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How is Acer as a laptop brand?

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Crack.
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I am currently looking for a new laptop.

I am most likely either getting...

http://www.officemax.com/catalog/sku.jsp?skuId=21808509&cm_mmc=GBase-_-Technology-_-Computers-_-Laptop_Computers_and_Tablet_PCs&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=21808509

or...

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-AOD150-1165-10-1-Inch-Sapphire-Blue/dp/B001QFZFS0


They both seem like very solid computers I just have to find out which one I really want to go with. I dont know if "netbooks" are very reliable and Im not sure if I want to find out haha. But anyways, how is acer as a brand in relation to durability, reliability, warranty, support etc. And also, which computer would you choose?

Thanks guys.
Jul 25 2009 11:08AM
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.KYLE.
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Im gonna have to say get a mac.




But for real I've had good luck with HP and Compaq, I have a Compaq laptop that I got on blackfriday and its still goin strong almost 2 years later.


About the acer, I'm not sure....
Jul 25 2009 11:14AM
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Crack.
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I do want a mac, and if I had the money to spend on a mac I would have one in a heartbeat, but I just cant afford one right now. Unfortunately..haha
Jul 25 2009 11:16AM
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Oli_jgb
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You get what you pay for dude. ACER are really really shit. It might last a year but it will get hella slow and you will be cursing and saying why didn't I get a mac on credit or something. It may cost more, but it will last longer.

If you really can't afford one, get a good brand like sony, compaq or toshiba. HP are okay too.
Jul 25 2009 11:20AM
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Crack.
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Alright this is what I was looking for, thank you.
Jul 25 2009 11:21AM
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Hannah.
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i had one like two years ago, the fucking plastic where it closes ended up breaking for no reason and it was under warranty and they wouldnt fix it, plus it was slow as fuck. dont get it.
Jul 25 2009 11:27AM
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kepler.
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He's not really right though...

They are crappy computers, just like Dell's are crappy computers. They are cookie cutter notebooks that work just fine if you don't know the ins-and-outs. If you think a computer at a library or school is fast enough, then you'll love Acer. They are just pre-fab computers that work fine for the common person.

So yes, they are shit compared to a high end computer or a self-built one, but they are a cheap alternative if you aren't rich enough for a mac or high end pc.

Also in case you didn't realize, a netbook is not the same as a notebook. If you try buying a netbook (which is what you are looking at) you're going to get a really fast smart phone essentially. All they can do (at least the one's you're looking at) is basic word processing, a little bit of video (nothing past 720p) and some internet browsing. Anything more complicated and they become very sluggish.
Jul 25 2009 11:37AM
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kepler.
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Also, I forgot to add, they are the number 3 computer manufacturer in the world behind HP and Dell. So they must be doing something right for everyday people to love them.
Jul 25 2009 11:39AM
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Oli_jgb
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To make sales you don't have to make a good product. You just have to market correctly it to the right people at the right price at the right time. But I do agree with you, it largely depends on what you are using the computer for.
Jul 25 2009 11:54AM
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turtles
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i wouldnt get an acer, they are not very nice computers. however if you want a  PC brand that will last and you will never have problems with i would go with HP. affordable, well made, and a decent deal for your money hardware wise.
Jul 25 2009 12:06PM
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steezeeepolizeee
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Ya the price tag haha
Jul 25 2009 12:12PM
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iLLbiLLy
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cheap. if you get a pc at least get a vaio or an hp if your expecting something that will be decently fast and reliable
Jul 25 2009 12:14PM
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I've owned a Dell, Hp, Acer, a Mac, and have custom built 2-3 desktops over the last 10 years.

The one brand which has surprised me the most is my Acer. I payed 600$ for my laptop and it has been an extremely solid computer. Obviously I cannot speak for all Acer products, but I am happy I bought an Acer and not a Mac.
Jul 25 2009 12:20PM
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asdfdsa
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Check out tigerdirect.com

amazing computers for cheap, they have some refurbished stuff so you can get great deals

and netbooks are just much smaller laptops that basically suck. Theyre only good if youve already got a main computer you use and you intend to just fuck around with the netbook.
Jul 25 2009 12:49PM
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Oli_jgb
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you sir have an obscene amount of Karma. I have no choice but to believe everything you say!

+K for having so much k.
Jul 25 2009 12:51PM
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PatSul
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i have the acer aspire one and i have had no problems with it and it work awsome and very porteble.
Jul 25 2009 12:58PM
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wellpreparedrare
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ASUS NOT ACER

asus assembles laptops, if u want a killer deal, get asus, they even make apple's shit, started as a motherboard company but have grown substantially, definitely a savvy buy

apple's suck because they cost as much as their ads, and if a company needs to spend millions comparing themselves to pc, they just aren't doing something right

Jul 25 2009 1:02PM
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A-A-RON
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my acer has been going strong for almost 3 years.
of course both my parents are computer engineers so that might have something to do with it.
Jul 25 2009 1:32PM
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eric25
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I have an Acer laptop. It will run fine for a while, but if you fill up the hard drive it will run pretty damn slow after a year of good use. Mine also has overheating issues.

I wouldn't recommend it.
Jul 25 2009 2:39PM
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edd1e
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I have had an acer for 2 years now and it has been good, only issue is I need a new battery, but thats the same with any laptop (apart from new macs).

I would buy another acer if I wanted a good laptop to do everything for less than $800.

ps; Stay away from NETBOOKS as they have shitty screens and cant play HD movies, games etc.

Also consider looking at refurbished notebooks on tigerdirect.com etc....


Jul 25 2009 3:12PM
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CreamSteez.
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acers are kinda cheap but you can put any program on them
Jul 25 2009 3:41PM
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wellpreparedrare
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get off my cock
Jul 25 2009 4:07PM
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wellpreparedrare
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comparin macs to pcs is like comparing apples and oranges, both computers but one's easy to bite into while the other just takes a lil practice

nomensteven fucks arabian

Jul 25 2009 4:09PM
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wellpreparedrare
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um the brand chooses the components and the components sucked enuf for it to crash the pc means OS just like the mac it's the components that run the OS hence the reason i said go with asus since they started making components then went to assembling comps and the mac only sells cuz its cool or sumthin and ppl like itunes and iphones and i this i that there are plenty of good brands u dont have to pay a multiple of wut u should just cuz its an apple nomensteven
Jul 25 2009 4:14PM
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wellpreparedrare
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ur so queer u macfag acer runs ms and thats the most compatible os furthermore if u knew that u were actually a normal straight person ud kno that linux is the shit and its free so dont offer advice or criticize it if u dont give any ur beanie sucks
Jul 25 2009 4:16PM
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TZA.
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my friend has one hes had to send it in twice over the year
Jul 25 2009 4:29PM
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FUUUCK
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My acer netbook ran great until a drink exploded all over it.


Otherwise theyre great.
Jul 25 2009 4:38PM
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kepler.
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If you're looking for a netbook with power, look at the Lenovo IdeaPad S-12. It's a little bigger netbook. It's got a full size keyboard and can handle HD. One of the netbook/notebook hybrids.
Jul 25 2009 4:45PM
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Crack.
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so I sorta changed it up..

I am still looking at the full size acer but I am also now looking at a compaq (sp?) and a dell.

The Dell-

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dncwza1&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&kc=laptop-inspiron-1545

The Compaq/hp-

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=notebooks&a1=Category&v1=Everyday+computing&series_name=CQ60Z_series

Havent looked up many reviews yet but I am about to.

Dropped the netbook from acer out of the possibilities because I just decided I really didnt want something like that.

Let me know what you guys think.

And is compaq/hp the same company? Why dont they just change it to one name?
Jul 25 2009 7:04PM
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toominator
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Another facepalm computer thread.

Acer laptops are fine, If you think it's because of the brand that the computer slows down over time then you should have saved more before buying. Any cheap laptop is gonna be slow compared to a top of the line model. The reason it gets slow is because you fill it up with too much shit, you probably don't have an antivirus running and it'll be clogged with spyware. You also probably have less than one gb of ram and are trying to be online with 20 tabs open, while listening to music, chatting on msn/aim and have word open because you're supposed to be doing your homework.

My first laptop was an Acer. I got a really good deal on it because it was a run out model. After having it for a month I upgraded the ram to 1.5 gb and it ran much faster. Then later, just before it got stolen I upgraded the harddrive to a faster and larger one. Again, big improvement for not much cash.

Basically you get what you pay for. A $500 acer laptop isnt going to be any worse than a $500 hp. You've got to look at hte hardware when buying a computer. don't be a noob and be like 'oh it's a dell - it must be good'.

My current laptop is an asus with dual core amd 64 processors, 4gb ram and 7200 rpm hdd. Again, I got it on special and upgraded myself. It's gone from being a pretty good machine to a fast machine. Photoshop opens in under 4 seconds for me now. firefox is pretty much instant.
Jul 25 2009 8:29PM
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MrYeates
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dude
acers are the bombb man
seriously
suchh legit laptops
i have one
love it
Jul 25 2009 10:04PM
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vincentlee223
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Ive heard great things about Asus netbooks. Apparnetly they offer better components for a cheaper price, especially on newegg for prices. Newegg has massive deals,  check it out. newegg.com


Jul 25 2009 10:57PM
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Balto
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if you wanna spend less then 400 on a laptop dont expect it to be any good
Jul 25 2009 11:20PM
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Scott22~
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Do yourself a favor and read reviews elsewhere, NSG is full of fucktards~
Jul 25 2009 11:26PM
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Oli_jgb
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I glazed over his posts! You can't even read them for want of punctuation or grammar! If you can't even punctuate a sentence, the chances are I am not likely to believe your opinion on pretty much anything!


You hit the nail on the head with this though Steven.
Jul 26 2009 8:30PM
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