Posts by efalis

The part number you listed is the same for all build dates. On the bottom of the computer is a label with the build date. There appear to be lower incidence of the various problems people have had with the 8204 as newer builds have...

Well, my Acer 8204 is comparable, excepting the particularly refined aesthetics and slightly more weight. It really doesn't get hot. Too bad it doesn't have OSX. I also happen to think the MBP is a very pretty machine. - Ed

Glad you're getting happy, 137. I'd keep it (I have). - Ed

Unfortunately, I don't have any other computers with BT to compare against.

i'd love to get that BT mouse thing fixed. I have the latest driver too, and it's improved it, but Murphy seems to rule: just when you're on the phone with a customer looking something up, it craps out. That's pretty much the only...

Yeah - if only it would install, so it's in the mechanic's looking good but not getting anything done ;-) - Ed

Acer 8204 I love mine, but read the other threads on it because some folks aren't happy. No CD's. There's a recovery partition and a utility to use to make a copy of the factory configuration to DVDs. You can also take snapshots...

Most stuff available for Linux can be built for OSX too. You would probably have to run the X-Server, so it wouldn't quite be native, but that's a lot of software.

If you're willing to go with the x1600, the Acer 8204 is pretty nice. But do read other people's issues with it. Mine is fine. - Ed

Just when I spout off, I stand to be corrected. ATI released a new version (8.24.8) of its Linux drivers this afternoon, and they're supposed to support the X1* family of mobile cards. Whah-hoo! Give Linux another try on the 8204 this...