Question:
Help me make final decision!!! ACER OR ASUS
I've been searching for a laptop and asking questions for a while already. I am trying to replace my zv5000z. I found graphic card too weak and it was little bit heavy. I got really good answers and read good reviews. I finaly stoped on two laptops one is Acer TM4501WLMi and ASUS M6000 Series - M6Ne, M6BNe. Screen size does'nt matter, 15.1 and 15.4 would work.
TM4501WLM COST=about $1450
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional; Intel® Pentium® M Processor 715 (1.50GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz FSB); 512MB (256/256) DDR333 SDRAM; 40GB hard drive; modular DVD-Dual drive (DVD+/-RW); 3-in-1 card reader; 15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT display; ATI® MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9700 graphics, 64MB DDR; 802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN, V.92 modem
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Asus COST= $1631.00
. Display: M6Ne: 15.1 inch SXGA+(1400x1080) TFT Active Matrix
2. Processor: 1.5GHz Intel Pentium M 715 (Dothan) Processor w/2MB L2 Cache
3. Graphics & Video: ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 w/ 64MB VRAM and TV-out.
4. Memory: 512MB DDR333 SODIMM Memory (1x512MB) (+$60.00)
5. Hard Drive: 40GB 4,200RPM Ultra DMA HDD
6. CD/DVD/CDRW Drive: Combo 4X DVD-R/RW/CD-RW Drive w/Software (+$119.00)
7. Wireless LAN: Built-in Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 Dual-Mode 802.11B/G LAN
8. Main Battery: Smart Li-ion Battery: 5.5 hours
9. Second Battery: None.
A. Second Hard Drive: None.
B. MS Windows OS: MS Windows XP Home w/SP2 (+$90.00)
C. MS Office XP Software: None.
D. Internet Security Software: None.
E. Wireless Router: None.
F. AC Adapter: Auto Switch 110/220V AC Adapter
G. Auto/Air Adapter: None.
H. Port Replicator: None.
I. Carrying Case: Free Deluxe Carrying Case
J. Floppy Drive: None.
K. Build-in Gigabit LAN: Built-in Broad Com 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet LAN w/RJ-45 Jack
L. Build-in IEEE 1394 & Modem: Built-in IEEE 1394 (Firewire) and 56k V.90 Fax/Modem
M. Mouse: None.
N. Warranty: 1-Year Parts/Labor, Lifetime Telephone Technical Support
I found that asus is 1 lb lighter then acer. Battery life I couldn't find which one has better, I think acer has 5.5 hours. Thus I am concerned about build quiality of laptops and tech support and screen quality, what would be your oppinions? Also, Does extra $200 worth for lighter laptop?
Thank you for your input. I've bugging people for couple days already.
zv5000z AMD 64 3000+ 1.8 Ghz 768 DDR SDRAM 15.4" WXGA (1280x800) 30 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive 64MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 4 440 Go
Answer:
I think the Acer TravelMate 4500 is one of the best computers on the market right now, especially for the price. I think it would be a great buy. As for $200 for one pound, that's a totally personal call. What's a pound? Well, to me it's a big deal, but my notebook weighs onle a touch over 3 pounds, so another pound is sginificant. The difference between 5.5 and 6.5 pounds though, is much less severe.
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Answer:
What about the TM4502wlmi, I think that is the latest from the 4500 series. But I don't know where to get that in the states. If any knows please let me know. The widescreen version not standard size.
Answer:
I don't think they make TM4502wlmi in USA, but I am buying TM4501WLMi:)
zv5000z AMD 64 3000+ 1.8 Ghz 768 DDR SDRAM 15.4" WXGA (1280x800) 30 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive 64MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 4 440 Go