Posts by thinker_wiz

ok guys, replies to your queries 1. get any third party speed switching software, you can change to any level you need (ofcourse step size has to be maintained) (forgot to mention, you can even switch down to 150mhz, incase al you're...

HI all, I'm just curious, in a 24-hour day, and a 7-day week, how many hours per day, and days per week do you use your laptop.... I've got an Acer Aspire 1681WLMi I use around 10-14 hours a day (Desktop replacement) 7-days a...

Hi, sorry for being so late in this reply, I've been out on a month long holiday.. Now i'm in a position to share my expoerience with the Acer 1681WLMi during this trip. Since I was "holidaying", my computing needs...

I am presently owning an Acer Aspire 1681 WLMi.. I would really like the input from all the members of the forum about the softwares, system utilities, and power management softwares....

Ok, here's a non-tech answer to your questions. Quote: Whats a Pentium-M and whats the difference between that and a Pentium 4? A Pentium-M is designed for Mobile Computing. It runs cooler, consumes less battery...

Quote: Originally Posted by thinker_wiz 3. Heating after Prolonged Usage Normally the Centrino processors will not heat up. However, do check the region where the battery and the hard disk are housed, as they tend to...

My home is at Surrey. BC. But Now I'm at Seattle on business. I will be staying here for a good part of next year. Also, I got the Acer 1681WLMi from a local store here for $1500 (which included 8.8% of tax on the 1399 price tag)...

Checklist 1. Dead/Stuck Pixels This can be checked by displaying a constant color on the screen, and observing the pixel behavior. Normally, the various colors used are : BLACK, WHITE, RED, GREEN, and BLUE. If a pixel does not...

From your posts, I think I will buy the 1681WLMi first, and then wait for a few months before getting the new battery. Also, your idea about the 4501WLMi is great, however, I need a BIG hard disk, and I do not see myself upgrading that...

Yes, you're right about the 4501, but it has a modular bay, which I'm sure I'm NEVER going to use.. and it's a bit more expensive...the difference can be used to get the 8-cell or higher battery for the 1681!! Also, I've seen the...