no problem with linux on dell machines.
Acer 5738 is very good model. has DDR3 RAM max to 4GB. All Acer models come with DDR3 RAM
VMWare -- T6400 does not support hardware virtualization. But running vmware wont be a problem. Except have dobut of installing 64-bit OS, I m still not able to do that on my machines always get error virtualization not enabled or some kind of it.
in Acer 5738G is not that good. better is 5739G, I say interms of gfx as HD3470 is much better.
But if you spend any single penny more than 40K then go with Dell Studio, no second thoughts. Running linux is not a problem infact they also provide Ubuntu many of their configs, in inspiron lineup
Also P8600 proccessor supports hardware virtualization. Not many sub 50K laptops with this proccy in the market.
current prices in bangalore as in papers is 31.5-32K for 5738. We see acer laptops add everyday. I have pricing of HP laptops too.
Aspire 5738 Intel Core2Duo T6400(2.0GHz / 2MB L2 Cache / 800MHz) Intel GM 45 Chiset, 3GB DDR3 RAM / 320GB HDD / DVD Writer Super Multi DOUBLE Layer, 15.6" HD SCREEN (16:9 Ratio, 1366 x 768 Resolution with LED Backlit) FLOATING KEYBOARD/MULTI-GESTURE TOUCHPAD, Gigabit LAN, 56K Fax Modem, / Acer Crystal Eye Webcam / 6 Cell Battery / Acer InviLin 802.11b/g/ 3 USB Ports / 5-in-1 Card reader / DOLBY SURROUND / BlueTooth / Linux / 1 Year ITW / Carry Bag Rs.35,999/-
Aspire 5738G Intel Core2Duo T6400(2.0GHz / 2MB L2 Cache / 800MHz) Intel GM 45 Chiset / NVIDIA G-FORCE G105M 512MB (SUPPORT UPTO 1GB) / 4GB DDR3 RAM / 320GB HDD / DVD Writer Super Multi DOUBLE Layer, 15.6" HD SCREEN (16:9 Ratio, 1366 x 768 Resolution with LED Backlit) FLOATING KEYBOARD/MULTI-GESTURE TOUCHPAD, Gigabit LAN, 56K Fax Modem, / Acer Crystal Eye Webcam / 6 Cell Battery / Acer InviLin 802.11b/g/ 3 USB Ports / 5-in-1 Card reader / DOLBY SURROUND / BlueTooth / VISTA HOME PREMIUM/ 1 Year ITW / Carry Bag Rs. 42,999/-
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T6400 (2 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz, 35 W), supporting
Intel® 64 architecture, Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset, 4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz RAM, 320
GB HDD, ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 with 512 MB Dedicated VRAM, 4X Blu-ray
Combo Disc™ Drive, 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Acer
CineCrystal™ TFT LCD, 16:9 aspect ratio, 8 ms high-def response time, Dolby®8-optimized
surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers, Acer Tuba CineBass booster
supporting low-frequency effects, 1.0 MP Acer Crystal Eye webcam, Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR,
Gigabit LAN; Wi-Fi Enabled, Wake On LAN, 5-in-1 card reader, Acer Bio-Protection
Fingerprint Reader, Three USB 2.0 ports, HDMI™ port with HDCP support, eSATA port,
External display (VGA) port, Headphone/speaker/line-out jack (S/PDIF), Microphone-in jack,
Line-in jack, Ethernet (RJ-45) port, Modem (RJ-11) port, 6-Cell Battery, Genuine Vista Home
Premium, 1Year International Travels Warranty, CarryBag. Price 50,485.00
