AS5741-432G50Mn notebook - $699 after $99 Cashback. The cashback needs to be lodged by 31st of this month, so I'd recommend getting it at least a few days before then.
My only complaint here is that it only has 2gb of ram - but this is cheap to upgrade if you need 4gb+ (~$50 from msy)
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INTEL C i5-430M 2.26G
2GB DDR3 RAM
500GB HARD DRIVE
15.6" WXGA HD LED
i am waiting for "neg because it is acer"
What is the video card like?? Modern game capable?
There's none. The graphics is integrated (on the Core i5) so unfortunately no modern 3d games of any sort.
Its powerful enough for HD video though.
Don't think Acer have esata or HDMI. Does this one have these or bluetooth (not listed on the site)
From the Acer site…
http://www.acer.com.au/acer/product.do?link=oln85e.redirect&…
HDMI™ port with HDCP support
Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
(manufacturing option)
I'm not sure if (manufacturing option) means it has it or not. Best bet would be to check with them.
no mention of eSata
yes on the HDMI, no on the eSata (no biggy really imho)
from http://www.geekyblog.net/749-after-cashback-acer-aspire/
Product Specifications
Processor Intel Core i5-430M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.26 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.53GHz,DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel 64 architecture, Intel Smart Cache
Memory: 1 x 2GB of DDR3 1066MHz memory
Chipset: Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipset
Hard Drive: 500GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
Optical Drive DVD super multi drive
Display: 15.6" WXGA CrystalBrite widescreen, 1366 x 768 pixel resolution. High brightness(220-nit)
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics with 128 MB of dedicated system memory
Audio: Two built-in stereo speakers
High-definition audio support
MS-Sound compatible
Built-in microphone
Camera: Acer Crystal Eye webcam
Communication: WLAN:
Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Ports:
3 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x HDMI port with HDCP support
1 x External display (VGA) port
1 x Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
1 x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
1 x Microphone-in jack
1 x DC-in jack for AC adapter
Security Slot for Kensington lock
BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Card Reader Multi-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
Battery 48.8W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack
3-pin 65W AC adapter
Operation System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Weight 2.6kg with 6-cell battery pack
Dimensions 381 (W) x 253(D) x 25/34.15(H) mm
Product Support Information Manufacturer Warranty
• 2 Years Pickup & Return Warranty
I'd rather get the $800 Asus from Officeworks posted a while back:
http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Com…
Exact same specs except smaller hdd (320gb vs 500gb). However it is made by Asus, currently the leading manufacturer in terms of reliabilty (on average): http://netbookboards.com/2009/11/17/3-year-netbook-failure-r…
Looking at the graph, Acer and HP (not surprisingly) rate among the worst for malfunction rates within 3 years.
Also, I think the Asus looks really nice. In fact, I'm typing this up on the Asus right now. I particularly like the island keys (can't tell from pics if the Acer has them). Got hold of a discount card from a friend who works at kmart so saved myself 40 buckeroos too! =D
Core i5 for sub $700, that's freakin hot