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Acer Aspire AS8930-6520 Notebook PC

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Acer Aspire AS8930-6520 Notebook PC Now Just $1099.99

Acer Aspire AS8930-6520 Notebook PC
The Acer Aspire AS8930-6520 Notebook PC, with a 18.4″ High-Definition CineCrystal™ widescreen display, lets you enjoy HD content with realism and precision. A dedicated NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT graphics processor, with up to 2303MB of TurboCache™, delivers astounding HD playback and 3D features to enable visually-intense applications and games. With the power of an Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor, you can enjoy the most demanding applications and experience the ultimate in entertainment. Glide through multiple memory-thirsty programs and power through games with the responsive performance of Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit and 4GB memory.

Simplify Your Wireless World
Connect seamlessly with Intel® 802.11a/g/Draft-N wireless with expanded features to communicate with more people in more ways. Integrated Bluetooth® lets you wirelessly connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as phones and printers, eliminating more wire. Stay in touch wherever you are, integrated Crystal Eye Webcam lets you go face to face in online chats and easily take still pictures and video. Bio-Protection fingerprint reader provides an extra level of laptop security helping to prevent unauthorized access to the PC or data.

Amazing Sound and Digital Media Features
Dolby Home Theater® surround sound, built-in subwoofer and true 5.1 output brings the clearest tones and deep bass beats making movies, games and music incredible! Touch-Sensitive Media Console puts you in full control of your digital entertainment allowing you to navigate menus, adjust volume and control your media on the fly. Transfer files from your digital devices with an integrated card reader and store on large 320GB hard drive. Burn music, videos, presentations and more onto DVDs and CDs with Super Multi double-layer Drive. Intensify your HD entertainment experience with the Acer® Aspire AS8930-6520 Notebook PC featuring a spacious 18.4-inch widescreen display, NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics and innovative features that transform your digital media into cinematic realism and let you fly through demanding applications – wherever you go.

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Acer Aspire AS8930-6247 Notebook PC

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Acer Aspire AS8930-6247 Notebook PC Now Just $1369.99

Acer Aspire AS8930-6247 Notebook PC
The Acer Aspire AS8930-6247 Notebook PC, with a 18.4″ Full High-Definition CineCrystal™ widescreen display, lets you enjoy HD content with realism and precision. Watch movies in HD with vivid detail using the built-in Blu-Ray/DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive. A dedicated NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT graphics processor, with up to 2303MB of TurboCache™, delivers astounding HD playback and 3D features to enable visually-intense applications and games. With the power of an Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor and Centrino 2 Technology, you can enjoy the most demanding applications and experience the ultimate in entertainment. Glide through multiple memory-thirsty programs and power through games with the responsive performance of Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit and 4GB memory.

Simplify Your Wireless World
Connect seamlessly with Intel® 802.11a/g/Draft-N wireless with expanded features to communicate with more people in more ways. Integrated Bluetooth® lets you wirelessly connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as phones and printers, eliminating more wire. Stay in touch wherever you are, integrated Crystal Eye Webcam lets you go face to face in online chats and easily take still pictures and video. Bio-Protection fingerprint reader provides an extra level of laptop security helping to prevent unauthorized access to the PC or data.

Amazing Sound and Digital Media Features
Dolby Home Theater® surround sound, built-in subwoofer and true 5.1 output brings the clearest tones and deep bass beats making movies, games and music incredible! Touch-Sensitive Media Console puts you in full control of your digital entertainment allowing you to navigate menus, adjust volume and control your media on the fly. Transfer files from your digital devices with an integrated card reader and store on large 320GB hard drive. Intensify your HD entertainment experience with the Acer® Aspire AS8930-6247 Notebook PC featuring a spacious 18.4-inch widescreen display, NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics and innovative features that transform your digital media into cinematic realism and let you fly through demanding applications – wherever you go.

Specifications
Condition: New
Startup Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (64-bit)
Optional Operating Systems: Windows Vista™ Family (available separately)
Operating System Licenses Included: Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Platform: Notebook PC
Expansion Ports: 1 – Express Card Slot/54
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A
PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A
Serial Communication Ports: N/A
Parallel Ports: N/A
USB Ports: 4
FireWire Ports: N/A
Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): 1 – Consumer IR
LAN Ports: 1
Modem Ports: 1
Audio Out Jacks: 1 – SPDIF
Line In Jacks: 1
Microphone Jacks: 1
VGA Ports: 1
S-Video Connectors: N/A
DVI Video: N/A
HDMI Ports: 1 – with HDCP
Port Replicator/Connector: N/A
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Core 2 Duo Processor P7350
Processor Speed: 2.0GHz
Processor FSB: 1066MHz
Processor Cache: 3MB
Additional Technologies: Intel Centrino 2 Mobile Technology
Memory Type: DDR3
Memory Size: 4GB
Memory Speed: PC3-8500
Memory Slots (Total): 2
Memory Slots (Available): 0
Capacity: 320GB (5400 rpm)
Optical Drive Type: Blu-Ray Drive / Dual Layer DVD±RW
Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader
Capacity: 6-in-1
Media Types: SecureDigital
Memory Stick
xD-Picture Card
Memory Stick PRO
Multi Media Card
Multi Media Card Plus
Audio Description: Integrated Audio
Audio Chipset: Dolby Home Theater
Graphics Description: Dedicated Graphics
GPU/VPU: NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT
Video Memory: Up to 2303MB of TurboCache™
Video Interface: HDMI, VGA
Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Modem
Integrated Wireless LAN
Integrated Bluetooth
Interface Type: RJ-11 Phone Connector
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
Bluetooth™
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN
Data Transfer Rate: 56Kbps Modem
Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, Up to 300 Mbps, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Protocols: V.92
WIFI
802.11a
802.11g
802.11n
Width: 17.4″, 441.4 mm
Height: 40.2 – 44.2 mm, 1.58″ – 1.74″
Depth: 11.8″
300 mm
Weight: 4.1 kg
9.04 lbs
Mouse Type: Touch Pad
Display Type: Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD
Viewable Screen Size: 18.4″
Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Battery Type: 8-Cell Lithium-ion
Battery Life: Up to 2.5 hours

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Acer Aspire AS4930-6862 Laptop Computer

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Acer Aspire AS4930-6862 Laptop Computer Now Just $899.99

Flaunting Intel’s Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD graphics on a wide-aspect 14.1″ Acer CrystalBrite™ display, the Acer Aspire AS4930-6862 Laptop Computer promises a rich multimedia entertainment experience. Experience your multimedia the way it was meant to be with thrilling Dolby®-optimized surround sound with 5.1-channel output, and pure high-def HDMI™ connectivity. With the wide-aspect 14.1″ screen, you get 30 percent more viewing space than with traditional 4:3 XGA displays. Enjoy videos, movies and photos more than ever! The new Intel® Centrino® 2 mobile platform, featuring the latest Intel® Core™2 Duo processor and integrated Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™ functionality, delivers a full feast of digital enjoyment on the road or at home.

Specifications
Condition: New
Startup Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32-bit)
Optional Operating Systems: Windows Vista™ Family (available separately)
Operating System Licenses Included: Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Platform: Notebook PC
Expansion Ports: 1 – Express Card Slot/54
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A
PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A
Serial Communication Ports: N/A
Parallel Ports: N/A
USB Ports: 3
FireWire Ports: N/A
LAN Ports: 1
Modem Ports: 1
Audio Out Jacks: 1 – SPDIF
Line In Jacks: 1
Microphone Jacks: 1
VGA Ports: 1
S-Video Connectors: N/A
DVI Video: N/A
HDMI Ports: 1
Port Replicator/Connector: N/A
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Core™ 2 Duo Processor P7350
Processor Speed: 2.0GHz
Processor FSB: 1066MHz
Processor Cache: 3MB
Additional Technologies: Intel Centrino 2 Mobile Technology
Memory Type: DDR2
Memory Size: 1GB (1GB x 1), 2GB (2GB X 1)
Memory Speed: PC2-5300
Memory Slots (Total): 2
Memory Slots (Available): 0
Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB (Requires 64-bit Operating System)
Capacity: 320GB (5400 rpm)
Optical Drive Type: DVD Super-Multi Dual Layer
Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader
Capacity: 5-in-1
Media Types: SecureDigital
Memory Stick
xD-Picture Card
Memory Stick PRO
Multi Media Card
Audio Description: Integrated Audio
Audio Chipset: Dolby®-certified virtual surround sound system
Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics
GPU/VPU: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Video Memory: Up to 1759 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Video Interface: HDMI, VGA
Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Modem
Integrated Wireless LAN
WiMAX
Interface Type: RJ-11 Phone Connector
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
Intel® WiMax/WiFi Link 5350 combo module
Data Transfer Rate: 56Kbps Modem
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Protocols: V.92
WIFI
802.11b
802.11a
802.11g
802.11n, WiMAX enabled, 802.16e
Width: 13.6″
Height: 1.5″
Depth: 9.7″
Weight: 4.75 lbs
Mouse Type: Touch Pad
Buttons: 2
Scrolling Capability: Vertical Scroll Up/Down
Keyboard Type: Fullsize
Display Type: WXGA with CrystalBrite Technology
Viewable Screen Size: 14.1″
Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 800
Battery Type: Lithium-ion
Battery Life: N/A

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Acer Aspire AS6930-6154 Laptop Computer

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Acer Aspire AS6930-6154 Laptop Computer  Now Just $759.99

The Acer Aspire AS6930-6154 is a Streamline notebook, bundled with today’s most advanced processor technology and compelling Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD graphics solution, this 16″ HD notebook with Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD performs great, looks great, and delivers the most intensive multimedia applications smoothly. The 16″ display with WCG (Wide Color Gamut) presents 33 percent more color-range intensity than today’s typical notebook panels, making all the details, flesh tones and imagery more attractive than ever.

CPU
The Acer Aspire AS6930-6154 Laptop Computer equipment with Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 2.0GHz is still a design structure that at just 45nm ,So Acer Aspire AS6930-6154 Laptop Computer is very excellent battery management too and its’ CPU is more lower temputre .The Acer Aspire AS6930-6154 has 2 MB cache, moreover, it has 800MHZ FSB, so it’s still verfast.
Memory.

Storage
If you are game player, DVD Movie Fans, musicer, you should think about it.Because the Acer Aspire AS6930-6154 with a 320 GB hard disk drive (5400 RPM), which offers enough to hold bulk songs , movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data–akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.

Memory
Incredible, the Acer Aspire AS6930-6154 has 4 GB memory,It can fit for every system action.If you need big memory, you can take care about it.

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Acer Aspire AS6930-6771 Laptop Computer

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Acer Aspire AS6930-6771 Laptop Computer  Now Just $949.99



The Acer Aspire AS6930-6771 is a powerful laptop computer , It’s that conveys the stunning and distinctive feel of the Gemstone Blue design. Acer Aspire 6930′s Starlit backlight shines below the floating Acer logo, the focal point of the iridescent midnight sapphire sub-layer, which sparkles with varying gradations of black and blue when viewed from different angles. Bundled with today’s most advanced processor technology and compelling Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD graphics solution, this 16″ HD notebook with Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD performs great, looks great, and delivers the most intensive multimedia applications smoothly. The 16″ display with WCG (Wide Color Gamut) presents 33 percent more color-range intensity than today’s typical notebook panels, making all the details, flesh tones and imagery more attractive than ever. Go ahead: indulge!

CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 2.0GHz is a design structure that at just 22mm ,  Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 just 25 watts of power–less than 10 watts (Intel Core 2 Duo T.. is 35 watts)
So Acer Aspire AS6930-6771 Laptop Computer is very  excellent battery management. It’s CPU IS more lower temputre .We have to told u the Acer Aspire AS6930-6771 has 3 MB cache so the Acer Aspire AS6930-6771 is more fast. Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 is better than Intel Core 2 Duo T8100

Memory
The 3 GB memory is excellent for Windows Vista™ Home Premium.even for big game, see DVD Movie,

Storage
If you are game player, DVD Movie Fans, musicer, you should think about it.Because the Acer Aspire AS6930-6771 with a 320 GB hard disk drive (5400 RPM), which offers enough to hold bulk  songs , movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data–akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.

Specifications
Condition: New
Startup Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32-bit)
Optional Operating Systems: Windows Vista™ Family (available separately)
Operating System Licenses Included: Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Platform: Notebook PC
Expansion Ports: 1 – Express Card Slot/54
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A
PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A
Serial Communication Ports: N/A
Parallel Ports: N/A
USB Ports: 3
FireWire Ports: N/A
Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): 1 – Consumer IR
LAN Ports: 1
Modem Ports: 1
Audio Out Jacks: 1 – SPDIF
Line In Jacks: 1
Microphone Jacks: 1
VGA Ports: 1
S-Video Connectors: N/A
DVI Video: N/A
HDMI Ports: 1
Port Replicator/Connector: N/A
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Core™ 2 Duo Processor P7350
Processor Speed: 2.0GHz
Processor FSB: 1066MHz
Processor Cache: 3MB
Additional Technologies: Intel Centrino 2 Mobile Technology
Memory Type: DDR2
Memory Size: 1GB (1GB x 1), 2GB (2GB X 1)
Memory Speed: PC2-5300
Memory Slots (Total): 2
Memory Slots (Available): 0
Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB (Requires 64-bit Operating System)
Capacity: 320GB
Optical Drive Type: DVD Super-Multi Dual Layer
Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader
Capacity: 5-in-1
Media Types: SecureDigital
Memory Stick
xD-Picture Card
Memory Stick PRO
Multi Media Card
Audio Description: Integrated Audio
Audio Chipset: Dolby®-certified virtual surround sound system
Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics
GPU/VPU: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Video Memory: Up to 1759 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Video Interface: HDMI, VGA
Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Modem
Integrated Wireless LAN
WiMAX
Interface Type: RJ-11 Phone Connector
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
Intel® WiFi Link 5150/5350 embedded Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™ combo module
Data Transfer Rate: 56Kbps Modem
2.5GHz, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN, Up to 450 Mbps
Protocols: V.92
WIFI
802.11b
802.11a
802.11g
802.11n, WiMAX enabled, 802.16e
Width: 15.2″, 385 mm
Height: 1.6″ – 1.7”, 41 – 43.9 mm
Depth: 10.9″
277.5 mm
Weight: 7.5 lbs
3.4 kg
Mouse Type: Touch Pad
Buttons: 2
Scrolling Capability: Vertical Scroll Up/Down
Keyboard Type: 105 Key US Keyboard
Display Type: Acer CineCrystal LCD Display
Viewable Screen Size: 16″
Maximum Resolution: 1366 x 768
Battery Type: 6-Cell Lithium-ion
Battery Life: Up to 2.5 hours

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Acer Aspire 4530-5889 Notebook PC

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Acer Aspire 4530-5889 Notebook PC Now Just $599.99

Acer Aspire 4530-5889 Notebook PC
The Acer Aspire 4530-5889 Notebook PC is a fully equipped yet remarkably portable PC for users who work hard and play hard. Boasting a powerful AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile QL-60 1.9GHz processor, it also features NVIDIA® GeForce® 9100M G dedicated graphics and a 14.1″ widescreen display with Acer® CrystalBrite™ Technology. Check out the specs! This sleek Acer laptop computer has everything! And it’s a great choice for mobile professionals as well as home users who want superior work and entertainment options. Save big bucks and enjoy spectacular performance with this gorgeous Acer Aspire 4530-5889 Notebook PC. It’s easily one of the most affordable powerhouse laptop computers on the market today.

Specifications
Condition: New
Startup Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32-bit)
Optional Operating Systems: Windows Vista™ Family (available separately)
Operating System Licenses Included: Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Platform: Notebook PC
Expansion Ports: 1 – Express Card Slot/54
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A
PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A
Serial Communication Ports: N/A
Parallel Ports: N/A
USB Ports: 3
FireWire Ports: N/A
Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A
LAN Ports: 1
Modem Ports: 1
Audio Out Jacks: 1
Line In Jacks: N/A
Microphone Jacks: 1
VGA Ports: 1
S-Video Connectors: N/A
DVI Video: N/A
Port Replicator/Connector: N/A
Processor Brand: AMD
Processor Class: Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core QL-60
Processor Speed: 1.9Ghz
Processor FSB: 3600MHz
Memory Type: DDR2
Memory Size: 1GB (1GB x 1), 2GB (2GB X 1)
Memory Speed: PC2-5300
Memory Slots (Total): 2
Memory Slots (Available): 0
Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB (Requires 64-bit Operating System)
Capacity: 160GB
Optical Drive Type: DVD Super-Multi Dual Layer
Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader
Capacity: 5-in-1
Media Types: SecureDigital
Memory Stick
xD-Picture Card
Memory Stick PRO
Multi Media Card
Audio Description: Integrated Audio
Audio Chipset: Realtek High Definition Audio
Graphics Description: Dedicated Graphics
GPU/VPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9100M G
Video Interface: VGA
Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Modem
Integrated Wireless LAN
Interface Type: RJ-11 Phone Connector
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
Acer Nplify 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
Data Transfer Rate: 56Kbps Modem
54 Mbps
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Protocols: V.92
802.11b
802.11g
Mouse Type: Touch Pad
Buttons: 2
Scrolling Capability: Vertical Scroll Up/Down
Keyboard Type: Fullsize
Display Type: WXGA with CrystalBrite Technology
Viewable Screen Size: 14.1″
Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 800
Battery Type: Lithium-ion
Battery Life: N/A

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Acer Aspire ONE AOA110-1722 Notebook

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

The Acer Aspire ONE AOA110-1722 Notebook is an absolute MUST for everyone looking to get a new laptop! …BUT, the price is a little to high in my opinion, I never would have got one if I never got mine for FREE!. Luckily a friend recommended this website to me before I went and bought one: **- www.laptops.justgetitfree.com – ** . I checked out the website, completed ONE simple offer and met the requirements to receive one for FREE, it arrived a month later in the post! It was also shown on BBC and CNN news!!

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Acer Aspire AS3003LCI

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

I’m quite satisfied with this machine. Here are some items that haven’t been discussed. The hard drive is partitioned into two equi-sized FAT32 partitions – C: holds the whole Windows install while D: is used for Norton Ghost (cut down version included – nice) backup/recovery (launched with alt-F10 at boot time). There’s plenty of room on D: for data, however. Apparently you can convert C: to NTFS but are warned that converting D: will disable Ghost. 64M of RAM are initially allocated to video. You can free up 32M of this in the BIOS (F2 on boot up) with no obvious video degradation. (Probably only an issue if you stick with the standard 256M. Adding another 256M significantly reduces application load times.) WindowsXP included no updates since SP2 so plan on doing some downloading. Regarding unit size, note the promotional photo used is incorrect. The real left and right screen margins are about 1″, which is more than depicted.

The Acer Aspire 3003LCi is a great choice for notebook shoppers unwilling to settle for minimal features even at $499 (including rebate and store-specific offers; otherwise, the price is $649). All this Windows XP Home-based consumer notebook lacks is productivity software.

Altogether, this good-looking 6-pound portable (weight is without cables and adapter; travel weight is 7 pounds) offers a lot more than most other $500 notebooks: a 15-inch XGA screen, a big 60GB hard drive, a combination DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive for burning your own CDs, and built-in Wi-Fi with a front LED and an off/on button. The comfortable touchpad-equipped keyboard includes extras usually found on more expensive notebooks, such as a separate mouse button with a center four-way scroll, and user-programmable shortcut keys for launching your favorite applications and Web sites at the press of a button. I would be tempted to buy the 3003LCi for its USB-port layout alone, which includes one of these handy all-purpose connections on the front (there are two others).

On top of everything else, the unit performed well: The 3003LCi’s 1.8-GHz Mobile Sempron 3000+ processor and 512MB of RAM helped it edge past two other $500 notebooks PC World tested in early October. Its WorldBench 5 score of 68 is 16 percent faster than a Dell Inspiron 1200′s score of 57, and 11 percent better than an HP Compaq M2000′s score of 60. The Acer can’t match mainstream notebooks, however, lagging the average of recently tested notebooks by about 10 points.

DVD movies looked fine, though the graphics aren’t up for serious game play. And battery life will quickly leave you computing on empty: the unit lasted just 1 hour, 19 minutes in our test.

The 3003LCi has a couple of other flaws: brassy-sounding speakers and hard-to-pry-off panels covering the RAM and hard-drive compartments. But that’s about it. The system comes with a decent, one-year warranty.

Upshot: With its 60GB hard drive, 15-inch screen, built-in Wi-Fi, great keyboard, and decent performance, the $499 Acer Aspire 3003LCi could serve as a good family portable or even a lean desktop replacement.

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Acer Aspire 9810-6829

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Well I was at a conference across from Comp-USA and stopped in and I saw this laptop and I said to myself I have to get this one. I did research and PC-World gave it a good rating. So one day after work i decided I wanted to gp play with it to see it in action. Well there was a sign right underneath it saying 10% off on all laptops. That was it and I got it cheaper than anywhere us had it. I love it so far and do recommend it to anyone as long as they don’t it to be real portable. It’s a beast. I was looking at the Sager but I wanted an Intel over AMD plus this has more multimedia options and the Sager is a gaming machine.

Whatever your work or entertainment aspirations, Acer’s new notebook can probably handle it. This desktop replacement’s enormous (20.1-inch) screen is bright and crisp, and its speakers are outstanding. A powerful workstation and an adequate gaming rig, it includes TV, Webcam, and bundled PC Card-chargeable VoIP phone features.

For a big unit, the 9810 has decent near-2-hour battery life and runs remarkably coolly. But it needs a detachable keyboard, to permit a more comfortable working distance away from the huge screen. And at a gargantuan 18.7 inches long by 15.1 inches deep by 2.7 inches tall, the 9810-6829 takes up 40 percent more space than the average desktop replacement configured with a 17-inch screen–so plan on doing some serious desktop reorganizing to clear sufficient space for it.

The 1.25-inch-thick screen is thicker than the rest of the notebook and has a built-in supportive foot to prevent it from toppling backward. Closing the lid entails manually locking two side latches. It’s no great wonder that the total weight is 17.3 pounds (19.2 pounds including the power adapter). The screen has the same native 1680-by-1050-pixel resolution that most other big panels have; this makes for huge screen elements, which in turn results in very grainy images from the integrated 1.3-megapixel Webcam, but extremely good readability.

Overall, the 9810 would be excellent for any stationary purpose, but especially for working in multiple windows. The keyboard is quite comfortable. The 1.5-watt Acer 3Dsonic stereo speakers plus 4-watt BasSonic subwoofer produce loud, rich sound.

We reviewed the beefier of two preconfigured Aspire 9810 models. Our test unit’s dual 5400-rpm 160GB hard drives are fast and can hold 320GB of content. Ports, connections and slots on the notebook include a card reader, an ExpressCard slot for next-generation peripherals, and serial and parallel ports for older peripherals. You also get a DVI-D port (for connecting an LCD monitor), four USB ports, a dual-layer DVD writer, audio ports (featuring a S/PDIF port) on the front, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi switches with status LEDs. All of the connections except the power port are logically laid out, but it is squeezed in so close to the TV tuner connection on the back that you’ll have to turn the cord so both can fit.

In addition to having the usual coaxial adapter cable for connecting the notebook to a set-top box or other home cable setup, the 9810 comes with a hybrid digital/analog antenna that hooks onto the top of the screen to help pick up analog or high-def signals from the airwaves. Another nice multimedia feature: Instead of the usual clumsy USB box connected by a long cable, the receiver for the Windows Media Center remote control is a no-muss, no-fuss thumb drive.

The 9810-6829 can run any operation well and juggles multiple open windows like a champ. In gaming, its 256MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7600 dedicated graphics chip helped it achieve frame rates that were plenty fast enough for playing Doom and Far Cry without skips or artifacts. The Acer’s 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7200 chip, 2GB of RAM, and Windows Vista Ultimate operating system enabled it to turn in a strong WorldBench 6 Beta 2 score of 75, virtually identical to the the HP Pavilion dv9000t’s 74.

If you want the biggest, easiest-to-view notebook screen, the $2999 (as of April 11, 2007) Acer 9810-6829 is the obvious choice. You may also want to peel off a few more bucks to fetch a wireless keyboard and mouse. But if you already have trouble fitting a laptop on your cluttered desk, you may need to start by replacing your desk.

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Acer Aspire 5920G

Monday, October 13th, 2008

The Acer Aspire 5920G sophisticated-looking multimedia unit has oodles of custom keyboard buttons, plus one-touch presets for music.

Armed with a fast processor and solid speakers, the $1999 (as of July 24, 2007) Acer Aspire 5920G is great for both work and entertainment. It bears Acer’s tritone “gemstone” case design, which looks stylish without being overly ornate. The screen is prone to some glare and battery life is so-so, but the machine can handle most types of applications.

Driven by a 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300 processor and configured with 2GB of DDR2-667 SDRAM , the 5920G notched a very good WorldBench 6 Beta 2 score of 77–a few points above the mark achieved by a Dell Inspiron 1720 that carried the same processor and RAM. The Aspire’s average frame rate in our graphics tests was 83 frames per second–not close to the average of 100 fps posted by recent gaming notebooks, but capable of supporting good game play nonetheless.

The 5920G lacks the dedicated number pad found on some other desktop replacements, but it offers two sets of customizable buttons. Application launch buttons and a Wi-Fi toggle switch sit on the left side of the keyboard; media controls occupy the right side.

The media controls include a button for launching Acer’s Arcade interface, which provides direct access to HD DVD movie and music playback without your having to boot up Windows. Both sounded great through this notebook’s subwoofer-assisted stereo speakers. The ‘e’ button–a blue sparkly triangular piece of keyboard trim that looks like a faux gemstone–puts sound equalizer options such as rock, pop, and classical within easy reach. This laptop also includes a 1.3-megapixel Webcam. Unfortunately, the option to get an integrated TV tuner for the 5920G is available only in Europe and Asia.

The 5920G felt comfortable to use. The mouse buttons are slightly stiff, but the four-way scroll button for moving pages in any direction is nice. Overall its keyboard is great, especially for shortcut fans. Though the super-glossy Acer CrystalBrite screen reflects fluorescent office lights unless you tilt it just right, it’s bright and easy to read otherwise.

This Windows Vista Ultimate home notebook lacks bundled applications, but it has power and style to spare. Short-list this one if you’re on the prowl for a trendy home desktop replacement.

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