Laptops > Acer Laptops > 512 MB > Less than 500 GBP

Advantages: Crystalbrite display, good processing speed, sturdy enough laptop
Disadvantages: none

Acer Extensa 5220-201G08Mi / Intel Celeron M 550 2.0GHz / 15.4 WXGA / 1GB DDR2 RAM / 80GB HDD / DVD-SM / Vista Home Basic / Laptop / Notebook PC Pros: very affordable Nice to look at Fast processing speed Crystalbrite display Good graphics card Cons: None Wonderful machine, a real value for money as long as you are a homeuser/student or small scale business user who is in the process of setting up his/her own business I know this comes with Cel ...
...I would normally not recommend Acer laptops as I have used a few in the past and they often tend to pack up when used extensively unlike a Lenovo or a Sony, but this is one of those laptops that even Acer can use to prove their reliability, as originally bought on a recommendation from a friend and since then at least two other collegues have purchased the same machien and no faults ... Read review

Advantages: 1gb Ram, Silver look
Disadvantages: weak casing, low battery life

I bought this laptop from comet mid november and it is one of the best pieces of equipment i have bought. Even though the casing is quite weak, the look is fantastic and the overall speed of the pc is WOW! That 1gb Ram really does boost the speed and was surely a big change from the pc i used last, which only had 256mb ram and 800mhz celeron processor. The Windows XP Media Centre 2005 Operating System is surely worth the money you pay, and is perfect ... Read review

Advantages: thin, lightweight and fast
Disadvantages: none i can think of

I bouht one of these a week ago and I think this is on of the most ellegent and efficient laptops around today. The aspire uses a 1.4 Ghz P4 M centrino which seems alot faster than my mates 2.6 ghz P4. It has 512 Meg ram included (upgardeable to 4 Gb). The centrino has built in 11b wifi, i have it wirelessly connected throughout the house using ADSL and a wireless router. It runs quietly and the battery seems to last for ever. It has a built in Linux ...
...to click on and manages to boot in 10 secs! The Linux system can be used intead of windows just by switching on with a different button, or you can just switch on normally and windows xp loads up pretty quick. The Linux interface can be used for watching dvd's, burning CD's, listening to music or watching video/pics from your hard drive. Onboard is a 64 meg ATI graphics card which is easily enough for most games i have. The widescreen is beautifully ... Read review

Advantages: Great spec for price, reliable.
Disadvantages: Feels flimsy, doesnt have the reputation of other brands.

...easiest way to describe the Acer Aspire 1682 is to simply say, "If you are working o a budget, but want a laptop that can do pretty much everything that a normal, everyday person would need, then this is the one for you. For those of you who want the full technical spec, then ill go into that later. Don't worry, I wont miss you out. Look and Feel My previous laptop was a bulky piece of kit, and considering it had lasted me for 5 years, it tells ...
...models I decided on the Acer Aspire series and in particular the 1682 WLMi model. The first thing you notice about the laptop is the crystallized screen, and its absolutely stunning clarity. This is a 15.4" WXGA WideScreen colour TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution. A widescreen on a laptop? Ideal for those of us who use it whilst traveling for DVD's and it's superb for game play, but it's the general clarity in usage that I enjoy. Whilst browsing ... Read review

Advantages: Features, size and design
Disadvantages: Not good enough for gaming

...me. As a fan of HP products, I chose from the DV6500 range available at the time. This laptop had every spec I required for both using as a station for university assignments, as well as home use for music, film and gaming. Firstly, the design is eye-catching. I was bored of looking at the generic black or grey and thought the white anti-scratch surface was ideal. The laptop is also quite light and the absense of a locking clip meant there was less ...
...more than my money's worth! HP also frequently offer discounts so it's always worth checking to see what deals are to be had. As well as the remote control that is stored away when not in use, another of my favourite features is the fingerprint reader. When you use the internet on a frequent basis, remembering usernames and passwords can be frustrating. For anyone who hops from website to website, I'd highly recommend this feature. Thankfully I ... Read review