PoloMint
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I'm looking for a laptop, and am quite tempted by the Acer Gemstone range:
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5720WLMi_Gemstone_Laptop_LX.AHE0X.154/version-1.asp
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_7720_-_Core_2_Duo_T7100_-_17_Inch_TFT_LX.AHL0X.015/version-1.asp
Has anyone used this range, or have any comments on them? I've used Acers before in the past and have generally been happy.
I'm a bit worried about the screen resolution - 1280*800 for the 15.4 inch one, is that reasonable in actual use? The 17inch one is tempting, but the physical size of the whole thing puts me off a bit, it looks like it might not be very portable, and it's not clear what the battery life of it is.
Also, can anyone recommend an alternative laptop of a similar price range?
Ideally I would like:
Processor: Core2Duo T7300 or equivalent.
RAM: 2GB
Stated battery life: 3+ hours (that one is important)
The rest isn't so crucial, but non shared graphics would be a bonus.
Thanks
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5720WLMi_Gemstone_Laptop_LX.AHE0X.154/version-1.asp
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_7720_-_Core_2_Duo_T7100_-_17_Inch_TFT_LX.AHL0X.015/version-1.asp
Has anyone used this range, or have any comments on them? I've used Acers before in the past and have generally been happy.
I'm a bit worried about the screen resolution - 1280*800 for the 15.4 inch one, is that reasonable in actual use? The 17inch one is tempting, but the physical size of the whole thing puts me off a bit, it looks like it might not be very portable, and it's not clear what the battery life of it is.
Also, can anyone recommend an alternative laptop of a similar price range?
Ideally I would like:
Processor: Core2Duo T7300 or equivalent.
RAM: 2GB
Stated battery life: 3+ hours (that one is important)
The rest isn't so crucial, but non shared graphics would be a bonus.
Thanks