Thursday, December 4, 2008

My New Laptop, and Advice on Buying One.


After years of getting used laptops as payment for in home computer repair / installation (I load them with Ubuntu Linux and OpenOffice and them give them to people who can't afford a laptop.); I decided that I would spoil myself and get one. Please read the bottom to help save you $40 on your next computer purchase. Since this has Vista SP1, I had to use MAME32 ++ UI.



The Acer Aspire T5800!

Its features are:


  • Intel® Centrino® processor technology with interrelated Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T5800
    Intel® GM45 Express chipset, Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100 (802.11a/b/g/n) and extended battery life capability.
  • The next-generation Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
    Based on the innovative Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, so it runs faster and is more energy-efficient for cooler, quieter operation.
  • 3GB DDR2 memory
    For multitasking power; expandable to 4GB; 667MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.0GHz processor speed.
  • Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
    Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media.
  • 16" AcerCrystal TFT-LCD widescreen display
    With 1366 x 768 resolution brings your movies and games to life; Acer GridVista allows simultaneous multiwindow viewing.
  • 320GB serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
    Provides plenty of storage space and fast read/write times.
  • Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD graphics
    With up to 1759MB of memory with Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0. Dolby 8-optimized surround sound with 2 stereo speakers and Acer Tuba CineBass (subwoofer). HDMI output.
  • 5-in-1 media reader
    Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card for easy digital photo transfer.
  • Built-in Acer Crystal Eye webcam
    Makes it east to video chat with friends and family.
  • 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
    For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
  • Built-in Ethernet connectivity with RJ-45 port
    With 56 Kbps modem for easy Internet access.
  • Weighs 7.5 lbs. and measures just 1.7" thin
    For portable power.
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled
    Software package included with NTI Media-Maker, Acer Empowering Technology and more; trial version of Microsoft Office also included.
  • Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
ADVICE FROM AN COMPUTER GEEK YOU SHOULD FOLLOW!

IF they ask you if you want a "Recovery Disc" or "BackUp Disc" made, SAY NO!
Save yourself the $40 because as soon as you turn on a Vista PC, and you finish the set up (Add your username, and name your computer, network DHCP which is automatically done) , it will prompt you to make a "Recovery Disc". All you do in put your DVD-R / DVD+R disc in and it will start burning a recovery for you.

So, if you can't plug in a cable and spell your name, then maybe you should shell out the $40?

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