Acer’s new Gemstone Blue line—more specifically, the Aspire 8920G—breaks the mold in more ways than one. Its 16:9, 18.4-inch screen offers true 1080p widescreen resolution; it’s the first notebook to break the True 5.1 Dolby sound barrier; and Acer puts a whole new spin on multimedia controls, with its dedicated futuristic control panel. We tested the top-of-the-line configuration (AS8920-6671) and came away impressed. It delivers a sleek look, loads of multimedia features, and outstanding performance. This 9-pounder is hardly portable, but as a desktop replacement it shines. Acer’s Breakthrough Design Acer continues its steady march up-market with its increasingly stylish designs, and the Aspire 8920G delivers a mix of textures and finishes to keep your senses stimulated. The glossy lid of our 17.4 x 11.8 x 1.6-inch review unit featuring Acer’s Gemstone Blue holographic-like paint looks sharp, and we like the silver Acer logo and its white backlighting. The bluish-black lid attracts smudges, though that’s less of an issue since users likely won’t carry the Aspire 8920G that often.
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