Asus/Acer laptops

[Julius]

While browsing numerous of sites, newgg/bestbuy/tigerdirect I come to the conclusion that Acer and Asus are among the cheapest laptops but are their durable? Are they're worth $400, even if it's a refurbished or open box one?

For an example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115674

and

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5636849&Sku=S445-140011 (Intel Core 2 Solo ULV ?)

Plan on getting two. (My brother and I) system will be used for daily use in documents (Office, Outlook) and Web design (no 3D, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Lightroom) and Internet.

Worth it or is it one of those situations where I can dish out an extra $100-150 to avoid long term issues as replacing ram, batteries, or sending it back?

 

[YellowSnow]

Asus > Acer

 

[Handbrake]

if i dont have to i wont buy acer again

 

[Julius]

lol, guess I won't be going with Acer.

 

[Sathsayin]

Toshiba or Asus only in this price range.....

I would then spend around 140 or so and get a good ssd... that will double your battery life and speed up everyday tasks 10 times on a laptop.

 

[YellowSnow]

You might keep an eye on www.slickdeals.net and www.deals2buy.com for a good deal on an MSI, Sony, Asus, Lenovo Thinkpad, etc.

 

[engiNURD]

... and check out notebookreview.com

 

[Julius]

Thanks