Compare Prices : Acer Aspire 5920G - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Acer Aspire 5920-6954 just slips under the $1000 mark, at $999 (as of 2/7/08); it's worth every penny. Except for business applications, which it lacks, this Vista Home Premium laptop has just about everything home-office buyers could ask for in a ...

Pros: Exceptionally nice keyboard Good graphics/gaming capabilities

Cons: On the heavy side

Verdict: The cost of applications will make the Acer Aspire 5920-6954 spill significantly over $1000, but if you can afford to splurge a bit, it brings a little extra panache to your home office

Review summary: The Aspire uses Acer's latest Gemstone design, so you'll find a black glossy lid and an oatmeal coloured interior

Pros: Robust build quality ; Built-in webcam ; Great value for money

Cons: Screen isn't great ; Basic connectivity

Verdict: Billed as a Home Theater machine, the design boasts Virtual Surround Sound speakers, but while this laptop offers better than average sound quality, they aren't exceptional. The 15.4-inch screen has an even tone to it, but watching movies is far more ...

Review summary: Combining natural shapes with technological innovation, Acer's latest Aspire notebook offers itself for review.

Verdict: Assigned the role of the Aspire flagship product is the Acer Aspire 5920 laptop.  This model features the new design concept produced by BMW Designworks, entitled Gemstone, aimed at adding more than a touch of style to Acer's normal combination of ...

Pros: Solid performer across all areas

Cons: The eccentric appearance and colour scheme may put off prospective buyers

Verdict: It may call itself a gemstone, but the 5920G (302G20N) more closely resembles a diamond in the rough. Those who are willing to chip away at the ugly exterior will be pleased by what they find inside.

Review summary: Can Acer do design?

Pros: Decent battery, powerful specification

Cons: Average screen quality

Verdict: The design may not be to everyone's task but there is no denying the specification more than makes up for it