Acer Aspiron 3680 Laptop Deal

[Dolemite1]

What do you guys think of this deal. My girlfriends mom asked me what I thought for the price. It is $399 after rebate, can also make it $299 if sign up for microcenter creditcard. She's not looking to spend more than $600. Will be used for only a little gaming; mostly school work/ surfing. I read the ram is 1 stick not 2. Any other suggestions?


Thx in advance
Dolemite

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=246091


Product Specifications

Model Number Aspire 3680

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)

Motherboard Chipset Mobile Intel® 940GML Express Chipset

Processor Intel® Celeron® M Processor 410

Processor Speed 1.46GHz

Level 2 Cache 1MB Level 2 Cache

Data Bus Speed 533MHz Frontside Bus

RAM Installed / Max RAM Supported 512MB PC-4200 DDR2 RAM (Expandable to 2.0GB)

Memory Configuration (2) 256MB SO-DIMM Memory Modules

Memory Slots Available (0) Available 200-pin SO-DIMM Slots

Hard Drive 60GB ATA/100 hard drive

Multimedia Drive Combo 8x DVD-ROM / 24x24x24 CD-RW Drive

Display Type 14.1" Widescreen XGA Display

Video Card Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Video Chipset

Video Memory Installed Up to 224MB of Shared Memory

Internal Max Resolution 1280 x 800 at 24-bit (16.7M colors)

Sound Card Intel® High Definition Audio Chipset

Sound Output Mode Stereo Sound Output

Modem/Communications Device 56K V.92 Fax/Modem

Data/Fax Transfer Rate 56Kbps Data / 14.4Kbps Fax

Network Features 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Adapter

Wireless Network Features Built-In 54Mbps 802.11b/g Wireless Network Adapter

Ports and Connectors (3) USB 2.0 Ports, (1) VGA 15-pin Port, (1) TV out S-Video Port, (1) Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support, (1) Microphone-in Jack, (1) Audio Line-in jack, (1) RJ-45 Ethernet Port, (1) RJ-11 Modem Port

Memory Card Reader 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader

Memory Cards Supported Secure Digital, MultiMedia Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card

Expansion Slots 1 (1 free) Cardbus PCMCIA Type II Slot


Battery Included 6 Cell Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

Average Run Time Up to 2.5 Hours

Included Software

Acer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings, ePerformance Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Arcade, Acer Launch Manager, Norton AntiVirus®, Adobe® Reader®, CyberLink® PowerProducer®, NTI CD-Maker

Dimensions (WxDxH) 13.4" x 9.88" x 1.37"

Weight 5.28 lbs

Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty

 

[RAQemUP81]

Memory Configuration (2) 256MB SO-DIMM Memory Modules

that reads as 2 256 sticks

 

[cubeless]

u r going to need more memory...

 

[pdo]

I got this laptop for my girlfriend to browse the internet and I think it's an OK deal. Mine came with 1 stick of RAM so there's still 1 available slot for future upgrade.

 

[unclebud]

maybe if it were $399 otd. but that has the same specs almost as the bb thanksgiving toshiba
can't nobody get those now, but still
maybe check if local walmart has any of those $399 laptops from out of layaway? the last day was december 8th

 

[Delbert]

Dolemite1
Member

Posts: 31
Joined: 05/01/2000

On your way to lifer status.

 

[Dolemite1]

Yeah, other reports I have read on FW say that it turns out to be 1 stick of 512. Hoping for that. I guess if I get it I just need t find a cheap deal on memory for her. You guys think it would be worth waiting for another deal like the BB one . I didn't see anything at walmart.

 

[arnesr]

Just be aware that you may not get it in time for Christmas. I orded one on 12/7 and it still hasn't shipped even though it says on the webpage it ships in 1-3 days. I called them and the rep said they are running about a week behind shipping things out. Accoring to the FW thread they are sending backorder notices for new orders now.

 

[tfcmasta97]

this laptop cannot be used for gaming with that video card.... or atleast it wont run any games playable without being 640x480 with everything to minimum AFAIK

 

[AMD K9]

I'm still waiting for an AMD Turion X2 in a Dell Inspiron or Lattitude for under $500. Maybe in 2007 hopefully there will be deals once Vista makes it's huge roll out.

 

[tbogstad]

intel 950 graphics are as fast as a geforce2. which means it will play farcry or anything older than that.

oh and it will play World of Warcraft.