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    acer differences

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by sillygirl, Oct 4, 2004.

  1. sillygirl

    sillygirl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looking for the differences between the 4501 and the 3201 and then the HP3000zt...trying to decide which one to get for a college student. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
     
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  2. Venombite

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    Differences: (4501 / 3201 / ZT3000)

    15.4" WXGA LCD / 14.1" XGA LCD / 15.4" WXGA or WSXGA+
    DVD +/- Burner / DVD/CDRW Combo / DVD +/- Bruner (new to HP)
    6.5lbs / 4.8lbs / 6.3lbs
    ATI 9700 GPU / ATI 9700 GPU / ATI 9200 GPU
    40GB HDD / 60GB HDD / 60GB HDD (Depends on Config)
    100 LAN / 1000 LAN / 100 LAN
    Latch / Latchless Design / Latch
    8 cell battery 4-5hrs / 6 cell battery 3-4hrs / 8 cell battery 3.5-4hrs

    These are the differences that currently come to mind. The HP ZT3000 config mainly depends on what the configuration.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Oct 4, 2004
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    furanku Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am also a college student in need of laptop, just got 3201 for abou a week and i am quite hapy with it. it's got great looks, slim and light, prefect size between desktop replacement and portable laptop. The battery is at max 4 hours with lowest settings, but then i have wireless on all day long so the number is more like 3 hr. The touchpad is kinda rectangleish, so it took a little getting used to. Like many other users said, the mouse buttons r little too loud for my taste, but thats not really a problem as i am used to tap-click anyway. Over all a great laptop to bring around on campus and serves a pretty decent job as desktop replacement as well.
     
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    arjung Notebook Enthusiast

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    Venombite, doesnt 4501 have gbit lan?
    Here are the specs on newegg.com:

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    Acer TM4501WLMI Notebook Pentium M 715 - 1.50GHz, 15.4" WXGA TFT, 512MB, 40GB, RADEON 9700, DVD+/-RW Drive, WinXP Pro


    Model# LX.T5006.003
    Item # N82E16834115138

    Specifications:
    Part#: LX.T5006.003
    Weight: 6.5 lbs
    CPU: Intel Pentium M Processor 715 1.50GHz, 2MB L2 Cache
    Display: 15" WXGA TFT
    OS: Windows XP Pro
    Memory: 512MB DDR333
    Graphics: ATI Mobility RADEON 9700, 64MB
    HD: 40GB
    Optical Drive: Modular DVD-Dual drive
    Communication: 56K Modem, GbE LAN, 802.11b/g
    Ports: S-Video, Audio Ports, 3x USB2.0, VGA, FIR, IEEE 1394, connector for optional Port Replicator III
    Dimensions: 14.2" x 10.7" x 1.1" - 1.3"
    Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
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    Gbe Lan means Gigabit doesnt it? or is it something totally different?
     
    arjung, Oct 4, 2004
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  5. Venombite

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    Arjung,

    No, the Acer 4501 only has a 10/100 Ethernet LAN port. Newegg is known to cut & paste wrong info for their descriptions. Here's the link to Acer's US site. Unless Acer US is incorrect, it should only be 10/100.

    http://us.acer.com/acerpanam/page9.do?dau34.oid=5570&UserCtxParam=0&GroupCtxParam=0&dctx1=25&ctx1=PA&crc=888567221

    Yes, GbE is for Gigabit Ethernet Lan.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Oct 7, 2004
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