Acer Ferrari 5005WLMI 15.4" Notebook PC (AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Drive)

by Acer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 14.3 x 1.4 inches ; 6.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000H0X1GS
• Item model number: LX.FR506.119
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 20, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get ready to feel the high-speed computing power of the Acer Ferrari 5006WLMI (model LX.FR40M.027), a continuation of the speedy, mobile-centric laptops the two companies have previously collaborated on. Sleekly styled, the Ferrari 5006'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 5006 is powered by the 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 processor, which provides dual-core power as well as an architecture that's ready for tomorrow's demanding 64-bit software.

It's also ready to keep you connected to your most important contacts wherever you might find yourself, thanks to the included Bluetooth VOIP phone and integrated 1.3-megapixel Web cam--perfect for video conferencing or checking in on the family during long road trips. Other hardware features include a bright, high-definition 15.4-inch LCD, large 160 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM, integrated 54g wireless LAN and Bluetooth 2.0 wireless connectivity, HDMI audio/video output, variable-speed DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive, and Windows XP Professional Edition operating system.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: You'll be able to store large libraries of digital audio, video, and photos on the 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)--one of the largest hard drive capacities you'll find currently in multimedia notebooks (May 2006). This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. In addition, Acer's patented DASP--or Disc Anti-Shock Protection system--reduces the impact of knocks and bumps.
  
• Processor: The 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 processor offers a dual-core architecture, which delivers additional computing resources to help expand your PC's capabilities by providing higher throughput and simultaneous computing--increasing your performance by up to 80 percent. You'll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly thanks to the innovative Direct Connect Architecture. And it's designed to handle simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. You'll enjoy long battery life thanks to the AMD PowerNow! power management technology, which delivers performance on demand and can extend system battery life up to 65 percent. And the AMD Digital Media XPress technology delivers stellar multimedia performance and playback on digital entertainment such as games, streaming video and audio, DVDs, and music.

  Each processing core has a 512 KB L2 cache (for a 1 MB total), and this processor can deliver up to a 1600 MHz system bus for lightning quick computing reflexes. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
  

• Memory: The 2 GB of built-in memory (PC5300, DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x 1024 MB) offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed. It maximizes the capacity of this notebook, which is a little small for multimedia-centric laptops. But you'll be able to handle immersive 3-D video games, video editing, graphics-intensive presentations, and multiple open business productivity applications right out of the box.
  
• CD/DVD Drive: The modular slot-loaded variable-speed DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive offers the following write speeds: 24X CD-R,16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer).
  
• Keyboard & Mouse: The 88-key Acer FineTouch keyboard features a five-degree curve, inverted T cursor layout, embedded numeric keypad, hotkey controls, 2.5mm minimum key travel, and international language support. It also offers front-access WLAN and Bluetooth LED switches and a touchpad with four-way integrated scroll button.

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. Video is powered by ATI's Mobility Radeon X1600 video/graphics card, which deliver high-performance 3-D graphics, enhanced video playback quality, and extended battery life. A 90-nanometer process and hyper-efficient 3-D architecture deliver supercharged graphics performance, enhanced by ultra-threaded operations and a new Ring-Bus memory controller. You'll also enjoy high-definition video entertainment with ATI's revolutionary new Avivo technology, which enables you to connect the notebooks with home entertainment devices via the HDMI connection and receive HD video thanks to the embedded Consumer Electronics class TV encoder.

Acer's CrystalBrite display technology guarantees the best possible visual experience by preventing the diffusion of surrounding light and internal ray. Compared to normal TFT LCDs, Acer CrystalBrite technology is able to read color coordinates more accurately, thus minimizing distortion and creating high-fidelity colors in all environments. It's great for sophisticated professional applications, photo manipulation, and immersive 3-D games.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This notebook features an integrated 54g wireless LAN (with Acer's SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency) for connecting to 802.11b and 802.11g wi-fi routers as well as integrated Bluetooth 2.0 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
• Stereo headphones/speakers/line-out with SPDIF support
• HDMI, VGA, and S-Video outputs
• Fast infrared (IR) connectivity

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 titles include CyberLink PowerDVD, Norton AntiVirus, and NTI CD-Maker.

Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 14.3 x 1.0 x 10.7 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 6.6 pounds.

Power
The included 9-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 3.5 hours of battery life depending on usage (2.0 hours recharge time with power off, 2.5 hours with power on, 80% charge in 1.0 hour).

What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer 5006WLMI (LX.FR40M.027) notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Product Description

Ferrari 5006WLMi Notebook Computer-- AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 (2x512KB L2 cache, 2.0GHz), 2GB (1/1) DDR2 667 SDRAM, 160GB hard drive, 5400RPM; modular slot-loaded Super-Multi drive (DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RAM); 5-in-1 card reader for optional M

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dead and Hot, February 19, 2007

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J. J. Jansen (Oklahoma City, OK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acer Ferrari 5005WLMI 15.4" Notebook PC (AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Drive) (Electronics)

First of all I received my Acer Ferrari 5000 DOA (Dead on Arrival). Very disappointing! I sent the unit to Acer for repair and their turn around was good and they said they had to replace the motherboard. It took more time for me to receive my laptop from FedEx that the time it took Acer to fix the laptop.

My first complaint about the laptop is that it is hot and I mean very hot. The exhaust from the cpu fan is on the right side of the laptop and when using the mouse (which I use 99% of the time) then my mouse and my hand gets very hot. So I run the cpu at a lower speed to reduce the heat.

My second complaint is that Acer says the laptop is "Windows Vista Premium Ready" but the hard drive is formatted as FAT32 which means you have to first convert the hard drive from FAT32 to NTFS before you can install Windows Vista.

My third complaint is that Acer America still does not have the drivers nor their applications available for Windows Vista. Either 32 bit nor 64 bit apps/drivers. I was able to finally find some drivers from Acer-Euro. However, my blue-tooth mouse that came with the Acer Ferrari 5000 still does not work under Vista. Also my VOIP phone that came with the Ferrari 5000 also is not working with Vista.

The laptop is working good with Windows XP Professional that came with the computer. Speed is not great but is ok. The top cover is pretty but does show finger prints easily. Acer even provided a cleaning rag to clean off the finger prints!

Bottom line is would I buy the Acer Ferrari 5000 again? Probably not!

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding computer, March 9, 2007

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Redmond P. Burke MD (Miami, FL, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acer Ferrari 5005WLMI 15.4" Notebook PC (AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Drive) (Electronics)

I'm a congenital heart surgeon.
This computer is a precision instrument.
It will improve your computing performance.
I've encountered a single problem - fairly frequent failure of the wireless mouse, requires a reboot to restore, otherwise would have been five stars.
I'm very satisfied with my purchase.