Sub $700 Laptops - Page 3

kyoru · July 23rd, 2008, 10:26 PM

All of the Acer laptops I've seen had really poor build quality. Better brands I've seen are: Dell, Sony, Toshiba, and Asus. Dell's are not all that bad but the quality control seems to be spotty, their new Studio line, XPS 1330 are great computers and are a step in the right direction. Sony is good but expensive for what you get.

Deviate · July 24th, 2008, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by airmenair

Do you know what model it was?

Acer Aspire 5050.

I want to say this is the spec he has: http://www.ecomelectronics.com/prodi...51&ref=froogle

The Fishman · July 24th, 2008, 01:09 PM

If they sell the Asus eeepc 901 in the US, try to get your hands on that. Otherwise steer clear of Sony Vaio or Acer. HP-Compaq is good, there is a small one with an 8.9" screen.

I can only comment on what is in Australia.

airmenair · July 24th, 2008, 01:16 PM

I went ahead and bought the Acer and before everyone jumps on my back about it let me explain.

I just received a government check which I'm not entirely sure what is was for for $590 (bought the one for $579.99)

I just need a laptop that will at least get me through this year until I graduate and once I do I'll have a good paying job and will be able to afford something of much higher quality.

I thought the Acer delivered everything I need for a very very reasonable price and almost all laptops will give you at least a year of working order.

So this amounts to essentially a "free" laptop because I bought it with money I didn't count on having.

We'll see how it goes and I'll give you my report. Thanks for all the help guys.

LurkerPatrol · July 24th, 2008, 04:25 PM

Good luck and godspeed with the acer. I'm sure it'll hold up for at least 2 years.

Get a nice desktop afterwards images/smilies/tongue.gif

jeffy777 · July 24th, 2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by airmenair

I went ahead and bought the Acer and before everyone jumps on my back about it let me explain.

I just received a government check which I'm not entirely sure what is was for for $590 (bought the one for $579.99)

Congrats man images/smilies/smile.gif

I'm guessing the check was the economic stimulus check that all tax payers received? I just got mine not too long ago as well.

airmenair · July 24th, 2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffy777

Congrats man images/smilies/smile.gif

I'm guessing the check was the economic stimulus check that all tax payers received? I just got mine not too long ago as well.

Honestly I'm not sure. I didn't think I was eligible for it, but the bank took it and it's in my account.

jeffy777 · July 24th, 2008, 07:08 PM

I think just about everyone who filed taxes was eligible (though there were probably some exceptions). My check was right around $600 too.

tone76 · July 25th, 2008, 10:01 AM

I was about to post something about how Acer is basically the Yugo/Lada of the PC world, but given that the OP has already bought one, I'll refrain from peeing in his cereal and will just congratulate him on his purchase and wish him luck. images/smilies/wink.gif

Next time buy a Lenovo. You can't kill those with an axe.

Labcoatguy · July 28th, 2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tone76

Next time buy a Lenovo. You can't kill those with an axe.

My previous Thinkpad was ten years old when I dropped it onto a stone floor. Didn't kill it, merely jostled the battery around, and booted back up fresh as old. I'm keeping this T40 until it becomes completely useless; as my primary computer it's doing a heckuva job, and I have no reason to replace it.

July 23rd, 2008, 10:26 PM	#41
kyoru Joined: Oct 31st, 2007 Last Online: October 10th, 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 98 Car: G35 Sedan Rep Power: 7	All of the Acer laptops I've seen had really poor build quality. Better brands I've seen are: Dell, Sony, Toshiba, and Asus. Dell's are not all that bad but the quality control seems to be spotty, their new Studio line, XPS 1330 are great computers and are a step in the right direction. Sony is good but expensive for what you get. __________________

July 24th, 2008, 01:09 PM	#43
The Fishman Joined: Apr 10th, 2008 Last Online: 07:27 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 214 Rep Power: 5	If they sell the Asus eeepc 901 in the US, try to get your hands on that. Otherwise steer clear of Sony Vaio or Acer. HP-Compaq is good, there is a small one with an 8.9" screen. I can only comment on what is in Australia. __________________ Buddy Franklin is The Stig.

July 24th, 2008, 04:25 PM	#45
LurkerPatrol Joined: Apr 24th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Berkeley & San Diego, California Age: 21 Posts: 1,366 Car: Invisible boatmobile Rep Power: 52	Good luck and godspeed with the acer. I'm sure it'll hold up for at least 2 years. Get a nice desktop afterwards __________________ <-Pandamonium

July 24th, 2008, 07:08 PM	#48
jeffy777 Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: 02:15 AM Location: US Age: 27 Posts: 5,537 Car: '04 Toyota Sienna, crippled people like vans.... Rep Power: 47	I think just about everyone who filed taxes was eligible (though there were probably some exceptions). My check was right around $600 too. __________________ A man named Jeffy once said, "If laziness is craziness, then I've lost my marbles...and I don't feel like trying to find them." Last edited by jeffy777; July 24th, 2008 at 08:46 PM.

July 25th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#49
tone76 Joined: Jul 12th, 2005 Last Online: 09:03 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 596 Car: 2008 Mazda2 Neo, 2005 Honda Jazz VTi Rep Power: 19	I was about to post something about how Acer is basically the Yugo/Lada of the PC world, but given that the OP has already bought one, I'll refrain from peeing in his cereal and will just congratulate him on his purchase and wish him luck. Next time buy a Lenovo. You can't kill those with an axe. __________________ Does a Mazda go 'mooz-mooz' when it's in reverse?

July 24th, 2008, 01:16 PM	#44
airmenair Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Arlington, Texas, USA Posts: 1,050 Rep Power: 24	I went ahead and bought the Acer and before everyone jumps on my back about it let me explain. I just received a government check which I'm not entirely sure what is was for for $590 (bought the one for $579.99) I just need a laptop that will at least get me through this year until I graduate and once I do I'll have a good paying job and will be able to afford something of much higher quality. I thought the Acer delivered everything I need for a very very reasonable price and almost all laptops will give you at least a year of working order. So this amounts to essentially a "free" laptop because I bought it with money I didn't count on having. We'll see how it goes and I'll give you my report. Thanks for all the help guys.

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