Meccer Laptops

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Hi Guys

Im currently in the market for a new laptop.
I saw this model from Meccer and I think for the spec /price its very reasonable.
But I have no experience with Meccer laptops.

What is the general feeling and anyone with this model, that can help with some feedback?

Here is the spec Im looking @
R 8873

M770CU Mecer M77CU NOTEBOOK - Barebone unit R 4,237
1.44MB : No 1.44MB Drive + R 0
Operating system : No operating systems + R 0
CPU : CI7-740QM Intel Core I7-740QM Quad Core 1.73GHz 6MB Cache 1333Mhz FSB + R 2585
HDD : ST9750420AS Seagate 750GB SATA 2.5" 7200rpm hard drive + R 1007
Optical : DVD-Supermulti writer + R 0
Memory : DDR1333-NB4G 4GB 204PIN DDR3-1333 SO-DIMM Module + R 522
Memory slot 2 : DDR1333-NB4G 4GB 204PIN DDR3-1333 SO-DIMM Module + R 522
Blue tooth : Bluetooth is built in + R 0
Anti-virus software : No anti-virus software + R 0
Office software : No office software + R 0
DOA Insurance : No DOA insurance + R 0
Laptop bag : No carry bag included + R 0
Warranty : 2 year carry-in (0 % excludes carry bag) + R 0.00
 
Sheesh, Mecer must be the most mis-spelt PC/laptop brand ever! :D

That said, very good price, and they have come along over the years. Decent laptops these days.
 
I have always considered Mecer a bit dodge, but it may well only be a preconceived idea on my part.
 
I wouldn't buy that sorry it's outdated not even 2nd generation chip
http://www.intel.com/en_UK/products/processor/corei7/mobile/index.htm#specifications

Incredible do have a promotion going R8499 just 1 catch you need to trade-in an old pc or something :(

* Processor : Intel Quad Core – Intel Core i7 2630QM
* Graphics : NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M with NVIDIA Optimus technology
* Display : 15.6-inch LED Backlit , 1366 x 768 resolution
* Memory : 4GB/6GB
* Hard Disk Drive : up to 640GB
* Optical Drive : DVD RW
* Wireless LAN : WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
* Other Connectivity : EThernet LAN , Bluetooth , Acer Clear.fi
* Operating System : Windows 7 OS
* Video chat : Webcam , Microphone
* Sound : Dolby dvanced Audio v2 virtual surround sound
* Ports : HDMI port , USB ports
* Multi-in-One media card reade


Acer Aspire 5750G 234G6MN
 
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I have a pile of older Mecer laptops(not working). But their service is apparently the best at the moment...
 
I had to sort out a Mecer notebook last year and couldn't find any support for it on the Mecer website. Further research showed that it was some strange Chinese branded notebook that was re-branded to something else and then re-branded to Mecer. After that, I personally would never buy a Mecer notebook or recommend one to someone else. I've had excellent support wrt warranty claims and drivers from Acer and will always recommend that brand.
 
vinodh said:
I had to sort out a Mecer notebook last year and couldn't find any support for it on the Mecer website. Further research showed that it was some strange Chinese branded notebook that was re-branded to something else and then re-branded to Mecer. After that, I personally would never buy a Mecer notebook or recommend one to someone else. I've had excellent support wrt warranty claims and drivers from Acer and will always recommend that brand.
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Mustek?

Funny, I've had excellent support from HP and terrible support from Acer.

Food for thought. ;)
 
I had a notebook that needed a new mainboard, cpu, ram and optical drive. Acer picked it up for repair while I tried to find proof of purchase. A day or two later, I found out that the notebook was out of warranty by 2 days and phoned them to request a quote. Acer repaired the notebook regardless at no charge. Can't really fault their service.
 
vinodh said:
I had a notebook that needed a new mainboard, cpu, ram and optical drive. Acer picked it up for repair while I tried to find proof of purchase. A day or two later, I found out that the notebook was out of warranty by 2 days and phoned them to request a quote. Acer repaired the notebook regardless at no charge. Can't really fault their service.
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So they picked it up on the last day of warranty? Makes sense that they'd repair it. :p

I also don't get this proof of purchase business in some cases. "Here's my serial number, that's my proof of purchase..."
 
PostmanPot said:
Sheesh, Mecer must be the most mis-spelt PC/laptop brand ever! :D

That said, very good price, and they have come along over the years. Decent laptops these days.
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Keep in mind that there's no OS, DVD writer, separate GPU or NBD warranty. I'd go with 4GB RAM, a less powerful CPU and 500GB HD to have these included.

Also, drivers are often harder to come by for Mecer laptops than the more mainstream manufacturers.
 
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Mike Hoxbig said:
Also, drivers are often harder to come by for Mecer laptops than the more mainstream manufacturers.
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Erm, they all use similar chipsets. Newer drivers are always available from the chipset manufacturers as opposed to the laptop manufacturer that ceases to provide new drivers after a short while regardless of brand. Better to go with the chipset vendor.
 
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