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randomhero266
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Right, I need ammo, people.
I know that the ASUS is far superior to the Acer, but someone who makes the decision about what laptop to get wants the Acer.
I really need some arguments to convince them otherwise - what routes should I go down? Build quality as Acers are shoddy in my experience. Here are the two specs, pretty similar but the ASUS is about £100 more expensive:
By the way the laptop will be only used for projection.
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Processor & Cache Memory
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T 5450 (1.67GHz)
Operation System
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Premium
Main Memory
2GB
Display
15.4" WXGA (1280*800)
Video Graphics & Memory
ATI X2300 512MB HyperMemory
Hard Drive
2.5" 9.5 mm IDE HDD with Ultra DMA100 supported
SATA 120 GB 5400 RPM
Optical Drive
DVD Super Multi
Card Reader
SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN
Intel High Definition audio modem and 10/100 Base T
Pass and support worldwide regulation
IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Video Camera
1.3 Million Pixels
Virus & Tool Software
Symantec Norton™ Internet Security 2005
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
NERO Express V6.0
ASUS Utility
ASUS NB Probe
ASUS Live Update
ASUS ChkMail
ASUS Hotkey
ASUS Power4 Gear+
Warranty & e-support
2-year limited global hardware warranty
1-year battery pack warranty
On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
OS (Vista Home Premium) install/uninstall consultation
Bundled software install/uninstall consultation
ASUS software supporting (Liveupdate, Power 4 Gear+, ASUS Probe)
Comes with Bag and Case
For £506
It can be seen http://www.asuslaptop.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=Asus_Laptop_F5VL-AP514C]Here.
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Acer Aspire 5720:
* Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0GHz
* Memory: 2GB RAM
* Hard Drive: 80GB Hard Disk Drive
* Graphics Card: Mobile Intel� GM965 Express chipset with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
* Optical Drive: DVD SuperMulti, CD/DVD reader/writer for all types of CD/DVD discs
* Audio: Dolby Digital Live surround sound
* Connectivity: Wireless LAN A/B/G, 4 x USB 2.0 Ports, 5 in 1 Card Reader
* Operating System: Windows� Vista Premium:Additional Software: Acer Empowering Technology, Acer Arcade, Norton Internet Security Trial, Adobe Reader, NTI CD Maker
* Display Size: 15.4" WXGA TFT Display with Acer CrystalBrite technology
About £400
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Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks,
randomhero266
I know that the ASUS is far superior to the Acer, but someone who makes the decision about what laptop to get wants the Acer.
I really need some arguments to convince them otherwise - what routes should I go down? Build quality as Acers are shoddy in my experience. Here are the two specs, pretty similar but the ASUS is about £100 more expensive:
By the way the laptop will be only used for projection.
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Processor & Cache Memory
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T 5450 (1.67GHz)
Operation System
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Premium
Main Memory
2GB
Display
15.4" WXGA (1280*800)
Video Graphics & Memory
ATI X2300 512MB HyperMemory
Hard Drive
2.5" 9.5 mm IDE HDD with Ultra DMA100 supported
SATA 120 GB 5400 RPM
Optical Drive
DVD Super Multi
Card Reader
SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN
Intel High Definition audio modem and 10/100 Base T
Pass and support worldwide regulation
IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Video Camera
1.3 Million Pixels
Virus & Tool Software
Symantec Norton™ Internet Security 2005
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
NERO Express V6.0
ASUS Utility
ASUS NB Probe
ASUS Live Update
ASUS ChkMail
ASUS Hotkey
ASUS Power4 Gear+
Warranty & e-support
2-year limited global hardware warranty
1-year battery pack warranty
On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
OS (Vista Home Premium) install/uninstall consultation
Bundled software install/uninstall consultation
ASUS software supporting (Liveupdate, Power 4 Gear+, ASUS Probe)
Comes with Bag and Case
For £506
It can be seen http://www.asuslaptop.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=Asus_Laptop_F5VL-AP514C]Here.
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Acer Aspire 5720:
* Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0GHz
* Memory: 2GB RAM
* Hard Drive: 80GB Hard Disk Drive
* Graphics Card: Mobile Intel� GM965 Express chipset with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
* Optical Drive: DVD SuperMulti, CD/DVD reader/writer for all types of CD/DVD discs
* Audio: Dolby Digital Live surround sound
* Connectivity: Wireless LAN A/B/G, 4 x USB 2.0 Ports, 5 in 1 Card Reader
* Operating System: Windows� Vista Premium:Additional Software: Acer Empowering Technology, Acer Arcade, Norton Internet Security Trial, Adobe Reader, NTI CD Maker
* Display Size: 15.4" WXGA TFT Display with Acer CrystalBrite technology
About £400
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Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks,
randomhero266
