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    Default OA's possible new notebook+gadgets: Have your say..

    I'm on the verge of buying a new notebook, trying to get a good compromise between portability, battery life and performance in a good quality package.

    Here is my first choice:

    Acer Aspire 5920G-302G16MN, GeForce 8600M 512MB (LX.AKS0X.013)

    Core 2 Duo T7300 2x 2.00GHz • 2048MB (2x 1024MB) • 160GB • DVD+/-RW DL • NVidia GeForce 8600M GT 512MB max.768MB shared memory • USB 2.0/FireWire/Modem/GB LAN/WLAN 802.11abgn • HDMI • 5in1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD) • Web-/Videokamera (1.3 Megapixel) • 15.4" WXGA TFT (1280x800), 3,00 kg

    Price: 1170€

    Seems to be a far more solid and sturdy built than usual with a interesting (or terrible) design. A bit heavy it offers (depending on the review) poor to good battery life for a 15,4" "gamer" notebook. It's gaming performance is good, but suffers according slightly from the GDDR2 chip. The 200GB SATA is a slow 4200, I have yet to find out the specs of the 160GB one. Good/Very good but not excellent display. Intels Turbo Memory won't be included as it's benefits are doubtful and it's cost elevated.

    http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/laptops/0,...90611-1,00.htm


    PS: I'm going to buy also a Sennheiser PC166 headset with USB and portable soundcard for 125€, or the standard 161 one for 80€. The 166 seems to be matchless when it comes to sound, comfort and quality, with the 161 being very close. Very important for VoIP, music and gaming.

    PSS: I'm will also use Ubuntu on this Notebook, right now I'm checking if everything should work fine.


    So what to do you guys think? What is important for you in such a notebook?

    Last edited by Oleander Ardens; 09-27-2007 at 22:07.
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