Laptop: Acer Aspire 5051ANWXMI

Processor
Processor: AMD Turion 64 mobile technology MK-36 / 2 GHz
64-bit Computing: Yes
Features: PowerNow! technology, HyperTransport technology, AMD64 technology, integrated memory controller, Enhanced Virus Protection
Chipset Type: ATI Radeon Xpress 1100
Cache Memory
Type: L2 Cache
Installed Size: 512 KB
RAM
Installed Size: 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
Technology: DDR II SDRAM
Storage Controller
Type: IDE
Storage
Hard Drive: 80 GB
Optical Storage
Type: DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM - integrated
Card Reader
Type: 5 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card
Display
Display Type: 14.1" Acer CrystalBrite colour LCD, TFT active matrix
Max Resolution: 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display: Yes
Colour support: 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor: ATI Radeon Xpress 1100
Video Memory: Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Allocated RAM Size: 128 MB
Audio
Audio Output: Sound card
Compliant Standards: Sound Blaster Pro
Features: High Definition Audio
Audio Input: Microphone

Camera
Acer OrbiCam intergrated 1.3MP CMOS cam

The 5051AWXMi comes with 512MB RAM which is the minimum requirement for running Windows Vista if you’re thinking of upgrading. It also has an AMD Turion 64 MK36 2.0GHz processor, which is slightly higher than average for a laptop this price. I’ve read from a website that the Turion processor can lower in speed depending on what you are doing. therefore saving battery life.

The onboard ATi Radeon Xpress 1100 is not for power gaming. A review on this laptop reported that it can play games such as FarCry, NFS: Most Wanted etc on lowest graphics. I’m planning to test it with Fifa 2006 and hopefully it runs well. Anybody has any info on type of games it could run?

The 14.1" WXGA LCD is very clear and easy to read, with a resolution of 1280x800. The onboard WiFi enables you to surf internet wirelessly though you have to find a ‘spot’. It also have an integrated 56Kbps modem & 10/100 mbps Lan. I haven't got a clue on what "DVD-Super Multi double layer" means but so far it plays DVD/ VCD well. The Acer Orbicam camera mounted on top of the LCD panel with 225 degree rotation allows you to capture photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel.

You can download the driver or utility at
http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/notebook/as_3050_5050.html just in case you lost the included cd.

The Acer Aspire 50501AWXMi is a very good laptop for the money, I bought it for the price of
RM 2,299.00 (USD 656.86).