Can I get a better deal than this???

Herro · 13th May 2008, 3:39 PM

Is there anything out there with better bang for buck??

the only thing i dont like is the video card....

Acer Extensa 5620-6A2G25MI,

Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 2.0GHz,
2GB Memory (2 x 1GB),
250GB HDD,
15.4" WXGA CrystalBrite WideScreen (1200 x 800),
Intel Graphics Accelerator X3100 with up to 384MB,
DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Drive,
10/100/1000 Ethernet, 56K Modem,
802.11a/b/n Wireless,
4 x USB 2.0,
Integrated Acer CystalEye Web Cam,
1 x Type II PC Card Slot,
1 x Express Card Slot,
Firewire,
S-Video,
Bluetooth,
5-in-1 Card Reader.
Windows XP Professional.

$1197
Less $99 End User Cash Back

making it

$1096

Murder1 · 13th May 2008, 8:31 PM

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T5870
2.0GHz, 2MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB

Genuine Windows Vista(R) Business – with AERO experience
Dell(TM) TrueMobile(TM) 360 Bluetooth Module 15.4 " Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display 1
2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 1
160GB SATA Hard Drive 1
Internal Optical Drive Slot load 8X max DVD + /-RW Drive with DVD + R double layer write capability 1
256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 8400M GS 1
Wireless Network Card Intel(R) 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-Card 1 Free Upgrade McAfee(R) Security Center(TM) - 36 Months OEM

$1099
http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...sd1&l=en&s=bsd

sanjay · 13th May 2008, 9:26 PM

the fact that its a base model acer doesnt bother you at all?

(as much as some would like to say, extensas are NOT equivalent in build to travelmates).

Herro · 14th May 2008, 8:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murder1

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T5870
2.0GHz, 2MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB

Genuine Windows Vista(R) Business – with AERO experience
Dell(TM) TrueMobile(TM) 360 Bluetooth Module 15.4 " Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display 1
2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 1
160GB SATA Hard Drive 1
Internal Optical Drive Slot load 8X max DVD + /-RW Drive with DVD + R double layer write capability 1
256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 8400M GS 1
Wireless Network Card Intel(R) 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-Card 1 Free Upgrade McAfee(R) Security Center(TM) - 36 Months OEM

$1099
http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...sd1&l=en&s=bsd

HRmmm.... that throws the gaultlett down a bit.... I dont like what the vostro looks like, but thats really beside the point.

anyone else?

Soarer GT · 14th May 2008, 9:40 AM

Dont touch Acer's with a 10 ft pole.

Hold up 1 side of an acer laptop and listen to the chassis twisting under the weight of gravity.

13th May 2008, 3:39 PM	#1
Herro (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 578	Can I get a better deal than this??? Is there anything out there with better bang for buck?? the only thing i dont like is the video card.... Acer Extensa 5620-6A2G25MI, Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 2.0GHz, 2GB Memory (2 x 1GB), 250GB HDD, 15.4" WXGA CrystalBrite WideScreen (1200 x 800), Intel Graphics Accelerator X3100 with up to 384MB, DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Drive, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 56K Modem, 802.11a/b/n Wireless, 4 x USB 2.0, Integrated Acer CystalEye Web Cam, 1 x Type II PC Card Slot, 1 x Express Card Slot, Firewire, S-Video, Bluetooth, 5-in-1 Card Reader. Windows XP Professional. $1197 Less $99 End User Cash Back making it $1096

13th May 2008, 9:26 PM	#3
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14th May 2008, 9:40 AM	#5
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13th May 2008, 8:31 PM	#2
Murder1 (Taking a Break) Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Parramatta 2150 Posts: 682	Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T5870 2.0GHz, 2MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB Genuine Windows Vista(R) Business – with AERO experience Dell(TM) TrueMobile(TM) 360 Bluetooth Module 15.4 " Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display 1 2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 1 160GB SATA Hard Drive 1 Internal Optical Drive Slot load 8X max DVD + /-RW Drive with DVD + R double layer write capability 1 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 8400M GS 1 Wireless Network Card Intel(R) 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-Card 1 Free Upgrade McAfee(R) Security Center(TM) - 36 Months OEM $1099 http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...sd1&l=en&s=bsd