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Acer Aspire 9800

Specifications

Acer Aspire 9800
Acer Aspire 9800
Processor
Intel Core Duo T2300 2 x 1.7 GHz (Intel Core Duo)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 - 256 MB VRAM
Display
20.10 inch 16:10, 1680 x 1050 pixel, WSXGA+ CrystalBrite TFT LCD
Mainboard
Intel 945PM
Storage
: 0GB, 0rpm
Additional features
HDD: 0GB, 0rpm, ,
Weight
7.8 kg ( = 275.14 oz / 17.2 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
0 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 79.33% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: 68%, performance: 82%, features: 88%, display: 90% mobility: 38%, workmanship: - %, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Acer Aspire 9800

90% This 20.1-inch multimedia monster offers just about every feature under the sun, including an HD-DVD drive.
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Acer Aspire 9800 is an all-in-one multimedia machine that packs an Intel Centrino Duo processor, a massive 20.1-inch display, a powerful Nvidia GeForce 7600 graphics card, and an integrated HD-DVD drive into one very large package. This desktop replacement gives you almost everything you'll need for a killer multimedia experience, except easy portability. First things first, this machine isn't for the feeble. Weighing a hefty 17.2 pounds, the Acer Aspire 9800 rides shotgun with the Dell XPS M2010 as one of the largest laptops ever; the display alone is thicker than some notebooks. The entire system is 2.4 inches thick.
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4.5 von 5, Preis/Leistung schlecht, Leistung gut, Display sehr gut, Mobilität schlecht
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/13/2006
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 40% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 40%
Acer - Aspire 9800 review
Source: IT Reviews English Archive.org version
Even if you think you've seen some large laptops, nothing quite prepares you for the size of Acer's Aspire 9800. It's not so much a desktop replacement as a desk replacement. The reason for its huge size is the fact that it has a 20-inch screen. Yes, that's twenty inches. Measuring 490 x 380 x 60mm (W x D x H) and weighing in at a hefty 8.5kg (including the huge power brick), there's no way you'll be lugging this monster of a laptop around. Powerful and well featured, the Aspire 9800 is the ultimate in desktop replacements and, given the size of the screen and what you get in the box, it's almost a bargain. Just don't expect to be able to carry it around with you.
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Preis/Leistung gut, Leistung stark, Ausstattung gut, Mobilität sehr schlecht
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/14/2006
Rating: price: 85% performance: 85% features: 85% mobility: 35%
68% Acer Aspire 9800
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
The Acer Aspire 9800 is one supersize laptop. Weighing 17.3 pounds (without its AC adapter) and featuring a 20.1-inch display, it sounds ridiculous to call the computer a laptop. Yet there it is: a screen hinged to a keyboard deck, like any other laptop--except a lot bigger. We've seen large laptops before, and they all have some feature that sets them apart in the portable realm: the 19-inch Eurocom M590K Emperor boasts two graphics cards, while the 20-inch Dell XPS M2010 has a detachable Bluetooth keyboard and a handy travel handle. The Aspire 9800's claim to fame is its built-in HD-DVD drive, making it one of only two systems we've seen to support the new format (the other being the Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650). And its case is stocked with some pretty high-end components that should make for a decent multimedia experience, whether you're watching or editing movies.
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6.8 von 10
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/28/2006
Rating: Total score: 68%
80% Acer Aspire 9800 20in Notebook
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
There’s no doubt that Acer has created the ultimate desktop replacement notebook in the shape of the Aspire 9800. It’s powerful, feature rich, has a stunning screen and isn’t overly expensive for what you’re getting. It’s not really my cup of tea (if I drank tea that is), but if you need all of your IT and AV needs wrapped up into one, admittedly large box, the Aspire 9800 should suit your needs perfectly. Price wise the Aspire 9800 series will start at £1,399 including VAT for a machine similar to this one, but without the second hard disk. The price rises to £1,699 for a machine specced with two 100GB hard drives, a 2GHz dual core CPU and 2GB of RAM. That’s not bad value for money considering what you’re getting, but ultimately, you have to really want a machine that can handle all your computing and AV needs to consider this Acer.
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(von 10): 8, Preis/Leistung 8, Leistung 8, Ausstattung 9
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/07/2006
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 90%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600: The NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 is a middle class video card of the 7000 series and suited for games of the year 2006. The performance is very similar to ATI X1600 / X1700. Compared to the desktop 7600 it is clearly slower.

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.


Intel Core Duo: Double Core processor with a very good relation of performance to current consumption. The 2 MB L2 Cache are used together by the double. The maximum capacity of 31 watts is only 4 watts more than with the Pentium M (predecessor). Both cores are lowered automatically and independently of each other by speed steps down to 1 GHz. In addition it now supports also SSE3 instructions. At least it is just as fast as a equivalent Pentium M. With applications, which were designed for multi-processors, the performance can be nearly twice as fast as with the Pentium M (e.g. CineBench around 86% fast)


T2300: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


20.10":

This format exists for huge desktop replacement laptops (DTR) and stationary screens for desktop computers and is very rare. 

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 power hunger do not matter.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


7.8 kg:

Only desktop devices or large monitors should have such a weight. 


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.


79.33%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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