Ryan_PA
Well-Known Member
My wife has recently taken on a consulting gig to be home more frequently with our children, as the hours are dictated by her. She will need a laptop to do the work, which is basically limited to internet/email/outlook type functions, with some specialized applications for the Autism services profession - nothing heavy on the processor/memory/HD. I am looking for something that she can use for a period of time, with relative quick performance, but like most, not wanting to break the bank.
Since she does not use it for anything intense, and I plan to backup to a NAS within the home, I am scrimping on name brand machines and components, to a degree. Below is what I have targeted, but would like some constructive feedback if anyone has any to share:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...etails.asp?EdpNo=631873&csid=ITD&body=REBATES
$449.99 less $50 discount = $399.99 (plus shipping)
Since she does not use it for anything intense, and I plan to backup to a NAS within the home, I am scrimping on name brand machines and components, to a degree. Below is what I have targeted, but would like some constructive feedback if anyone has any to share:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...etails.asp?EdpNo=631873&csid=ITD&body=REBATES
$449.99 less $50 discount = $399.99 (plus shipping)
Acer Aspire AS5552-7650 LX.R4402.243 Notebook PC
The Acer Aspire AS5552-7650 LX.R4402.243 Notebook PC offers powerful performance, the latest connectivity technology and rich media features for a fast, responsive PC experience. Starting from the gorgeous 15.6" display with a built-in 1.3 Megapixel dwebcam to the visibly smart performance of an AMD Phenom II X4 Quad-Core N970 processor, the Acer Aspire AS5552-7650 LX.R4402.243 Notebook PC gets it all done. Throw in cool convenience features and you have everything you need within reach to power through daily tasks and enjoy your media wherever you are. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the Multi-Gesture Touchpad for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos and more. Conveniently transfer files from your digital devices with integrated 2-in-1 Media Card Reader and save on 500GB Hard Drive or burn onto DVDs and CDs to share with friends.
What It Is And Why You Need It:
AMD Phenom II X4 Quad-Core Processor N970 2.2GHz
4GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory
500GB Hard Drive
DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
15.6" Widescreen CineCrystal LCD Display
ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics
802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
Integrated 1.3MP Webcam
Genuine Microsoft Windows®
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Start-up Operating System: Genuine Microsoft Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-Bit