Acer Extensa 5220-101G08Mi Review

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Our Score

Value:[rating:3]
Performance:[rating:2]
Features:[rating:3]
Build Quality:[rating:3.5]
[rating:overall]
Battery Life: 145 minutes
MobileMark Score: 94
3D Mark Score: 1300

Specification

Price: £273.26 (inc. VAT)
Processor: Intel 1.86GHz Celeron M 540
Memory: 1Gb DDR2 SDRam
Hard Drive: 80Gb (5400 rpm)
Screen Info:15.4″ Matte Widescreen
Graphics: Intel GMA X3100
Weight: 6.3 pounds (2.9 kg)
Warranty: 1 yr limited warranty

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Introduction

Acer seems to be one rising to be one of the more popular laptop manufacturers in recent years due to its incredible value for the spec and features you get. In this review we look at the Extensa 5220-101G008 Mi and make a conclusion to whether this laptop performs for the value price it’s been given.

Performance

Performance on this machine is slightly limited as you might expect for the price tag. Using the acer 5220 for browsing the internet or simple word processing and apps will be fine, but gaming, multiple programs or memory intensive graphics programs will struggle on this machine due to its limited 1Gb RAM.

Although this model is compatible with windows vista, it might be an idea to lower quality settings or turn to windows XP to free up some much needed performance space.

Features

The 5220-101G008 Mi has impressive features for a low priced notebook, such as a good screen size, great software package, DVD Re-writer installed, and a more ergonomic shape to the keyboard.

Although the screen size is quite large, the display does seem a bit dull and lifeless on anything other than full brightness, so if you like your colours bright and crisp this isn’t the laptop for you.

Build Quality

The build quality is of a quite good standard for the small price tag. It’s an older design but in my opinion not a bad looking one. The trackpad and buttons, although a little on the small side, work well but feel of average to good quality.

Typing is good due to the ergonomic slanting of the keyboard, but is let down by the sightly unstable and shaky keys.

Would i spend my own hard-earned cash on this thing?

At the end of the day this laptop is what it is. The price tag is cheap and so standards have to slip in some areas. The battery life isn’t too great so this machine is strictly for short trips and home use.

In conclusion, if high performance and powerful programs aren’t a priority then this laptop will serve you fine, anything more and you’ll find yourself being disappointed.