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::::INTRODUCTION:::: The Acer Aspire 5100 series notebook computer comes with a built in webcam, Microphone, Bluetooth, WiFi and loads more, with i will try and explain in-depth on this review. The Model i have from the series is the 5101AWLMI. The Laptop was excellent value for money, costing just £365 from EmpireDirect.co.uk (using discount codes, price includes delivery), and i must also praise Empire Direct for there excellent service and promt delivery, i ordered Saturday Afternoon and it arrived Tuesday morning, just like they had told me it would!
::::WINDOWS VISTA HOME PREMIUM:::: Windows Vista Home Premium comes built in with this laptop. To me it does look like MacOSX, but its got that 'Windows Effect' ;-) Like it's cheaper, compatible with more stuff and is more widely used. I like the Aero interface, just a click away in the left hand bottom corner and you can see every window just like that! It also has Windows Media Centre on it, so you've basically got Windows Media Centre and Windows Vista on it! Windows Media Centre is fantastic, allowing quick access to Recorded TV Programmes (Arial and Software required), watch DVD's, Listen to Music and even edit DVD's and Home Movies.
::::LAPTOP SCREEN:::: The 15.4 inch TFT Screen on this laptop is, in one word, Fantastic! OK, so mine has 2 dead/stuck pixels, but you'd have to be picky and stare at them to notice! The Quality is stunning for the price, vivid detail and excellent contrast from this little machine that is the Acer 5101AWLMI. Oh and make sure you only use a cloth, as fingers do make the screen look messy...
::::SOUND QUALITY:::: Sound quality is nothing special, but is exceptable for the price. There are two stero speakers on this front, and you can control the volume using short cut keys on the key board or by clicking on Volume control once logged in. Watching a DVD or TV gives pretty decent sound, especially considering it's a laptop and i don't know much about sound quality on Laptops as i've only used 2 (this being my 2nd!).::::SPECIFICATIONS AND VALUE:::: The Price for this excellent laptop was just £365, including delivery, from EmpireDirect.co.uk. The Specifications are as follows:
AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technolgy MK-36 (2.9GHz, 512KB L2 Cache)
802.11b/g wireless LAN The battery life only lasts around 2 hours depanding on what your doing. But if your doing stuff like browsing small webpages or typing up something it can last around 2 hours and 50 minutes.
::::CONCLUSION:::: If your looking for a great value laptop with outstanding features such as a built in webcam, microphone, bluetooth and loads more, look no further than a Acer Aspire 5100 Series Notebook Computer.Thank's for Reading this review for ciao.co.uk and www.andygray.info
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(+) 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!
Hiya great start to the review, some more info on your personal experience would get you higher ratings. If you update let me know and id be happy to rerate, also if you need any help or advice (or just want a chat!) feel free to message me! Lisa xxx
piggypine 20.06.2007 20:51
Good review with lots of technical infor but it would be good to read about your opinion and experience with the machine.
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(brand new merchandise in original packaging)This high capacity rechargeable battery definitely disposes of more power than the battery which was included in the delivery of your device. This rechargeable battery can be used instead of the original rechargeable battery without any problems and can be recharged with the available standard power supply. The rechargeable battery is protected and secured against overcharge and short-circuits.Important information:A battery with a greater power output than the battery which was included in the delivery of your device can have larger dimensions. Please observe the dimensions in mm indicated in the offer (see above under technical details).safety due to heat and overcharge protectionmore power than the battery which was included in the delivery of your deviceno memory effect - recharge your battery whenever you likeexcellent fitting accuracy, certified quality merchandise, not an original accessorythe standard battery charger can still be usedLegal note: This item is compatible, not an original product of the notebook manufacturer and is not manufactured, supported or recommended by the notebook manufacturers. All brand names, trade marks and product names only serve the purpose of indicating compatibility, in doing so are not connected to the original products of the respective manufacturers and are the property of the respective holder of rights.
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Advantages: cheap, good quality laptop with decent features, upgradable. Disadvantages: no bluetooth. memory will need upgrading if moving on to Windows Vista
maggot13 31.05.2007 (31.05.2007)
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Review of Acer Aspire 5101AWLMi
Advantages: Potential to be very fast, great camera on it, Big HD, Nice keyboard feel, Vista capable, Good GPU Disadvantages: Formatted in Fat32 so slow, a tiny bit too flimsy, plasticy.
Mandoon123 13.01.2007 (13.01.2007)
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Advantages: cheap, good quality laptop with decent features, upgradable. Disadvantages: no bluetooth. memory will need upgrading if moving on to Windows Vista
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Advantages: Potential to be very fast, great camera on it, Big HD, Nice keyboard feel, Vista capable, Good GPU Disadvantages: Formatted in Fat32 so slow, a tiny bit too flimsy, plasticy.
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