Laptops > Acer Laptops > 1 GB > Less than 80 GB

Advantages: Excellent Value and Great Features
Disadvantages: None Really - But Batteries not brilliant

::::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 ...
...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 ... Read review

Advantages: Sleek, Stylish and Affordable
Disadvantages: Battery Life

The Acer Aspire 1642ZWLMi is a credit to its makers. On first look, its sleek and stylish exterior will please any eye and on opening the great impression just keeps on growing. The interior is stylish in a combination of black and silver with a very comfortable space surrounding the keyboard and mouse, allowing the wrists to remain easily supported. The mouse touch pad is large with two buttons and a scrolling device. Attracting the most attention ...
...very useful programs exclusive to Acer including Acer GridVista. This allows the easy organisation of a number of files on your computer desktop at once without the need for constant moving and resizing. Acer also has its own program for changin all the settings of the computer from the deasktop. This feature is very visual with lots of graphics, making understanding your system easy for any user. Acer arcade is the software that allow you to make ... Read review

Advantages: Inbuilt wireless LAN
Disadvantages: Inherent design problems, lack of tech support

I bought my Acer because I'm an F1 fan, and they sponsor Ferrari. I guess I was conned by the marketing man! For the first 6 or 7 months my Acer worked perfectly, it was fast and had no problems whatsoever. Then things started to go wrong. 1) The screen is weak, cracks began to appear at the bottom on both sides. 2) The CD drive pops out every few minutes for no reason. I have contacted Acer who acknowledged it was an inherent problem with the ...
...Also, the tech support from Acer can only be described as awful. Every reply just says reset the machine. However, there are some positives: The inbuilt wireless LAN is excellent and works very well. Also, the system programs included by Acer (Power Management, Launch Manager) are useful, easy-to-use tools, probably the best system tools I have experienced from any manufacturer I have owned (Packard Bell, Time, Compaq, Acer). Also, the keyboard ... Read review

Advantages: It's affordable, durable, great capacity and will withstand a lot.
Disadvantages: Prone to overheating, not for the high-spec gamer

...does everything itself, however the acer helpdesk is very helpful. - It is fairly robust; mine has travelled to and from school and used for teaching every day, up and downstairs, and on about forty long distance train journeys. My machine has suffered a few surface scratches here and there, some of the keys have gone shiny and there is more shininess on the place where my wrists rest. - The in built wireless is excellent and generally can be depended ...
...not send it back to Acer they were very helpful on the phone and offered a good service. However, I found the part easily enough and had my software engineer boyfriend intall it. - It doesn't come with Microsoft Office. For me as a teacher this was a problem, although I managed to have a copy bought for me direct form Microsoft. - If you want excellent sound, this is not the laptop for you however I remedied this with good speakers or headphones ... Read review

Advantages: Nice Lap top
Disadvantages: Low battery life

It's a great little device with plenty of features that I would highly recommend. This really is a wonderful piece of kit that should go well with many accessories because it really looks good. However, always think carefully as to whether you actually really need something before you buy it. We buy so many things nowadays that we don't really need. Price : £640 from www.acernotebooks.co.uk Techno Summary: · Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66 GHz ( Dual-Core ...
...Drive · DVD Dual Layer Drive - To read DVDs and CDs and write CDs, DVD+, DVD- and large Dual Layer DVD · 15.4" WXGA Widescreen TFT Screen · Intel GMA 950 · Integrated LAN and 56k v.90 data fax modem · Integrated wireless 802.11a/b/g · 4 USB 2.0 Sockets · Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition Pre Loaded · Includes Cyberlink Power-DVD and NTI CD-Maker · 2.5-hour Battery Life · Weight 3kg · 1 year warranty ... Read review