farscape7 said: Is this laptop any good. I'am not sure if this model is the one with all the problems? Iam looking to upgrade from a 10 inch ASUS EEE pc 1000ha.
I have this same processor in an Acer AS1410 laptop running Vista and it's very peppy compared to netbooks. It should be even better running 7 64-bit.
Acer is very reliable according to a 2009 PC World Reliability Survey: Link Click the chart to enlarge it.
Someone else will have to address whether this particular model is troubled.
Just an FYI, Acer just started releasing the Timeline X series with 1810 (11"), 1320 (13"), 1420 (14") and 1520 (15"). Those will contain i3/i5/i7 cores. They're still expensive though but something to consider for those who need both long battery life and a powerful cpu.
ketayun
Member
posted: Jun. 25, 2010 @ 12:31p
Is there any way of knowing how much the memory can be upgraded to? Thanks.
Is the 2GB memory upgradeable? if so, to what? A: Yes, 2 GB (INSTALLED) / 8 GB (MAX)
ketayun
Member
posted: Jun. 25, 2010 @ 12:51p
Thanks.
youngchemist2003
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 25, 2010 @ 1:39p
Thinking about getting one to replace my laptop, but never had a netbook before. Would lacking a DVD drive be a major issue? How would you install programs without it? And what good is an HDMI output without a DVD drive? Sorry for being a noob here.
youngchemist2003 said: Thinking about getting one to replace my laptop, but never had a netbook before. Would lacking a DVD drive be a major issue? How would you install programs without it? And what good is an HDMI output without a DVD drive? Sorry for being a noob here. 1) This is not a netbook. This is a notebook. 2) If you really need a DVD drive, you can always get an external drive you can attach via USB. If you're so inclined, you can also make an image of the disc, transfer it via a USB drive, and open it on the notebook using an emulator. 3) HDMI allows you to connect it to a TV. That's not just for watching DVDs. You can also stream HD media through your computer onto a TV, for examples.
ruruc said: this was on the bottom of the Buy.com page:
Is the 2GB memory upgradeable? if so, to what? A: Yes, 2 GB (INSTALLED) / 8 GB (MAX)
Actually, you can upgrade this model to 16 GB of ram with Windows 7 Professional edition. That's the most Win 7 Pro will recognize for now. Win 7 Home Edition will cap out at 8gb.
Theoretically there's no cap on the RAM, cause unlike some manufacturers, Acer doesn't program the BIOS to cap out the RAM. But, your OS may limit how much RAM you can use.
greling said: ruruc said: this was on the bottom of the Buy.com page:
Is the 2GB memory upgradeable? if so, to what? A: Yes, 2 GB (INSTALLED) / 8 GB (MAX)
Actually, you can upgrade this model to 16 GB of ram with Windows 7 Professional edition. That's the most Win 7 Pro will recognize for now. Win 7 Home Edition will cap out at 8gb.
Theoretically there's no cap on the RAM, cause unlike some manufacturers, Acer doesn't program the BIOS to cap out the RAM. But, your OS may limit how much RAM you can use.
Is there a limit in recognition of RAM with a 64bit OS??even the Windows 7 Home edition 64bit should be able to recognize whatever the RAM is right?
cmouly said: greling said: ruruc said: this was on the bottom of the Buy.com page:
Is the 2GB memory upgradeable? if so, to what? A: Yes, 2 GB (INSTALLED) / 8 GB (MAX)
Actually, you can upgrade this model to 16 GB of ram with Windows 7 Professional edition. That's the most Win 7 Pro will recognize for now. Win 7 Home Edition will cap out at 8gb. Theoretically there's no cap on the RAM, cause unlike some manufacturers, Acer doesn't program the BIOS to cap out the RAM. But, your OS may limit how much RAM you can use. Is there a limit in recognition of RAM with a 64bit OS??even the Windows 7 Home edition 64bit should be able to recognize whatever the RAM is right?
RAM limits for Win 7: Starter: 8GB Home Basic: 8GB Home Premium: 16GB Professional: 192GB Enterprise: 192GB Ultimate: 192GB
Logician1313 said: RAM limits for Win 7: Starter: 8GB Home Basic: 8GB Home Premium: 16GB Professional: 192GB Enterprise: 192GB Ultimate: 192GB
Link I just read says the same thing, except the Starter is limited at 2GB (link). Of course, this is for the 64bit versions. 32bit versions are, of course, capped at 4gb regardless of the version.
That's surprising to me. Why would MS do that? I would have though, like cmouly, that there would be no physical limit for the 64bit versions. (well, a theoretical limit of 16 exabites)
Can't find any credible review of this model.. anyone?
Buy.com is the only store that sells this model... good deal but hard to decide without reviews. Never mind.. Buy.com says they can't ship to CT... how stup1d is that...
aqan said: Can't find any credible review of this model.. anyone?
Buy.com is the only store that sells this model... good deal but hard to decide without reviews. Never mind.. Buy.com says they can't ship to CT... how stup1d is that...
Try eBay, Buy.com is selling it there as well for the same price.
greling said: Actually, you can upgrade this model to 16 GB of ram with Windows 7 Professional edition. That's the most Win 7 Pro will recognize for now. Win 7 Home Edition will cap out at 8gb.
Theoretically there's no cap on the RAM, cause unlike some manufacturers, Acer doesn't program the BIOS to cap out the RAM. But, your OS may limit how much RAM you can use.
Although for most people, 3 to 4GB is more than plenty, especially for such an underpowered, single-core CPU. For those who wants to go beyond 4GB of total memory, 4GB memory modules still cost an arm and a leg.
FatFaluz said: greling said: Actually, you can upgrade this model to 16 GB of ram with Windows 7 Professional edition. That's the most Win 7 Pro will recognize for now. Win 7 Home Edition will cap out at 8gb.
Theoretically there's no cap on the RAM, cause unlike some manufacturers, Acer doesn't program the BIOS to cap out the RAM. But, your OS may limit how much RAM you can use.
Although for most people, 3 to 4GB is more than plenty, especially for such an underpowered, single-core CPU. For those who wants to go beyond 4GB of total memory, 4GB memory modules still cost an arm and a leg.
That explains it. I have a slighter different model than this one that's about $300 more expensive. I guess you get what you pay for in a way.
xxaiphaxx
Member
posted: Jun. 26, 2010 @ 12:16p
Logician1313 said: cmouly said: greling said: ruruc said: this was on the bottom of the Buy.com page:
Is the 2GB memory upgradeable? if so, to what? A: Yes, 2 GB (INSTALLED) / 8 GB (MAX)
Actually, you can upgrade this model to 16 GB of ram with Windows 7 Professional edition. That's the most Win 7 Pro will recognize for now. Win 7 Home Edition will cap out at 8gb. Theoretically there's no cap on the RAM, cause unlike some manufacturers, Acer doesn't program the BIOS to cap out the RAM. But, your OS may limit how much RAM you can use. Is there a limit in recognition of RAM with a 64bit OS??even the Windows 7 Home edition 64bit should be able to recognize whatever the RAM is right?
RAM limits for Win 7: Starter: 8GB Home Basic: 8GB Home Premium: 16GB Professional: 192GB Enterprise: 192GB Ultimate: 192GB Interesting, I'm considering pulling the trigger. Are these the numbers for the 64-bit OS or does it apply to the 32-bit as well? Oh and P.S. This is slightly off topic, but I purchased an IBM Lenovo T61P back in the day through one of the FW posts and just installed a fresh Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OS and was wondering if anyone knew whether or not the old-school Lenovos capped the maximum memories in their bios in that particular model (it's running a C2D t9300)?
xxaiphaxx said: Logician1313 said: cmouly said: greling said: ruruc said: this was on the bottom of the Buy.com page:
Is the 2GB memory upgradeable? if so, to what? A: Yes, 2 GB (INSTALLED) / 8 GB (MAX)
Actually, you can upgrade this model to 16 GB of ram with Windows 7 Professional edition. That's the most Win 7 Pro will recognize for now. Win 7 Home Edition will cap out at 8gb. Theoretically there's no cap on the RAM, cause unlike some manufacturers, Acer doesn't program the BIOS to cap out the RAM. But, your OS may limit how much RAM you can use. Is there a limit in recognition of RAM with a 64bit OS??even the Windows 7 Home edition 64bit should be able to recognize whatever the RAM is right?
RAM limits for Win 7: Starter: 8GB Home Basic: 8GB Home Premium: 16GB Professional: 192GB Enterprise: 192GB Ultimate: 192GB Interesting, I'm considering pulling the trigger. Are these the numbers for the 64-bit OS or does it apply to the 32-bit as well? Oh and P.S. This is slightly off topic, but I purchased an IBM Lenovo T61P back in the day through one of the FW posts and just installed a fresh Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OS and was wondering if anyone knew whether or not the old-school Lenovos capped the maximum memories in their bios in that particular model (it's running a C2D t9300)? Specifically for 64-bit. 32bit, by definition, has a limit of 4gb.
Its not the fastest notebook, but that because its engineered/designed for battery life. Mine will go up to 10 hours and since I mainly use it for the internet, the cpu is more than sufficient.
I ordered one for myself after trying out my mother inlaws machine of the same model, she got hers last year for $599 Compared to my Asus Netbook its about the same weight, but of course bigger screen. I like the slim design, though the core 2 solo (single processor) seems only a little bit faster than the Atom N270 on my Asus. While I like the compactness of my netbook, great for watching movies, checking email, and playing casual games while I wait for my kids baseball practice, ballet rehearsal, piano lessons, etc., I really got tired of the little screen for surfing the net. Screen barely can fill about 1/3 of the average webpage and the smallish text gets tiring on the eyes fairly quickly.
For $599, no way, but $399 seems worth it for what amounts to IMHO, a beefed up netbook. Which for what I wanted it for, is a good thing.
jaylaverack
New Member
posted: Jun. 30, 2010 @ 2:01p
I just got mine today! Looks beautiful, great build quality, the wife will love this as her anniversary gift.
hsiangg
New Member
posted: Jul. 1, 2010 @ 10:52a
Now it is $429 and I have to pay tax due to live in CA
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