Acer Aspire 8920G
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Average of 23 scores (from 28 reviews)
Reviews for the Acer Aspire 8920G
Mobile living room. We reviewed the bigger 18” 16:9 notebook after the Aspire 6920G, which is Acer's new compact multimedia class. The 8920G looks similar to the 6920G, but there are differences in their equipment. For example: the 8920G offers GeForce 9650M graphics and this graphic card is the successor of the GeForce 8700M GT chip.
Source: PC Authority
Archive.org versionBut this is the only black mark on a superb machine that offers everything you’d want in a luxury laptop. The screen lets you watch Blu-ray discs in Full HD, the battery lasts for more than three hours (under light use), and there’s a fantastic range of multimedia features. The HP Pavilion beats it by offering even more, but this Acer is a worthy alternative.
von 6: 5, Leistung 5, Mobilität 4, Ausstattung 6
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/02/2008
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 83% features: 100% mobility: 67%
Source: Tom's Guide
Archive.org versionAll in all, though, there’s a lot to like about these multimedia notebooks. While our living rooms were less crowded when we shipped them back to their makers, we do confess to being somewhat sorry to see them go. They certainly livened up our media consumption and made it easier for multiple family members to watch the movies of their choosing at the same time!
(von 5): Preis 3, Mobilität 2, Leistung 4, Ergonomie 5
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/06/2008
Rating: price: 60% performance: 80% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 100%
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionIf 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.
(von 100): 87, Leistung 98, Ausstattung 83, Display mäßig, Preis mäßig
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/24/2008
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 60% performance: 98% features: 83% display: 60%
Source: Reg Hardware
Archive.org versionThe Aspire 8920 is a well-made laptop offering a powerful specification, and is worth a look if your needs are centre on watching movies and maybe casual gaming too. The switch to a 16:9 aspect ratio doesn’t offer any great benefits, however - who can't live with some slim black bars above and below the picture? It’s difficult to see the latest screen sizes as anything other than a cynical ploy by manufacturers to sell more laptops.
75%, Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/21/2008
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThis is a big, powerful machine and although it's expensive it's not exorbitant, coming in at £1,339. It makes a decent entertainment machine and desktop replacement, but while its battery life is reasonable, you really wouldn't want to transport it too far.
(von 5): 4, Verarbeitung 4, Ausstattung 4, Preis 4, Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/21/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionIts clunky design and poor keyboard are disappointing, but the Acer Aspire 8920G delivers excellent performance and a very good film watching experience at a reasonable price. If this sounds like a good idea to you then its worth investigating further.
(von 10): 8, Leistung 9, Ausstattung 9, Preis gut
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/17/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 90%
Source: Pocket Lint
Archive.org versionThe design offers some interesting features: the CineDash, that you either love or loath, certainly takes a chunk of space and if you don’t use it often, could seem like a waste. Removal of the Fn volume option seems an unnecessary move. The fusion of different colours and textures across the deck is a little scary, but the twin hinges support a screen that feels solid. The Aspire 8920G packs in a huge range of power specs at a price that is not too outlandish for what you get, but at this price, the little details matter.
8 von 10, Display gut, Mobilität mangelhaft
Review Type Unknown, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/16/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 80% mobility: 50%
Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionAcer's Aspire 8920 drops the conventional 17-inch screen for a much larger 18.4-inch display. This has the advantage of giving it an easier to see high definition display that is great for watching Blu-ray movies or working with multiple applications, but the increased screen size also adds to the bulk making this a less portable laptop PC.
3 von 5, Leistung sehr gut, Preis mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/09/2008
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 50% performance: 90%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionAcer's Aspire 8920G-934G64Bn (£1400 inc. VAT) is the second machine we've seen from the company to feature its latest Gemstone Blue styling. Along with a 3D-effect finish to the glossy lid, you'll also find an unusual 18.4-inch display and a host of unique design touches. The Acer Aspire 8920G-934G64Bn isn't the cheapest machine, but the cutting-edge components and excellent display make it our machine of choice.
4 von 5, Display gut, Ausstattung gut, Leistung gut, Preis schlecht
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 40% performance: 80% features: 80% display: 80%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionJust when you thought Acer couldn't come up with another beastly laptop, the Aspire 8920G "Gemstone Blue" series emerges to wow high-definition aficionados. The Aspire 9805WKHi—Acer's first effort at a wow! laptop—had a glamorous 20-inch screen but weighed a backbreaking 17 pounds. The Aspire 8920G ($2,600 street) finds the sweet spot by putting an 18.4-inch widescreen on a system that, at 8.8 pounds, weighs as much as some 17-inch models, like the Dell Inspiron 1720, do. The Acer Aspire 8920G is equipped with an unprecedented 18.4-inch screen and performance parts that are future-proofed.
4 von 5, Leistung sehr gut, Mobilität mangelhaft, Ausstattung schlecht, Preis schlecht
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/29/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 40% performance: 90% features: 40% mobility: 50%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionWith Blu-ray and a true 1080p display, the 18-inch Acer Aspire 8920 is a movie fan's dream, but we'd go for the cheaper of Acers' two preconfigured models.
8 von 10, Preis mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/22/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 50%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionAcer 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 tuner (which you may just want to add externally yourself), everything is here: performance, a high-def screen, Blu-ray, top-notch sound system, and a very cool way to control it all.
4.5 von 5, Display gut
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% display: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Magazin - 7/08
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 80% features: 90%
Source: SFT - 8/08
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2008
Rating: performance: 80% mobility: 40% emissions: 50%
Source: PC Go - 7/08
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/15/2008
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 90% display: 80%
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN Archive.org versionUser Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2008
Rating: mobility: 80%
Source: Magnus.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/25/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% features: 90%
Source: Connect
Comparison, , Long, Date: 06/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 98% features: 77% mobility: 74% ergonomy: 58%
Source: c't - 13/08
Comparison, , Long, Date: 06/01/2008
Rating: display: 80% mobility: 40%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/15/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 50% performance: 70% features: 50% display: 50% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2008
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% display: 85% mobility: 72% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 84% emissions: 83%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/15/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 50% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 60% performance: 70% features: 50% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Computerbild - 9/08
Single Review, , Medium, Date: 04/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 78% display: 90% ergonomy: 78% emissions: 90%
Source: c't - 11/08
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 04/01/2008
Rating: performance: 80% features: 80% display: 70% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 70% emissions: 70%
Source: Magnus.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/14/2008
Rating: features: 80% display: 90% mobility: 40% workmanship: 60%
Source: Techno Zoom
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/23/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: PCM
NL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/03/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% ergonomy: 65%
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NVIDIA GeForce 9650M GS: The 9650M is a higher clocked 9500M GS and the successor of the 8700M GT (same chip but other spinning). Therefore, the performance should be on par with the 8700M GT.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).
The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.
T9300:
The T9300 is a fast middle class dual core CPU for laptops and similar to the T9400 but with a lower FSB.
» 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.
4.16 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.
83.39%: 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.
