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Fevzi Turkalp - The Gadget Detective joins Mike Mendoza
On Saturday mornings from 2.00 to 3.00am to answer your tech questions
and take a look at the latest from the world of Gadgets and Technology.
On Saturday mornings from 2.00 to 3.00am to answer your tech questions
and take a look at the latest from the world of Gadgets and Technology.
Gadget of the Week
Acer Aspire 5920 Notebook computer
Key specifications
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 Processor
2GB DDR2 667MHz RAM
160GB SATA hard drive
15.4-inch 1200 x 800 resolution screen
nVidea GeForce 8600M-GT 256MB graphics
Gigabit Ethernet connection
3Kg Weight
Pros
Stylish BMW Gemstone design
Good build quality
Uses Intels latest Santa Rosa Fourth Generation Centrino mobile solution
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 Processor
Fast Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity
1 GigaBit Ethernet
Includes a healthy 2GB of RAM and 160GB hard drive
Good video connectivity including HDMI and S-Video connectors
Built-in DVD writer
Built-in multi-format memory card reader
Great Sound thanks to the built-in Dolby Home Theater Virtual Surround Sound speakers Great for DVDs
Cons
Would have preferred a higher resolution screen
Graphics performance is good, but not blistering
Not a light machine
List Price: £799.99 inc. VAT
Star Rating: 8.5 Stars Some of the best design and build quality yet from Acer, backed by a state-of-the-art specification. The Acer brand goes from strength to strength.
Key specifications
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 Processor
2GB DDR2 667MHz RAM
160GB SATA hard drive
15.4-inch 1200 x 800 resolution screen
nVidea GeForce 8600M-GT 256MB graphics
Gigabit Ethernet connection
3Kg Weight
Pros
Stylish BMW Gemstone design
Good build quality
Uses Intels latest Santa Rosa Fourth Generation Centrino mobile solution
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 Processor
Fast Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity
1 GigaBit Ethernet
Includes a healthy 2GB of RAM and 160GB hard drive
Good video connectivity including HDMI and S-Video connectors
Built-in DVD writer
Built-in multi-format memory card reader
Great Sound thanks to the built-in Dolby Home Theater Virtual Surround Sound speakers Great for DVDs
Cons
Would have preferred a higher resolution screen
Graphics performance is good, but not blistering
Not a light machine
List Price: £799.99 inc. VAT
Star Rating: 8.5 Stars Some of the best design and build quality yet from Acer, backed by a state-of-the-art specification. The Acer brand goes from strength to strength.
