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Excellent Specs & Performance with some drawbacks

Dec 24, 2006

Rating: 7 out of 10 (Very good)
Pros: Excellent big wide screen, speed, superior graphics card, DVD writer,1.3M camera
Cons: Heatsink, inadequate speakers, weight, chasis surface
Opinion:
The Acer Aspire 5673WLMi is truly an outstanding machine for the price. The processor is a Core Duo Processor T2400 1.83GHz but only 512MB RAM but can be easily upgraded to 1GB with just S$100.
The most pleasant surprise is that my notebook comes with ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB. This is amongst the high-end graphics card and a step up from the X1400 that equip the others.
It has 100GB SATA HD that is more than adequate. The slot-load DVD writer is from Pioneer and a very good machine and will overcome the tray versions weakness. All the standard WIFI and Bluetooth connectivity are there and comes with a VOIP Bluetooth phone too that charges through the PCIMA slot. The WIFI signal is very good that in an airport lounge overseas, it connects stremlessly while two other users cant get anything despite have the connection.
The screen is very clear and nice. Big 15.4" WXGA LCD provides clarity. The inbuilt 1.3M camera is very clear and nice.
The drawback is the heat can be an issue especially the vent is ont he right hand corner where the mouse usually is. The weight can be an issue to some but I have no issue with it. The silver surface of the chasis is very nice but I suspect it is not durable and susceptible to scratches and knocks.
Overall I will definitely recommend the Acer Aspire 5673WLMi as it is a very high performance machine with high-end specifications. The size and wight is an issue but then again you are having a large 15.4" WXGA screen. Another niggle is the heat where the vent situated on the right where most people use their mouse.