cashe vs video - Was AS3502WLCi vs AS3002WLCi - Advice nee..

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Thanks for the info, but they both have 512 ram ( 2X 256 ) and both have a
60 Gig drive. I was thinking if the cache was important, the 3502 with Xp
Home would work with the 1mb cache, but if the cache isn't that important
the 3002 with the better video card and pro would be better for an extra 50
bucks.

With these being about the price I still can't decide which one to get (
$700 - $750 ).
Does your opinion change with the RAM and hard drive being the same?

Hope others will express their thoughts soon, I'm running an 233 gateway on
a 56k as a temp and getting ready to trash it with a hammer. j/k

"ChangeGuy" <change.this@change.that> wrote:
> the 3502 uses a celeron but has more ram and larger hd, and the 3002 uses
an
> amdchip with half the ram and a smaller hd slightly better video card.
Imho
> the cache shouldn't even be a concern. I would take more ram over more
cache
> any day.

>> "6 Up" <usda@permit.com> wrote:
> > Hello, non-techie here, I was thinking of these two laptops as a first.
> > The 3002 comes with pro for $757 but only has 256KB L2 cache where the
3502
> > for $699 comes with xp home but has 1mb from what I'm reading. I could
use your
> > advice.
> >
> > 3502<<

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica [...] sp?EdpNo=1
350609&Tab=2&NoMapp=0

> > 3002<<
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Prod [...] ode=265212
> >
> > ---------------------------------------
> > 3502 Notebook Specifications
> > Operating Systems - Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
> > Expansion Ports 1 - Type II PC Card Slot
> >
> >> Media Ports
> > USB Ports 3
> > LAN Ports 1
> > Modem Ports 1
> > Audio Out Jacks 1
> > Microphone Jacks 1
> > VGA Ports 1
> >
> > >Processor Specifications
> > Processor Brand Intel
> > Processor Class Celeron M Processor
> > Processor Number 360
> > Processor Speed 1.4GHz
> > Processor FSB 400MHz
> > Processor Cache 1Mb
> >
> > >RAM Memory Specifications
> > Memory Type DDR
> > Memory Size 512MB (256MB x 2)
> > Memory Speed DDR333 (PC2700)
> > Memory Slots (Total) 2
> >
> >> Hard Disk Drive Specifications
> > Capacity 60GB
> >
> >> Optical Drive Specifications
> > Optical Drive Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive
> >
> > >Audio Specifications
> > Audio Description Integrated Audio
> > Audio Chipset Microsoft DirectSound compatibility Sound Blaster
> > Pro-Compatible
> >
> > >Graphics Specifications
> > Graphics Description Integrated Graphics
> > GPU/VPU iSM661MX Chipset with Integrated MirageT Graphics
> > Video Memory N/A
> > Video Interface TFT
> > Maximum Resolution 1280 x 800
> >
> > >Communications Description
> > Integrated Modem
> > Integrated LAN
> > Integrated Wireless LAN
> >
> >
> > Interface Type
> > Acer InviLink 802.11b/g wireless LAN
> > RJ-11 Phone Connector
> > RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
> >
> >
> > Data Transfer Rate
> > 10/100Mbps NIC
> > 54 Mbps
> > 56Kbps Modem
> >
> >
> > Protocols
> > 802.11b
> > 802.11g
> > V.92
> >>Monitor Specifications
> > Display Type WXGA with Crystal Bright Technology
> > Viewable Screen Size 15.4"
> > Maximum Resolution 1280 x 800
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > 3002 Notebook Specifications
> > Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
> > Processor Mobile AMD SempronT 2800+
> > (256KB L2 cache, 1.60GHz, up to 1600MHz system bus)
> > Chipset SiSM760GX
> > Memory 512MB (256MB installed in each of two memory slots) DDR333 SDRAM
> > User upgradeable up to 2GB (one 1GB memory card in each slot)*
> > *If upgrading after initial purchase, one or more of the memory cards
> > provided with the system may have to be replaced with optional larger
> > memory
> > cards in order to achieve the maximum capacity.
> > Storage 60GB ATA/100 hard disk drive
> > Integrated variable-speed DVD-Dual drive (DVD+/-RW):
> > -Read - 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 4X
DVD-RW,
> > 8X
> > DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW
> > -Write - 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW
> > Optional external USB 1.44MB* diskette drive
> >
> > Video 15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800), up to 16.7 million colors
> > SiSM760GX chipset with integrated MirageT2 graphics
> > VGA port
> > Support for simultaneous display on notebook LCD and external monitor
> > Audio Two integrated speakers
> > Integrated microphone
> > Mono microphone/line in and mono headphones/speakers/line out ports
> > Microsoft® DirectSound® compatibility
> >
> > Interface Ports DC-in
> > Parallel
> > RJ-11 modem
> > RJ-45 LAN
> > VGA
> > Mono microphone/line-in
> > Mono headphones/speakers/line-out
> > Four USB 2.0
> >
> > Card Slots PC Card slot for one Type II card, 32-bit PC CardBus
> > architecture, Zoomed Video support
> > Connectivity Acer® InviLink 802.11b/g wireless LAN, Acer® SignalUp
> > technology for enhanced antenna efficiency, WI-FI CERTIFIEDT
> > 10/100 LAN, Wake-on-LAN ready
> > V.92 56Kbps* data/fax modem, PTT (postal, telegraph, telephone)
certified
> > in
> > select countries
> > *Download speeds are limited to 53Kbps. Actual speeds may vary depending
> > on
> > line conditions. Uploads travel at speeds up to 33.6Kbps. Requires
> > compatible digital sources.
> >
> > Included Software Installed:
> > Acer® Arcade
> > Acer® eManager
> > Acer® GridVista (on model with 15.4" LCD only)
> > Acer® Launch Manager
> > Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
> > CyberLink® PowerProducerT,*
> > Norton AntiVirus®*
> > NTI CD-MakerT*
> >
> > On CD shipped with the system: Acer® System Recovery
> > *OEM, not full-featured, version.
> > User Interface 88-key keyboard, inverted T cursor layout, embedded
> > numeric
> > keypad, hotkey controls, international language support, 2.7mm minimum
key
> > travel
> > 12 function, four cursor, two Microsoft® Windows® keys
> > Web browser, e-mail with LED, one user-programmable, Acer® Empowering
key
> > easy-launch buttons
> > Wireless LED button
> > Touchpad with four-way integrated scroll button
> >
> > Dimensions & Weight 14.3" (364.0mm) W x 11.0" (279.0mm) D x 1.3" - 1.5"
> > (33.9mm - 38.9mm) H
> > 6.2 lb. (2.8kg)
> > Size and weight may vary depending on configuration
> >
> > Power 65-watt AC adapter
> > Four-cell lithium ion battery: up to 1.5 hours life depending on
> > configuration and usage; 2.5 hours recharge time with system off, 3.5
> > hours
> > with system in use
> > Major Compliances ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
1.0b
> > Wi-Fi CERTIFIED