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    Acer: Reliable Innovation?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by nix, Sep 19, 2006.

  1. nix

    nix Notebook Consultant

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    What do you think of Acer's notebook reliability after taking a look at this link?

    http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/tm_reliability.htm# (read then click on the "Acer reliability test video preview" link)

    Looks pretty impressive eh? However, most manufacturers claim to have their notebooks undergo torturous tests such as these; anyways, it is a bit reassuring to have this knowledge though. What struck me as unrealistic was their claim that their notebooks should last 5 years. Wouldn't it be nice if that was true. I still think Acer's overall quality is not bad; my new aspire feels very sturdy (not as sturdy as my previous notebook - HP DV2000z - but then again, I only paid $900CAN while the HP cost be $1200) and can be picked up from the corner without any creaking.
     
    nix, Sep 19, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    What manufacturer would say their notebooks are junk?
     
    ZaZ, Sep 19, 2006
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  3. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    well, a lot of other notebook manufaturer do that, acer seems to have "cooler" video though.
     
    wobble987, Sep 19, 2006
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  4. gilo

    gilo Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Marketing stunt , most likely some elctronics will fry then a mechanical break , which is usually not covered anyway .

    The best test is the warranty period . period .
     
    gilo, Sep 19, 2006
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  5. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    well, though it is good to know that a company DID do stress test. its better that (at least) their informing us how they do the test, instead of giving out unproven claim.
     
    wobble987, Sep 19, 2006
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  6. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    You can't believe that EVERY SINGLE NOTEBOOK goes thru that test. More like random tests. Maybe 1 outta 100. I love acer quality, but thats still pure marketing to me.

    Think of how many laptops any company would break/waste if they did it that way.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Sep 20, 2006
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