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Acer Aspire Gemstone Blue (8920G)

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Acer Aspire Gemstone Blue (8920G) 3.75

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RRP

$2699.00

Review Date

Monday, 28th of April, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T8300

Supported Media : BD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : DVD±RW (dual layer)

What's Hot

Big screen, Blu-ray player, HDMI, digital TV tuner, space for a second hard drive

What's Not

HDMI output can't be scaled by the graphics card, CineDash panel is awkward to use, bright power LEDs cannot be dimmed, no FireWire

The Final Word

With an 18.4in high-definition screen, a 5.1 speaker configuration, a digital TV tuner and a Blu-ray player built-in, the Gemstone Blue is almost like a complete home theatre setup. It's fairly easy to use and it's a good performer, so it's a good choice for anyone after a desktop replacement.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

5.1

Audio Type

Surround

Display

Display Technology

TFT

Screen size

18.4 in

Screen Resolution

1920x1080

Aspect Ratio

16:09

General

Warranty (Months)

12 (pick-up and return)

Other Features

Touch-panel media controls, VoIP handset, space and Serial ATA connector for second hard drive

Weight (kg)

4.1

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

320GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), xD Picture Card, Multimedia Card (MMC)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

3 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4096 MB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

3MB

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel P965 Express Chipset

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Remote Control

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD±RW (dual layer) , BD-ROM

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

ExpressCard/54

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock, Integrated Biometrics - Fingerprint Reader

Power Options

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T8300

Processor Speed

2.4 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Analogue Audio Out, D-Sub, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Line In, Microphone Jack , Optical Digital Output, RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, TV-Tuner, USB 2.0

Number of TV-Tuner Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n (Draft), Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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