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Acer Ferrari 5005WLMi review

6.9

Editors' Rating

Good

Typical price:£ 1449

Verdict

We like almost everything about the Acer Ferrari 5000, except for the price... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Cool design
  • Strong performance
  • Decent battery life
  • Ergonomic keyboard
  • Slot-loading DVD burner

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Lacks multimedia controls
  • Reflective screen
  • Video looks grainy

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: AMD
Processor model: Turion 64 X2 TL-60
Clock speed: 2.0 GHz
Number of processors installed: 1
RAM installed: 2048 MB
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Hard drive size: 160 GB
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
Graphics RAM: 512 MB
Display diagonal size: 15.4 in
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 36.4x3.8x27.1 cm
Weight: 3 kg
Operating system: Windows XP Professional (SP2)

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