Acer Aspire 5920G - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Acer knows how to fight a price war when it comes to selling laptops, but its knack for designs hasn't been as memorable as some of its competition's. The only exception is the head-turning Ferrari series, highlighted by a carbon-fiber frame and ...

Pros: Affordable HD media center. Built-in HD DVD-ROM. HDMI-Out port. Dolby 5.1 surround sound. High-quality webcam.

Cons: Acer's Arcade Deluxe doesn't play back HD DVD titles very well. Screen resolution could be a little higher.

Verdict: The Aspire 5920G is one of the most affordable HD DVD media centers available. It's also pleasing to the eye, thanks to its new Gemstone design.

Review summary: Armed with a fast processor and solid speakers, the $1999 (as of July 24, 2007) Acer Aspire 5920G is great for both work and entertainment. It bears Acer's tritone "gemstone" case design, which looks stylish without being overly ornate. The screen is ...

Pros: Shortcut-loaded multimedia keyboard Subwoofer-supported speakers

Cons: Screen has slight glare problem Short battery life

Verdict: This Windows Vista Ultimate home notebook lacks bundled applications, but it has power and style to spare. Short-list this one if you're on the prowl for a trendy home desktop replacement

Review summary: The Aspire 5920G is a 15-inch multimedia Santa Rosa notebook based on Acer's new gemstone concept. There are many new and interesting aspects to the Aspire such as 3D surround sound system and touch-sensitive media buttons. Featuring an impressive ...

Pros: High-end features, including HD DVD drive, HDMI-out, S/PDIF, and Dolby Home Theatre sound, Handy media controls, Decent speakers, Lengthy battery life, Comfortable keyboard, Easy-to-use system management software

Cons: Heavy, Native resolution not as high as we'd like, Display wobbles easily, Glossy screen finish results in distracting reflections, Lacks a fingerprint reader.

Verdict: Though it's bulky, the Acer Aspire 5920 makes a great choice for buyers who want both a media-friendly laptop and a portable HD DVD player that plugs into their home theatre.

Pros: High-end features, including HD DVD drive, HDMI-out, S/PDIF, and Dolby Home Theatre sound, Handy media controls, Decent speakers, Lengthy battery life, Comfortable keyboard, Easy-to-use system management software

Cons: Heavy, Native resolution not as high as we'd like, Display wobbles easily, Glossy screen finish results in distracting reflections, Lacks a fingerprint reader.

Verdict: Though it's bulky, the Acer Aspire 5920 makes a great choice for buyers who want both a media-friendly laptop and a portable HD DVD player that plugs into their home theatre.