[MJM]

The specs are as follows:

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7300 2.0GHz Memory:2GB HD Capacity: 120 Gb Display: 15.4" Graphics Card: Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Operating System: Vista Home Premium Optical Drive: DVD Super-Multi Networking: GLAN, WiFi Size (WxDxH): 344 (W) x 246 (D) x 37/42 (H) mm Weight: 3.36kg Full Specifications: Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Chipset: Mobile Mobile Intel PM965 Express Chipset CPU Section: Microprocessor Full Name:Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7300 Microprocessor Manufacturer:Intel Microprocessor Speed (GHz):2.0 L2 Cache (KB):4 Mb Frontside Bus (MHz):800 Memory: Memory Speed (MHz):667 Memory Type:DDR2 Memory Size (MB):2048 Mb Max Memory Size:4Gb Hard Disk Drive: Hard Drive Capacity (GB):120 Gb Hard Drive Type:S-ATA Optical Drive: Optical Drive Type:8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive Optical Drive Fitting:Built In Optical Drive Speed Read:24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Optical Drive Speed Write:24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Display: Display Type:Acer Crystalbrite Diagonal Size (in):15.4" Resolution Format:1280 x 800 Resolution Type:WXGA Graphics: Graphic Card Full Name:Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Memory:Upto 358MB Interfaces: 4 Pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), 400 Mbps:YES DC in:YES Card reader:5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) Audio out:YES Audio out Type:Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Microphone Jack:YES RJ-11 Direct Port (Modem):YES RJ-45 Direct Port (Network):YES USB Port (quantity):4 VGA Connector for Monitor:YES Express Card Slot:YES Express Card Type:ExpressCard/54 Battery: Battery Type:53.3 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) - 2 hour battery life Connectivity Built-in Modem: YES, 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval8, Wake-on-Ring ready Integrated Wireless LAN:YES, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Ethernet network:Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Camera: YES Crystal Eye 0.3 MP Multimedia: Intel High Definition Audio compatible:YES Built-in Stereo Speakers:YES 3D Surround:Dolby Digital Live Windows Sound System Compatible:YES Features: Special Buttons:Empowering Key, Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Acer Arcade, Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next, record keys Supplied Accessories AC Adaptor:Yes Battery:Yes Power Cord:Yes

It's in my price range right now, so I really need to know, should I just jump for it? I need a new laptop and I don't think I'll come across a bargain like this again any time soon.
Sadly doesn't look like it has s-video out, but I can live without it.

[alex]

The spec is solid. Acer's lappy screen's tend to be decent.

Low end price-range though tend's to have rather questionable chassis quality in my opinion.

What's the price?

[Dave Hybrid]

Seems a good spec, agreed with alex, deciding vote is in the look/feel and price.

[MJM]

Well, the original price is something like 650 pounds, but it's reduced at play. A lot closer to my price range now. I don't really know much about the price ranges, but to me 650 would be a shit load of cash, but I'm a student, so that could be the reason.
I'd go for the 5920G just for the better graphics card if it wasn't for the 500 pounds price tag... and the useless HDDVD drive.

As for look, generally looks like this:

And plenty more images here. Judging by page 4 it's the 5920g, but the models look pretty much identical.
I'm heading into shops tomorrow where they will hopefully have an Acer Aspire so I can feel it up, so to say, but it looks alright to me.

[MJM]

So for some reason I cannot edit my posts, so I'll just put it here.
I may be getting this temporary job that can shortly boost my cash which could possibly allow me to buy the 5920G, if so should I go for it?

[alex]

For £380 definately.

Dell get close with their Inspiron 1525 (and warranty) but it's £20 extra and the spec is slightly lower overall.

Couldn't beat that price for any new laptop in that spec.

Yeah, go for it. And if you're lucky, they might just chuck the Veyron in....

[SocialWarfare]

I have seen games like Doom3 and Oblivion run on quite high setting with those integrated graphics

[MJM]

If they'd through in the Veyron I'd buy a more expensive model.

SocialWarfare: That's good to hear since I'm hoping it'll be able to do Spore even if only on the lowest settings.


Thanks for the advice guys.

[MJM]

I ended up going for this one instead.
It's a hundred quid more, but it has a great dedicated graphics card.... the useless HD-DVD drive couldn't stop me! Now to figure out if I can get more ram for it.

[SocialWarfare]

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