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    Which Acer

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Augi3, Jun 19, 2005.

  1. Augi3

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    I really like the Thinkpads: few complaints about battery, reliable, etc., but I need to stretch my dollar. I can only spend $500-$800 USD.

    Acer appears to be up to snuff with IBM, no? What model should I consider for web browsing, Office suite applications and occasional music downloads and cd burning? I would like it to have 512/mobil processor ?/60-80 G hdd/ decent speakers a la JBL/cd burner/wifi button like my wifes Compaq Preario, 2-3 USB ports.

    Any suggestions? If not ACer, who? Thanks.
     
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    mo3ty Newbie

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    Acer Aspire 1600 series more than enougth to ur needs and less than 850 us dollars . hope that this helps.
     
    mo3ty, Jun 20, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I think Acer offers good value, but thet are not as well built as ThinkPads.






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    Thinkpad T42:
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    ZaZ, Jun 21, 2005
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by zazonz
     
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    wworld Notebook Enthusiast

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    if you're gonna buy Aspire, i recommend that you go to the nearest computer shop and check the screen of that laptop. I was going to buy 1690 or so, but when i saw Acer CrystalBrite-screen, i was real disappointed. It's terrible! It reflects all possible light you can ever imaginate. So, no... No Acer CrystalBrite for me.

    Travelmate serie is good, if you wanna get more battery life. You didn't mention about gaming but like in my laptop (4601 -> radeon x600), there are g-cards even in TM serie that are suitable for gaming too. Unfortunately, the better g-card the slower battery life usually.
     
    wworld, Jun 26, 2005
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