laptop under 1k

[newuser]

ok, so i need a new laptop under 1k. I dont really want a celeron processor. This one specs out pretty good and i hear they are made pretty good. I have a desktop that is fast with all the gadgets on it, i just need something for mobile use to replace my old toshiba POS

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Model
Brand
Model
Part# LX.A7205.001
CPU
CPU Type Pentium M
CPU Speed 715(1.5GHz)
CPU FSB 400MHz
CPU Cache 2MB
Operating Systems
Operating System Windows XP Home
Display
Screen Size 15.4"
LCD Features Acer CrystalBrite Technology;
-Cinema Vision - Fits 4:3 and 16:10 video to LCD with non-linear stretching algorithm
-Clear Vision - Detects video frame by frame and changes saturation, brightness and contrast controls dynamically to deliver sharper, more vivid image
Display Type WXGA
Resolution 1280 × 800
Graphics
GPU/VPU Intel GMA900
Video Memory Shared 128MB
Hard Drive
HD Capacity 80GB
HD Type PATA
Memory
Memory Slots 2x SO-DIMM
Memory Speed DDR333
Memory Size 512MB
Max Memory Supported 2GB
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD/CD-RW Combo
Optical Drive Interface Integrated
Optical Drive Spec Write Speed: 24X CD-R; 10X CD-RW; Read Speed: 24X CD-ROM; 8X DVD-ROM

Communications
Modem V.92 56Kbps data/fax modem, PTT (postal, telegraph, telephone) certified in select countries
LAN 10/100 LAN, Wake-on-LAN ready
WLAN Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection supporting 802.11b/g wireless LAN, WI-FI CERTIFIED, Acer SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency
IRDA IrDA
Ports
Card Slot PC Card slot for one Type II card, 32-bit PC CardBus architecture, Zoomed Video support
USB 3
IEEE1394 1
Video Port 1 x VGA, 1 x S-Video TV-out
Audio Ports Integrated microphone; Stereo headphones/speakers/line out and stereo microphone/line in ports

Audio
Audio Microsoft DirectSound compatibility
Speaker Two integrated speakers
Input Device
Touchpad Touchpad with four-way integrated scroll button
Keyboard -88-key keyboard, embedded numeric keypad, 2.5mm minimum key travel, international language support; hotkey controls
-12 function, four cursor, two Microsoft Windows keys
-Web browser, e-mail, one user-programmable easy-launch buttons; wireless LED button
Power
AC Adapter 65-watt AC adapter
Battery 8-cell lithium ion
Battery Life up to 3.5 hours life depending on configuration and usage

Physical spec
Dimensions 14.3"W x 11.0"D x 1.5"H
Weight 6.5lbs
Features
PIC

 

[dheffer]

You can often get a very well loaded dell 700m, 6000, or 9300, depending on your tastes for under 700-800 dollars. That would be my suggestion. I absolutely love my 760 dollar 700m =)

 

[BlingBlingArsch]

In Germany the Aspire 1690 series comes with X600 and X700 graphic cards for 1100Euros. Dont know why ur model has GPU/VPU Intel GMA900. u can see some specs and price here: http://geizhals.at/eu/?fs=Acer+Aspire+169&x=36&y=8&in=
From what ive read in forums ppl who bought this book seem quiet happy with the graphics and performance (of the x700 models), screen quality and the Gigabit-Ethernet. Some complain that it has no bluetooth.

 

[fbrdphreak]

That is a good basic system; no gaming potential, reasonable battery life, good for basic usage. :thumbsup:

 

[newuser]

got it, works great, decent build quality

only complaints were that it comes formatted in FAT32???!!!!??? why? (i converted it all to NTFS easily tho using windows). the drive comes pre partitioned in two even section, not sure exactly why.
I also had a problem with windows not being able to update and i had to do a few things to get that running missing dll's or something). not sure if that was acer's fault or windows tho

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: newuser
got it, works great, decent build quality

only complaints were that it comes formatted in FAT32???!!!!??? why? (i converted it all to NTFS easily tho using windows). the drive comes pre partitioned in two even section, not sure exactly why.
I also had a problem with windows not being able to update and i had to do a few things to get that running missing dll's or something). not sure if that was acer's fault or windows tho

You could always wipe the HDD and start fresh 😉
Congrats on the new Acer

 

[newuser]

true, true

the NTFS conversion went flawless. i would like it partitioned different, but mabey down the road i will wipe it clean. not 100% sure they give you all the drivers and a full version of Xp in the recovery discs