Bloody ricer.
0/10Finray wrote:
Implying it looks nice
Implying you should look at your UI and not the contents presented by it
looks similair to mine
uh cause, to get close to the same specs ( but worse still) on a HP probook it would actually cost $1330, instead of $830 for the acer, thats 500 bucks more for less. I do like the brushed metal looks better, but thats about it.Freezer7Pro wrote:
Why, oh, why must it be Acer? If you're considering spending over $800, at least get an HP Probook.
Last edited by Nic (2010-09-10 18:21:58)
I'm sure he'll change his mind when he needs a new one next year.Freezer7Pro wrote:
Why, oh, why must it be Acer? If you're considering spending over $800, at least get an HP Probook.
Buying a laptop based solely upon specifications is not a very smart move. The reason for the Probooks costing more than other laptops (including Pavilions - they're not much better than Acers) is because they're built to much higher standards than consumer laptops, much like Thinkpads, but not at the same level. The total cost of ownership for a more expensive machine is almost always lower than that of a cheaper one, since it'll run even though the warranty is out.Nic wrote:
uh cause, to get close to the same specs ( but worse still) on a HP probook it would actually cost $1330, instead of $830 for the acer, thats 500 bucks more for less. I do like the brushed metal looks better, but thats about it.Freezer7Pro wrote:
Why, oh, why must it be Acer? If you're considering spending over $800, at least get an HP Probook.
Actually I could get this and price match it to $860
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php? … 20Consumer
It actually comes with the i5 430M not the 450M
If you buy an Acer, and exclusively use it as a desktop replacement, they can often run for quite a while. However, if you want to move it around, subjecting it to mechanical stress, you can't count on it running for more than two years, really.FFLink wrote:
True, but if you can look after your laptop, they're fine.
My friend's had 2 Acer laptops over the course of the past 4-5 years, and each one he REALLY looks after, and I've never heard any complaints that aren't due to the internal components (GPU not good enough, etc.).
My Acer netbook though broke very easily when someone slammed a phone down on top of it (Broke the screen).
So they're worth the purchase if you can look after your shit well enough.
Last edited by Freezer7Pro (2010-09-11 13:45:31)
I'd advise you to get the b-series over the s-series. The b series are notable sturdier than the s series, since they've got a fat-arse magnesium frame inside.Nic wrote:
Well, I was able to find this Probook that I could price match down to 845 CAD:
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=88889 … Commercial
Specs:
Screen Size: 17.3"
Display Resolution: 1600 x 900
Graphics Controller Model: Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Standard Memory: 4 GB DDR3-1066/PC3-8500
Processor Model: i3-370M 2.40 GHz
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional x64
Hard Drive Capacity: 320 GB 7200rpm
Just to say, he took them to College and 6th form almost every day we were in, in a laptop bag/backpack.Freezer7Pro wrote:
If you buy an Acer, and exclusively use it as a desktop replacement, they can often run for quite a while. However, if you want to move it around, subjecting it to mechanical stress, you can't count on it running for more than two years, really.FFLink wrote:
True, but if you can look after your laptop, they're fine.
My friend's had 2 Acer laptops over the course of the past 4-5 years, and each one he REALLY looks after, and I've never heard any complaints that aren't due to the internal components (GPU not good enough, etc.).
My Acer netbook though broke very easily when someone slammed a phone down on top of it (Broke the screen).
So they're worth the purchase if you can look after your shit well enough.
The solder joints in Acers are nothing short of horrid, and they'll only stand for the laptop getting bent and banged that many times. Even if you're careful, carrying a laptop around in a messenger bag or suitcase will bend it to some extent, so you aren't getting away, unless you just carry it under your arm every time you're mobile.
same goes for most, I've got a shitty compaq still kicking around from like 5 years ago... Since I'm on a budget, I need to find a good mix of specs, wants, durability, and lastly looks.FFLink wrote:
Just to say, he took them to College and 6th form almost every day we were in, in a laptop bag/backpack.Freezer7Pro wrote:
If you buy an Acer, and exclusively use it as a desktop replacement, they can often run for quite a while. However, if you want to move it around, subjecting it to mechanical stress, you can't count on it running for more than two years, really.FFLink wrote:
True, but if you can look after your laptop, they're fine.
My friend's had 2 Acer laptops over the course of the past 4-5 years, and each one he REALLY looks after, and I've never heard any complaints that aren't due to the internal components (GPU not good enough, etc.).
My Acer netbook though broke very easily when someone slammed a phone down on top of it (Broke the screen).
So they're worth the purchase if you can look after your shit well enough.
The solder joints in Acers are nothing short of horrid, and they'll only stand for the laptop getting bent and banged that many times. Even if you're careful, carrying a laptop around in a messenger bag or suitcase will bend it to some extent, so you aren't getting away, unless you just carry it under your arm every time you're mobile.
Not arguing your points specifically, but from what I've seen, as I said, if you take care of them, they'll last you til the tech becomes out of date.
Hm. He was a very lucky person. A very lucky person indeed.FFLink wrote:
Just to say, he took them to College and 6th form almost every day we were in, in a laptop bag/backpack.Freezer7Pro wrote:
If you buy an Acer, and exclusively use it as a desktop replacement, they can often run for quite a while. However, if you want to move it around, subjecting it to mechanical stress, you can't count on it running for more than two years, really.FFLink wrote:
True, but if you can look after your laptop, they're fine.
My friend's had 2 Acer laptops over the course of the past 4-5 years, and each one he REALLY looks after, and I've never heard any complaints that aren't due to the internal components (GPU not good enough, etc.).
My Acer netbook though broke very easily when someone slammed a phone down on top of it (Broke the screen).
So they're worth the purchase if you can look after your shit well enough.
The solder joints in Acers are nothing short of horrid, and they'll only stand for the laptop getting bent and banged that many times. Even if you're careful, carrying a laptop around in a messenger bag or suitcase will bend it to some extent, so you aren't getting away, unless you just carry it under your arm every time you're mobile.
Not arguing your points specifically, but from what I've seen, as I said, if you take care of them, they'll last you til the tech becomes out of date.
Do you have 6 FLAC albums now?Freezer7Pro wrote:
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac7/ … /nyhdd.jpg
My first hard-drive purchase since 2007. If I keep gathering data at this rate, this baby will last me another decade.
