Next-generation 18.4-inch Aspire 8935G Gemstone PC Platform Available in June
Acer America, part of the world’s third largest PC company (Source: Gartner data, 4Q 2008), today announced U.S. availability of the Aspire 3935-6504, a thin-and-light notebook series which combines distinctive style with cutting-edge technologies, and the Aspire 8935, the next generation in the highly-touted series of large-screen Gemstone notebook PCs.
Aspire 8935G: Next-Generation Gemstone Notebook PCs available in June
Continuing the innovative, award-winning line of large-screen Gemstone multimedia notebook PCs, the Aspire 8935G offers the latest technology to provide superior computing power and innovative productivity and entertainment features. Equipped with Intel Core™ 2 Duo Processor technology and up to 4GB of DDR3 memory — twice the speed of DDR2 — the Aspire Gemstone 8935G notebook ensures users faster, more efficient multitasking. The notebook will also feature up to 500GB of generous hard disk drive storage capacity to hold important files, videos, photos and music. For increased storage options, the Aspire 8935G can accommodate dual hard disk drives for a maximum capacity of up to 1TB.
Geared for multimedia enthusiasts, the Aspire 8935G gives users dynamic HD functionality for enjoying a wide range of entertainment applications. The notebook features an edge-to-edge, 18.4-inch HD CineCrystal™ widescreen 1920×1080 pixel display with a 16:9 aspect ratio for intense color and visual detail, ensuring multimedia playback in true 1080p format. Feature-rich high-definition entertainment is provided by Blu-ray Disc™ technology and Optimized 3rd Generation Dolby Home Theater audio with Acer Tuba CineBass amplifier, bringing a true cinematic experience for watching movies and playing games. The successful ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4670 desktop graphics solution also makes its way into the flagship Gemstone notebook series, delivering intense visual fidelity and home-theater class audio.
The Aspire Gemstone 8935G notebook PC’s sleek design elements begin with the glossy, sapphire blue Gemstone cover. The notebook houses a backlit keyboard and several one-touch productivity features for added PC ease including Multi-Gesture Touchpad with TouchPad Lock, Acer PowerSmart Button and Acer Back-up Button. For efficient and easy multimedia enjoyment, the Aspire 8935 utilizes Acer MediaTouch 2.0 for easy, one-finger volume and playback control. The Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution also ensures added security for personal files and settings.
Acer Aspire 8935G Specifications
- Intel Core™ 2 Duo Processor technology
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1
- 18.4-inch Full HD Acer CineCrystal™ LED Display
- ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4670
- 4X Blu-ray Disc™ Writer/DVD SuperMulti double-layer combo drive
- Acer Crystal Eye Web Camera
- 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
- Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/g/Draft-N Wireless LAN
- Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution
- 4 — USB 2.0 Ports
- Backlit Keyboard
- Acer Touch-Sensitive Hotkeys
- Convenience Buttons
- 8-cell Li-ion Battery
- 10.1 lbs.
- 17.34″ (W) x 1.73″ (H) x 11.62″ (D)
Aspire 8935G Pricing and Availability
The Aspire 8935G will be available for U.S. customers in June 2009. Further specifications and pricing will be available at a later date.
