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    Asus A6J vs Acer TravelMate 8200

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by djshorty, Jan 18, 2006.

  1. djshorty

    djshorty Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'd like to hear some thoughts on these 2 notebooks; especially around build quality. From what I read on this board Asus puts our great products but the A6 series is not their best chassis.

    Acer, on the otherhand, has average build quality but their higher-end units (8xxx, Ferrari) seem to be much better.

    I guess the question is:
    How does a low-end Asus compare to a high-end Acer?
     
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  2. Azinfellow

    Azinfellow Notebook Consultant

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    Its like comparing a Lexus(toyota) vs a Lincoln(Ford).....Asus you get a better build, however, Acer is cheaper for the specs. Personally I would either wait or if you are budgeted then get the Acer. I dont really know how long Acer's usually last, but Asus seeminly will last 3-5yrs with ease. :decision:
     
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  3. Goren

    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    the latest acer 82xx series has a carbon fiber lid.. there's a review just posted about it.. and a review of the A6 as well! the A6 doesn't sport any fancy materials like it's other Asus counterparts. Although that doesn't necessarily make it inferior either. I think one thing against the acer is the vent is on the right.. not too good if you're a right handed external mouse user.
     
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