Posts by hungryghost

I just noticed this thread. I had similar problems with the ATI drivers on my Acer 8204. See my detailed description here. I haven't update that post in awhile, but I basically ended up disabling the ATI Hot Key Poller service like...

To elaborate on the previous post, have you tried using the Fn + F7 keys? That toggles the touchpad on or off.

Quote: Originally Posted by BOFH1971 the sounds is just as pathetic from a 5672wlmi and there is no excuse for tiny speakers sounding bad. Acer need to do what toshiba did and talk to a high tech speaker...

If the sound is your only complaint, then really, you have nothing to complain about. You should consider yourself lucky to have a laptop without any "real" problems. I think the sound coming out of the 8204 is on par with...

Quote: Originally Posted by techno3 A hairdryer to remove stickers is the safest way. Wow, that's a great idea! (really, no sarcasm intended). It makes complete sense for when you need to remove stubborn...

Quote: Originally Posted by Sucka They wouldn't issue me an RMA, but a "service" number. Newegg wanted an RMA number, not the reference/service number that i was issued. Ah, I see. Well maybe I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Sucka That's exactly what happened with me (Newegg.com). They clearly state their return/exchange policy on their site, which bassically is there are no exchanges/returns. But they agreed to...

Here's an update: After getting the run-around and talking to various people at Acer and also the merchant, I finally got an RMA number from Acer. I was told by the merchant that if Acer issues me an RMA number, I could return the...

Thanks for the sympathy. At this point, I'm going to wait until Monday to call the vendor and plead my case. If that doesn't work, I will call Acer again and plead some more. If that doesn't work, I'll consider going to my credit card...

Quote: Originally Posted by CoolHotCold seems that the plastic protect thingy is heat sealed. As in heat it up and it shrinks. Not your fault it was so hot the shiny surface peeled away. I agree. That's my...