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| Thread ID: 59503 | 2005-07-04 08:43:00 | Is this machine worth a shot ? | jonp (7517) | Press F1 |
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| 369286 | 2005-07-04 08:43:00 | I have seen this machine advertised on Dick Smiths website for a mere $1147. Is it worth a shot or is it a pile of **** ? I am looking for a portable pc that I can take to work and do simple spreadsheet work on, the odd bit of web surfing and a basic accountancy program ? Thanks www.dse.co.nz Acer 3002LC Notebook * Processor: AMD Mobile Sempron 2800+ (1.6GHz, 256KB L2 cache, 1.6GHz bus) * Memory: 256MB * Hard Drive: Internal 40GB Ultra ATA⁄100 removable hard disk drive * Optical Drive: Internal CD-RW+DVD-ROM combo * Display: 15" XGA LCD screen with up to 1024 x 768 resolution. * Video: Integrated SiSM760GX 3D graphics accelerator supporting up to 64MB shared video RAM. Direct X 8.0 support * Audio: SoundBlaster Pro and Microsoft DirectSound compatible, built-in speakers * Security: Lock slot, BIOS ⁄ user ⁄ supervisor passwords * Input Devices: Ergonomic keyboard with launch keys (1 programmable + eManager + email & browser). Built-in touch-pad with ergonomic buttons * LAN: Integrated 10⁄100Mbps Ethernet network port. * WAN: Integrated 56K modem * WiFi & Bluetooth: none - options include XH8225 802.11g WiFi ⁄ XH6881 USB Bluetooth * Card Reader ⁄ Writer: none * I⁄O: 3x USB 2.0 ports, 1x External display (VGA) port, 1x Type II PC Card slot, 1x Microphone-in⁄Line-in port, 1x Line-out port (for headphones⁄external speakers) * Battery: Lithium Ion 29Wh, 4-cell providing up to 1.5 hours * AC Adapter: International 100-240V auto sensing adaptor with NZ⁄AU mains lead. * Weight & Dimensions (mm):2.76kg364 x 279 x 33.9~38.9 (w x d x h) * Chipset: SiSM760GX * Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition * Software: Acer eManager, Acer eRecovery, Acer Launch Manager, Norton AntiVirus 2004 OEM 90 day trial version, Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0, Acer Aspire Arcade powered by CyberLink, NTI CD Maker * Warranty: 12 months return to DSE & 1 year International Travelers warranty |
jonp (7517) | ||
| 369287 | 2005-07-04 08:50:00 | Yes. Though spend an extra $50 and get the ram doubled, Due to XP bloating out of control, the bundled Nortons being a bigger resource hog then 50 viruses and the video using 64mb the system will be starved for ram. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 369288 | 2005-07-04 08:55:00 | Yes, should do you well. As has already been said Nortons is a RAM hog, so you will need more RAM. Once the 90 day Suscription to Nortoons is up, consider getting another Anti-Virus (AVG7 Free isn't too bad) |
Myth (110) | ||
| 369289 | 2005-07-04 08:56:00 | Parlez vous anglais si vous plait ? | jonp (7517) | ||
| 369290 | 2005-07-04 09:00:00 | He aha to korero? Which part do you not understand? |
Myth (110) | ||
| 369291 | 2005-07-04 09:04:00 | "spend an extra $50 and get the ram doubled"... ???? On a desktop it maka mucho senso...on a laptop it maka zilcho senso ?? |
jonp (7517) | ||
| 369292 | 2005-07-04 09:24:00 | huh ? since when does doubling the ram from 256 (minus video ram) to 512 make 'zilcho sense' .??????? just cause it's a laptop instead of a desktop ?....THAT dont make any sense | drcspy (146) | ||
| 369293 | 2005-07-04 09:32:00 | Pardon, you not understand my query monsuier. I am wondering how one gets one RAM doubled on a laptop. Does one ask the kind gentleman at the shop to double your RAM ?? | jonp (7517) | ||
| 369294 | 2005-07-04 09:52:00 | Do DSE do RAM installs in the shop? Jonp... yes. They will probably send it off to install the extra RAM |
Myth (110) | ||
| 369295 | 2005-07-04 09:58:00 | Mythix, you are indeed the answer to all the riddles. I doff my cyberhat to your good self. | jonp (7517) | ||
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