Acer Aspire 6920 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Part of the company's new Gemstone Blue series of entertainment-focused laptops, the Acer Aspire 6920G is a stylish machine that's great for watching films. It sports a Blu-ray drive and a plethora of media controls. As an excellent performer, this ...

Pros: Good performance ; stylish looks ; excellent connectivity ; great media features

Cons: Short on battery life ; keyboard isn't quite as good as it could be

Verdict: The Aspire 6920G is a stylish machine that offers great performance for watching movies or playing the latest games. It's an excellent option if you're looking for a desktop replacement laptop that can keep you entertained

Review summary: The Acer Aspire Series of laptops has got a whole new premium face -- it is now the Aspire Gemstone Blue laptops

Pros: Intel T7300 2.00GHz processor, good looks, great screen (1366 x 768), good viewing angle, CineDash Touch Control, Dolby Sound, 250 GB HDD, 3GB RAM

Cons: Heavy, poor graphics

Verdict: The Acer Aspire 6920G sells for Rs. 60,000 plus taxes with a one year international warranty. I think the pricing is justified by its specifications. But this one is like a half-hearted multimedia laptop though its screen would try to defy, to a ...

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Review summary: Does the Gemstone Blue deliver?

Pros: Great screen, full HD, Blu-ray

Cons: Big, the media buttons aren't as useful as they look

Verdict: Acer has put together an impressive multimedia notebook but the design won't suit everyone

Review summary: Acer has done a great job of repositioning its consumer laptops, as this is definitely a machine that is out of the ordinary

Pros: Excellent screen ; Blu-ray drive ; Well-built ; Competitive price

Cons: Media controls can be a bit sluggish

Verdict: While the look won't suit everyone and the media buttons are not as useful as they first appear, there is no denying this is a great laptop

Review summary: The latest addition to Acer's Gemstone range of laptops is the Aspire 6920, designed with entertainment in mind.

Verdict: The Acer Aspire 6920 is a capable entertainment laptop in a smart, attractive package. The 16in display makes it slightly more portable than a 17in desktop replacement machine, and the inclusion of Blu-ray makes it great for watching HD content.