    The 15" Notebook is normaly a little bit smaller!
    So we do not know for what purpose you need the notebook. There is also the 5500 series with a 14". That notebook is even smaller. So take your time and buy what you really want :).
     
    tomtaylor, Mar 24, 2007
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