Specification Table
| Model | Acer Ferrari 1002 WTMi |
| Processor | AMD 1.6-GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-50 |
| Memory | 512 M B DDR2 (533 MHz) |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi Double Layer: RAM R/W 2X, CD/DVD Read 6X/24X, CD-R 24X, CD-RW 10X, DVD-R 4X, DVD-RW 2X, DVD+R 4X, DVD+ RW 2.4X |
| Video Graphics | ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 256 MB |
| Monitor | 12.1" Inch (1280x800) |
| In-Built Speakers | Built-in High Definition Audio compliant audio chip, Built-in speaker and microphone |
| Connectivity | 10/100/1000 Network Card, 56k Modem, 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN |
| Battery | 3 cell Lithium Ion /6 Cell Lithium Ion |
| Interface | 1 x Type II PC card 1 x VGA port 15-pin for external monitor 1 x Headphone-out jack (SPDIF) 1 x RJ11 Modem jack for phone line 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1x IEEE 1394 port 1 x Infrared Port |
| OS | Windows XP Professional SP2 |
| Additional Features | Carrying bag, Bluetooth VoIP phone, 1 6X DVD+/-R External |
| Dimensions | 11.9x8.7x0.8 Inches |
| Weight | 1.4 Kg |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Price | Rs. 1,10,000 plus taxes (4-7% extra) |
Our performance tests of the 1002 WTMi was done in two parts. Our first test consisted of synthetic benchmarks namely PCMark 2005, 3DMark 03 and 06. The results we got from these tests left us terribly disappointed in the 1002 WTMi. On PCMark the system was barely able to limp an awful score of 2414. This is well below the performance that is offered by competitors and really needs to be looked into. A better graphical subsystem and a speedier processor would indeed help.
After seeing the performance of the system overall, we had no real expectation from the Radeon 1150 chipset. It failed the 3DMark 06 test consistently and was not able to finish a single cycle of the tests. It did finish the 3DMark 03 test which is a lot more forgiving on today’s hardware as compared to 06. The score we got from 3DMark 03 was an embarrassing 1145.
On our battery tests which made up the second part of our tests the laptop also didn’t do too well. Though the laptop ships with 2 batteries a 3 cell and 6 cell batteries both were just not up to the task. The 3 cell battery was barely able to average 75 minutes while the 6 cell battery was able to give only 182 minutes. Both of these figures on an average are about 1 to 1 ½ hrs less compared to the competition. On an average most ultra-portable are easily about to achieve 4 ½ to 6 hours.
For our final tests we checked out the webcam and the provided Bluetooth VoIP phone. The inbuilt webcam while being a 1.3 MP did not have good performance. The image was dark and blotchy with slow refresh rates. This added a lag in the video that was being recorded. The VoIP phone on the other hand was a surprise. We checked it with Skype and found it to be as good as a mobile phone. There was no hissing or static in our conversations.
Overall the Acer Ferrari is a disappointment. Unlike its competitor the Lamborghini VX1 which had great system performance, the Ferrari is slow, is handicapped by a bad graphical subsystem and offers mediocre battery life. Priced at Rs. 1.10 Lakhs we don’t recommend this product at all.
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