Problems? See this thread at archive.org.
Got my new Acer 1681 couple days ago, and have absolutely no complaints. Ordered it from newegg, they did a great job. Of course, I havn't had to return it...which would have cost 15% restocking fee and that's if they would take it back.
It's stylish, probably not as much as the 2012wlmi or the 2025wlmi which I wanted originally, but nevertheless pretty much one of the best looking laptops out there IMO.
First time I own a widescreen, so the width kindo get in the way at times. My vaio 14.1" in comparison is like 1/4 smaller width. Also, it has more vertical visibility. But still great screen.
Keyboard is not like the TM series, it's nice and straight. No 5 degree stuff.
It runs ultraquiet, doens't heat up much, battery lasts around 2 hours usually. I'm going to get the 8-cell once I feel the need to. I used it plugged into the power anyways, so I don't need another battery. But I will get it at some point, and will have a woopping 7.5 hours of battery life.
Runs fast. Overall, I'm willing to bet it's the best notebook you can get for under 1300 bucks. I've researched for 5 months, and so I've seen quite a few.
I'm using it along with a 19" flat screen, with dual monitor capability, can't complain. Works great. I would advise to to anyone who is on a budget and wants the best for the buck.
Thanx Acer for making the best notebooks for the chapest price! Don't know how you make a profit!
Romulus
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No I havn't tried putting blank DVDs in there yet. I have put in DVD movies and software/game CDs. They run just fine.
and yes, I meant 5 + 2.5 hours of total power. I would hope I would never need 7.5 hours of continuous, uninterrupted need to use the laptop away from a power cord. Gotta go to the bathroom and look ouside the window every once in a while too
I just bought a cooling pad for it. Not that it really needs it, but I did anyways. It used to run at 51 degrees idling. Would go up to 55 every once in a while while browsing the net or using micorsoft programs. Now steady state is 41 degrees (10 less)...even though it's reading 50 right now and I don't know why...I think plugging it into the wall might make a difference...I'm recharging my batt...so that's probably what it is...
but I'm not too concerned...fan doesn't kick in until 60 degrees...
got my 1681wlmi
Discussion in 'Acer' started by romulus, Oct 3, 2004.
