Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G Series

Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G-2414G50

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Average Score: 78.75% - good

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80% Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G review
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Acer has delivered a delightful home media hub with the Aspire Ethos 5951G. It looks good, and performs well. Video was crisp and clear and the sound quality, once we’d installed the correct drivers, was excellent. While we initially thought it rather gimmicky, the removable touchpad/remote control turned out to be a surprisingly useful feature. If you’re after a multimedia PC for the lounge that’s ready to be part of an existing entertainment system, Aspire Ethos fits the bill nicely.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/17/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

75% Acer Ethos 5951G 15.6in Core i5 notebook
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
A good all-rounder with impressive battery life and that funky detachable MediaRemote touchpad. However, the mark-up for said is a touch too steep.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 75%

70% Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
A nicely-designed, metal-clad multimedia powerhouse, the Ethos 5951G packs generous specifications, excellent connectivity and plenty of features for its price, not least of which is a unique and innovative removable touchpad that makes using the machine when hooked up to your TV or stereo a lot easier. If this feature appeals and you want to run some games, it's worth checking out – despite its lack of a Blu-ray drive and somewhat mediocre screen. Otherwise, these omissions combined with its slight premium means cheaper alternatives might be a better bet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/03/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 80%

90% Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G review
Source: CNet Archive.org version
If you thought powerful laptops all have to look like they've been hewn from stone by a drunk man in the dark, think again -- the Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G provides some serious performance in a stylish black metal suit. The Acer Aspire Ethos is a great looking and superbly powerful machine. It may not be the lightest thing on the market, but you're certainly getting a lot of laptop for your lolly.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%

Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G-268G75BNkk

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Average Score: 75% - good

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80% Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G review
Source: IT Reviews Archive.org version
This is a very capable, desktop-replacement notebook. As well as being a high spec Windows 7 Pro platform, it offers good multimedia support, though you'll have to stretch your budget a bit higher for Blu-ray. Keyboard and the touchpad remote are highlights, but a fast processor and vast dollops of memory come close behind.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/09/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

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Acer Aspire 5951G - multimédia v černém
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
positive: battery runtime, design, keyboard with backlight; negtive: loud fan
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2011

70% Acer Ethos 5951G
Source: Laptopworld.dk DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%

Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G-2631675Wnkk

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Average Score: 86% - good

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Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G Review
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
The Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G is a premium entertainment, multimedia, and gaming notebook that offers sophisticated styling, a solid build, and superb performance. It sports a Blu-ray drive, excellent sound quality, and boasts a unique removable multi-touch trackpad that doubles as a remote control, adding convenience as well as a “cool” factor. There’s not too much we can pick on about the laptop, except that perhaps it’s still not quite as portable as its 15.6-inch size might suggest. While it’s definitely more portable than the 18.4-inch 8951G, it still weighs a hefty 7.28 lbs—not something you’d want to be lugging around town. But as a home or dorm entertainment, internet, work, and play hub it’ll shine. Priced at $1,399.99.
Review Type Unknown, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 09/05/2011

Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G Review
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
The Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G is a premium entertainment, multimedia, and gaming notebook that offers sophisticated styling, a solid build, and superb performance. It sports a Blu-ray drive, excellent sound quality, and boasts a unique removable multi-touch trackpad that doubles as a remote control, adding convenience as well as a “cool” factor. There’s not too much we can pick on about the laptop, except that perhaps it’s still not quite as portable as its 15.6-inch size might suggest. While it’s definitely more portable than the 18.4-inch 8951G, it still weighs a hefty 7.28 lbs—not something you’d want to be lugging around town. But as a home or dorm entertainment, internet, work, and play hub it’ll shine. Priced at $1,399.99.
Review Type Unknown, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 09/05/2011

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80% Test Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G-2631675Wnkk Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 89% display: 68% mobility: 76% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 78%

80% Test Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G-2631675Wnkk Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 89% display: 68% mobility: 76% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 78%

88% Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G-2631675WNkk
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 100% display: 75% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 88%

88% Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G-2631675WNkk
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 100% display: 75% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 88%

90% Recensione Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G
Source: Techno Zoom IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%

90% Recensione Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G
Source: Techno Zoom IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%

Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G-9694

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Average Score: 80% - good

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80% Acer Ethos Aspire 5951G-9694 Review and Ratings
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
In terms of software, Acer comes out swinging with its impressive set of proprietary utilities. You get Acer's set of system utilities, which includes Acer Backup Mananger, Acer ePower Management, Acer eRecovery Management, and Acer's CrystalEye Webcam utility. The last is basic but gives you some control over the Webcam's settings.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

Acer Aspire Ethos 15.6-inch Review – Multimedia Chops In A Flawed Package
Source: Notebooks.com Archive.org version
If you want a multimedia laptop that offers a sliver of portability, the Acer Aspire Ethos AS5951G-9694 is a decent choice, but not the best one in this price range. The detachable media remote is a good idea, but it’s not a very good touchpad, meaning users will need an external one for real productivity. Combine that with the lackluster display and the 15-inch Ethos only gets a so-so from me. Look into its big brother if the media remote intrigues you or the Dell XPS 15z if you want your media with more portability.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/23/2011

Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G-2418G75Mnkk

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Average Score: 70% - average

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70% Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G-2418G75Mnkk review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Acer's Aspire 5951G is a multimedia-focused laptop with some impressive specifications that could be just as comfortable in a home office as in the living room. We weren't convinced by the touchpad that doubles up as a remote control though - it's just too likely to go missing. At £850 it’s not a bad deal but if you want high-quality visuals then look elsewhere because the display really isn't up to scratch.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 70% ergonomy: 70%

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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.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M:

Mid-range graphics card based on the GT 435M chip (GF108) with higher clock rates and DDR3 support.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M:

As the successor to the GeForce GT 445M, the GT 555M is available in many different versions based on different chips (GF106, GF116, GF108) with different graphics memory (128 Bit, 192 Bit, DDR3, GDDR5) and  varying core speeds.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core i5:

2410M:

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

2630QM: Fast Quad-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. 

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

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

3.3 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.

3.3 kg:

80.73%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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

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