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Q: Where can I download the Acer Ferrari Windows startup sound clip?
Acer Ferrari 3400 ferrari.wav or any other Acer Ferrari sound clip. It needs to sound like the car is started up and the revved a couple of times. Thanks for the help.

A: Try the acer site, or put it into limewire Otherwise you may not be able to get one.

Q: acer ferrari??
should I get one?? are they nice.. do they work good?? i found one for $999... think i should get it??

A: I would suggest a different model... see review here. http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/acer-ferrari-1004wtmi/4505-3121_7-31993393.html but of course that's the review of one model. it depends on the model you're looking at... I have acer and it's great. no pc problems. no problems with the service either. If you're interested in a really good inexpensive laptop, check out the acers here.... http://www.microcenter.com/search_results_e.phtml?web_group=pc_notebooks&manufacturer_title=Acer+America+Corporation the aspire 5100 series ($650) was rated 8/10 by cnet reviews while the ferrari was rated 6.1-6.9 out of ten.

Q: Does the Acer Ferrari series of laptops come with wireless connection?


A: yes. they're really fast machines too.

Q: Logitech VX Revolution Wireless Mouse goes dead after few moments idle on Acer Ferrari 5000 - Help?
I have a new Logitech VX Revolution USB Wireless Mouse that I want to use with my Acer Ferrari 5000 running Windows XP. Plug in the receiver into the USB port and the system sees the mouse and works OK for a short period - when left idle for about 15 seconds the mouse goes dead. Have to remove receiver from USB and replug in and then repeat as necessary - ugggghhhhhhhhhh!

A: Try search for power saving and disable it. Look in control panel -> mouse

Q: Upgrade HD for my laptop Acer Ferrari 4000?
I have the Laptop Acer Ferrari 4000 and I would like to replace the current HD for a bigger one (160GB) which are the compatible models? and where can I purchase one?

A: Any laptop latest mobile 2.5 inch harddisk can be compatible with your Acer Ferrari 4000. Maybe you should try considering a Hitachi or Seagate 2.5 inch, 7200rpm SATA2 with16MB/8MB cache mobile hard disk.You can call a local Hitachi or Seagate distributors in your area, buy one and go to the store where you bought your Acer Ferrari and they will be the one to install that hard disk for you.

Q: can i download a dell vista dvd on to my acer ferrari 500 bt broadband computer?


A: If your talking about the windows vista operating system then just go microsoft.com and then go to the windows vista links and you can test your computer right there to see if your computer would work with vista. I dont know what a "dell vista dvd" would or could be. Microsoft makes vista and dell is a computer brand. Good Luckl!!!

Q: which is better asus lamborghini or acer ferrari?
and why?

A: the asus lamborghini is far superior due to its operating system and faster processor

Q: my ACER ferrari LCD monitor is not working with my toshipa laptop??!!?
hey guys, my ACER ferrari LCD monitor is not working with my toshipa laptop although every cable & cord is perfectly connected & plugged..

A: Make sure you have windows set up to accomplish this. Right click on your desktop. Go to properties, then click on the settings tab. There you should see the settings for using a different monitor. Play with those settings you'll get it.

Q: which is better hp pavilion or acer ferrari if im gonna bring it to canada?


A: I like HP better.

Q: problems with Acer Ferrari 3000LMi, how to format ? and hidden partition ?
Hi.... I have an Acer Ferrari 3000 LMi for 3 years now. - it's slow, esp when working on photoshop. - notebook's not reacting or taking a long time to react when a new usb device (flashdisk, camera etc) is plugged. - battery only last 30 mins now. (I read somewhere if u're always plugging the laptop, u need to take the battery out, so I did for 1,5 years, and now the battery only last 30 mins, I already asked acer tech support, explained to me dat battery life deteriorate in time even when not in use) Battery conditioning doesn't solve this problem. - i have weird message that pops up 6 times (each time) saying "windows - No Disk. There is no disk in the drive, please insert a disk into drive" everytime I turn my laptop on, after signing in to windows and it also happens from time to time for no particular reason, which I keep on clicking "cancel" 6 times, but it's not a virus. - sometimes I can't burn files on a blank cd, it's fine if there are already files on the cd - losing control on mouse scroll, mouse is in a hideous state where paintjob's flaking, and mouse top cover comes off. - the alphabets on keyboard are disappearing - when i press ctrl-alt-del , it says "Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator" HUH??? i'm the err.. administrator here and i don't recall disabling anything. - LCD screen is still perfect though - notebook shell/outer cover is almost scratch free I've already asked Acer tech support, but answers are unsatisfactory. Thinking of selling it, But somehow i still wanna make it right. (My sis has an Asus notebook for 5 years now, dunno what type, but specs are lower than my Acer Ferrari, battery still last 2 hours although she never ever takes it out of the notebook, alphabets on keyboard still intact, performance still good, only it makes a crazy creaky sound when you close it up) Anyway, for the Acer Ferrari 3000Lmi I have 1 system cd and 2 recovery cd from acer. (i think windows xp home is in the recovery cd.) I've already backed up all data (docs, pics) to an external harddisk. So.................. questions by a computer dummy , aka me 1. Is it easy to format ur notebook ? just follow onscreen instructions rite ? Will formatting my most of these problems go away ? 2. My C: drive holds 30 GB and D: 10 GB, Can I change that ? Would that be difficult ? I was adviced to get a partition magic program ? 3. During my 3 years with Acer, I've never updated any driver, usually I go to windows update and antivirus update, that's it. So basically I don't need to update any specific driver, right ? All initial drivers are in the system cd and recovery cd right, so I don't have to pre-save any drivers that are already in my computer ? 4. called acer tech support again, they mentioned something about saving the image of the hidden partition etc. something like that... and I don't know how to do it, acer hotline don't want to explain it to me because it's too complicated. Anyway... called the acer tech hotline once again, Today, this guy mentioned that I don't have to worry with the hidden partition. and if I format my computer using the Acer system cd and recovery cd , everything would be fine. Because that's what they do at acer service center anyway. they wouldn't do anything to the hidden partition, or saving disk image or anything like that to prevent losing the hidden partition. So... basically I'm lost. I have acer guys telling me different things. So...... help ? Do I have to save disk image of the hidden partition first ? (am i even asking the right question ?) how do I save the hidden partition to prevent losing it after formatiing it ? Do I just go ahead and format it because hidden partition wouldn't be affected at all ? 5. Does this mean that all previous windows update, SP2, virus update will all be erased and after I format, I have to download all the updates from scratch again ? 6. Is there anything else I should know about ? Thank you Nina

A: 1. Is it easy to format ur notebook ? just follow onscreen instructions rite ? Formating a hard drive is not hard at all if you have a bit of experience and a good boot disk to boot off of with the necessary tools. 2. My C: drive holds 30 GB and D: 10 GB, Can I change that ? Would that be difficult ? I was adviced to get a partition magic program ? If you intend reloading your machine then you can change the partition sizes when installing windows or using an external program as well 3. During my 3 years with Acer, I've never updated any driver, usually I go to windows update and antivirus update, that's it. So basically I don't need to update any specific driver, right ? All initial drivers are in the system cd and recovery cd right, so I don't have to pre-save any drivers that are already in my computer ? I have a different Ferrari version and in the time I've had it they haven't updated any drivers so don't worry about that. 4. called acer tech support again, they mentioned something about saving the image of the hidden partition etc. something like that... and I don't know how to do it, acer hotline don't want to explain it to me because it's too complicated. The hidden partition they are referring to probably has the default windows installation that came with your laptop Anyway... called the acer tech hotline once again, Today, this guy mentioned that I don't have to worry with the hidden partition. and if I format my computer using the Acer system cd and recovery cd , everything would be fine. Because that's what they do at acer service center anyway. they wouldn't do anything to the hidden partition, or saving disk image or anything like that to prevent losing the hidden partition. So... basically I'm lost. I have acer guys telling me different things. So...... help ? Do I have to save disk image of the hidden partition first ? (am i even asking the right question ?) how do I save the hidden partition to prevent losing it after formatiing it ? Do I just go ahead and format it because hidden partition wouldn't be affected at all ? Personally I would start from scratch with a clean install. I immediately formatted my laptop when I got it....I hate all those unnecessary apps. 5. Does this mean that all previous windows update, SP2, virus update will all be erased and after I format, I have to download all the updates from scratch again ? If you reinstall using the disc you will loose anything you have saved on it up to this point. 6. Is there anything else I should know about ? I had the same problem with the battery and simply had to get a replace it because it could no longer hold a real charge. If you get a new battery make sure you drain it and charge it all the way up. Besides the battery issue, I think would be wise to simply re-install the OS on your laptop using the recover disc you have or if you have a WinXP CD, use it instead.

Q: Help on Acer Ferrari 3000, format ?
Hi.... I have an Acer Ferrari 3000 LMi for 3 years now. - it's slow, esp when working on photoshop. - notebook's not reacting or taking a long time to react when a new usb device (flashdisk, camera etc) is plugged. - battery only last 30 mins now. (I read somewhere if u're always plugging the laptop, u need to take the battery out, so I did for 1,5 years, and now the battery only last 30 mins, I already asked acer tech support, explained to me dat battery life deteriorate in time even when not in use) Battery conditioning doesn't solve this problem. - i have weird message that pops up 6 times (each time) saying "windows - No Disk. There is no disk in the drive, please insert a disk into drive" everytime I turn my laptop on, after signing in to windows and it also happens from time to time for no particular reason, which I keep on clicking "cancel" 6 times, but it's not a virus. - sometimes I can't burn files on a blank cd, it's fine if there are already files on the cd - losing control on mouse scroll, mouse is in a hideous state where paintjob's flaking, and mouse top cover comes off. - the alphabets on keyboard are disappearing - when i press ctrl-alt-del , it says "Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator" HUH??? i'm the err.. administrator here and i don't recall disabling anything. - LCD screen is still perfect though - notebook shell/outer cover is almost scratch free I've already asked Acer tech support, but answers are unsatisfactory. Thinking of selling it, But somehow i still wanna make it right. (My sis has an Asus notebook for 5 years now, dunno what type, but specs are lower than my Acer Ferrari, battery still last 2 hours although she never ever takes it out of the notebook, alphabets on keyboard still intact, performance still good, only it makes a crazy creaky sound when you close it up) Anyway, for the Acer Ferrari 3000Lmi I have 1 system cd and 2 recovery cd from acer. (i think windows xp home is in the recovery cd.) I've already backed up all data (docs, pics) to an external harddisk. So.................. questions by a computer dummy , aka me 1. Is it easy to format ur notebook ? just follow onscreen instructions rite ? Will formatting my most of these problems go away ? 2. My C: drive holds 30 GB and D: 10 GB, Can I change that ? Would that be difficult ? I was adviced to get a partition magic program ? 3. During my 3 years with Acer, I've never updated any driver, usually I go to windows update and antivirus update, that's it. So basically I don't need to update any specific driver, right ? All initial drivers are in the system cd and recovery cd right, so I don't have to pre-save any drivers that are already in my computer ? 4. called acer tech support again, they mentioned something about saving the image of the hidden partition etc. something like that... and I don't know how to do it, acer hotline don't want to explain it to me because it's too complicated. Anyway... called the acer tech hotline once again, Today, this guy mentioned that I don't have to worry with the hidden partition. and if I format my computer using the Acer system cd and recovery cd , everything would be fine. Because that's what they do at acer service center anyway. they wouldn't do anything to the hidden partition, or saving disk image or anything like that to prevent losing the hidden partition. So... basically I'm lost. I have acer guys telling me different things. So...... help ? Do I have to save disk image of the hidden partition first ? (am i even asking the right question ?) how do I save the hidden partition to prevent losing it after formatiing it ? Do I just go ahead and format it because hidden partition wouldn't be affected at all ? 5. Does this mean that all previous windows update, SP2, virus update will all be erased and after I format, I have to download all the updates from scratch again ? 6. Is there anything else I should know about ? Thank you Nina

A: hey there nina, Answer 1: YES 2: NO u don't need to use partation magic. u can do it when u r reformating. 3: NO. u do not need to update. u can do it after u had reformat ur hard drive. acer will detect if it need to update. don;t worry. 4: what?? that's new?!! my acer ferrari don;t have that stuff. they r bluffing...i have reformat any there is no such thing as hidden partition and my notebook worked properly... 5: YES but i am not sure what kind of recovery disk u r using but if u r using the normal one then yes... 6: i don;t think sure... if u r having problem u should mail me or catch me on9...my mail is vinothen_raj@yahoo.com or vinothen_raj@hotmail.com...i usually use hotmail....

Q: Which is better. the new Dell xps m1330 or the Acer Ferrari 1100?
I'm stuck.. I've narrowed my choices to the new Apple Macbook 2008 Edition (not air), Dell XPS m1330 or Acer Ferrari 1100? please help..

A: dell ---- but get the up graded battery pack

Q: acer ferrari 4005wlmi?
i just want to know if you can play doom 3 ,rollercoaster tycoon 3,flight simulator x on a acer ferrari 4005wlmi the specs are: amd turion 2ghz 2 gb ram ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700 graphics, 128MB DDR memory 60 gb hard drive

A: i have an acer Ferrari 3000 which is lower spec than yours and it copes very well with doom3 but not sure about others,but i have played various games similar and not had to many problems,At the time i only had 512 of ram,hope this helps....

Q: Should I wait for a sony vaio or should I get this acer ferrari 1005 now???
I found a great deal for this acer ferrari 12 inch laptop with 2 batteries and it looks awesome! what do you think?? AMD Turion 64 2.0 TL-60 X2 duel core RAM 2GB HARDDISK 160GB ATi Radeon Xpress 1150 512MB with vista 895MB bluetuth + wireless + camera 1.3 CD/DVD writer external mouse Bluetooth its around.. 950 dollars I just need somethign that will last

A: sony vaio's are tough , and take a beating , and acer ferrari's are good to , i would go the vaio , based on reliabilty and the stuff it has.. trust me vaio's are the best.

Q: HELP! Where can I find/order a replacement touch pad (touchpad) for my Acer Ferrari 3000 computer?
Please don't say simply contact the manufacturer because I tried that and I am still lost with no links...HELP!!!!

A: most laptops use pretty standard synaptics or similar touchpads. chances are you can get one off another acer machine being broken for parts on ebay. not so easy to take out of the plastics so it might be better to look for full set of plastics or a cheap machine thats broken. cost wise a broken machine with a good battery will give youparts and a spare battery. if you get stuck sourcing then let me know and I'll try to point you in the right direction.