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post #21 of 165
6/1/06 at 6:30pm
why not just make them veiwable?





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post #22 of 165
6/1/06 at 6:35pm
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Originally Posted by wickettt
why not just make them veiwable?
see the first post
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post #23 of 165
6/1/06 at 7:40pm
B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!!!!!
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post #24 of 165
6/1/06 at 7:44pm
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Originally Posted by wickettt
why not just make them veiwable?

Maybe because some of us might like to read the article?

If I hadn't, I wouldn't know that European pricing is set at 2,500 euros (US$3,200) for the Ferrari 5000.

That won't necessarily translate directly to US pricing, but by reference the Ferrari 4000 lists for 1,949 euros (4006WLMi) in Italy. The TravelMate 8200 lists for 2,349 euros (8204WLMi). That puts the Ferrari 5000 at 28% more expensive than the Ferrari 4006WLMi, and only 6% more expensive than the TravelMate 8204WLMi.

From reputable retailers in the USA, the 4006WLMi costs $1,850, while the 8204WLMi costs $1,965.

4006WLMi comparison: $1,850 + 28% = $2,370
8204WLMi comparison: $1,965 + 6% = $2,090

So - my guess is the Ferrari 5000 street pricing, once it ships in volume, will be around US$2,250.
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post #25 of 165
6/1/06 at 8:16pm
Don't forget that 8204 was over $2500 when it hit the street... I guess, Acer may start with similar price level in the US. They don't want Ferrari 5000 to compete with TM8204, I think... Or they can lower 8204 price again - especially that Core Duo processors are going to be cheaper now.
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post #26 of 165
6/1/06 at 8:31pm
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Originally Posted by jaad75
Don't forget that 8204 was over $2500 when it hit the street... I guess, Acer may start with similar price level in the US. They don't want Ferrari 5000 to compete with TM8204, I think... Or they can lower 8204 price again - especielly that Core Duo processors are going to be cheaper now.

Which is why I said "once it ships in volume"...
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post #27 of 165
6/2/06 at 12:34am
Man....that is just beautiful. It makes me miss my 4000 all that much more.
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post #28 of 165
6/2/06 at 1:34am
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Originally Posted by NecessaryEvil
Man....that is just beautiful. It makes me miss my 4000 all that much more.
What happened to your 4000??
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post #29 of 165
6/2/06 at 1:38am
I dunno actually. The more I see of it, the more I really only like the outside of the screen, and dislike the rest. The red on the sides just looks tacky to me, and the red text under the webcam doubly so. The carbon fiber effect above the keyboard I could take or leave. The black webcam and front panel plate with the speaker vents don't look as nice as the silver versions on the 8204WLMi. The Ferrari logo inside the laptop on the palmrest is right where it will soon get worn and look ugly...

I *do* like the Ferrari logo and red stripe on the outside of the lid, as well as the darker carbon fiber effect, and the darker panel around the keyboard. That's basically all, though...

Overall, I think the TravelMate 8204WLMi is more attractive, and I'm starting to hope Acer announces some Turion 64 X2 Mobile notebooks that aren't Ferrari branded at Computex.
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post #30 of 165
6/2/06 at 1:42am
lol, I like the black front panel actually. Makes it look "reserved" if you know what I mean lol. Of course, I wouldn't mind having silver in its place like on the 8200's; however, it'd be REALLY bad if Acer put RED in its place instead. So, I guess black is ok for me hehe.
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post #31 of 165
6/2/06 at 11:08am
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Originally Posted by Mech
What happened to your 4000??


Sold it and bought a Thinkpad T43. No regrets about the T43...I love this machine.

There are just times I'd like to go over to a friend's place and play a game. I bought the T43 for all the non-gaming needs of a laptop...only to realize a month later (when I started playing WoW), that I'd like to game as well. I'm not playing WoW any more...but it'd still be nice.
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post #32 of 165
6/2/06 at 11:25am
i c. well you can always make that up by getting the 5000, like I'm about to do soon.... lol
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post #33 of 165
6/2/06 at 11:55am
Another Ferrari 1000 pic courtesy of The Inquirer:



http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=32140

Also another article here with two new pics of the 5000, but unfortunately only as tiny thumbnails:

http://www.cio.com/blog_view.html?CID=21692
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post #34 of 165
6/2/06 at 2:10pm
For me..a BIG desapoinment***

Sorry, but i think Acer can give us more than that
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post #35 of 165
6/2/06 at 2:54pm
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Originally Posted by cura
For me..a BIG desapoinment***

Sorry, but i think Acer can give us more than that

The disappointment being?

Yes, I am sure they can give more, so long as you pay more.
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post #36 of 165
6/2/06 at 9:05pm
Well how's this for an endorsement?

My fiancee just said she'd give up her IBM X30 for it. and she loves the nipple, and hates touchpads. She liked the 15"...but once I told her there was a 12"...let's just say that I guess I know what I'll be getting her for our anniversary.
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post #37 of 165
6/2/06 at 11:09pm
RELEASE DATE !!! I've been told both Ferrari models will be available in the US June 27th. Don't hold the date against me, this is to the best of my knowledge.
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post #38 of 165
6/3/06 at 12:28am
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Originally Posted by Chakz
RELEASE DATE !!! I've been told both Ferrari models will be available in the US June 27th.


Stuffmag has that date as well but I'm not sure if that's a UK date only

http://www.stuffmag.co.uk/hotstuffar...asp?de_id=1782
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post #39 of 165
6/3/06 at 6:42am
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the ferrari 1000 is spectacular!!!



what a beautiful mouse!!!!!!
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post #40 of 165
6/3/06 at 7:06am
Yes, definitely the more attractive of the two. The 5000 is dated-looking by comparison:



Machine-translated version of the HWUpgrade article is here:

http://tinyurl.com/mxgx8
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