I'm thinking about getting an Acer Ferrarri or Travelmate. http://www.mobilemagazine.com/archiv...errari_40.html
http://www.mobilemagazine.com/archiv...velmate_1.html

One feature I really like about Acer laptops is the slot loading DVD/CD players. It seems that Apple is the only other PC manufacturer to have this design.

The only thing I don't like about them is the battery life.

Anyone have any exp. with Acer (for anything)? I read in Mobile Magazine a couple of months ago that the customer service a Acer sucked, but I think you can purchase an extended warranty.

Can any of you IT gurus explain to me why PC manufacturers refuse to put slot-loading drives in their laptops??