Acer Aspire AS3935 - 744G25N and similar -opinions please

[Dino D]

So I thought I needed a netbook but after reading the very informative 'Netbook - Talk to me Thread' I realised that I probably need a small laptop. I came across the Acer mentioned above and think it meets my requirements but I have told Acer is feature loaded but poor quality and more likely to break than a Sony/HP/Dell/Samsung. Truth or Urban Legend?

Key requirements are
1. Good price - ideally under 400GBP
2. Light and small but not too small -13.3 in seems perfect to open up and use on the in-flight table on economy class.
3. Good battery that does not burn your legs!
4. Fast start up and general running.
5. Decent wi-fi reception and webcam (I believe you can just get an extra wi-fi antenna if the standard one is weak?)

I uses it when travelling so want something small, lights and easy to pull out at pesky security checks and to use on the plane or whilst waiting at check in etc. I will use it for browsing, Outlook emails, some light spreadsheets and report writing (MS Word) with photos uploaded from my phone. Some Skype use too. As I will be doing a bit more than just browsing I have been led to believe a net book will not cope and will probably blind me/tie my fingers in knots with it miniature proportions.


One other thing - I am based in Greece where price are very high compared with UK. The Acer mentioned in the title sells for 499.00Euros but I am sure can be bought cheaper in UK - Will I have warranty issues if something goes wrong with it?

Spec of laptop below:
Weblink, some text in Greek though

If you’re searching for the perfect combination of mobility and performance then the Acer Aspire 3935 could be the answer.

At less than 1” thick and weighing just 1.9kg with a 13.3” display this stylish laptop is as portable as it is powerful, and the 4 hours of battery life means your enjoyment will never be interrupted.

It’s not just about the refined look though; the Aspire 3935 is accomplished on the inside too. Powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor and 4GB RAM you’ll find multitasking effortless, and with the 250GB Hard Drive to complement it you’ll never be stuck for somewhere to store your files.

Portability wouldn’t be much use without connectivity, and with the latest wireless technology at your disposal along and an integrated webcam for video conferencing you’ll stay connected wherever you go.

For the perfect blend of mobility, style and power, the Acer Aspire 3935 is ideal.

* Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 Dual-Core
* RAM - 4 GB (installed) 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM
* Hard Drive - 250 GB
* Operating System - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
* Screen - 13.3 in TFT active matrix 1366 x 768 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
* Optical Drive - None
* Graphics - Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
* Bluetooth - Yes
* Notebook Camera - Integrated - 0.3 Megapixel
* Warranty - 3 months warranty

[Dino D]

Bump....

[voyds9]

I have the 2950 from a couple of years ago, pleased with the system, would buy another.

13.3 is a good size for internet, films etc.

As with all laptops take the battery life with a pinch of salt. If you are watching a file with screen turned to full brightness then 2.5 hours is nearer the mark.

[Dino D]

Won't be watching films but 2.5 hours is not too bad.

I guess notebook batteries don't last as long as netbook batteries because they have more things drawing juice?

How hot does the battery run and is the fan a noisy one on yours?
The model I saw in store was running cool and no noise but it was plugged into the power source - not sure if that makes it run cooler or not?

[voyds9]

Don't hear the fan at all, generally mines on a desk so no idea how hot long term but for short periods make legs warm not hot.

Viewing angles of screen good. Keys are starting to mark screen now, but the machine is generally pushed in a bag compressing it so its my fault.