Acer Extensa 5220-051G08MI

It is not a 5220 as first - 051G08MI but for 5220 - 101G08Mi the exact differences, I do not know, but it seems to me that the only difference is the processor, comes standard with the former a Celeron M 530 1.73 GHz, and the second one Celeron M 540 1.86 GHz. Overall Rating I got this laptop about 4 weeks of use and am very happy with it. There was a standard Celeron M540 1.86 GHz in which to my surprise is still reasonably fast. Laptop felt really smooth and fast and meets all my requirements. I got this laptop with a phone Monthly fee and there was as stated amazed at the quality of this laptop. Featureset • Celeron M540 1.86 GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 1MB cache @ T7700 2.4 Ghz 800 Mhz FSB 4 MB • 1 GB DDR2, 1GB DDR2 667 @ 2x 1 GB DDR2 667 MHz dual channel • 80 GB HD Western Digital 5400 RPM • 15.4'' WXGA Crystelbrite LCD Screen (1280 x 800 pixel) • Mobile Intel X3100 graphics (100% Compatible Vista Aero) • DVD Super Multi • Gigabit LAN • 802.11 WLAN • 4x USB 2 • TV Out • Firewire Card reader • 5-1 • External Audio Outputs Performance Processor The Celeron M540 processor actually more than meets my requirements but still got the itch to upgrade it. The replacement is a heavyweight mobile processor that makes short work of the Celeron, Intel T7700 C2D namely the 2.4 Ghz 800 Mhz FSB 4MB cache. If I have a desktop C2D @ 3,2 Ghz and must say that the laptop still feels faster. Internal Memory 1 GB of internal memory in my opinion was not enough so I have an exact same stick which he placed there in dual channel runs. When the Celeron still was inside the memory running at 533 MHz after the placement of the T7700 is the memory gone to 667 MHz, which is also a nice bonus. If I was sure DDR2 800 would work, I had waited a second, since you can not expand a laptop. much video card , the X3100 onboard graphics Intel is doing what he should do, he now has 384 MB of memory and can perfectly. older games 3DMark 01 score is 4000. myself I play C & C Generals Zero Hour get along with details on High. SWAT 4 is also good online at 800x600 Low. 1080P movies play fine, but the CPU usage varies from 30/70% depending on the movie you plays back. According to the following link it should run fine with low CPU usage but it is to me something else. Maybe by the driver, or something else. http://www.pcstats.com/ar...articleid=2147&page=3 Hard Drive The hard disk has a size of 80 GB and runs at 5400 RPM. Both IDLE and during activity, he is almost inaudible. Kwa speed he is perfectly fine, but a disk with more space would be nice. The temperature varies from 35 ° C to 47 ° C. Processor upgrade Intel GL960 chipset officially supports a maximum of 533 MHz FSB and 1MB cache (so only a Celeron M), but after some browsing around the web, I realized that every processor from the T7xxx series was supported. That's not all, ALL Socket P processors are supported by this laptop, including the latest 45nm Penryn CPUs (eg T8300). Also supported the laptop max 533 Mhz DDR2, but he happily runs at 667 MHz (max of memory) in the link below is claimed DDR2 800 memory would also run at full speed, but I can not confirm. More info are other budget laptops with GL960/GM965 chipset also compatible with Core 2 Duo CPUs. The following link goes to everyone, here are all mobile chipsets displayed with the upgrade and any potential seems very convenient for people who want to upgrade. http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=209284 Update: Currently there is a T7300 in it running at 2Ghz and more if sufficient (really I do not notice a difference) also completely without problems. Picture quality WXGA Acer Crystelbrite screen is very nice and sharp image. The screen has a resolution of 1280x800 and is really crystal clear. The brightness is very easy to set up with the Acer ePower Management. Construction quality and robustness The laptop feels solid, and I'm honestly not much to say about it . Ergonomics All the buttons are easy and flexible to operate, but the right mouse button you must sometimes going to push extra . Heat and Noise Celeron Allows the system IDLE remained 50 ° C with the processor speed @ max, stressed he was not over 65 ° C. Core 2 Duo Idle with background applications processor speed @ max 50 ° C-55 ° C. At 60 ° C the fan to rotate, and then falls back to 45 ° C-50 ° C, when the fan goes out again increases the temprature up quietly and we will get back the same button again . With playing games is the temprature of both cores between 60 ° C and 65 ° C. With orthos temprature rising quickly to 75 ° C and it stays with. Overclocking As you also know, it is strongly advised not to overclock a laptop. on 've Yet tried or overclocking is possible (target 50-100 MHz). I tried on the internet almost all programs lying around but no Enkle program supported the GL960/GM965 chipset. So keep it here . If anyone knows an alternative program that does do let me know.'s mobility and battery life The laptop is thin and weighs 2.8 kg, so is not all that bad. In a laptop, he is easy to carry anywhere. The (6 cell) battery life is extended thanks to the T7700 and is at low settings about 3.5 hours. That's one hour more like the Celeron to 2.5 hours max did! There is also an 8 cell battery available for this laptop (according to Acer site) hence the laptop would last at least 4 hours. Price a better laptop I can not imagine the price of this laptop can not imagine. Especially the upgrade options as to the CPU. Value for money! own opinion For students, this laptop picco bello, even people who are not demanding enough to have this laptop. But if you're going to do heavy stuff you can simply replace the processor itself (socket P!). Probably this laptop comes with up to 1 GB of RAM, in 2008, it is still very little, especially if you're running Vista, an extra seat post it is really very easy to doen.Als you can get there first you should be sure to go What I really regret is that you do not 3th party coolers can place it, although that would still need to bring. around cooler on the market is not difficult for laptops