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Binding: Electronics Brand: Acer EAN: 4718235605858 Label: Acer Manufacturer: Acer Model: Aspire 5920G Publisher: Acer Studio: Acer
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: DETAILED REVIEW AFTER A MONTHS USE !!!! Comment: I did alot of research before i was convinced to go ahead with acer 5920G 8600M laptop. I bought it from elsewhere which included free acer laptop bag and mini mouse for 499£ ONLY a month ago. My primary reasons to buy this Laptop was Speed, 3d Gaming and Spacious harddrive. Additionally this laptop is capable of giving HDMI output, s-video output, optical output (via tos-link converter), very sharp tv-out even when playing 3d games. As a freebie you get an HD-DVD-Rom capable of writing to DVDS and CDs. There is one problem it really gets hot when under continous stress like playing games. I was advised to update the bios and it did helped a little by kicking in fan much earlier however i still need to update VGA bios. 3D performance is adequate for most new games available. I have played doom3 on it for now as gaming is not my primary use of the laptop. I also ran into problems with the dvd/hd rom when it used to disappear all of a sudden from my computer only to reappear when u do a hardware search refresh or put vista on standby and recover.. had to do a system restore but it did persisted was quite annoying than i just let it go and surprisingly it is not bothering me again :)... battery life is very good u can easily get 3hrs n more while doing ordinary work or 2:45mins while watching a movie hooked via tvout. display is sharp but needs to be balanced if u r watching a movie on it. Keyboard layout is good and i had no trouble with any of the media keys.. but i must admit that touchpad could be better but really doesnt matter when overall it is such a nice peice of kit. Sound is very good and you really enjoy movies and music without saying what the hell i m listening to.. i want to buy toslink converter soon to get optical out from the headphone sockets to get 5.1 audio... Harddisk is really spacious so i have installed ubunto as well, had to remove the secondry partition converted it into extended partition before i could install linux.. but now vista and ubuntu both have no problems with eachother.. I also into some troubles with wireless LAN since i changed my adsl router to homeplug wireless router.. the signal just kept dropping after every 5-6 mins.. i found out that i had to change the setting from wireless a/b/g to just b/g and now it is all fine.. Thereis no bluetooth but not a problem can be added easily via dongles. I know some peope comment on usb port layout as not very intelligent but i think they are very good interms if u want to dedicate this machine as media center pc u will have a front usb slot for IR as well as dvd-rom on front (if u keep laptop sideways front), apart from this for ordinary use i can easily plug inmy mouse to the right or left as needed on workspace requirement.. It is really good-looking far better then dell and most other laptops even some sony ones.. Vista experience index on factory default setting gives overall 4.7 processor: 4.9 memory: 4.8 graphics: 4.7 gaming graphincs: 4.9 primary harddisk: 5.3 after i updated the graphic drivers from laptopvideo2go.com the results were processor: 4.9 memory: 4.8 graphics: 5.1 gaming graphincs: 5.3 primary harddisk: 5.5 overall: 4.8 There are also a lot of upgrade options.. like u can add a total of 4gb ram exten harddrive to a high speed sataii with more capacity and even upgrade cpu if u really want it.. some places also point graphic card can be upgraded with some tech exp and some risks ;). One more thing a blue ray drive is also available for similar models so dont deny possibility of replacing HD-DVD WITH BLUERAY.. so in the end it is a 10 star laptop without any doubt with rock solid performance capabilities and gaming power.. .. and i am very happy with it in every way possible.. get it as soon as u can if u have double thoughts.. highly recommended Customer Rating: Summary: High spec .. bargain price. Comment: I was looking around for a new laptop, comparing specs etc when I noticed that this model had a HD-dvd rom / dvd burner drive. This was of great interest to me as I have quite a few HD dvds, and it would be great to have another drive capable of playing them. The HD format war was of course won by blu-ray, but at the moment HD dvds are dirt cheap and are often cheaper than buying a normal dvd. Anyway, to the laptop. It is a very stylish design and certainly stands out from the crowd. The screen display is wonderfully sharp and bright and a real pleasure to use.More details about my computer Here is my Vista experience score.. Component Details Subscore Base score Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7300 @ 2.00GHz 4.9 4.8 Determined by lowest subscore Memory (RAM) 2.00 GB 4.8 Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS 4.9 Gaming graphics 1023 MB Total available graphics memory 4.9 Primary hard disk 77GB Free (112GB Total) 5.2 A score of 3.3 is the minimum required to run vista aero. Pretty good scores I think (5.9 is the maximum). First couple of battery charges only indicated 2 hours use after a full charge, but now it is indicating 3 hours battery life, which is not bad considering the fast processor. Whole machine exudes an air of quality construction, well protected screen, firm keyboard action and smart design. The only let down is the slightly clunky dvd drive action. The package does not come with any recovery dvd or OS discs or even driver discs. Instead, everything (drivers/applications/whole pc)can be recovered from a hidden recovery partition on the hard drive. However, the Acer software installed easily allows users to burn their own bootable back up dvds, driver & application backups or full system image dvds; though these should really be included IMHO. One niggle I had was with the wireless software. After setting my internet details / security settings I found that the system would "lose" them after a restart. It turned out I had to set them up in the Acer software too. After doing this though, the acer software still selected the auto profile and not my own by default. Most annoying. This niggle dissappeared after I updated the wireless driver from windows update so now all is well. Before I could play a HD dvd disc I was made to download a 254mb update to the dvd software, no idea why, when it should be pre-installed. Another surprise is that the 250gb hard disc, comes divided into 2 partions as standard (well 3 if you count the hidden recovery one). There are many variations of this machine out there, some have 3gb ram but dont have the graphics card or 250 hard drive. Even ignoring the Hd-dvd drive, you'll be hard pressed to find a similar specced machine for this price. The various acer online stores used to sell this for £870 and Amazon was £699. Get it while you can, a bargain! Customer Rating: Summary: acer 5920g review Comment: Have been looking for a laptop with a decent spec for my son to take to University .I was very concerned regarding Vista however after installing I was pleasantly surprised as its very responsive also removed Norton and someother unwanted apps and its very solid . Laptop is very well built , great screen has dolby surround sound , good battery life ( about 3hrs ) So far really happy Take it easy Customer Rating: Summary: Acer 5920G Comment: This is one of the most affordable notebook with hdmi in the market at the moment. Together with the 40 inch LCD TV I've got Samsung LE40A656A - 40" Widescreen 1080P Full HD LCD TV - With Freeview, they are perfectly matched. In order to get the sound to output together with the video signal via hdmi port, just set the audio control output to default on hdmi port on Vista. Granted the HD-DVD drive is obsolete (treat it as a DVD reader/writer at the same price) but you can get the movies for under a tenner, and the quality is just amazing when viewed on the LCD TV. On built quality, it is quite a solid piece of notebook, with performance matching that of my other 17 inch laptop Dell Precision M90. The fan does come on more often during video playback, but at a low enough swoosh that is masked out by movie itself. So all in all, i can recommend this laptop in a home entertainment setup, with the black gemstone reflective cover that matches my LCD TV's shiny black borders. One concern I have before making the purchase is the Nvidia's announcement on certain 8400 and 8600 mobile GPU having manufacturing fault. But having tested mine under 3Dmark, the video playback is smooth and game play is quite capable with no artifacts. Plus you can get a 3 year acer advantage platinum warranty extension (with free bag and mouse )elsewhere which will come in handy if it ever fail, make up for all that concern. More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: Overview This 15.4" high-defintion performer is adorned with the new Gemstone notebook design and flaunts a wealth of superior multimedia features like NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M graphics, HDMI™ connectivity, HD DVD, Dolby®-certified surround sound and Acer Video Conference. Backed by the latest Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile platform with ample dual-core processing power, the Aspire 5920G easily handles today's most cutting-edge games, entertainment and creative applications. Treasured Design - Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium - The alluring new Gemstone notebook design delivers quality of execution, enduring style, and superb usability via six captivating design features: o Holographic 3D finish: The intriguing depth of the LCD cover features a dark, satin-finish sub-layer with the Acer logo floating above it. o Opalesque contours: The whole notebook is shaped with a smooth opalesque curvature, providing a very comfortable touch. o Enlightener Media flow: Beginning with a striking line of neon blue light, this line visually links the keyboard's mutlitmedia functions. o Music Note speakers with Dolby® Home Theater™: Acer Aspires are the first full line of notebooks to feature Dolby® Surround sound for enhanced digital entertainment. o Jewel-like inlay: The sapphire blue Aspire nameplate and Empowering Key emerge like radiant gems inlaid in a ceramic work of art. o CeramiFinish interior surface: Presents a unique tactile experience and sports a refreshingly light, pearl grey shade. Brilliant Performance - Core™2 Duo mobile processor - powers intense digital experiences, delivering twice the performance for multitasking, and doubling entertainment and creative potential. - Next generation graphics processing comes via the NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GS GPU with 256 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM and full Microsoft® DirectX™ 10 support. Fantastic video and picture quality liven up hi-def games, movies, graphic design and more. - Get 30 percent more multimedia viewing space than with traditional 4:3 XGA displays via the wide-aspect 15.4" screen. Enjoy videos, movies and photos more than ever! - Up to 3GB of RAM means you can handle multiple tasks without any impact on the performance of your machine. - Acer CrystalBrite™ enhances high-definition video display performance with ultra-quick 8 ms response time. - Large Serial ATA hard disk of 250GB provides substantial storage and allows the system to boot up and load multimedia applications faster - Acer Empowering Technology consolidates access to useful computer management tools, giving you more control over your computer. Amazing Entertainment - Windows Media Centre lets you listen to music from a variety of sources, enjoy DVD movies, and create multimedia through one convenient interface - The Aspire 5920G displays high-definition entertainment with NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD Technology: - Hi-def gaming: Full Microsoft® DirectX® 10 and Shader Model 4.0 support, empowers high-resolution games with superior display quality - Hi-def power: Discrete hardware acceleration and CPU offloading free up more power for improved multimedia potential. - The Aspire 5920G is part of the world's first full line of Aspire notebooks to feature Dolby® Home Theater™ for truly enhanced cinema-style 5.1-channel surround sound directly through the notebook's impressive Music Note speakers. The powerful subwoofer reproduces low frequencies to strengthen bass beats, deepening audio experiences with full-range sound. - S/PDIF support absorbs you in game and movie action with immersive sound through the home theatre system. - Acer eAudio Management provides centralised control over notebook audio, and specialised audio modes for movies, music and games. - Acer's MediaTouch keys give one-touch access to total media control while the Easy-launch buttons facilitate faster pathways to frequently used PC functions. Powerful Communication - The Acer CrystalEye webcam gives you the potential to chat, face-to-face over msn messenger or when used with a telephone it can provide a full video conference solution. - The Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG and Next-Gen Wireless-N, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology, provides total interoperability and the best connection to wireless networks! The Aspire 5920G also comes with Gigabit Ethernet for high bandwidth and massive downloading potential for web-based multimedia. E & OE Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.