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When I was searching online for places to get it repaired it became apparent that the power inlet socket is a common problem with Acer Laptops.... Read review
(+) cool and quite robust trackpad, good display,64-bit windows 7 (-) few connectors,dell drivers only, not realy for gameing (most models), finger print prone!
...needs to be pretty durable and robust to withstand most kids and this was just way too fragile / poor quality.
When I was searching online for places to get it repaired it became apparent that the power inlet socket is a common problem with Acer Laptops. ... more
My son purchased one of these just over a year ago ( I think they were around £299 then) because he was concerned about taking the almighty and much loved macbook to University every day on the train ( we love our macs at least as much as we love the dog in this house). I think he carried this thing for about a week before he decided he could bear it no longer and the mac regained its rightful place in his bag.
It was then passed onto his brother, one week after the one year guarantee expired, the pin in the centre of the power inlet socket, snapped off. We were quoted £50 for someone to take a look, £60 to do the repair and another £25 to send it back to us, plus of course whatever it cost us to send it to them. I ended up going to a local shop who did it for £50 but in all honesty I questioned if it was even worth spending that much.
Two weeks later the backlight went out and it could only be used if it was connected to an external monitor. A couple of weeks after that, the power plug, ( the end that plugs into the laptop), started to go funny and the laptop would only charge if you held the thing in place.
A week later it was sold on ebay for spares or repair. Lesson learned. Buy cheap buy twice.
I would like to say that it would suit a child / teen due to the great price but in my experience it needs to be pretty durable and robust to withstand most kids and this was just way too fragile / poor quality.
When I was searching online for places to get it repaired it became apparent that the power inlet socket is a common problem with Acer Laptops.
Advantages: Lightweight and compact Disadvantages: Speaker volume
I bought this Acer to complete work for university and it is very reliable. It is small and light which is great if you have to carry it around a lot. It is also really sturdy - mine has been bashed about as I carry it constantly to and from university and I have never had a problem with it. The battery lasts for ages - nearly 2 hours and charges really quickly - just over an hour. The screen is bright and very clear. The hard drive is 2 hard drives ...
lazyshadow2004 01.04.2008
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doesn't work with vista - non compatible - firstly you need at least 1.5 GB RAM just for it to function - but i've had 4 now, and all had the same problem of just random freezing - and you can't downgrade to xp due to proprietary bios and hardware - absolute piece of junk - you would be better burning your money ...
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Product details
RAM / Installed Size
1024
OS Provided / Type
Windows Vista Home Premium
Display (Projector) / Diagonal Size
14.1
Storage Hard Drive / Capacity
80
Display (Projector) / Max Resolution
1280 x 800
Optical Storage / Type
DVD±RW Double Layer
Processor / Type
AMD Turion
Processor / Clock Speed
1.6
Weight
2.4
Manufacturer
Acer
Header / Manufacturer
Acer
Manufacturer's product description
Powered by cutting-edge AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology or AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology, the Aspire 5050 is ideal for the entertainment enthusiast who requires reliability and performance. Featuring a Windows Vista Capable and Windows Vista Premium Ready platform, an ultra-clear 14.1" WXGA screen with Acer CrystalBrite technology, and Acer Arcade, the Aspire 5050 will saturate your senses in an enriching multimedia experience.
