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    ACER DUO CORE AS5672WLMi

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by tpm12, Jan 21, 2006.

  1. tpm12

    tpm12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The below computer is being offered at CompUsa for $1499....really; how is the quality/realiabitly of ACER...this is a lot of computer for the price and I would hate to purchase a piece of @$%&.
    Processor Class: Core Duo
    Processor Number: T2300
    Processor Speed: 1.66 GHz
    Bus Speed: 667 MHz
    Mobile Technology: Centrino
    L2 Cache Size: 2 MB
    System Chipset: Intel 945PM Express
    Memory Speed: PC2-4200 (533MHz)
    Memory Technology: DDR2-SDRAM
    Installed Memory: 2 GB
    Hard Drive Capacity: 120 GB
    Drive Controllers: SATA-150
    Additional Drives: DL DVD SuperMulti
    Sound Support: Intel High Definition (HD) Audio
    Video Chipset Brand: ATI
    Video Chipset: Mobility RADEON X1400
    Installed Video Memory: 128 MB
    Shared Video RAM (Max): 384 MB
    Resolution: 1280 x 800
    Display Size: 15.4 in
    Display Type: Active Matrix LCD (TFT)
    Port Connectors: 1 Video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
    1 Video - DVI-D
    4 Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
    1 IEEE-1394 FireWire
    1 modem - phone line - RJ-11
    1 network - Ethernet RJ-45
    Fast infrared (FIR) port / consumer infrared (CIR) port
    AV-in port
    S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
    Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support
    Microphone/line-in jack

    Card Slots: Memory Stick
    Memory Stick Pro
    Secure Digital(SD)/MMC
    xD-Picture Card
    ExpressCard/34
    (1) Type II / Type 1 PC Card
    Network Support: Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)
    Wireless Protocol: 802.11a
    802.11b
    802.11g
    Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
    Also has a slot load DVD super drive and a built in web cam
     
    tpm12, Jan 21, 2006
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  2. Iter

    Iter Notebook Evangelist

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    Iter, Jan 21, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I'd say Acer is middle of the road. Not the best, but not the worst either. If you are interested, there is a FAQ in the hardware forum you might wish to consider so we can help you asses your needs and make some recommendations.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 22, 2006
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  4. k3l0

    k3l0 Notebook Consultant

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    k3l0, Jan 22, 2006
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