This notebook is an Acer Aspire 1692WLMi. It is a desktop replacement notebook. The configuration is as follows: Download the Acer Aspire owners repair manual below.
Intel Pentium M Processor 740 (Processor speed 1.73GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB)
Intel 915PM Express Chipset Integrated Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG
256MB DDR-RAM (Max 2GB)
80GB HDD, Weight 2.95kg.
DVD-Dual Double Layer Drive
4-in-1 card reader
56K Fax/Modem, 10/100/1000Mbps LAN
15.4″ WXGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD(1280×800 pixel)
S-Video Out
ATI Mobility Radeon X600 64MB
Li-Ion Battery (3.5 hrs. battery life)
IEEE 1394 port
Infrared port
Integrated Bluetooth
Acer SignalUp wireless technology support
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Reason for buying
The main reason for buying this laptop was the bang for the buck factor; you won’t get this many features if you go for an IBM at the same price that I paid, 59,600 baht (US$1,490). I was looking at some other brands as I shopped for a laptop, one such brand was ASUS, but in the end I could find no other notebook that gave me Dual DVD and Pentium M 1.73 at this price.
Where & How was it purchased
I purchased this Acer at a local dealer in a market called computer city. The seller there was Acer’s authorized dealer. If anyone wants to buy an Acer notebook, I’d highly suggest you to go to an authorized dealer for warranty purposes.
Form & Design
The top of the notebook looks rather bland and simple, with Acer’s emblem on it and an “inviilink” sticker. I think overall the notebook looks good as it’s very professional in its style and there are no distracting colors. The lid is made of plastic and is silver in color. You won’t have to take a second look at the lid to see that it is indeed plastic, and unfortunately it does flex quite a bit. Ripples on the LCD screen can be seen if pressure on the lid is applied hard enough. At 2.95kg (6.5lbs) it isn’t that heavy if you’re just going to be carrying it short distances, but if you’re going to walk for over a mile or so then I’d suggest a good ergonomic backpack or a lighter notebook.