Acer Laptop Spec

lemeister

Could someone tell me if this is a good spec for the money - €920? Many thanks

Product Description Acer Aspire 1642WLMi - Pentium M 740 1.73 GHz - 15.4" TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.4 cm x 27.9 cm x 3.9 cm
Weight 2.9 kg
Platform Technology Intel Centrino
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial
Processor Intel Pentium M 740 1.73 GHz
Cache Memory 2 MB - L2 Cache
RAM 512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM ( 2 x 256 MB )
Hard Drive 80 GB
Optical Storage DVD±RW (+R double layer) - integrated
Display 15.4" TFT active matrix WXGA (1280 x 800) - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Graphics Controller Intel GMA 900
Audio Output Sound card
Telecom Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Input Device Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button
Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery Lithium Ion
Run Time (Up To) 2 hour(s)
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x memory
1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - type II
Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone 3.5mm
Processor Intel Pentium M 740 1.73 GHz
Data Bus Speed 533 MHz
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus
Chipset Type Mobile Intel 915GM Express
Installed Size 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
Technology DDR II SDRAM
Configuration Features 2 x 256 MB
Hard Drive 80 GB
Networking Network adapter
Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Remote Management Protocol DMI 2.0
Features Acer SignalUp
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 900
Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Audio Output Sound card
Compliant Standards Sound Blaster Pro
Audio Input Microphone
Display Type 15.4" TFT active matrix
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 / 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Features CrystalBrite
Type L2 Cache
Installed Size 2 MB
Modem Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Features Wake on Ring
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1
Run Time (Up To) 2 hour(s)
OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Software Norton AntiVirus, Acer Launch Manager, NTI CD-Maker, Acer eManager, Acer GridVista, Acer Arcade, Adobe Reader

wingnut

Its good spec for the money allright. A good all rounder with no corners cut. You'd be hard pressed to match that with other manfactures. If you want to know for sure, why not have a look at dell.ie, and pcworld.ie (or your local PCworld), and compare like with like. Pick a laptop with similar specs (you wont get one exactly the same).

Features I like on it: dual layer +-rw, 80GB drive, 1.7 Centrino.

That laptop would be excellent for the majority of computer users.

For my own needs I would get a laptop with more memory (you could upgrade later) and better graphics (not upgradeable) but you would be looking at €1500+. It all depends on what you need it for and how much you can stretch to.

lemeister

Thanks for the reply, it's a mid range laptop I'm looking to get as I have a pc already and I'll certainly be doing a lot of research on different brands before settling on one.

jimmycrackcorm

I would think that a dell core duo e.g. 6400 might have a better spec/price.

wingnut

Esp. if you hit the outlet store at the right time