Acer Aspire 4310 Laptop
By: Chris
6 September 2007
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Who says you couldn’t buy a decent laptop worth 29,900 Pesos? Well, anyone who said that is definitely wrong because we have this beautiful laptop from Acer - the Aspire 4310 Laptop.
It is as if this computer was heaven-sent. It’s not only good-looking but its specifications are way beyond what you would expect from a laptop costing this less. Here are some highlights of its features:
•Intel Celeron M 520 Processor (1.6 GHz, 64 bit ready)
•512 MB DDRAM - a memory exceeding Windows XP requirement and just about enough for Windows Vista
•14.1 Inch CrystalBrite LCD
•80 GB Hard Drive - huge enough, I must say
•Built-in LAN and Wireless capability (802.11b/g)
•5-in-1 Card Reader for MMC, XD, SD, MS, MS Pro - means majority of memory cards for digicams and cellphones would fit your laptop slot
•Built-in Webcam
•Built-in DVD R/W drive
•Built-in Speakers in Dolby Digital Surround Sound
•USB 2.0 Ports
•Headphones, Speaker, Mic Jack
•Modem
•S-Video Port
•Weight: 2.6 KGs
•Operating System: Linux
You could definitely see that the features are stunning and way beyond compare any laptop that costs around the same. The built-in wireless capability, card readers, webcam, DVD and speakers are some of its best features.
Though I don’t really expect a laptop costing as cheap as this to include a dual-core processor, the Intel Celeron and 80 GB harddrive plus the 512 MB memory compensates to that.
For that price, it doesn’t really include any operating system so don’t expect it to be loaded with Windows. If you want genuine Windows you could buy it at an additional 4000-7000 Pesos depending on the edition that you want. But in case you still don’t have enough money to buy such, then you could settle with the Free Linux Operating System it is provided with. I have used Linux before and it’s very similar to Windows. It just takes a little while to get used to.
Image source: AcerAcer truly has been doing a good job these days. I think they are really serious in becoming the third largest PC vendor. But before anything else, I want to get this laptop first! 
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Yeah! I must agree. I am enjoying one right now, using it to post this comment here. To enjoy it better with Windows Vista, shell out a few more bucks and upgrade the RAM to 1 Gig… then… enjoy!
Hi Dan, welcome to the blog! I know, it’s a nice laptop!
Planning to get one.
Can it run games dude? Just curious.
i’m no really sure but probably it depends on what kind of game you will play with it.
But does it run well under extreme usage? Like running MS Word, Adobe Photoshop, and a couple of browsers all together?
It runs good. But for optimal performance like what Dan said, upgrade it to 1GB RAM since Windows Vista is heavy on resources.
Thanks Cris. You’ve been a help. Though I’m no fan of Vista. I may ask the techs at the shop I’m planning to buy the laptop on to install Windows XP instead. Works well on a 512mb hardware. (Besides, I’m only gonna use the laptop to catch up on my work when not in the office) Lol!
LOL. No Probs rhilanthos. I’m actually on Windows Vista. It’s really nice but I still do have some issues with it. I hope to get the latest update from Microsoft soon…
Windows XP is good. If you’re planning to install XP, let the vendor install it for you. I believe that Acer Aspire is designed for Vista so it will be better to ask for assistance from your vendor.
If you get one, post a comment here on how your laptop goes with Windows XP.
Your right, it does come with Windows Vista. But I’m totally uncomfortable with the system.
I’m only just waiting for my next salary then I could afford this baby.
i bought one… ibang version lang.. the 4710z. 40,100 ung bili ko.. okay naman sya.
I bought one here in Bangkok, costs only 17.9K Baht, about 22K Pesos. I realize different countries have different specs, because the Thailand version has Bluetooth, 120GB Memory, Acer Tools and Utilities software, 1.73Ghz processor and DDR2 RAM.
Ive been using it for 4 months already and so far, Im one very satisfied customer. I had used XP on it (ran perfectly), then I recently upgraded to Vista and added 2GB RAM (upgradeable to 4GB) for 1,500 Baht (around 1,800 Pesos) as Vista is resource-heavy. Performance is very good so far.
One thing though, I can’t seem to use the Camera on Yahoo Messenger. I can use it on Windows Live Messenger though. Any of you guys have the same problem? Is there an additional driver to be installed?
jesse - are you on windows vista? yahoo messenger is currently having problems with that OS.
Chris, yeah, Im using Vista. But even while I was still with XP the problem persisted.
But good news, after some searching on the net, I found out that Acer recommends installing Bison camera driver (available in its website) to resolve this. I did and YM now detects my camera
hello to all
I’m a very satisfied user of this laptop, both with Windows XP and Linux, I got all accessories running well both on Windows XP and Linux, I used Gutsy Gibbon (Ubuntu 7.10) distro for the Linux and works perfectly well (after doing the necessary updates)…webcam, card reader, wifi, movies USBs and CD/DVDs all work well, I even used it for my presentations and the In Focus LCD projector I used worked magically as it does in Windows XP…
I could not find the complete installer online pre-installed in it, the Linpus Linux, good thing I discovered Ubuntu which does alot of wonders to me
I’m so happy I discovered this wonderful laptop and even the equally fantastic Ubuntu
Brye
great to hear that Bryan. it’s good you were able to install Windows xp
bryan,
hi i was reading your comment, currently i’m using ubuntu right now, it works well i’m learning as of now, but there is problem with my webcam it doesnt work, or it cannot detect but couldn’t driver for linux, i need help.thanks
Nice review Chris, but I think this setup (with the default ram) on windows xp and specially windows vista, this won’t run optimally, and in vista, there’ll be no available physical memory and vista will use virtual memory (swapfile) to compensate, this would really slow down the performance of this desktop replacement laptop(too big to carry around for me unlike the eeepc), but upgrading ram would resolve that. I suggest 1gb minimum for windows xp and 2gb for vista. As for linux use, 512 is pretty good enough, just dont use eyecandies on your gui like those opengl accelerated things in xfree. But your right, this unit is pretty cheap yet very functional with its default configuration. BTW got my unit second hand and at a really dirt cheap price.
just want to ask… can this laptop run 3d max9?
if not.. any suggestion what kind of laptop can i buy…
can u help me?
ay! ung 4310 ung saken,.i upgraded the mem to 1 gb,.then my OS is Windows Vortex Vista Second Generation 2008,..i need it for my course,.hehe!
8 months so far wla pa xang problema,.
[steve](ay! ung 4310 ung saken,.i upgraded the mem to 1 gb,.then my OS is Windows Vortex Vista Second Generation 2008,..i need it for my course,.hehe!
8 months so far wla pa xang problema,.)
-ganito yung sayo? 3dmax9 nag rurun wlng problem? kumusta nmn yung performance?. kung windows xp gamit ko? ok lng ba? yung sayo? mabilis ba?
is there anybody here to suggest me what is the best lapyop am going to buy. thanks.
hi acer 4310 din ang gamit ko, window vista stater ang gamit ako
my mga time na talagang sobrang bagal nya lalo na pag mag oopen ako inaabot ako ng 10 to 15mins..ano kaya ang problem nito eh bagong bili ko palang nito yung july 2008 baka meron makatulong sakin
tnx
more power
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