So-So, good value for money
Written: Feb 15 '04
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Pros: Value for money, lots of RAM and hard disk space, great feature set overall.
Cons: Sudden shutdowns, airflow circulation BAD, CD/DVD drive heats up a LOT.
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Sudden heat-related shutdowns are still a problem with this laptop. The intake fans are located on the bottom of the laptop, so if you put it on a flat surface it will shut down suddenly because there isn't enough air intake. So the circulation was extremely poorly designed.
I have had to use two small chocolate boxes to elevate the back of the machine. This of course means that everytime I need to use the CD/DVD drive, I have to lift up the computer. For the amount of money I paid, this is not acceptable.
Other than that, the product is good. However, sudden shutdowns are just completely unacceptable to me. It's like a car that suddenly stalls on the freeway and crashes.
The CD/DVD drive also has heating problems. Overall, these problems can get extremely annoying very quickly.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 1450
Operating System: Windows
Processor: Intel Pentium
Processor speed: over 1000
Screen Size: 15 inches
RAM: More than 256
Internal Storage: CD-RW and DVD
Hard Drive (GB): 31-40
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