How are Acers Notebooks?

[jcovercash]

So Im in the need of a laptop for school, and I cant decide between this Acer Here on Newegg., or an Ibook.

I am really leaning towards the Acer notebook because of its 100% guarunteed compatibility with the software I use for school. I am unfamiliar with the mac counterparts/if any and it would give me a learning curve to deal with, but I am not ruling it out..... The point of this post isnt to help me decide which one but to inform me as to the quality of Acer's Notebooks.


First thing is first. Will I be able to get the 5 hours claimed for battery life? Even if it is closer to 4 that would still be ok.
Quality wise how is this notebook. I heard that Acer and Averatec notebooks where basically the same, and averatecs are supposed to be good but there isnt one for this price that fits my needs/wants.


Are there any other decent laptops withen this price area that has good battery life?

Thanks,
Josh

 

[JeFTuX]

yes that battery will last 4 hours i checked it out once
Overall i feel the quality is good compared to what we pay

 

[Ravenit]

Have had an Acer notbook for 8months now no problems.
Recommened to 5 of my mates and my boss at work who have each brought different model acers all very happy

 

[jcovercash]

Cool Thanks guys, that really reassures me. I would like to see other options however so I can compare them, what else is in this price range that is quality with a good battery life?


Josh

 

[EnDaRi]

thats a nice Acer laptop. I would buy it if i wasnt looking for high specs

 

[JeFTuX]

Originally posted by: AMDman12GHz
, what else is in this price range that is quality with a good battery life?


Josh

This model comes with Widescreen 15.4 wxga..good offer for its price

 

[jcovercash]

So for my needs/price range this is going to be the best of the bunch?