The Acer Aspire 8920-6048 is a notebook that is designed in Acer® Gemstone blue and features a 18.4 inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution Acer® CineCrystal WUXGA+ TFT display powered by NVIDIA® GeForce® 9650M GS graphics. The notebook runs Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate operating system, and is powered by Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9500 (6MB L2 cache, 2.60GHz, 800MHz FSB) with up to 4GB (2/2) DDR2 667 SDRAM. It supports a 320GB hard drive and has integrated Blu-ray Disc™ drive / Super-Multi drive (DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RAM) combo, a 6-in-1 card reader, 802.11a/g/n WLAN, gigabit LAN, V.92 modem, integrated webcam, and is covered by a three-year limited warranty. The Acer Aspire 8920-6048 provides users with high-definition and sound via its Full HD display and built-in speakers. The Aspire® 8920 also features a touch-sensitive CineDash media console that responds instantly and give users access to entertainment on the fly. This is the first notebook from Acer to come with a 16:9 screen and true 1920 x 1080 high-definition resolution. The audio system is supported by Dolby® technology. With Dolby Home Theater®, Acer® Tuba CineBass booster and the five integrated speakers on the Aspire® 8920, users are provided with optimal listening for their favorite music.
Specifications
Form factor
The Acer Aspire 8920-6048 is a notebook that features built-in Devices Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Subwoofer and embedded Security Fingerprint reader in its 17.4 in x 11.8 in x 1.7 in / 9.0 lbs blue colored form factor that is localized for the United States. The notebook has a wireless IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, and Bluetooth connectivity.
Processor
The notebook is powered by a 1.83 GHz Intel Centrino Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9500 with Multi-Core processor technology (Dual-Core) at 64-bit processor. It has a data bus speed of 667.0 MHz and is mounted on a Mobile Intel PM965 Express chipset. The unit is supported by a 2.0 MB cache L2 memory, up to 3.0 GB / 4.0 GB (max) on DDR2 SDRAM – 667.0 MHz via SO DIMM 200-pin slot (2 slots).
Environmental Parameters
The Aspire 8920-6048 is a notebook that is compliant to EPA Energy Star standards.
Storage Controller
The Aspire 8920-6048 features a Serial ATA-150 hard disk drive that has a 250 GB capacity. It also supports an integrated DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM optical drive with 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 2x (BD) read speed; 16x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL) write speed and 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) re-write speed. The notebook also supports a 6 in 1 card reader for xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card and MMCplus.
Display
The Aspire 8920-6048 supports a 18.4 in TFT active matrix with resolution up to 1920 x 1080 (WUXGA+). It has 24-bit (16.7 million colors) color support and features CineCrystal technology.
Video
Video is supported by NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS TurboCache supporting 1280MB graphics card with up to 512.0 MB video memory.
Audio
Audio support comes in the form of stereo microphone, supported DirectSound and Dolby Home Theater.
Other features
The Aspire 8920-6048 supports an integrated webcam, and features a 4-way scroll button, a keyboard and touchpad as well as a built-in numeric keyboard. The notebook also features a Modem Fax / modem with a transfer rate of 56.0 Kbps, and is compliant to ITU V.92 protocols and specifications. The unit also features Wake on Ring modem function.
Networking
The Aspire 8920-6048 provides users with wireless connectivity via NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG that features Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR data protocol. The notebook comes with Acer SignalUp technology.
Expansion / Connectivity
It supports the following input and output interfaces and expansions: 1.0 x Network – HDMI – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1.0 x TV antenna – SPDIF output/headphones/line-out – RJ-11, 4.0 x Modem – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1.0 x Display / video – VGA – 4 pin USB Type A, 1.0 x Microphone – Line-in – RJ-45, 1.0 x Audio – Input – IrDA, 1.0 x Audio – Input – Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1.0 x Infrared – Phone line – Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1.0 x Display / video, and 1.0 x Hi-Speed USB port.
Battery
The Aspire 8920-6048 is powered by a 8-cell Lithium ion battery that provides users with an estimated battery life of 2.5 hour(s).
Operating System / Software
The Aspire 8920-6048 comes bundled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system, Acer GridVista, McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Works 8.5, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Launch Manager, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial), Acer Empowering Technology, Acer Instant-on Arcade, CyberLink PowerDirector (Trial, OEM), Acer Video Conference Manager, Acer Crystal Eye and NTI Media Maker (OEM).
Reviews
“The Acer Aspire 8920 was born to entertain. From its huge 18.4in display and Blu-ray drive to its extremely powerful processor and graphics card you can be guaranteed there won’t be a dull moment with this laptop around.” – (PC Advisor UK, 2008)
“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.” – (PC World, 2008)
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