Acer Aspire 8920

178 reviews

May, 2013

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Sound (15)
Performance (13)
Usability (8)
Connectivity (6)
Resolution (6)

Negative
Battery (9)
Portability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 178 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the resolution and connectivity. The usability and performance also get good comments, whereas comments about the reliability and value for money are mixed. The portability and energy efficiency get less positive opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Acer Aspire 8920 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: J. Simon Leitner (notebookcheck.net)

Review Acer Aspire 8920G notebook

Mobile living room. We reviewed the bigger 18? 16:9 notebook aft ...

Felitious, attractive design ; Good stability and processing of the case ; HDMI port and BluRay drive ; Bright 16:9 HD display with good contrast ratio ; Acceptable 3D performance with Geforce 9650M GS graphics ; Very low temperature of the case

Keyboard is getting used to ; Volume control via CineDash Media Console very unprecise ; Very heavily reflecting display

Pricerunner n.a

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by: Jayesh Mansukhani (tech2.in.com)

Acer 8920G

Last week we reviewed the 6920G, the mid-level laptop in Acer's new Gemstone Blue range. We had come away impressed, with not only its specifications but also its impeccable finish and styling. This week let's check out the 8920G, the flagship model...

The 8920 costs Rs 79,000 upwards and represents a new breed of powerful all-in-one affordable laptops. Similar configurations from Dell and HP can easily cost over a lakh with the addition of an HD resolution option and Blu-ray. While prices will no...

May, 2008

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Expert review by: Carla Thornton (pcworld.com)

Aspire 8920

The $2599 Acer Aspire 8920 is a whole lotta laptop, crammed with so many features that we kept checking for a kitchen sink. It has a humongous screen, a Blu-ray drive, six speakers, a giant hard drive, a top-flight processor, and a gadget-laden...

Giant-sized screen Huge hard drive

No FireWire port Display could be brighter

If you need a basic, workhorse desktop replacement, you have cheaper, more sensible choices than the Acer Aspire 8920. But if flashy looks and big-screen entertainment are your goals, the 8920 deserves a spot on your short list

Oct, 2008

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Editor's Choice!

Expert review by: Jamie Bsales (laptopmag.com)

Acer Aspire 8920G

A huge high-def display, awesome sound, and loads of multimedia extras make the Aspire 8920G a compelling desktop replacement notebook.

Acer has nailed multimedia desktop replacement standards with the Aspire 8920G. The stunning 18.4-inch display provides more room than those on 17-inch models but is not quite as ridiculous as screens on 20-inch behemoths. Aside from the promised TV...

May, 2008

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Expert review by: (engadget.com)

Acer's 18.4-inch Aspire 8920G laptop gets reviewed

First things first: just in case that headline didn't really sink in, this is an 18.4-inch laptop. In other words, those of you with even the slightest of back problems should probably just pass this one right on by. If you're still with us, ...

May, 2008

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Acer Aspire 8920G

These extremely responsive buttons worked really well with Acer's Arcade Deluxe, a complete multimedia software suite that incorporates Blu-ray software. By contrast, the HP HDX-9000 has a removable media remote that's similar to a TV remote. The palm...

Unprecedented 18.4-inch widescreen. Top-notch performance scores. 4GB of RAM. Resolution is precisely 1080p. Blu-ray burner built in. Relatively light considering the screen size. CineTouch controls are intuitive. Excellent sound quality

Design induces yawning. Feature set is underwhelming. Pricey. Sub-par battery life ; Watch the Acer Aspire 8920G Video Review

The Acer Aspire 8920G is equipped with an unprecedented 18.4-inch screen and performance parts that are future-proofed.

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Expert review by: Brian Nadel (computerworld.com)

Invasion of the large-screen notebooks: Bigger really can be better

Entertainment and business multimedia go hand in hand with these three big notebooks, but which one is a true blockbuster?

Great performance and battery life, multimedia controls, speakers, articulated arm hinge

Slow TV tuner, Media Center software problems, no FM radio

On top of the usual array of benchmarks, I added several tests to gauge the multimedia and entertainment abilities of these notebooks. After measuring, weighing and examining every nook and cranny of each system, each was given a thorough workout.

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by: Brian Sheinberg (crn.com)

Review: Acer Aspire Gemstone Blue AS8920-6671

The Test Center's look at the Acer Aspire Gemstone Blue might be summed up in a word: Wow.

Our evaluation, 6671 model has an MSRP of $2,599, but there is also a 6048 model with an MSRP of $1,299 that has similar, but lower specs (Vista Home, T5550 processor, 3GB memory, 9500M graphics, 250GB HDD, and 802.11a/b/g WiFi).

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by: John R. Delaney (computershopper.com)

Acer Aspire 8920G Laptop

The Acer Aspire 8920G is a snappy-looking desktop replacement notebook featuring one of the nicest displays we've seen. Its high-end Penryn processor will handle anything you throw at it, but serious gamers will likely require more 3D muscle.

Solid productivity performance; brilliant HD display; sleek design

Average 3D gaming performance; lacks a TV tuner; CineDash console can be tricky to use

Double your display real estate by adding a second monitor. It's a snap: Here's how

May, 2008

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Expert review by: (toptenreviews.com)

Acer Aspire 8920-6671

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Product Specifications

The Acer Aspire 8920 is the 18.4" widescreen notebook with FULL HD 1920x1080 resolution designed to immerse the most advanced home entertainment users into the Gemstone blue concept. It features the stunning Acer CineCrystal Full HD display with a cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio, which is the golden viewing ratio for movies and removes the black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. The Acer Aspire 8920 delivers the best HD quality ever seen before. It puts you in control of all your entertainment just by a simple touch on the CineDash sensitive media console which allows you to adjust the true 5.1 surround sound volume, navigate menus and control all your media on the fly.The Aspire 8920 is breaking away from the classic mobile design by expressing all the performance, power and control with a whole new reference, the Gemstone Blue design. Open up a world of possibilities with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor technology in combination with NVIDIA GeForce power has never been so desirable.

Audio Input

Type:Stereo microphone

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Run Time (Up To):2.5hour(s)

Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:2MB/3MB/6MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:11.8in

Height:1.7in

Weight:9lbs

Width:17.4in

Display (Projector)

Color Support:24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Diagonal Size:18.4in

Diagonal Size (metric):46.7cm

Max Resolution:1680 x 945/1920 x 1080

Technology:TFT active matrix

Widescreen Display:

Yes

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified:

Yes

EPA Energy Star Compliant:

Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC

Country Kits:Canada/United States

Localization:English / French

Manufacturer:Acer

Model:8920-6030/8920-6048/8920-6155/8920-6671

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:Acer Aspire

Input Device

Type:4-way scroll button / CineDash / Keyboard / Touchpad

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:667MHz/800MHz

Miscellaneous

Color:Blue

Modem

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps

Protocols & Specifications:ITU V.92

Type:Fax / modem

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Bluetooth 2.0 EDR / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth 2.0 EDR / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Type:Network adapter

Wireless LAN Supported:

Yes

Wireless Protocol:802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth 2.0 EDR/802.11a/b/g / Bluetooth 2.0 EDR