Compare Prices : Acer Aspire 8920G

Verdict: The Aspire 8920 comes with the usual collection of Acer utilities plus trial versions of various titles including Microsoft Office, PowerDirector 6, numerous games and a 90-day subscription to Norton Internet Security.  Windows Vista Home Premium is ...

Review summary: A huge 18.4in widescreen, Blu-ray drive and a big hard disk make this a great entertainment laptop

Verdict: The huge screen and portly dimensions suggest solid build quality, and the Acer doesn't disappoint: the screen and large, metallic wristrest hardly flex under pressure. It's a quality panel, too – our only doubt, albeit minor, is that bright colours ...

Review summary: Acer's laptop range includes consumer and corporate systems for all markets. The Aspire 8920G-934G64Bn is a high-end media centre, and provides impressive performance and features at a reasonable price.

Verdict: The 4.1kg chassis is the largest in this group test and aimed at desktop use. Despite its size, it offers a surprisingly strong 176-minute battery life. You can move it around the home when necessary, but the weight means you won't want to carry it ...

Review summary: The $2599 Acer Aspire 8920 is a whole lotta laptop, crammed with so many features that we kept checking for a kitchen sink. It has a humongous screen, a Blu-ray drive, six speakers, a giant hard drive, a top-flight processor, and a gadget-laden ...

Pros: Giant-sized screen Huge hard drive

Cons: No FireWire port Display could be brighter

Verdict: If you need a basic, workhorse desktop replacement, you have cheaper, more sensible choices than the Acer Aspire 8920. But if flashy looks and big-screen entertainment are your goals, the 8920 deserves a spot on your short list