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Acer Aspire 4710 or Compaq Presario V3412TU?

Well since my Toshiba died on me, I decided it's time I get a new laptop. So here I am, entering into the wild world of computers and have no idea what to buy. I have narrowed it down to these two as they are more along my budget. Plz recommend! Specs are as follows:
Acer Aspire 4710G
-Intel Core 2 Duo T5500
-1024 MB DDR2 RAM
-14.1" Wide Screen CrystalBrite
-ATI Radeon HD 2300 with 128 dedicated memory
- DVD mutli double layer writer
-Wifi, bluetooth
-Crystal Eye Camera

Compaq Presario V3412TU
-Intel Core Duo 2.0GHz T2450
-14" WXGA TFT Screen
-512MB DDR II Ram
-120GB Hard Disk Drive
-DVD+/RW Drive DUL Layer
-Intel Extreme 950 Graphic (128MB)
-Wifi, Bluetooth

They are both roughly the same price, RM 2800 (I am in Malaysia). Plz recommend. I believe Acer doesnt have a good rep but i still want to give it a try considerin that a lot of ppl say the new line is awesome!

I would go with the acer. Although I have never personally owned a Compaq, I have heard many horror stories about them being ruined before their time because Compaq uses cheap parts. In contrast, I own an Acer and love it! I did about a month of research before I got my laptop, and Acer came out on top in nearly all the reviews. Hope this helps!

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