Is this a good notebook?

[viccles]

I'm wanting to spend 500-900 on a notebook mainly used for office tasks. I do want it to last at least 3 years though. Is this a good one? http://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers/acer/aspire-15-inch-notebook-51302/

 

[CF]

looks like a good basic laptop. the I3 is an entry level dual core processor and @2.13GHZ is pretty reasonable speed for just office tasks and some media. Otherwise seems well priced.

 

[kirbatron]

I am now looking also after my HP dv 2700 died just 2 mths after warranty... it was due to the manufacturing fault of the GPU nVidia chipset.

A gorilla down the tube.

I have heard ASUS, Lenovo are quite good. Mixed reports about Toshiba.

This model is going for $648.

AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core QL-65 (2.1GHz, 3600MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, with recovery Discadd $29 for Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade disc & licence.
15.6" Full HD 16:9 Color Shine display, 1366x768 res.
3GB DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM memory (add $49 upgrade to 4G RAM)
320 GB SATA, hard drive
Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer
ATI HD3200 Graphics with dedicated 256M VRAM,
Wireless 802.11ABGN, 10/100/100 LAN
Integrated 1.3M WebCam & Mic.
HDMI port
AC Adapter & Battery: Lithium ion (6-cell)
2 Years International Warranty

 

[Fender]

Dude, where is that selling. Bargain at that price, need a new laptop would definently be interested in that. processor is abit on the basic side, but would run pretty well i reckon.

 

[kirbatron]

e-bay... do a search for that model.

discounted from $1,299 - invoice included.

sound dodge to you?

 

[jonesy86]

I'm looking at getting a laptop... rather than starting a new thread this seemed like an ok one to bump.

Are Dell a good reliable brand?

and is it worth fussing over whether or not the laptop has a number pad with the keys?

 

[HSSB]

I want to get a laptop that is cheap $500-$900, not a netbook, has a webcam, and is going to be able to be keep up with me using it maybe 4 hours a day for a few years, homework and then Facebook and BigFooty at night. Anyone know if they can help me?

 

[r dub 19]

I want to get a laptop that is cheap $500-$900, not a netbook, has a webcam, and is going to be able to be keep up with me using it maybe 4 hours a day for a few years, homework and then Facebook and BigFooty at night. Anyone know if they can help me?

For Chatroullete you old sailor you

 

[HSSB]

For Chatroullete you old sailor you

Hmm.. maybe

 

[jonesy86]

do ppl prefer laptop keyboards with or without number pad?

 

[themightybloods]

sounds like a good laptop at a good price

i'm looking for a laptop as well and instead of posting a new thread i thought i'll just post here

http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/4c0246a0022ff13c273fc0a87e010611/Product/View/XC8832

now i know the resolution of this laptop is only 1366x768 so it is classified as 720p (as it cant be 768p) Would it still be able to play 1080p movies but just downscale it or something? Any clarification on this will be greatly appreciated

 

[jonesy86]

http://www.harveynorman.com.au/product/1256966959159/core-pslsa-x-toshiba-satellite-lx-laptop

thoughts on this laptop?

 

[HSSB]

http://www.harveynorman.com.au/product/1256966959159/core-pslsa-x-toshiba-satellite-lx-laptop

thoughts on this laptop?

Don't like it, alot like what I'm using atm. Not a massive fan of Toshiba

 

[spitlizard]

I want to get a laptop that is cheap $500-$900, not a netbook, has a webcam, and is going to be able to be keep up with me using it maybe 4 hours a day for a few years, homework and then Facebook and BigFooty at night. Anyone know if they can help me?

Whats wrong with Netbooks
I have an Acer running W7 and I have never had a problem with it.
Only thing missing is the DVD player but it was easy enough getting an external one for cheap of E Bay..

 

[manureid]

I am now looking also after my HP dv 2700 died just 2 mths after warranty... it was due to the manufacturing fault of the GPU nVidia chipset.

A gorilla down the tube.

I have heard ASUS, Lenovo are quite good. Mixed reports about Toshiba.

This model is going for $648.

AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core QL-65 (2.1GHz, 3600MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, with recovery Discadd $29 for Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade disc & licence.
15.6" Full HD 16:9 Color Shine display, 1366x768 res.
3GB DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM memory (add $49 upgrade to 4G RAM)
320 GB SATA, hard drive
Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer
ATI HD3200 Graphics with dedicated 256M VRAM,
Wireless 802.11ABGN, 10/100/100 LAN
Integrated 1.3M WebCam & Mic.
HDMI port
AC Adapter & Battery: Lithium ion (6-cell)
2 Years International Warranty

SNAP! Mine did exactly the same thing! $800 to fix, and guaranteed to happen again. Apparently court cases ensuing in the US because of it. Well pi$$ed off I can tell you!

 

[Kaan]

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