Acer Aspire 8530G
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Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)
Reviews for the Acer Aspire 8530G
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 40% features: 40% display: 50% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 40% features: 40% display: 30% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
Source: c't - 9/09
Comparison, , Long, Date: 03/15/2009
Rating: performance: 70% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 70% emissions: 30%
Source: c't - 9/09
Comparison, , Long, Date: 03/15/2009
Rating: performance: 70% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 70% emissions: 30%
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ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650: The Hd 3650 is a middle class graphics card (in 2008) and compareable to an 8600M GT GPU from Nvidia. It is fabricated in 55nm process and due to Avivo video engine the graphic card can support the processor with several video operations (HD video too).
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
AMD Turion X2: The Turion X2 (without 64) is based on the Turion X2 Ultra, but has only 1024 MB L2 Cache and is therefore slower (performance compareable to the old Turion 64 X2). Because of new parts from the K10 architecture, the CPU should be more energy efficient.
RM-72:
Griffin based entry-level dual core processor. The cores are still based on the old K8 architecture (memory controller is newer).
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
18.40": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
4.1 kg:
A laptop in this weight range is a heavyweight that you rarely carry around. This is meant for desktops and the devices tend to score with a large display and high performance and replace desktop devices.
Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.
Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.
70%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.