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    which acer fits the spec?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by MsDude, May 2, 2006.

  1. MsDude

    MsDude Notebook Guru

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    Looking for:
    - 80gb + hd
    - pentium m, core duo, turion processor
    - 128mb dedicated graphics
    - 1gb ddr2 Ram
    - 3 hours battery life
    - no heating issues
    - 3kg weight

    Thanx in adv

    budget of $1500
     
    MsDude, May 2, 2006
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  2. totti

    totti Notebook Consultant

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    here you are:

    -Acer Aspire AS5672: 1.66GHz Core Duo, 1GB DDR2, 100GB, DVD±RW DL, Windows XP, 128 MB ATI X1400, 15.4" TFT or the same one with 2GB RAM

    -Acer TravelMate TM8104AWLMi Notebook:
    2GHz Pentium M, 1GB DDR2, 100GB, DVD±RW Dual Layer, Windows XP Pro, 128MB ATI X700, 15.4" TFT

    -Acer TM4674WLMi Notebook
    2GHz Core Duo, 2GB DDR2, DVD±RW DL, Windows XP Pro, 15.4" TFT, 128 MB ATI X1400
    they're all under $1500 I believe
     
    totti, May 2, 2006
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  3. MsDude

    MsDude Notebook Guru

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    are there any significant differences between the travelmate and aspire series.

    Where can i find a review of TM 4674??
    Ty
     
    MsDude, May 2, 2006
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    Vlad_I Notebook Evangelist

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    Except for the specs, i would have the say that the build quality is different. Usually the TravelMates are built more solid. Might be wrong though. Oh, and they look different and have different multimedia/connectivity options!!! TravelMates have more gadgets i believe.
     
    Vlad_I, May 2, 2006
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    ochimaru Newbie

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    The Acer5672 at buy.com was my choice after well over 20hrs of research online... http://www.buy.coml $1044 (w/$15 off coupon)

    I chose 7-9 day free shipping, it arrived in 2 days. 15.4" screen was wide, bright & clearly visible from all angles. Intel Duo Core T2300 (1.666Ghz) & 1Gb RAM (2x512Mb @ 533Mhz), 100Gb 5400rpm hard drive... 802.11 a/b/g, blue tooth, USB 2.0, firewire, DVI output, DVD dual layer +RW, ATI x1400 128Mb GPU and touchpad with programmable 4-button scroll-pad & 4 programmable hotspots. The built in webcam is also a handy feature.

    After spending ridiculous hours and late nights of shopping & research, I'm quite confident that's the best deal I could find for under $1300 (my budget). I plan to upgrade the drive to a 7200rpm & the RAM to 2Gb 666Mhz.

    I primarily use it for Battlefield 2, Guild Wars, photoshop, watching videos, listening to mp3's and internet of course.
     
    ochimaru, May 2, 2006
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  6. MsDude

    MsDude Notebook Guru

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    have you got the laptop yet?
    What do you think of it?
    Have you has any heating issues??
     
    MsDude, May 3, 2006
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  7. robohgedhang

    robohgedhang Notebook Evangelist

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    Your criteria #6 says 'no heating issues'. AFAIK, the 5672 has heating issues. The 5652 is better if it is available in your area.
     
    robohgedhang, May 3, 2006
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  8. totti

    totti Notebook Consultant

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    i couldn't find a review for the 4674.

    but yes, there are significant differences. this could be helpful too:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=49332
     
    totti, May 3, 2006
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  9. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Something like the Asus Z70va is a much better machine and in the same range though it has the Pentium M.
     
    ZaZ, May 3, 2006
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