Mark Hope
Adventurer
My laptop has begun to die. Hard drive failures reported, and thus the end is nigh. While I consider repair, I am also considering a replacement. My laptop is an Acer Aspire 5472z (P6100, 6gb ram, 640gb hd) and I have been very happy with it indeed. Well, up until today.
I am looking at the following (links are to online stores in the UK that are selling models that I am considering as replacements):
Acer Aspire 5750z
Acer Aspire 5742
Packard Bell TS
Toshiba L750D-14E
As you'll see, I'm looking for something around £400 with 6gb ram or more, 640gb hd or larger, an equivalent or better processor, hdmi output and an sd card reader. I want a nice screen, and a numeric keypad is a plus. Those have been the criteria.
Anyway, while I compare reviews and specs for the above, I figured I'd ask here if anyone has any experience with any of the above models. I'm a bit unsure about getting another Acer. While I've loved my current one, its premature hd failure has put me off (I only bought it last November!) the brand a bit. Is the Acer Aspire brand known for crappy hard drives? Or have I just been unlucky?
Any recommendations for other models with the right specs and price?
Thanks!
I am looking at the following (links are to online stores in the UK that are selling models that I am considering as replacements):
Acer Aspire 5750z
Acer Aspire 5742
Packard Bell TS
Toshiba L750D-14E
As you'll see, I'm looking for something around £400 with 6gb ram or more, 640gb hd or larger, an equivalent or better processor, hdmi output and an sd card reader. I want a nice screen, and a numeric keypad is a plus. Those have been the criteria.
Anyway, while I compare reviews and specs for the above, I figured I'd ask here if anyone has any experience with any of the above models. I'm a bit unsure about getting another Acer. While I've loved my current one, its premature hd failure has put me off (I only bought it last November!) the brand a bit. Is the Acer Aspire brand known for crappy hard drives? Or have I just been unlucky?
Any recommendations for other models with the right specs and price?
Thanks!