Medion 'entertainment notebook' avail 4 Sept 08

tortfeaser · 1st September 2008, 1:12 PM

Anyone got an opinion on the Aldi/Medion laptop available this week? Good value? Could do better?

Info at http://www.medion.de/ms/aldi/md96970/au/flash.html

Features
• Intel® CoreTM2 Duo Processor T5750, 2.0 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, FSB 667 MHz
• 320GB hard drive
• Massive 3GB Memory
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M G DirectX® 10 graphic with 128MB GDDR3 memory
• Biometric fingerprint sensor for ultimate security
• Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s
• 8x Multi-Standard DVD/CD Writer
with DVD-RAM and Dual layer compatibility
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link-wireless-N with up to 300Mbit/s 802.11b/g compatible
• HDMI Digital Audio/Video Out
• Windows Vista® Home Premium

I've been wanting a semi-decent laptop with HDMI and SPDIF out for a while. It'll serve time as a media player plugged into the plasma, but also away from home as a media machine and general work thing. No bluetooth, lowish spec processor hold me back. 2yr warranty.

NismoR31 · 1st September 2008, 3:35 PM

good specs for the money but my experiences with medion machines says run for the hills.

MrSmoke · 1st September 2008, 3:42 PM

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Massive 3GB Memory

MASSIVE!

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Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s

FAST!

deva_da_man · 1st September 2008, 3:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSmoke

MASSIVE!

FAST!

fast ethernet means 100Mbit it's not a marketing term.

massive on the other hand is. :P

MotoMan · 1st September 2008, 3:58 PM

you'd be better off with the Toshiba L300.. basically the same specs but better brand

Nafe · 3rd September 2008, 9:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tortfeaser

I've been wanting a semi-decent laptop with HDMI and SPDIF out for a while. It'll serve time as a media player plugged into the plasma, but also away from home as a media machine and general work thing. No bluetooth, lowish spec processor hold me back. 2yr warranty.

Acer have an Aspire with HDMI and a BluRay Drive for a reasonable price. Might be worth a look.

tortfeaser · 3rd September 2008, 9:16 AM

Thanks Nafe. The ASUS M51VR looks good too, from what info I can find. Its not on the ASUS site. HN quoted $1400 for the 046C flavour this morning, I think too much of a premium over the Medion.

CordlezToaster · 14th September 2008, 5:33 PM

has anyone got one of these?
im looking to get one, just want to hear your experiences.

1st September 2008, 1:12 PM	#1
tortfeaser Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 24	Medion 'entertainment notebook' avail 4 Sept 08 Anyone got an opinion on the Aldi/Medion laptop available this week? Good value? Could do better? Info at http://www.medion.de/ms/aldi/md96970/au/flash.html Features • Intel® CoreTM2 Duo Processor T5750, 2.0 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, FSB 667 MHz • 320GB hard drive • Massive 3GB Memory • NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M G DirectX® 10 graphic with 128MB GDDR3 memory • Biometric fingerprint sensor for ultimate security • Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s • 8x Multi-Standard DVD/CD Writer with DVD-RAM and Dual layer compatibility • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link-wireless-N with up to 300Mbit/s 802.11b/g compatible • HDMI Digital Audio/Video Out • Windows Vista® Home Premium I've been wanting a semi-decent laptop with HDMI and SPDIF out for a while. It'll serve time as a media player plugged into the plasma, but also away from home as a media machine and general work thing. No bluetooth, lowish spec processor hold me back. 2yr warranty.

14th September 2008, 5:33 PM	#8
CordlezToaster Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Your Mums Bed Posts: 2,024	has anyone got one of these? im looking to get one, just want to hear your experiences. __________________ BORED? FS: VistaHP, Office 2007

1st September 2008, 3:35 PM	#2
NismoR31 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,605	good specs for the money but my experiences with medion machines says run for the hills.

1st September 2008, 3:58 PM	#5
MotoMan Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 2,236	you'd be better off with the Toshiba L300.. basically the same specs but better brand

3rd September 2008, 9:16 AM	#7
tortfeaser Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 24	Thanks Nafe. The ASUS M51VR looks good too, from what info I can find. Its not on the ASUS site. HN quoted $1400 for the 046C flavour this morning, I think too much of a premium over the Medion.