First impressions weren't great; the battery broke, but Acer support handled my problem quickly & replaced it for free.
From the outside it's nice and shiny, & once you open it up it's got a big 'Enter' key and a responsive, comfy keyboard. Unfortunately I haven't found how to turn off the touchpad, and occasionally catch it when typing, but that's rare. I've also noticed it runs hotter than my old compaq, which makes me worry, but no problems there yet (a few months in).
It comes with a ton of software I didn't need & takes a few hours to remove (like most new laptops) but it now runs like a dream. Stripping out over half the programs means it starts up quickly, runs programs quickly and with free avast to replace the ugly preloaded norton I can feel safe too.
I wanted a machine that runs fast for the internet, academic work (excel/word/programming) & occasionally playing games. I haven't tested it against Crysis, but it plays Supreme Commander with detail on 'high' without stuttering (at least, 1 on 1 on 5km x 5km maps). It also plays older games like Baldur's Gate 2 & Red Alert 2 without a hitch.
It does everything I want at a good price. As a desktop replacement, work laptop or mid-range gaming laptop it's worth every penny. I'm a happy customer!
| Brand | Acer |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions | 39.2 x 32.6 x 14 cm; 4.92 Kilograms |
| Item model number | Aspire 5920G |
| Manufacturer | Acer |
| Form Factor | Laptop |
| Standing screen display size | 15.4 Inches |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Type | Core 2 Duo |
| Processor Speed | 2 GHz |
| Processor Count | 2 |
| RAM Size | 2 GB |
| Hard Drive Size | 250 GB |
| Hard Disk Description | HDD |
| Audio Details | Speakers |
| Graphics Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
| Graphics Card Description | Dedicated |
| Connectivity Type | Wi-Fi |
| Optical Drive Type | DVD±RW, DVD SuperMulti |
| Front Webcam Resolution | 0.3 MP |
| Operating System | Windows Vista Home Premium |
| Item Weight | 4.92 kg |
