The Laptop review (Entries tagged as acer)

Feature filled microlaptops at microprices today

nospam@example.com (Robin) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:33:06 +0100

Microlaptops are usually based upon the low power Intel Atom processor and still come with good old "Fisher Price" Windows XP, which means they actually do very well for email, Internet and are of course very small and convenient to carry around on your travels or between lectures at Uni.

If you like the little EeePC, but you're a bit afraid of Linux and how it might work with your office and home apps then an XP microlaptop could be for you.

Fujitsu Amilio Mini M2010 Netbook in Black - VFY:M2010MPXU8GB

Processor - Intel Atom N280 / 1.66 GHz

RAM - 1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz ( 1 x 1 GB )

Hard Drive - 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm

Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Screen - 10.1' TFT 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ) - BrilliantView

Graphics - Intel GMA 950

Bluetooth - Yes

Notebook Camera - Integrated - 1.3 Megapixel

Warranty - 1 year warranty

Was £350.97 Now £309.97

Acer Aspire One 751h Laptop in Blue - 4 Hour Battery Life - LU.S850B.219

Processor - Intel Atom Z520 1.22 GHz

RAM - 1 GB (installed) 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Drive - 160 GB

Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Screen - 11.6 in TFT active matrix 1366 x 768

Bluetooth - No

Warranty - 1 year warranty

Was £362.97 Now £318.97

Acer Aspire 751h Laptop in Red - 4 Hour Battery Life - LU.S820B.170

Processor - Intel Atom Z520 / 1.22 GHz

RAM - 1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM ( 1 x 1 GB )

Hard Drive - 160 GB

Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Screen - 11.6" TFT 1366 x 768 ( WXGA ) - CrystalBrite

Graphics - Intel GMA 500

Bluetooth - No

Notebook Camera - Integrated - 0.3 Megapixel

Warranty - 1 year warranty

Was £362.97 Now £318.97

Acer are a bit stingy with their webcam, but this little netbook has a beautiful little widescreen display.

Samsung NC10 Netbook in Pink - NP-NC10-KB05UK

Processor - Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz

RAM - 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz ( 1 x 1 GB )

Hard Drive - 160 GB - Serial ATA-150

Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Screen - 10.2' TFT 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )

Graphics - Intel GMA 950 - 128 MB

Bluetooth - Yes

Notebook Camera - Integrated - 1.3 Megapixel

Warranty - 1 year warranty

Was £352.97 Now £299.97

A fast, full featured little micro laptop from Samsung for under £300!

Cheap laptop deals from PC World today

nospam@example.com (Robin) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:04:15 +0100

PC World is pushing the boat out this Bank Holiday weekend with some fantastic offers. Get your trigger (or rather mouse) finger ready!

Compaq desktop replacement Laptop now £299 (as advertised on TV!)

The Compaq Presario CQ60-311 is a fantastic laptop for everyday computing. For a fantastic price you get 2 GB memory and 250GB Hard Drive!

Compaq Presario dewsktop replacement

Save over £100 the Acer Aspire micro laptop One now £249

The Acer Aspire One 531 comes in black finish. It boasts a long battery life of up to 7 hours and is extremely light weight at 1kg perfect for long journeys.

Acer Aspire Micro laptop

Hurry on down, offers only valid until Tuesday!

ACER laptop aces the competition on battery life

nospam@example.com (Robin) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:46:24 +0100

Acer has presented the new TravelMate 8000 Timeline series, a line up of professional notebooks specifically designed for no-compromise performance, superior security and trouble-free manageability, while offering extended productivity thanks to 8+ of battery life.

Acer aims to ace the competition!

While you are on the go, you should be able to relax because the TravelMate 8000 series for more than 8 hours of battery life – a whole working day - with just one charge, thanks to carefully chosen low energy consuming components such as the recently introduced Intel® ultra-low voltage (ULV) processors (the Intel® Core 2 Duo processor and Intel® Core 2 Solo processor ULV) and LED-backlit displays that consume less power than traditional backlighting.

Thanks to the low energy consumption, the innovative Intel ULV processors offer an incredibly long battery life and the same performance offered by the standard notebooks. These processors are creating a new business segment by offering the high performance we have come to expect from notebooks based Intel® technology within new ultra-thin packages, highly desirable for dynamic business usage models.

Solid State Drives - but not standard
Batteries can last even longer if more durable and lower energy consuming Solid State Disks are chosen over traditional HDDs. In addition, you can decide when you need top performance or you want to save energy: the TravelMate 8000 notebooks come with the Acer PowerSmart key. Just tap on the PowerSmart key to enable Acer PowerSmart Management and apply advanced settings to extend battery life. Stay in control, save energy and extend your productivity with just one touch.

The TravelMate 8000 Timeline series features a 16:9 aspect ratio display, 1366X768 HD resolution and high brightness whichis greayt for watching DVD moves in widescreen.

Now, back to busienss... Acer is offering various options, including 2GB or 4GB DDR3 memory (upgradable to 8GB), a 250GB or 320GB capacity hard drive and the standard 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Integrated 3G connectivity is set to be an add-on option later in the year.

Price-wise, there not 'cheap' but then again, you gets what you pays for. The 13.3in model with 250GB storage costs £579, the 14.1in model with 320GB costs £699 and the 15.6in model with 320GB storage costs £709.

Available here: Acer on dabs.com or Acer Travelmate Timeline At Misco

The techology sounds good, but what are user experiences? I'd like to hear comments from the first users, anyone?

Acer Aspire 5920 Laptop

nospam@example.com (Robin) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:07:34 +0100

The Acer Aspire 5920 is on sale at PC World UK for just £399.97 at the moment and just it's worth every penny. Shipping with Vista Home Premium, this affordable laptop has just about everything home-office buyers could ask for in a solid budget notebook. With a generous 3Gb DDR2 RAM and an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2MB L2 Cache (4mb cache models are available) this little laptop is more than fit to cope with the trials of Vista and still pack a punch.

Acer have continued their car obsession of Ferrari and Lamborghini laptops with this suitably robust and clean design from BMW Designworks.

Acer Aspire 5250

The Aspire 5250's 250 GB SATA Hard drive allows you to store over 60,000 songs or 200,000 photos, with good read and write performance. When you've filled it up, there's a dual layer DVD drive which can back up up to 8.5 Gb to disc in one shot.

As you would expect from ACER, there's also a handy 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) formats.

This is an excellent little package from ACER, perfect for the home or light traveling home office user. Watch the spec, just like any laptop there's alot more than one Aspire 5250 to chose from!

Laptop packs a punch for 300 pounds

nospam@example.com (Robin) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:32:26 +0100

The Extensa 5220 Value series from Acer is a light, compact laptop with "big" laptop performance at mini-laptop prices. It's great for short travel, weighing just 2.9 kg and is alos a good laptop for browsing the internet, checking your email and downloading music.

Features

Intel® Celeron 540 Processor Technology
1GB DDR2 RAM / 80GB Hard Disc Drive
DVD+-RW/+-R DL/RAM
Windows XP Professional (great for business users)

Cheap portable laptop

The laptop is powered by an Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.10GHz Processor with 1 MB L2 cache, which is good for around £300. It ships with 1GB RAM which is fine for Windows XP, should you wish to upgrade to resource hungry Vista at a later date then it is very affordable to upgrade to its max capacity of 2GB by ordering DDR2 laptop memory from suppliers such as Crucial.

This cheap little Cheap Laptops">laptop has an 80GB SATA-150 hard drive, which can load up large files quickly.

The 5520 has Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet compatible) networking for use in the office or with a fast home multimedia network. For wireless use it has a wireless card that supports both old (11Mbps) and newer IEEE 802.11g (54 Mbps) networking.

Measuring 15.4", the screen's graphics are provided by an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100 which will do a good job with anything less than a full blown 3D shoot 'em up.

An 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive is ideal for up to 8.5 Gb backup of files to DVD. For smaller file transfers between computers and devices such as mp3 players and cameras the laptop also has a multi-card reader that is compatible with SD, Sony Memory Stick and
Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture Card.

The laptops comes with a 1 year warranty and a trial version of Microsoft Office 2007 that lasts for 60 days. Of course, you can still use the wonderful Office 2003 with XP so there's no need to use it if you don't want to!

TravelMate 7730 released

nospam@example.com (Robin) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:19:05 +0100

Acer, has announced the new TravelMate 7730, a professional notebook designed for professional business users looking for multitasking efficiency, enhanced productivity and solid wireless connectivity.

Acer TravelMate 7730

Acer has strived to fine-tune the details of its TravelMate line and has improved both the ergonomics and performance, making the TravelMate 7730 the ideal tool for SMB users looking for a professional notebook that offers the utmost security for critical data, exceptional performance and perfect communication in a streamlined and ergonomic design.

Exceptional performance
Equipped with Intel Centrino Processor Technology, the TravelMate 7730 is driven by the latest Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, the Mobile Intel GM45 Express chipset (which makes you wonder why they don't provide some DDR3 RAM) up to 4 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, to speed up response time and easily handle multitasking and productivity demands. Depending on the model, the TravelMate 7730 comes with either integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500MHD, or discreet NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT/9300M GS graphics to boost graphic performance for best-in-class 3D graphics and high definition multimedia performance.

Moreover, the 17" WXGA+ high-brightness wide screen display can accommodate considerably more information, allowing users to view spreadsheets, charts and emails in native widescreen resolution thus increasing productivity.

One or two large Serial ATA hard disks (up to 320 GB) offer generous storage and allow the system to boot up and load applications faster. Extra storage options are given by a multi-in-one card reader and a DVD-Super Multi optical drive that provides more than enough space to store and manage files and folders of any size.

With support for Intel® Turbo Memory 2 GB application start-ups are accelerated by twice the speed thus reducing idle times and helping you get more done in less time.

Connectivity
Wherever you go, the TravelMate 7730 offers solid wireless connectivity thanks to Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, featuring MIMO technology, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™2 wireless technology, in addition to LAN, modem and Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR connectivity.

Videoconferencing
The TravelMate 7730 can be specified with a VoIP Bluetooth phone and Acer Video Conference Manager Pack that, together with the integrated Acer CristalEye camera enables you to set up videoconferences wherever you are.

Security
True user identity controls are guaranteed by the Acer Bio-Protection digital imprint reading solution which supports Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA), one of the most secure control programs for mobile platforms on the market and Acer FingerLaunch, which offers a secure way to launch programs or authenticated documents with a simple swipe.

Physical security is managed through DASP technology which combines innovative hardware and software solutions to protect the notebook hard disk from hits and falls: Acer DiskAnti-Shock Protection, a special material plate able to absorb hits and insulate the hard disk, helping to prevent disk damage.

The TravelMate series comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Home Basic. Furthermore, additional preinstalled software includes:

Watch out for the flimsy built-in tools and fickle extras, but look out for excellent features and value with TravelMate laptops.

Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity1, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management); Acer Bio-Protection1; Acer Crystal Eye1; Acer GridVista™; Acer Launch Manager; Adobe® Reader®; Corel® WinDVD; McAfee® Internet Security Suite; Microsoft® Office Ready 2007; NTI Media-Maker™; NTI Shadow™.

All Acer notebooks come with a standard 1 year Carry In (International travellers warranty - ITW) which can be extended to 3 years’ cover with the Acer Advantage service that also covers accidental damage to the notebook.

We'll post more information once we've got our hands on one. In the meanwhile, the TravelMate 7250, for example, can now be picked up for just 389.99 and has 2Gb RAM and Vista.

ASUS gives-us bang for buck with X53SR Laptop

nospam@example.com (Robin) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:31:43 +0000

The Asus X53SR laptop is a great all round laptop, with a powerful Intel Core 2 Duo Processor for superb performance, & a great graphics card providing an excellent viewing experience.

ASUS bargain laptop

It's quite high performance for a cheap laptop, but it doesn't look great and has a relatively short battery life. However, if you want better "bang" you have to fork out more hard earned "bucks" so it's a good all rounder. I wouldn't recommend it for the high powered exec, but if you want a practical, powerful desktop replacement that you can shove in a drawer to save space or a machine for light travel it's a bargain at just £549 inc VAT from PC World this Easter - that's £250 off.

The Fineprint
This Asus X53SR laptop has a DVI port, so you shouldn't have a problem hooking it up to an HD TV using a HDMI adapter. This could be great if you haven't invested in a DVD player, or perhaps want to watch HD Prison Break from the err ...Internet...

Unfortunately, the HD DVD drive is what it says on the tin "HD" ie. Toshiba's standard that recently lost out to Sony's Blu-Ray. Still, you're not paying extra for that and it will read all your software and "Fisher price" DVDs no problem so what's there to complain about?

Processor: INTEL CORE 2 DUO T5450, 1.66 GHz. Not bad for a laptop
Memory: 2048 MB DDR2 (fast) DRAM. Enough for a basic Vista machine
Storage: 160 Gb hard drive
CD / DVD:Super Multi DVD1RW (reads and writes to CDs and DVD-RW)
Battery life:2.5 hrs (manufacturer)
Weight2.95 kg

Asus X53SR laptop

You can now get a great laptop for 350

nospam@example.com (Robin) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:28:52 +0100

Going on the experience of sales at Cheap Laptops and immediate colleagues, friends and family ACER are a real contender for affordable but capable laptops.

But why is that? Well, for just £352.49 (we musn't forget the obligatory 49p...) you can get your hands on an Acer Aspire 5051WLMi. Now, that's an ACER laptop with economy in mind - ie. you might "aspire" to upgrade to a Travelmate, Lamborghini etc.

What do you get?

For the price it is an impressive package powered by a powerful 2GHz AMD Turion 64 low power processor supported by 1 Gb RAM.

Tabletop laptop

Unusually for laptops it also has a 120 Gb hard drive and a built in DVD +/- RW. Not bad eh? Well, that's the one reason why ACER seem to be killing off Toshiba's long term domination of desktop replacement notebook PCs.

I like to call these laptops "tabletops" because they have quote high end processors and aren't ideal for travel / mobility but can still be popped away in the drawer once you've finished doing your online shopping from Tesco, ordered your wife (or partner!) some sexy lingerie to keep you out the doghouse and poked fun at friends on Facebook.

All of which moves us swiftly on to display.

Can I watch DVDS?

Well, this little laptop has a 14.1" WXGA monitor. That's Wide screen XGA in English and yes, good for personal DVD viewing but perhaps you would fork out for a 17" if you want to share. ACER laptops are alway fully featured and the cheaper models are no exception. The Acer Aspire 5051WLMi has a 5 in 1 card reader to make it easier to grab photos from a digital camera.

The laptop comes with Windows Vista home and a built in wireless interface.

Affordable power and portability from Acer

nospam@example.com (Robin) — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:10:24 +0100

Acer, the third largest PC vendor worldwide (source Gartner data, 1Q 2007), has introduced a new Professional notebook lines based on the latest Intel® Santa Rosa platform. The new TravelMate series are the flagships in the Acer notebook portfolio, representing the most powerful and reliable instruments for demanding business professionals and ultra-mobile users.

Travelmate laptops are the high end of Acer laptops, with high performance, good features and good battery life. For something cheaper laptop or a desktop replacement try the Aspire range, otherwise read on!

With its long history of bringing new technology to the market first, Acer has incorporated the new Centrino® PRO platform into several new notebook series due to be launched over the next two months. The new notebook families will take advantage of the superior processing capabilities of the new Centrino® PRO architecture, and will provide better performance and graphics, enhanced wireless connectivity and improved security.

Acer’s mission – breaking the barriers between people and technology – is brought to life through intense and consistent product research and design: all of the new Acer notebooks are based on an inspired new industrial design that introduces numerous smaller enhancements whose collective value is greater than the sum of its parts. Acer has worked hard on refining the details of its TravelMate line to deliver better ergonomics both on the outside – with the round treatment of edges and optimized port placement – and on the inside through a more comfortable keyboard shape, improved build quality and overall durability in addition to a host of personalized security features.

The TravelMate ProFile design features an advanced magnesium alloy cover that is 20 times stronger yet considerably lighter than plastic, adding stylish protection while minimizing weight for effortless mobility. This is good news considering how large and heavy the old Travelmate laptops are.

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Acer Aspire L320 earns award at Computex Taipei 2007

nospam@example.com (Robin) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:59:36 +0100

The Acer Aspire L320 desktop PC has won the Best Choice of Computex Taipei 2007 Award, a competition which decides on Taiwan's best IT products in the overseas markets, and is one of the most important events at Computex each year.

At only 3 litres in volume, the Aspire L320 achieves the perfect balance between size, performance and cost. The Intel® Viiv™ technology and Intel® Core™2 Duo processor deliver faster processing of the latest home entertainment and multi-threaded applications, with up to 40% greater processing power and 40% less energy consumption than previous-generation CPUs fast yet cool and quiet performance.

Small stylish design
Up to 10 times smaller than a traditional tower PC, the Aspire L320's go-anywhere design gives you a full-featured PC system wherever it is needed in the home! This small form factor media center and PC can be placed both horizontally and vertically on the desktop for optimal space saving. A stylish silver/black color scheme and smooth contours, with cool-blue luminescent indicator lights set against a shiny metallic surface emit a high-tech feel, while adding a contemporary style to any environment.

Audio and graphics
The Aspire L320's whisper-quiet operation (only 26 dB idle) means users no longer have to suffer the distraction of a noisy PC in their work or living space! High-definition audio with 7.1-channel surround sound delivers super-clear acoustics for a theater-like entertainment experience at home.

Enhanced thermal solution
A breakthrough thermal solution achieves performance without sacrificing cost or compact design. By using a copper heatsink and heat pipe design with ultra-quiet fans, the Aspire L320 has an extremely efficient air flow system similar to a full-size desktop that maintains a low internal temperature, and also lowers total cost of ownership (TCO) by reducing power consumption. Furthermore, three air-flow passages allow for optimal ventilation.

The Best Choice Award features a total of 13 categories, the Aspire L320 was a winner in the "PC/Server systems, Notebook,Tablet PC" group. The Aspire L320 belongs to the Aspire L3-series family of desktop PCs, which was also awarded by Germany's prestigious design competition - the Red Dot.

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