Reviews of the Acer Ferrari 5005WLMi
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CNET Review
The Good: Cool design; strong performance; decent battery life; ergonomic keyboard; slot-loading DVD burner.
The Bad: Expensive; lacks multimedia controls; reflective screen; video looks grainy.
The Bottom Line: We like almost everything about the Acer Ferrari 5000, except for the price.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 73/100. Comparing these reviews to 90478 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: Great looks and a host of features make the Acer Ferrari 5000 series a contender.
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asia.cnet.com
Review Summary: The Ferrari 5000 is the best-looking and performing notebook Acer has released, but it's pricey and not without its quirks.
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laptoplogic.com
Review Summary: Laptop Logic reviews an Acer Ferrari 5005WLMi notebook loaded with carbon fiber and AMD Turion X2 dual core processor.
Manufacturer: Acer
Part number: LX.FR506.119
General
- System Type Notebook
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna
- Width 14.3 in
- Depth 10.7 in
- Height 1 in
- Weight 6.6 lbs
- Localization United States
- Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
- Screen type High-gloss/Anti-glare screen, Wide-screen
Processor
- Processor AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-60 / 2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Processor features Integrated memory controller, AMD64 technology, HyperTransport technology, PowerNow! technology, Enhanced Virus Protection
- Chipset type ATI Radeon Xpress 1150
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 1 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Plug-in module
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD?R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
- Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1680 x 1050 ( WSXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features CrystalBrite
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 PCI Express
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards DirectSound
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
- Image Sensor Type CMOS
- Notebook Camera / Camera Features 225 degree rotation
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, 4-way scroll button, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
- Modem features Wake on Ring
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Acer InviLink 802.11b/g
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Remote management protocol DMI 2.0
- Networking features Acer SignalUp
- Networking standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays 1 x Front accessible
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card, 1 ( 1 ) x XD-Picture Card, 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type II
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones/line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Infrared - IrDA, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Bluetooth VoIP phone
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Wake on LAN, System password, Administrator password, Disk Anti-Shock Protection System (DASP)
- Compliant Standards ACPI
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 9-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 3.5 hour(s)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Traveler warranty - 1 year, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional - English
- Software Adobe Acrobat Reader, Acer Empowering Technology, Acer Launch Manager, Acer GridVista, Norton AntiVirus (OEM), CyberLink PowerDVD (OEM), NTI CD-Maker (OEM)
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 5.7
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