Question:
ASUS/Acer/Something else?
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
£1000
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Mainly programming, general internet / office tasks with the odd game(Quake/BF2 etc)
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Furthest it will go is on my knee on the coutch.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Quake/BF2/DoW
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Been looking at Asus or Acer
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
Not too bothered as it will be near a wall socket 95% of time
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
Online is fine
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen? Either
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Standard
a. XGA -1024x768 - Large and easy to read text + graphics icons, but you fit less stuff on the screen.
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Not bothered
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Not too much
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
Ideally upto 3 years
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
Around the 100GB mark
16) Do you need an optical drive?
DVD +/- RW
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I've been looking at the ASUS F3Ja-AP058P(x1600) or F3Jv-AP003P(7600) but hearing conflicting stories about problems with build quality and the headphone jack.
Also been considering the Acer Aspire 5684 but again hearing problems with build quality and customer service issues?
Anyone any comments or other suggestions?
Thanks
Answer:
Re: ASUS/Acer/Something else?
Look at the Zepto Znote 2425W (a.k.a Compal HEL 80)
http://uk.zepto.com/Default.aspx?pag...7BPnzhGEJwoxDf
Answer:
Re: ASUS/Acer/Something else?
Read my thread about Acer.
Asus definately is better, but each has it's own advantage..
Answer:
Re: ASUS/Acer/Something else?
also check out UK-based www.rockdirect.com
they have the Pegasus 665 - starts at £680.00:
- 15.4"
- Core 2 Duo
- nVidia 7600 Go
- Standard 3 year warranty