Probably because gaming is supposed to be "hot" lol
MSI you can customize your own backlit, some other brand also allow you to customize yourself.. but mostly those big brand won't allow such customization..
So far I just heard of Illegear & Aftershock got provide this kind of service, but it's once in a purchase. Meaning after you choose, you will stick to it forever..
MSI 1 you can use software customize though.. but MSI mid range laptop is just so.....

Yeah, I remember when I had the Alienware M11. In the end, my choice of color was still white backlit.

Then again, getting it at the prices that Acer gave? Nice.

Although it would really help the brand if Acer tones down their BYOC thing. Preinstalled software everywhere.


This post has been edited by mfitri77: Dec 22 2014, 10:46 PM

Just ask is there an option w/o OS 1 lo.. I bought my z5 w/o OS..
OS is not a big deal for me XD

damn I like this laptop... will have money at the end of January hope can buy it before it's too late

guys, this is a dilemma question, i already have changed my laptop V Nitro's so called "fast" SSHD, with real SSD that i have a spare. this is the christalmark of my SSD,



and it is just a 256GB SSD, which takes up one 2.5" space in my laptop. according to review, a new kingston M.2 SSD have this much performance,



link: http://www.thessdreview.com/featured/kings...review-240gb/3/

and you can see that only in some cases that my SSD is losing, but if it is your laptop, would you settle to "slower" SSD but be put in M.2 slot, and put a 1TB HDD. so that you can have both SSD and HDD in the same laptop or not?

in online pricelist, a 240GB M.2 kingston SSD is RM560 something, that price can also get me a 2TB 2.5" external HDD or 4TB external 3.5" HDD...

This post has been edited by ai_m: Dec 28 2014, 09:11 PM

M.2 Sata is more exp compared to other SSD like 2.5'' and mSata

For me if I have the budget, I will get a M.2 slot SSD + 2.5'' HDD
Since having only a 2.5'' SSD which only got 256GB is useless IMO.. You will max out your capacity very fast if you want to stock up games

Currently I feel than HDD is enough for me.. as I don't need the fast read and write.. normal Win 8.1 start up speed is fast enough for me.. and all my work is saved to cloud so not much local file saving is needed

that is right bro, i can fill up with games fast, but I dont own that much games to begin with, as games that i play dont comes at that fast rate compared to most guys that like FPS games.

but once you have SSD in your system, going back to HDD is like being hold off your Mitsu Evo X and forced to drive stupid kancil... it is that difference in launching apps and day to day use.

if i have a fast internet wherever i go, I dont actually need more than 100gb space, as even right now, my 256GB SSD drive only using around 80GB space, and that is because I install games that I dont even play anymore(install just to stress test this laptop)...

haha. I wish 4G LTE is as ubiquitous as 3G....

Yup i know.. once you go ssd.. you can never go back
Then stick to your ssd lo
For my case i gt a lot of software to use.. those cost me 200gb+
1 Matlab and Visual Studio Ultimate ad eat up almost 50gb of space
I need more processing power rather than faster read write speed..

Main factor : im too poor to afford it

This post has been edited by miong93: Dec 28 2014, 11:05 PM

just got the aspire v15 nitro today after reading this review and some consideration

gonna test kaw kaw when im free XD

welcome to teh club bro. hehe.

Better test soon, got defect can claim warranty.
Do post review up

internet high five bro

yeah.. but hopefully dont have

i'm bad at posting reviews..

Been research for some brand laptop example like Lenovo Y50-70, Asus G551 or Dell 7447. Finally, made decision go for Acer V Nitro.

Have play around for half day only, my first thought = overall impressive

Pros:
1. Cheap, indeed really affordable gaming laptop compare Lenovo (price: RM3999) or Asus (price: RM3499 but 4gb RAM).
2. Backlit keyboard, kinda like first time having backlit keyboard feel awesome but after a while feel not really useful (myself can type any key without looking on it)
3. IPS screen, advantages any angles viewing on screen without feeling loss color
4. Great surround speaker, still better than 2 speakers on laptop but not much bass produce
5. Great twin cooling fan, I do compare with MSI GE60 first but laptop itself only have one single cooling fan
6. Fast boot up windows 8, estimation around 30seconds or less
7. Not need upgrade RAM. Alot laptop come with 4gb RAM only example Asus G551
8. Really can handle well multitask

Cons
1. Touchpad seem little unresponsive
2. Alot unnecessary Acer application been installed
3. Palm rest on right hand abit feel warm, it could be improve if Acer can consider Aluminium build material.

This post has been edited by danieltan: Dec 31 2014, 12:12 PM

nice i also want to buy this. where u bought this?

Brought from All IT Hypermarket. You can try your luck on there.

I hear this stock quite limited due many holiday season especially Christmas, New Year and more.

This post has been edited by danieltan: Dec 31 2014, 05:41 PM

My z5 is Aluminium built.. The weight is really light.. and cooling also XD
But I still prefer Acer laptop pattern.. I feel it's more hard and can endure more "Accidental" hit
But I really envy your IPS screen.. LG IPS screen leh !

I do consider for looking Illegear z5 but budget quite tight and its does not come with Windows 8. If added with Windows 8 together cost almost RM4k.

Btw, total damage for buying Acer laptop come with 3 years warranty still cheaper than Illegear z5 without OS.

Yea.. no choice... Illegear place their price at that range
OS is not my problem cause I got plenty of Keys.. 8.1 Pro as well as 7 Ultimate.. haha
The built quality is really good lar.. So far except the "plastic feel" of aluminum body of my z5, the rest is pretty much very superb.
No heat issue, good keypad, quiet fan, smooth gaming (not all high end game) and Customizable.. I can add in stuff w/o voiding warranty

My z5 warranty is 2 years carry-in, so a bit troublesome if need to claim for warranty as I'm living in Melaka

If I know Acer Nitro beforehand I would actually get the Acer rather than Z5 cause of the price, but still Illegear service is indeed better than others except Dell.. Their reply is really helpful and they act professionally yet friendly.

Or you try to see Aftershock lo.. their price is quite cheap and also using clevo model..

P/S: The subwoofer of my z5 indeed produce better bass than laptop w/o it

This post has been edited by miong93: Jan 2 2015, 11:47 AM

An Acer Aspire V Nitro user here. I found that the battery area is extremely hot when gaming and some of the keyboard area are hot too especially the right side, and also facing sudden frame drops when the laptop is hot. Guess need a better cooling pad. Currently using so-so cooling pad. Any other owners have this problem?

The right side area is indeed hot as mentioned by other Nitro's user..

But it should be quite okay WITHOUT a cooling pad.. As the review of Nitro is benchmarked w/o a cooling pad.. The result is good also.. So either your laptop is having issue or your driver is having issue..

What game you're playing ?? and what settings ?

1. Make sure your cooling pad doesn't block your laptop air intake "hole"
2. Check you're overclocking your gpu and cpu or not..
3. Disable cpu overclocking as cpu won't matter much in most game.. 2.4ghz is sufficient