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Acer Ferrari 4005WLMI 15.4" Laptop (AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology ML-37, 1 GB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, DVD Super-Multi Dbl Layer Drive)
Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Acer
CPU Manufacturer: AMD
CPU Speed: 2 GHz
Display Size: 15.4 inches
EAN: 0099802357306
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Graphics Memory Size: 128 MB
Item Dimensions: 120014.3
Label: Acer
Manufacturer: Acer
Model: LX.FR406.035
Modem Description: Fax / modem
MPN: LX.FR406.035
Publisher: Acer
Studio: Acer
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features:- Notebook with 15.4-inch screen and 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64-bit ML-37 with 1 MB L2 cache
- 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM (2 GB max), dual layer DVD+/-RW drive
- Three USB 2.0, one Firewire, one VGA, one S-Video, one DVI, one PCMCIA
- Integrated 54g and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, gigabit Ethernet, 56K V.92 modem
- Windows XP Professional edition
Accessories:
Editorial Review:
Get ready to feel the high-speed computing power of the Acer Ferrari 4000 (model LX.FR406.035), a continuation of the speedy, mobile-centric laptops the two companies have previously collaborated on. Sleekly styled, the the Ferrari 4000's carbon-fiber casing--which is stronger and lighter than aluminum--comes in a more conservative black and is accented with exclusive Ferrari red edges and the classic yellow prancing horse Ferrari logo, and the interior has a rubberized coating. Made for today's demanding applications and ready to continue working into tomorrow, the Ferrari 4000 is powered by an AMD Turion 64 Mobile processor. Other hardware features include a bright 15.4-inch LCD, 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (with a 2 GB maximum), integrated 54g wireless LAN and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, gigabit LAN, multiformat memory card reader, dual-layer DVD/CD burner, and Windows XP Professional.
The Basics
- Hard Drive: The 100 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) is above average in size for notebook PCs, and its capacity is a welcome size for road warriors.
- Processor: Combining strong performance with efficient usage of power, the 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-37 is uniquely optimized to power today's thinnest notebooks. It's also built for tomorrow's 64-bit applications, which will require a processor with significant power. It includes such AMD technology features as HyperTransport (which increases the communication between integrated circuits), PowerNow! (which enables longer battery life and reduced heat generation), and Enhanced Virus Protection (which works with Windows XP Service Pack 2 to better withstand attacks from certain classes of viruses). It also features a 1 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
- Memory: The 1 GB of installed RAM (512 MB DDR333 SDRAM, installed in each of two memory slots) is an excellent start at the races, and the Ferrari 4000 has room for extra pimping with a 2 GB maximum RAM size (1 GB x 2).
- CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the Ferrari 4000 multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. You can also burn your favorite music mixes to CD. It offers the following write speeds: 24x for CD-Rs, 8x for single-layer DVD+R and DVD-R, 2.4x for dual-layer DVD+R, and 2x for DVD-RAM.
- Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook features an 88-key Acer FineTouch keyboard with five-degree curve, inverted T cursor layout, 2.5mm minimum key travel, and international language support. It also offers a touchpad with four-way integrated scroll button and an external gloss-black optical mouse.
Screen, Graphics and Sound
The 15.4-inch TFT LCD screen has a 1680 x 1050-pixel resolution and can display up to 16.7 million colors. It's powered by the ATI Mobility Radeon X700 video/graphics card with 128 MB of DDR RAM memory on PCI Express architecture. With 8 parallel pixel pipelines and breakthrough image enhancement technology, it provides extremely smooth, responsive high-definition video that's great for fully immersive 3D gaming as well as DVD movies and graphics-intensive presentations. It offers VGA and S-Video outputs as well as a DVI-D connection for high-def output. This notebook has an integrated audio card that's AC97 compliant and it features a line-in/microphone, line-out/headphone, and two stereo speakers.
Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This notebook features an integrated 54g wireless LAN for connecting to 802.11b and 802.11g wi-fi routers as well as integrated Bluetooth wireless connectivity (for synchronizing and transferring data between your PC and your PDA or cell phone, connecting to Bluetooth-enabled printers, and more). It features the following connectivity options: - 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- Type II PC Card slot, 32-bit PC CardBus architecture
- 5-in-1 memory card reader (compatible with MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and xD-Picture Card)
- Connector for optional ezDock docking station
It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).
Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Professional Edition (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features) with Service Pack 2 featuring Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. Other preloaded software includes Cyberlink PowerDVD, Norton AntiVirus, and NTI CD Maker.
Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 14.3 by 10.5 by 1.4 inches and weighs 6.3 pounds.
Power
It comes with an 8-cell lithium ion battery, which provides up to 3.0 hours life depending on configuration and usage. It has a 2.5-hour recharge time with system off, 3.5 hours with system in use.
What's in the Box
Ferrari 4000 laptop, rechargable battery, optical mouse, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limiited hardware warranty.
The Acer Ferrari 4000 Series is the world's first notebook to harness the cutting-edge technology pioneered and perfected in the world of Formula One and in the aerospace industry. The magnificent carbon-fiber casing of the Ferrari 4000 conceals the very latest AMD-64 bit technology, defining an exclusive notebook that offers all the performance and elegance gained from the alliance between two companies constantly focused on innovation and renowned for pushing the boundaries of technology.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Overall a bad choice
The only good thing i can say about this laptop is that it looks good.They call it a amd turion 64 but it comes loaded with only 32 and you have to download the other 32 if you can find out where.The hard drive is configured for split fat 32 instead of ntfs.The resolution is 1680 x 1050 and that makes every thing super small and hard to read.I didnt think about resolution when i bought mine.I still cant figure out what this resolution is good for.Its not good for gaming or surfing the internet.The ... Read More
Rating:  - Most things great, speakers and screen suck
I can't really fault the laptop for anything other than sight and sound. Unfortunately these are really annoying to me.
Sound
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Realtek AC97 sound card, bound to be ordinary. The sound was way too quiet and even crackled when first used. Upgrading the realtek sound drivers took away most of the crackling and increased the volume, but still below par compared to colleagues laptops.
Screen
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Sure the screen area is huge, but do you really ... Read More
Rating: - 2 months in action
Cons:
1. Screen.
1680x1050 pixels on a 15.4" screen makes everything look extremely small. It's the most major thing that I overlooked during research. I can't use large fonts because as a web designer, I need to see the average pretty much constantly. I can't use lower resolution because I ablsolutely hate the blur that LCDs produce under non-native resolutions. Acer used a "creative" approach to compensate for this problem by enforcing large fonts.
It's ... Read More
Rating: - Very Nice - a few drawbacks
Overall, I am pleased with the laptop after several months of usage, it replaced a Dell 8200, it sure looks a lot nicer than the Dell but I wouldnt say it is radically faster, except maybe for the hard disk, but it is just incrementally better re g-wireless, widescreen etc. I paid a premium for this laptop, over 2200, and would not say that it is really worth a premium price, though it is a solid value at <2k. One item that many reviewers fail to note is the DVI digital video output of this laptop, ... Read More
Rating:  - Ferrari 4000
Having owned 4 Dell laptops, I priced another one. Having found an equivalent Dell would cost about $800-$1000 more, I decided to make a change. It took a while to weed out the Acer supplied software that slowed down the system and add another 16 applications, but afterward I found this Ferarri to be an excellent extremely fast computer. When 64-bit applications appear I believe it would speed-up further.
If I were to keep the Acer restore software (restore to basic Acer setup only, all else ... Read More
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