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Acer introduces 1080p Blu-ray notebooks
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article published on 16 March, 2008
Acer has launched a complete overhaul of their Aspire notebook line, dubbed the Gemstone Blue.
The new design revolves around "CineDash", a "touch-sensitive control that lets users navigate music, videos, and menus without having to resort to the trackpad." Each system also has a 10-watt subwoofer and an "advanced speaker system that generates virtual Dolby 5.1-channel Surround Sound."
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vinny13
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16. March 2008 @ 20:55 |
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Not bad... Expensive but your not getting crap, I hope. I bought an Acer years ago and this little part broke and it was like $50 for the part and then $85 for shipping because it came over the border, and then I had to get this guy to install it... Total BS. After that all I've owned were HPs and my iMac :)
'Bout time I build my own computer :D
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tripplite
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16. March 2008 @ 22:25 |
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maybe this will get europe started on blu ray quicker then the initial estimate?
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fgamer
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16. March 2008 @ 22:29 |
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The price will be outragous, so i'll pass!
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riplord
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16. March 2008 @ 23:15 |
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I don't know about you guys but i've been using acers for the past two decades. I want to pick up the high end model of one of these babys. Acer always provides good power for the price.
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17. March 2008 @ 01:12 |
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Cheaper to buy a blu ray external player. Who really watches blu ray on a laptop, just doesnt make sense. Yes you can hook it up to a tv buy external is cheaper.
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17. March 2008 @ 03:51 |
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Originally posted by c1c:
Cheaper to buy a blu ray external player. Who really watches blu ray on a laptop, just doesnt make sense. Yes you can hook it up to a tv buy external is cheaper.
Yes, you are right but this is a laptop, it isn't just for viewing Blu-ray. You do actually get a PC thrown in too. A couple points to consider...
What about people looking to buy a laptop anyway?
What about the BD ripping and burning facilities?
Edit: I just googled this model (Aspire 8920G) for extra information and it seems that this model also includes a TV tuner, inbuilt VoIP phone, and a spare HDD bay (as the news article mentioned) meaning it can be upgraded to 640GB!! That is awesome for a Laptop.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 17. March 2008 @ 04:02
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18. March 2008 @ 12:49 |
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Good lookin' features. A wee bit salty on the price.
Personally, i've not had good luck with Acers in the past. I'm sure their quality must've risen since then. At least, i hope so.
I'll pass on this one with that price tag.
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domie
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19. March 2008 @ 05:19 |
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Surely those of us who are looking for blu ray as an additional feature to a laptop or PC are going to want a blu ray burner not just a player ?
I´m not jumping in just to watch my blu ray discs on a 16 " screen - I would want the burner for its storage capabilities via BD-R.
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19. March 2008 @ 16:44 |
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Originally posted by domie:
Surely those of us who are looking for blu ray as an additional feature to a laptop or PC are going to want a blu ray burner not just a player ?
I´m not jumping in just to watch my blu ray discs on a 16 " screen - I would want the burner for its storage capabilities via BD-R.
Very true... I assumed it was a burner. After reading the specs closer, it seems it is only a BD ROM. :-(
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