Acer TravelMate

[bigrod]

I can't find much about Acer notebooks using the search, but I am looking for a notebook for my wife to use at law school and I came across this one at NewEgg:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=34-115-120&depa=0

It seems like a pretty good deal looking at the specs, but I don't know much about Acer laptops.

Are they worth a crap?

Any other suggestions in that price range (probably anywhere up to about 1500 actually) would be appreciated.

 

[bigrod]

Bump, any thoughts?

 

[Garster]

Nice price, nice laptop but will not be a good gaming machine with the Intel Extreme Graphics 2 chipset. Also Newegg return policy on laptops is "NON-REFUNDABLE ITEM. Warranty is provided through product Manufacturer Only!".

 

[bigrod]

Yeah, I'm not really worried about the graphics on it, as my wife will only use it for MS apps. Any gaming will be Yahoo-based . Mainly I am concerned about weight, battery life, and price. I am also considering the Toshiba Tecra M2 S530. Basically the same specs, but the screen is smaller, the battery life is a little less, it's lighter, and it has a better graphics chipset.

Does Acer have a bad reputation on warranties? I really don't mind manufacturer's warranties.

 

[Garster]

I'm sure Acer warranties are as good as any other major manufacturer, my only concern would be if there is a problem with it right out of the box would Newegg offer a replacement. if your looking for battery life buy only a Pentium M equipped machine,

 

[bigrod]

Definitely what I will do.

I have read some about IBM having student discounts. Do you know how they work? I assume you have to buy directly from IBM? I would definitely get her a ThinkPad if I could get it discounted.

 

[Garster]

Not sure, maybe do a google search for the IBM discounts, i have a 3 year old P3 thinkpad that works and looks like new still. They are most likely one of the best built laptops in the business.