NotebookForums.com › Forums › Notebook Manufacturers › Acer Forums › Acer Notebooks › Acer Aspire 5100-5022
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Acer Aspire 5100-5022

post #1 of 19
11/28/06 at 5:04pm
Thread Starter 
Good afternoon,
I have been comparing laptops over the past few weeks and I have come across an Acer 5100, dual core, 120 GB HD, 1GB RAM, DVD RW, for $798. Is anyone on this forum currnetly using this particular notebook? If so are you pleased with it? Any feedback on this system and configuration would certainly be appreciated.

Regards,
JW
Reply
Reply
post #2 of 19
11/29/06 at 7:17pm
I have a 5100 AMD 64x2, 120 GB HD, 2GB RAM, DVD RW, after rebate $749.00 (and I got the rebate). No problems with it, I am running Windows Vista RC2 on it. Does not find a driver for the PCI Flash memory (whatever that is) and the built in camera does not have software that works yet. Other than that Vista works great

Bud
Reply
Reply
post #3 of 19
12/4/06 at 2:26pm
Did you end up buying the 5100-5022? I've been looking at it also. I'm assuming you saw it in Walmart? I'm confused on one thing though...on Walmart's website, it says that there are integrated graphics, but lower down in the specs/features, it says there is an ATI X1300 graphics chip w/ 128 dedicated graphics and upto 384 shared. I was just wondering if this is true or not.
Reply
Reply
post #4 of 19
12/4/06 at 6:21pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by jerlent
Did you end up buying the 5100-5022? I've been looking at it also. I'm assuming you saw it in Walmart? I'm confused on one thing though...on Walmart's website, it says that there are integrated graphics, but lower down in the specs/features, it says there is an ATI X1300 graphics chip w/ 128 dedicated graphics and upto 384 shared. I was just wondering if this is true or not.


Hey, I called the Acer and they said the graphics card included in this model is going to be ATI Radeon Xpress 1100, however there are many cases when the manufacture changes certain parts inside the notebook for a retailer. I am planning on buying this computer also so if you find any information please let me know. Thank You
Reply
Reply
post #5 of 19
12/4/06 at 7:47pm
It uses the X1100 chipset which means its a mobile chipset. But i still think it will have the X1300, or else it wouldnt be advertised.
Reply
Reply
post #6 of 19
12/4/06 at 9:07pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by jabba2
It uses the X1100 chipset which means its a mobile chipset. But i still think it will have the X1300, or else it wouldnt be advertised.
Here's a link to the 5100-5022 on Walmart's website http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5280740 Its weird because in the description it says "the ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 chipset with robust integrated graphics displays stunning images." Then down below in Additional Features, it talks about the X1300. If it does have the X1300, I would think that this laptop is a fantastic value for only $748. I unfortunately won't find out if this is true or not until closer to Xmas as this is a gift my wife is giving me but if anyone else has info beforehand that would be appreciated.
Reply
Reply
post #7 of 19
12/4/06 at 9:12pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by jerlent
Here's a link to the 5100-5022 on Walmart's website http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5280740

Its weird because in the description it says "the ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 chipset with robust integrated graphics displays stunning images." Then down below in Additional Features, it talks about the X1300. If it does have the X1300, I would think that this laptop is a fantastic value for only $748.

I unfortunately won't find out if this is true or not until closer to Xmas as this is a gift my wife is giving me but if anyone else has info beforehand that would be appreciated.


Im thinking about getting one too. I'll go to WalMart and check it out this week.
Reply
Reply
post #8 of 19
12/4/06 at 9:51pm
Great...let me know. I went to Walmart too but they didn't have a description out and also the box seemed like a generic 5100 box. I've been looking for a while and was pretty much set on the Dell E1505 or the E1501 but the 1505 ended up being a little too much and the 1501 didn't have enough features. This one hopefully is juuuuuuuuuuuust right.
Reply
Reply
post #9 of 19
12/4/06 at 11:35pm

The Answer

Hey, I bought the computer today and it has ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 chipset. The website is wrong.
Reply
Reply
post #10 of 19
12/5/06 at 12:30am
Quote:
Originally Posted by x9coder
Hey, I bought the computer today and it has ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 chipset. The website is wrong.


Whats the video driver say after it installs?
Reply
Reply
post #11 of 19
12/5/06 at 12:36am
I was thinking the same thing....hopefully its just the 1100 chipset but has a x1300 gpu. I don't know how Walmart could mess it up that bad and keep it on their site. So i think its right
Reply
Reply
post #12 of 19
12/8/06 at 12:55am
Well Walmart did mess up and they finally fixed it.....I knew it was too good to be true. Now the hunt starts all over for a lower priced laptop w/ dedicated graphics
Reply
Reply
post #13 of 19
12/11/06 at 1:53am
Hello! I am thinking about purchasing the Acer Aspire 5100-5022 also and wanted to get some opinions on it as well. My questions are what are the best features about this laptop and what are the worst features about this laptop? that you like. I am planning on buying one in January I am just not sure by then if it will have the new os on it or not. Does this perticular laptop come with Recovery cd's? Does it have a built in wireless network card?

I want to learn all I can before buying it.

thanks,
seastar
Reply
Reply
post #14 of 19
12/11/06 at 3:21pm
According to these specs...
http://microcenter.com/single_produc...uct_id=0246051
It does come with built-in wireless.

It seems that the Acer Aspire's do not come with recovery CDs (at least none that I've bought). You will have the option to burn recovery disks that will create an image of the current drive. It requires you to save the recovery partition though, so be careful if you are deleting partitions and moving things together... say for NTSF and Windows XP Pro.
Reply
Reply
post #15 of 19
12/12/06 at 4:44pm
Thanx for your expertise. I was wondering do all Acer laptops come with a partioned HD? Does Acer have good Tech support? Do you think it would be better to get one with win xp media edition or wait till win vista comes out and get one then? out of your opinion is Acer better than a HP laptop?

Brandy
Reply
Reply
post #16 of 19
12/13/06 at 12:42am
Help me please to compare this Acer laptop with the Compaq Presario V5315WM-B

Thank you!
Reply
Reply
post #17 of 19
12/13/06 at 12:58pm
Yes it seems that all of them come with partitioned HD, on the assumption that the C drive is used for Windows / apps and the D drive is for data. The C drive is the one that is formated during the restoration while the D drive is not touched.

Assuming you get a PC now from most known stores, I'd expect you'd get a coupon to receive an upgrade to Vista. Go ahead and get the computer now if you need it.

I can't say if the Acer is better than HP. Would need to see specs for both together to compare
Reply
Reply
post #18 of 19
12/19/06 at 2:52am
Quote:
Originally Posted by x9coder
Hey, I bought the computer today and it has ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 chipset. The website is wrong.
Is it capable of running the latest games???? What is the speed of the HDD in RPM??..I hv heard tht 4200 rpm Hdd has been used in the notebook. And finally what about the build quality and looks???Comparable to hp dv 600t series?? Please reply as I m planning to get one for me as well.
Reply
Reply
post #19 of 19
12/28/06 at 6:59pm
Hey All,
I just bought the 5100 from Walmart, so far I think it is a great value for the money. I just sold my Acer 5672, the main thing that the 5100 lacks is firewire, s-video and Bluetooth. I am very impressed with the side by side comparison between the two. The onboard ATI 1100 works well. I ran Tomb Raider on both Acer’s and they were equal in all aspects. Although the 5672 started Tomb Raider a little faster. The 5100 does everything internet with the same speed as the 5672 using the built in wireless. Altheros vs. Intel. I will miss the slot loader and the camera software on the 5672. One thing is for sure the 5100 runs as cool or cooler then any notebook I have ever owned. This Notebook offers the most bang for your buck . Specs as listed on Walmarts Web Page.
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition with free upgrade to Windows Vista
  • Platform: AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-50 (1.6 GHz, 2 X 256 KB L2 cache) 1 processor featuring dual-core processing, simultaneous 32- and 64-bit Windows-compatible support, AMD PowerNow!, AMD HyperTransport, Enhanced Virus Protection2 and 3DNow! Professional technology and ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 chipset
  • Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon X1100 with up to 128 MB of shared system memory
  • Optical drive: 8x DVD super multi drive with double-layer capability reads and writes nearly all popular DVD and CD formats
  • Communication: Built-in Orbicam camera, Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi , Fast Ethernet and 56K modem
  • Audio: Two built-in speakers, Sound Blaster Pro and MS Sound compatible, built-in microphone
  • Control Devices: 88-key keyboard, Touchpad with scroll button, 12 function keys, four easy-launch buttons
  • I/O ports: PC card slot (Type II), 5-in-1 memory card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD, three USB 2.0 ports, external display (VGA) port, headphone/speaker/line-out jack, microphone-in jack, line-in jack, Ethernet (RJ-45) port, modem (RJ-11) port and DC input for AC adapter
  • Software: Acer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower / ePresentation / eLock / eRecovery / eSettings / ePerformance Management), Acer GridVista , Acer Arcade, Acer Launch Manager, Norton AntiVirus, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerProducer, and NTI CD-Maker
  • Power: 6-cell Li-ion battery and AC adapter
Reply
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Acer Notebooks
NotebookForums.com › Forums › Notebook Manufacturers › Acer Forums › Acer Notebooks › Acer Aspire 5100-5022