Laptop Purchase

cooperguy

Im going buying this laptop at the weekend http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/Acer_Aspire_5683WLMi_Laptop_LX.AFQ0X.023/version-1.asp

It has these specs:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 - 1.66GHz (x2), 667MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache
RAM: 2048MB DDR2
Hard Drive: 160GB Serial ATA 5400rpm
Screen: 15.4" Widescreen TFT (1280x800 - 16:10) with CrystalBrite Technology
Optical Drive: DVD±RW Super Multi Double Layer
Graphics: NVidia GeForce Go7300 128MB
Wireless LAN: 802.11a/b/g - Call for advice on Wireless Networking
Battery Life (Depending on Use): 2.5 hours
Weight: 2.9kg
Warranty: 1 Year Collect and Return - Upgradeable to 3 Years!
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000
DVI Output
S-Video Output
Firewire Port
Flash Memory Card Reader
PCMCIA Type II Slot
ExpressCard Slot
Built-In 1.3 MegaPixel Camera
Built-In Stereo Speakers

It costs €1164 I think that sounds like a fairly good deal but I decided to ask someone a little more educated on here! So is it good or have u better suggestions. Also iv no idea on the graphics card. Is it ok for average use I wouldnt be doing serious gaming. Are there bad points to this laptop?

Only problem is that it is an Acer iv been hearing bad things about them. Are they that bad or are they ok.

cooperguy

Anybody at all?

Tom Dunne

Dell have a similar(ish) spec model (640m), for €983, including shipping and a "free" printer, though I can't seem to figure out the graphics card.

I would question the need for the camera - do you really need it.

As for Acer, well have a look at the link in my signature and the Acer thread at the top of the forum. And while you are at it, do some reading on Laptopsdirect.ie (check out the few threads over in the consumer issues forum).

cooperguy

No I dont need the camera it just happens to be on it