Compare Prices : Acer Aspire 5920G - Expert Reviews

Review summary: When we reviewed the Blu-ray-equipped Sony VAIO FZ180 a few months ago, we wondered how big the market for 15.4-inch, high-def laptop could really be. Apparently, the market is big enough to warrant an entry from the other side of the fence: the Acer ...

Pros: High-end features, including HD DVD drive, HDMI-out, S/PDIF, and Dolby Home Theater 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 theater.

Pros: High-end features, including HD DVD drive, HDMI-out, S/PDIF, and Dolby Home Theater 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: A new processor, new Nvidia graphics and a competitive price make it a great buy - if you like the styling.

Review summary: What do you get when you take BMW's finest design consultants, hundreds of engineers and a few million dollars? According to Acer, it's the Aspire 5920, this new, 15-inch widescreen multimedia laptop with its glossy-backed screen enclosure

Pros: Appealing design, Comes with an HDMI video-out port, Strong performance and graphics

Cons: Disappointing display, Only a standard DVD drive

Verdict: Only a poor screen lets this notebook down. Otherwise it's an attractive multimedia proposition

Review summary: The Aspire 5920 is a candidate for the ugliest laptop of the year. It's smeared in enough grey to put British skies to shame, and has had some absolutely awful design touches. But the rest of the laptop is a very good one. It's fast, feature-packed ...

Pros: High-end specifications ; excellent performance ; brilliant screen

Cons: Grey coloring ; misplaced USB port ; overall design