Toshiba M30-00K or Acer 2012WLMi

Which one is better ?
Acer 2012 or Toshiba M30-00K ?
Price : Acer 2012 = Canada$ 2250.00
Price : Toshiba M30-00K = Canada$ 2399.00
Any good advice ?
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Satellite M30 Series Specifications
M30-00K: Centrino 1.6GHz/ 80GB (PSM30C-7100K)
Processor
Clock Speed: 1.60 GHz
Coprocessor: Integrated Coprocessor, 400MHz PSB
CPU: Intel® Centrino®M
Cache: L1 Cache 32KB/32KB (instruction/data), L2 Cache 1MB
Memory
Standard: 512MB PC2700DDR (256MB+256MB)
Maximum: 2048MB (1024MBx2)
Expansion Modules: 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB PC2700DDR SODIMM modules
BIOS ROM: 4Mbit capacity
Storage
Hard Disk Drive: 80.0 billion bytes, 9.7mm height, Enhanced IDE, 4200rpm.
Optical Drive: Built-in DVD Rewritable Drive functions:
Read: CD-ROM (24X), CD-R (16X), CD-RW (10X), DVD-ROM (8X). DVD-R (4X), DVD-RW (4X).
Write: CD-R (16X), CD-RW (10X), DVD-R (1X), DVD-RW (1X).
Display System
Type: TFT Active Matrix colour LCD display
Size (diagonal): 15.4” Wide XGA+ TFT
LCD Panel Resolution: 1280x800x16.7 million colours
External Support and Maximum Colour Support: 800x600x16.7 million colours (clean stretch)
1,024x768x16.7 million colours (clean stretch)
1,280x1,024x65,536 colours (clean stretch)
1,280x800 x16.7 million colours (native)
1,600x1,200x65,536 colours (virtual display)
1920x1440 colours (virtual display)
2048x1536 colours (virtual display)
Video
Graphics Controller: GeForceGo 5200 64MB, 200MHz, 128bit, 4XAGP
Audio
Sound System: Harman Kardon Stereo speakers, Full duplex 16bit stereo.
Direct 3D sound. External mic and headphone port,
Volume Control dial.
Communication
Modem: ModemV.92 Data/Fax Modem, Ring Wake-up
Resume. 10/100 Ethernet LAN network interface card,
Wake-up On LAN, remote boot. 802.11b/g wireless.
Expansion
PC Card Slots: 2 slots total, two slots filled with 256MB+256MB. Slots can be replaced with 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, or 1024MB PC2700 DDR RAM modules. Maximum 2048MB RAM (1024MBx2).
1 PC Card slot supports one Type II PC Card. Supports Cardbus.
Ports: Parallel, RGB, infrared, 3 USB 2.0, 1TV-Out (NTSC/PAL), RJ11, RJ45, external microphone port, IEEE1394, headphone port, SD Card Slot.
Keyboard and Pointing Device
Keyboard: Full sized 85 keys with 12 function keys
2.7mm keystroke, 6mm height
Dedicated Windows Keys.
Touchpad pointing device
CD Control Function
Play/Pause, Stop/Eject, Previous, Skip/Next, Mode
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions: 360mm (W) x 270mm (D) x 25 mm(H)
Weight: 6.3lbs
Operating System
Software: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
Additional Software
Microsoft® Office OneNote™ 2003
Power
: 75W external Universal AC adaptor input voltage (100 – 240V 50/60Hz Frequency (Universal), output voltage (15V, 5A). Dimensions: (WxHxD) 140mmx58mmx28mm
Weight: 370g
Battery Type: Removable, Rechargeable 6-cell
Lithium Ion (Li-ion) 10.8V x 4400mAh capacity.
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 202mmx44mmx22mm, 330g
Battery Life: 3 hours 46 minutes battery life
Recharge Time: 3 hours off/ 5-6 hours on
BIOS
Support: TSETUP, APM, ACPI support, PnP Support,VESA support, DPMS support, DDC support, SM BIOS support, PCI BIOS support.
Security
Security: Cable lock slot, power on password, supervisor password
Environmental Specifications
Temperature: Operating 5°to 35°C (41° to 95°F);
Non Operating –20° to 65°C (-4° to149°F)
Thermal Gradient: Operating 15° C per hr. max;
Non Operating 20° C per hr. max
Relative Humidity: Operating 20% to 80% non-condensing; Non-Operating: 10% to 95% non-condensing
Altitude (relative to sea level): Operating: -60 to 3,000m.;
Non-Operating: -60 to 10,000m.
Shock: Operating: 10G; Non-Operating 60G
Vibration: Operating 0.5G; Non-Operating: 1G
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Acer : AS2012WLMi
SKU# LX.A2406.001
OS Microsoft® Windows®
XP Professional
Processor Intel® Pentium® M Processor 1.50GHz
Memory 512MB (256/256)
Storage 60GB1 hard drive
DVD-Dual drive (DVD+/-RW)
4-in-1 card reader
TFT Display 15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800)
Graphics ATI® MOBILITYTM
RADEONTM 9700, 64 MB DDR
Connectivity 802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN, V.92 modem

 

Here's the link to my answer on the Acer Forum.

http://www.notebookreview.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2026

-Vb-

 

Hey i have that same question too! but except i prefer the Aspire 2000 series over the 2010 series, and by the way, where will u be purchasing dat acer? any Canada dealers that you trust? thanks

 

I had a friend who is a computer dealer can get the acer 2012 at C$2200.00. He is located at Markham, Ontario
There is also some other computer shop sell it at about C$2250.00
Will I allow to post the computer shop's name here.
If yes, let me know. I will post it here.
Or pm me for info.
I think acer 2012 is much better than acer 2000.

But I hear people said the acer 2012 had some sticky keys and mousepad problem.
Any one can verify it pls.

 

i think your allowed to post names of shops here, i've seen a couple, are those Retailers? or online retailers? i currently live in alberta, and would like to purchase an Acer from perferably local retailer vs online retailer, after all, online retailers are really tricky. And regarding to the mouse pad and sticky keys on 2010 series? i haven't read any reviews saying that. The only reason i prefer 2000 series over 2010 series, is that i've read Cnet's reviews, and user comments, which turns out to be 95% recommend (which is surprisingly good).

 

This thread seems to be floating towards the Acer product. Please post any additional questions to the Acer Forum.

Thank you,
-Vb-

 

Dear 403fobby

Check the link, the price list and dealers:

http://www.notebookreview.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2026

By the way, Toshiba M30 had been deduct price in Canada.
Now is C$2399.00 from Toshiba.ca

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