The first thing that | Let's get this thing | The only thing | All of the software | Here's a closer look |
greets you when you | unpacked. | missing is that new | and accessories are | at the |
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As you can see, the Acer Ferrari Notebook has evolved quite a bit over the years.
Let's see just how much...
Packaging
FedEx delivered the notebook in a large box filled with Styrofoam packing peanuts. Additional protection was provided by the Acer factory box sealed with tape designed to show any tampering of the contents, and had shipping labels from the Acer plant in China and its final destination at an Ingram Micro distribution center in California. The boxes were in good shape and showed no sign of rough handling or damage.
The Ferrari 4000’s display box has the clean, tasteful and expensive look of a high- quality automotive publication gracing the glass top of a living room table with its glossy finish. Striking photos of the notebook are set off against a black and carbon
You have to give Acer’s marketing team credit; the box is designed to do more that just grab your attention and protect the product (though it does both exceptionally well). Opening the box, unpacking it, and removing the Ferrari 4000 from its protective wrapping invokes almost the same awe and excitement as sliding behind the wheel of the real thing.
The Notebook
To say that the Ferrari 4000 lives up to its
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