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MWave Compal CL56 or Acer Aspire 2012WLMi

post #1 of 15
7/1/04 at 8:24pm
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What do you guys think. I spec'd the CL56 out to be almost exactly like the Acer. The CL56 turns out to be just a bit more expensive. I can get the Acer for $1450 shipped whereas the CL56 is $1481 + tax/shipping. The only real difference is the DVD burner on the acer and the 128mb 9700 on the CL56. I can't make up my mind. I really want the 128mb but am not sure if it will make a big difference. Which would you guys choose. If I get the cl56 it will be probably around $150 more cause I gotta pay for tax. Is the 128mb + SXGA and lack of dvd burner worth the price difference or should I just go for the Acer? HELP
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post #2 of 15
7/1/04 at 8:40pm
if you even had to ask the question then it sounds like the 128mb is not very important to you. You save 150 and get a dvd burner. And its not like you cant play games on the 64.... we are just greedy
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post #3 of 15
7/1/04 at 8:42pm
why does everyone need dvd burners? i have a dvd burner on my desktop pc that has never been used

if it's between video and dvd burner, i would choose video
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post #4 of 15
7/1/04 at 8:56pm
im using the Acer Aspire 2012WLMi right now, i must say, wide screen is quite nice... I would go for CL56 if its cheaper, other wise get 2012 for both power and looks.

i saw somebody configured a killer CL56 system on the forum for around $1480 shipped with a carrying bag, (rincewind??) you might want to check it out.

GL
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post #5 of 15
7/1/04 at 8:57pm
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Dang !!!! you guys are quick to respond, thanks for that. But I guess the question would be is the 128mb worth the extra $150+ over the 64mb 9700. I do like my games like Far Cry and KOTOR. Can't wait for HL2, just want to play it at a decent framerate, think it would be possible with the 64mb ????
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post #6 of 15
7/1/04 at 9:02pm
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Originally Posted by james777
But I guess the question would be is the 128mb worth the extra $150+ over the 64mb 9700. I do like my games like Far Cry and KOTOR. Think it would be possible with the 64mb ????
At one point in time HL 2 was susposed to run on 64 meg cards at the Minimum, but I could not tell you for sure as we are now on the N zillionth cancled release date. It was said somewhere in these forums (wher i dont remember) that (all else equil) the difference between 64 and 128 megs in vid memory is only about 5%, but If you dont have a 7200 rpm hard drive it is going to make more of a difference. remember Laptop drives are slow, Hard drive swap is BAD news. Expecally in a Farcry Smoke bomb battle


Mwave has Kingston SODIMMS 512meg pc 2700 ~(99$). I called them and they only put pc 2100 in the Laptop so If I were you I would add on the PC 2700 and Install it your self.


--- EDIT

Correct me if I am wrong, but I bet the ACER only has a 4200 rpm drive.
Is the Acer Screen WVGA or WSVGA?

Probably a better screen on the Compal
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post #7 of 15
7/1/04 at 9:06pm
Diebach - Do you have an issue with the lid not being 100% shut when u close it? There's an annoying 1mm gap on the right side that bugs me everytime I pick up my 2012.
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post #8 of 15
7/1/04 at 9:07pm
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Originally Posted by bmueller
why does everyone need dvd burners? i have a dvd burner on my desktop pc that has never been used

if it's between video and dvd burner, i would choose video
You also get a much better lcd on the Acer.
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post #9 of 15
7/1/04 at 10:59pm
I was considering the two same exact options you were considering.

Here is why I ultimately chose the CL56: http://notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=29972
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post #10 of 15
7/1/04 at 11:14pm
i paid 1700 for mine way back then

u can get this system for alot cheaper now...
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post #11 of 15
7/2/04 at 1:30am
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Hey rincewind how can i get a similar spec'd out cl56 as yours for under $1700 like you say. I checked our ibuypower. And a 1.7 w/512mb and a 60gb 7200 hd runs over $1700. Any other sites with better prices. Mwave is cool but I would like to get a CL-56 with a DVD +- RW burner.
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post #12 of 15
7/2/04 at 1:33am
did u use the coupon?

that gets you 5% off?
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post #13 of 15
7/2/04 at 1:37am
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That aint alot cheaper then $1700 though its still $1675 for a similar spec'd cl56 with the 5% discount from ibuypower.
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post #14 of 15
7/2/04 at 2:17am
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Originally Posted by james777
Hey rincewind how can i get a similar spec'd out cl56 as yours for under $1700 like you say. I checked our ibuypower. And a 1.7 w/512mb and a 60gb 7200 hd runs over $1700. Any other sites with better prices. Mwave is cool but I would like to get a CL-56 with a DVD +- RW burner.
call internetishop and haggle with them to get discount
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post #15 of 15
7/2/04 at 2:27am
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You think they will haggle? I live in LA and can pick up from them. I like there options they put on their laptops and prices are fairly reasonable. Only problem is i gotta pay taxes for it, wish I could order the same type of laptop like their 1.7G CL56 for $1699 without tax, any similar spec CL56 for sale out there outside of California?
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