Acer Aspire 2920 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Affordable price, offers a solid performance in every area except gaming

Cons: Eccentric 'Gemstone' design won't be to everyone's taste

Verdict: The Acer Aspire 2920-302G25Mn is an ultraportable 're-imagining' of the all-purpose Gemstone series; offering a similar performance in a lightweight package. Provided you can overlook its garish interior, there's plenty to love about this little gem ...

Review summary: £600 is very cheap for an ultraportable - at least £100 cheaper than most we've tested before, and hundreds of pounds cheaper than most on the market. Admittedly the Aspire AS2920 isn't the very slimmest or lightest laptop you can buy, and at two ...

Verdict: Small and attractive, and so's the price. A well designed and affordable ultraportable.

Review summary: Designed by BMW Designworks, the chassis is strong and stylish

Pros: Lightweight ; Decent battery life ; Great pictures on screen ; Impressive features list

Cons: Screen a bit on the small side

Verdict: At such a low price, the Acer Aspire 2920 is easy to recommend as it combines strong performance and mobility with a great screen. And with its impressive features list, it suits the frequent traveller as much as the home user

Review summary: The Acer Aspire Gemstone 2920 would make a good travel companion if you need something to take with you while you're on the go.

Verdict: The Acer Aspire Gemstone 2920 would be suitable if you spend a lot of time on the road and need a machine to carry with you everywhere you go. It's powerful, provided you don't intend to play games and it's reasonably priced if you can put up with its ...

Review summary: If you want the portability of a laptop combined with multimedia abilities of a desktop, consider a machine like the Acer Aspire 2920. Could this be the desktop replacement you need? Read our review and see…