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Just want your opinions on if this laptop is any good. I'm not very tech-savvy so knowledgeable opinions would be appreciated. Product Description Acer Aspire 8920G-934G64Bn - Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5 GHz - 18.4" TFT Dimensions (WxDxH) 44.1 cm x 30 cm x 4.4 cm Weight 4.1 kg Localisation Belgium Platform Technology Intel Centrino System Type Notebook Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, subwoofer, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial Embedded Security Fingerprint reader Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 / 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ) Cache Memory 6 MB - L2 Cache RAM 4 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM ( 2 x 2 GB ) Card Reader 6 in 1 Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm Hard Drive (2nd) 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm Optical Storage DVD�RW (�R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - integrated Display 18.4" TFT 1920 x 1080 ( WUXGA ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colours) - CineCrystal Graphics Controller NVIDIA GeForce 9650M GS - 512 MB Memory Allocation Technology TurboCache supporting 1280MB Audio Output Sound card Telecom Fax / modem - 56 Kbps Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Notebook Camera Integrated - 0.3 Megapixel Input Device Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button, CineDash Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz ) Battery Lithium Ion Run Time (Up To) 2.5 hour(s) Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty Platform Technology Intel Centrino System Type Notebook Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, subwoofer, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial Embedded Security Fingerprint reader Width 44.1 cm Depth 30 cm Height 4.4 cm Weight 4.1 kg Localisation Belgium Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 / 2.5 GHz Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core 64-bit Computing Yes Data Bus Speed 800 MHz Features Intel 64 Technology Chipset Type Mobile Intel PM965 Express Type L2 Cache Installed Size 6 MB Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max) Technology DDR2 SDRAM Form Factor SO DIMM 200-pin Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB Type Serial ATA Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150 Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm Hard Drive (2nd) 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm Type DVD�RW (�R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - integrated Type 6 in 1 card reader Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, MMCplus Display Type 18.4" TFT Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 ( WUXGA ) Widescreen Display Yes Colour support 24-bit (16.7 million colours) Features CineCrystal Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9650M GS TurboCache supporting 1280MB Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM - 512 MB Max Allocated RAM Size 768 MB Audio Output Sound card Compliant Standards Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater Audio Input Stereo microphone Camera Type Integrated Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel Type Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button, CineDash Keyboard - Localization and Layout Belgium AZERTY Features Built-in numeric keyboard Modem Fax / modem Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92 Features Wake on Ring Networking Network adapter Wireless LAN Supported Yes Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Features Acer SignalUp Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x memory - SO DIMM 200-pin 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54 Interfaces 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A 1 x display / video - HDMI 1 x infrared - IrDA 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) 1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones/line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone 3.5mm 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, hard drive password, wake on LAN Compliant Standards ACPI 3.0 Power Device External Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz ) Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion Installed Qty 1 Capacity 71 Wh Run Time (Up To) 2.5 hour(s) OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate

Public Comments

1. That's a real high end configuration! Go for it!
2. The fact that you have Ultimate on the laptop is impressive... I don't see that too often as a standard "feature". Usually they list as an option, but don't tell you how to opt for it. The Intel Chipset and nVidia graphics set don't warm the cockles of *my* heart, but the CPU is decent. Haven't heard anything about the 9650 mobile chipset, so the name nVidia makes me think twice. All told, from what I know, it is an excellent laptop, and Acer's rep is decent. Also note that for reasons no one can figure out, there are three classes of Acer Laptop - A1, never have an issue with it; decent, typical laptop; and piece of crap. The A1 and crap can be consecutive off the line, or appear at random, but the vast majority are decent. Good Luck!