13.3" laptop please

[kevpuk]

Good idea tbh, there are quite a few of us now, please post here when you get yours:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18208699

'Signed in' there myself

 

[haz_pro]

I have signed too

Im in!

My CPU speed according to my windows 7 gadget seems to fluctuate, sometimes its "1190" and sometimes its "1401", why would this be? The laptop is running on battery but it is on high power mode :S

 

[SpeedFreak]

Just to be different I ordered the aspire 3935. My reasoning was better build quality and more powerful processor. I was happy to accept lower battery life. £360 in the end

 

[kevpuk]

Just to be different I ordered the aspire 3935. My reasoning was better build quality and more powerful processor. I was happy to accept lower battery life. £360 in the end

But no discrete gfx ?

 

[SpeedFreak]

no, but as I'm chopping in a i5 750 with ATI 5850 I can't see the point tbh. I am not going to game on it and if I was I would be getting an i3 or i5 with a 5650, not an SU9400 with a 4330.

 

[kevpuk]

Fair comment

 

[SpeedFreak]

the downside of living in a 2 bed flat with a baby on the way, I love my desktop lol

 

[SpeedFreak]

I forgot to mention, the 3935 has a spare 1.8 inch hard drive bay so I'll have a 64gb C300 as a boot going in and the 320gb hdd for data.

 

[e36Adz]

Just to be different I ordered the aspire 3935. My reasoning was better build quality and more powerful processor. I was happy to accept lower battery life. £360 in the end

Whats the full spec mate?

A spare hdd slot though?? Thats awesome, didn't think it was possible in a 13.3" machine.

 

[SpeedFreak]

Processor Intel® Centrino® C2D (P8600, 2.4Ghz, 3MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB )
Screen 13.3" (Acer CineCrystal, 1366x768 HD, High Brightness, LED Backlit)
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
RAM 4GB (DDR3 1066MHZ)
Hard Drive 320GB
Graphics Integrated (Intel® GMA X4500MHD Graphics with up to 1277MB Shared Memory)
Wireless LAN Wireless (WIFI LINK A,B,G,N Includes MIMO)
Network Card 10/100/1000 Gigabit Fast Ethernet
Integrated Webcam Yes (CrystalEye Webcam)
Card Reader 5-in-1 card reader (SD//MS/MS-Pro/MMC/xD-Picture card™)
USB Ports 3x USB 2.0 ports
Bluetooth Version 2.0
Speakers Intergrated Stereo Speakers
VGA Port 1 External VGA Port
Kensington Lock Kensington lock slot
Charge Time 2.5 Hours
Warranty 12 Months Acer Collect & Return
Battery Life 3-4 Hours (up to 4 hours with power management)
Weight 1-2 Kg (This Model 1.89 Kg)
Finger Print Reader Finger Print Reader

 

[SpeedFreak]

I have read about a potential hardware issue with Wifi/BT, but I'm not too worried tbh. It's coming tomorrow so I'll post an update. This version had no DVD drive so there is a 2.5 inch hdd in it's place leaving the 1.8 inch bay free.

 

[e36Adz]

Not bad at all that. Much better CPU then the 8371 but lacking dedicated gfx and has less battery life, otherwise almost identical.

Any pics?

Are you certain it has an empty hdd slot in there? I am hoping I've missed it in the 8371 but I doubt it. Also, it doesn't have HDMI right? If possible mate could you run Win Experience Index and possibly SuperPI just to give some idea on performance, and post in here:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18208699

This looks like another good option for anyone in the market for a 13.3"

I have read about a potential hardware issue with Wifi/BT, but I'm not too worried tbh. It's coming tomorrow so I'll post an update. This version had no DVD drive so there is a 2.5 inch hdd in it's place leaving the 1.8 inch bay free.

Cheers, will keep an eye out for your update!

 

[SpeedFreak]

Not bad at all that. Much better CPU then the 8371 but lacking dedicated gfx and has less battery life, otherwise almost identical.

Any pics?

Are you certain it has an empty hdd slot in there? I am hoping I've missed it in the 8371 but I doubt it. Also, it doesn't have HDMI right? If possible mate could you run Win Experience Index and possibly SuperPI just to give some idea on performance, and post in here:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18208699

This looks like another good option for anyone in the market for a 13.3"




Cheers, will keep an eye out for your update!

I'll get some pics with my SLR tomorrow delivery is before 12

review:

http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/acer-aspire-3935.aspx?page=1#axzz15khO5nhp

 

[kevpuk]

So, I think what we have all learned from this thread is the Acer make a whole raft of decent laptops, for varying specialisation.
8371, 3810 and now 3935 - all much the same price, with differing pros and cons - awesome, well done to Acer

 

[user100monkey]

3dmark06 scores please

Hi all,
I also posted in the Acer 8371/3810 Owners Thread , but i thought i might ask in here as well!

Does any one have 3dmark06 scores for this laptop?

I would be buying it for WOW so looking for over 2500 i guess.

regards

 

[olivier renault]

Hi all,
I also posted in the Acer 8371/3810 Owners Thread , but i thought i might ask in here as well!

Does any one have 3dmark06 scores for this laptop?

I would be buying it for WOW so looking for over 2500 i guess.

regards

just about 2500 it seems/

http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-ATI-Mobility-Radeon-HD-4330.13973.0.html

 

[user100monkey]

Ah thank you Olivier!
So thats great news, same speed as the 1215n but £100 cheaper!
Just brought for £340, guess it might turn up on tuesday!
Exciting Got similar plans to everyone else, update to ssd down the line and partition the drive to allow quick boot into linux for checking mails etc.

 

[SpeedFreak]

just setting up windows 7 and then I'll try and find time for a mini review

 

[user100monkey]

That would be most welcome.

 

[user100monkey]

Sorry got another question.

As far as i can tell, the 8371 uses the Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset which was released in Q3'08.

Before buying a ssd for this laptop i wanted to make sure that the motherboard supports sataII at 300mbps and AHCI.

If anyone could confirm this that has a 8371 to hand?

Also is there anyway to fit two hd in the laptop?

my thanks again