For 4.5k, Acer 6920G clearly outperforms Dell XPS M1530 in my opinion as a multimedia notebook. Only 2 points it loses to Dell: Brand reputation(heck), mobility (3.5kg vs 2.6kg).

Besides this, Acer 6920G rocks all the way.

I have similar requirements as zack.

Specs : Intel Core 2 Duo minimum 1.8GHz
Operating system: Windows Vista home premium
Memory: At least 2gb
Monitor: 13.3, or 14
Graphic Card: Geforce 8400M GS or equivalent
Wireless Network Card: At least 802.11a/g

My budget: 2500 - 3500

I need to bring the laptop so DURABILITY is a main concern here. I am well aware that Dell Inspiron 1420 suits my needs but i'm not sure about the durability. So i would like to know if any brand out there like Lenovo, Toshiba, Fujitsu that offers similar specs below 4K.

Thank you.

Thanks for the information. Oh, and i forget to mention 2 things:

1. I want a non-glossy screen.

2. I will be studying in overseas so i wouldn't want to extend my warranty.

Sony is so expensive because of its brand name and build quality. Acer always offers laptops with high performance/price ratio, but many people do not like Acer because of their build quality as well.

This post has been edited by caspersky: May 30 2008, 01:13 AM

No need to compare if you buy the laptop mainly for gaming purpose. FZ only has 8400GT and M1530 is equipped with a 8600GT.

But, if you are talking about online games such as MapleSea and Ragnarok Online, 8400GT is more than enough to make the game smooth. When do you experience lags in game? If during guild wars that might be common because of streamyx.

anyone knows which notebook manufacturer still sells matte finish display? i mean the non-glossy one. becoz this morning when i ask a shopkeeper he told me non-glossy lcd display is no more around in the market, and i highly doubt that.

Asus M70, Asus G2, Acer 6920G(16 inch)