Comments on: Acer moved to 2nd place in notebook sales http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/ Hot info about new scene releases! Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:54:43 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Christopher http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-52213 Christopher Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:27:42 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-52213 I'm surfing on my Acer laptop (an Aspire 5670) at the moment. I bought it in October last year, and since then they've upgraded this model to have an even larger hard drive, better graphics card etc etc... But at the time it was pretty much THE best laptop on the market in the UK for less than £1000. The specs? Core Duo T2300 15.4 WXGA CrystalBrite (shiny) LCD ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 512Mb - a REAL (!!!) PCI-e graphics card, not integrated/shared graphics 2Gb DDR2 RAM 120Gb SATA HD "DVD Super Multi double layer" (basically it's a Matshita slot-loading drive that can read and write just about anything, but it's a little picky with some brands of DVD media) 802.11n Intel A/B/G WLAN Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Integrated Realtek HD (hah, HD, hardly) soundcard (but I have an external audio interface anyway which I can crank louder. I didn't buy this laptop for its soundcard!) All this for £800 touch, and this was way back in October last year. It was the only PC out of scores I looked at which had 1) a proper, dedicated graphics card 2) a decent-sized hard drive 3) more than 1gb of RAM 4) a nicely-designed case! It gets hot, and the battery life is nothing special if you run it ragged like a desktop, but it's an awesome machine and I'm still really pleased with it. I'd buy another one. I'd definitely buy another Acer over those fugly XPS laptops, urgh. I’m surfing on my Acer laptop (an Aspire 5670) at the moment. I bought it in October last year, and since then they’ve upgraded this model to have an even larger hard drive, better graphics card etc etc… But at the time it was pretty much THE best laptop on the market in the UK for less than £1000.

The specs?

Core Duo T2300
15.4 WXGA CrystalBrite (shiny) LCD
ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 512Mb – a REAL (!!!) PCI-e graphics card, not integrated/shared graphics
2Gb DDR2 RAM
120Gb SATA HD
“DVD Super Multi double layer” (basically it’s a Matshita slot-loading drive that can read and write just about anything, but it’s a little picky with some brands of DVD media)
802.11n Intel A/B/G WLAN
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
Integrated Realtek HD (hah, HD, hardly) soundcard (but I have an external audio interface anyway which I can crank louder. I didn’t buy this laptop for its soundcard!)

All this for £800 touch, and this was way back in October last year. It was the only PC out of scores I looked at which had 1) a proper, dedicated graphics card 2) a decent-sized hard drive 3) more than 1gb of RAM 4) a nicely-designed case! It gets hot, and the battery life is nothing special if you run it ragged like a desktop, but it’s an awesome machine and I’m still really pleased with it.

I’d buy another one. I’d definitely buy another Acer over those fugly XPS laptops, urgh.

]]> By: Plak http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-52003 Plak Mon, 09 Apr 2007 02:12:40 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-52003 Piece of crap laptops. Can't tell you how many BSOD problems we've had with them fresh out of the box at best buy. I'd take an alienware laptop anyday over HP, Dell and Acer. Piece of crap laptops. Can’t tell you how many BSOD problems we’ve had with them fresh out of the box at best buy. I’d take an alienware laptop anyday over HP, Dell and Acer.

]]> By: hum http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-51884 hum Sun, 08 Apr 2007 19:10:32 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-51884 OMG acer sucks at least here the warranty process is crap, toshiba is much much better and the warranty i dont know because so few people have problem with them :). Acer is cheap then u pay it on pacience and if ur lucky u get one good lol OMG acer sucks at least here the warranty process is crap, toshiba is much much better and the warranty i dont know because so few people have problem with them :) . Acer is cheap then u pay it on pacience and if ur lucky u get one good lol

]]> By: Mike http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-51764 Mike Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:02:21 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-51764 At the end of the year I want to buy a new pc, but Im thinking of buying a new laptop instead, the new laptops are very good and cheap as well. At the end of the year I want to buy a new pc, but Im thinking of buying a new laptop instead, the new laptops are very good and cheap as well.

]]> By: Brute_Force http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-51761 Brute_Force Sun, 08 Apr 2007 06:41:48 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-51761 Alienware laptops rules! I own 1 and theres nothing that comes even close to it! Alienware laptops rules! I own 1 and theres nothing that comes even close to it!

]]> By: crimson http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-51759 crimson Sun, 08 Apr 2007 06:21:26 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-51759 eek they just sell a lot of laptops cause they are cheap not because they are high quality ;) just replaced my acer with a zepto :) (but with an acer mainboard hihi) eek they just sell a lot of laptops cause they are cheap not because they are high quality ;)
just replaced my acer with a zepto :) (but with an acer mainboard hihi)

]]> By: Kermiac http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-51734 Kermiac Sun, 08 Apr 2007 00:36:06 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-51734 I've worked for Acer, Toshiba & HP over the years (still at HP) & my views have changed over time. Used to be that you'd ONLY buy Toshiba a few years back. Then Acer started making decent quality (think Ferrari series) & dell brought out the xps series & they were the laptops everyone wanted (even though they're a bit expensive). These days HP are top-notch (as shown by the sales figures Martin provided). The new "entertainment pc's" are excellent. I own a dv9000 series it kicks ass! I’ve worked for Acer, Toshiba & HP over the years (still at HP) & my views have changed over time. Used to be that you’d ONLY buy Toshiba a few years back. Then Acer started making decent quality (think Ferrari series) & dell brought out the xps series & they were the laptops everyone wanted (even though they’re a bit expensive). These days HP are top-notch (as shown by the sales figures Martin provided). The new “entertainment pc’s” are excellent. I own a dv9000 series it kicks ass!

]]> By: Darksteel89 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-51733 Darksteel89 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 00:25:41 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-51733 Acer owns, I bought an Acer laptop for $600. Has AMD Turion dual core, ati graphics, dual layer dvd bruner, 1 gig ram, and I havent had a problem in about 1 year since i bought it. Acer owns, I bought an Acer laptop for $600. Has AMD Turion dual core, ati graphics, dual layer dvd bruner, 1 gig ram, and I havent had a problem in about 1 year since i bought it.

]]> By: matrix http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-51732 matrix Sun, 08 Apr 2007 00:15:45 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-51732 well i think Zepto are nice :-) but acer er ok :-) well i think Zepto are nice :-)

but acer er ok :-)

]]> By: me http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-51724 me Sat, 07 Apr 2007 22:17:34 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-51724 i just bought an acer aspire 5630 and love it, the features it has are comparable to laptops from other brands that cost hundreds more, and it's great looking to boot :) i just bought an acer aspire 5630 and love it, the features it has are comparable to laptops from other brands that cost hundreds more, and it’s great looking to boot :)

]]> By: sheiq http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-51708 sheiq Sat, 07 Apr 2007 19:42:30 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-51708 I have have had a couple of different laptops. My last two has been Acer. I have been very happy with them. Both hardware spec and the build quality was superb. The first one was the fastest 2.5 year ago. It was a Centrino 1.6 Ghz, 512Ram, 60GB, 15.4" screen and the latest i have is based on C2D 2Ghz, 2GB Ram, 160GB HD and ATI X1600, 15.4" . It has everything i need, webcam, dual layer DVD, u name it. I know there low-end models never looked that good. But there mid-end and high-end models are very good. There is no doubt there. All my friends at the university have laptops so i know some of the models (Dell, Asus, HP, Thoshiba, IBM, Sony) Many of them has nice specs but there is always something missing. U have to pay alot more to get the whole package from vendors like IBM, HP, Toshiba and Sony. Dells laptops are just too big. There design is not that good. They look so bulky/clumsy and that goes for IBM Thinkpads too. In my opinion Asus makes the best looking machines in all ranges. And there spec are topnotch. Just like Sony Vaios. Unfortunately their prices are also in the high range, especially Sonys, so i have not been able to get any of those machines. Instead i have settled with Acer which have the best compromise of design, specs and price :) I have have had a couple of different laptops. My last two has been Acer. I have been very happy with them. Both hardware spec and the build quality was superb. The first one was the fastest 2.5 year ago. It was a Centrino 1.6 Ghz, 512Ram, 60GB, 15.4″ screen and the latest i have is based on C2D 2Ghz, 2GB Ram, 160GB HD and ATI X1600, 15.4″ . It has everything i need, webcam, dual layer DVD, u name it.
I know there low-end models never looked that good. But there mid-end and high-end models are very good. There is no doubt there.
All my friends at the university have laptops so i know some of the models (Dell, Asus, HP, Thoshiba, IBM, Sony) Many of them has nice specs but there is always something missing. U have to pay alot more to get the whole package from vendors like IBM, HP, Toshiba and Sony. Dells laptops are just too big. There design is not that good. They look so bulky/clumsy and that goes for IBM Thinkpads too. In my opinion Asus makes the best looking machines in all ranges. And there spec are topnotch. Just like Sony Vaios. Unfortunately their prices are also in the high range, especially Sonys, so i have not been able to get any of those machines. Instead i have settled with Acer which have the best compromise of design, specs and price :)

]]> By: ScytheNoire http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-51704 ScytheNoire Sat, 07 Apr 2007 19:21:42 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-51704 i found that Acer had the best value for what you get. Dell right now is involved in a class-action lawsuit (in Canada) due to their craptacular notebooks. Toshiba is on my list of companies i'll never buy from again. HP had a little legal troubles there with the whole illegal spying activities and lying. personally, i avoid corrupt companies and those with a bad rep. only issue i have with the Acer laptops is all the crap software installed on it, but it seems like all are pretty much like that. but definitely the best value for what you get out there. i found that Acer had the best value for what you get. Dell right now is involved in a class-action lawsuit (in Canada) due to their craptacular notebooks. Toshiba is on my list of companies i’ll never buy from again. HP had a little legal troubles there with the whole illegal spying activities and lying. personally, i avoid corrupt companies and those with a bad rep. only issue i have with the Acer laptops is all the crap software installed on it, but it seems like all are pretty much like that. but definitely the best value for what you get out there.

]]> By: Yom http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-51696 Yom Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:02:39 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-51696 **Quote Mr. X Well i went to future shop last time to buy a laptop the powerfull laptop was acer and less then 1000$ so i payed 1500 for toshiba cause i know its gonna last longer then dell or acer ***Quote Wonder why they are not number 1 then?? lol For an extra $500 I would hope it would last longer! **Quote Mr. X Well i went to future shop last time to buy a laptop the powerfull laptop was acer and less then 1000$ so i payed 1500 for toshiba cause i know its gonna last longer then dell or acer ***Quote

Wonder why they are not number 1 then?? lol For an extra $500 I would hope it would last longer!

]]> By: Anon http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-51695 Anon Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:02:35 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-51695 Lol, i know Dell and Toshiba as maintance manuals too online >.> Lol, i know Dell and Toshiba as maintance manuals too online >.>

]]> By: Mr. X http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-51694 Mr. X Sat, 07 Apr 2007 17:55:34 +0000 http://www.rlslog.net/acer-moved-to-2nd-place-in-notebook-sales/#comment-51694 Acer - just wanted to let you know that you have the best maintenance manuals avail for download. They describe how to take apart the entire laptop piece-by-piece . And put it back together. Acer – just wanted to let you know that you have the best maintenance manuals avail for download. They describe how to take apart the entire laptop piece-by-piece . And put it back together.

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