Product Details
Brand: Acer
Model: AS8730-6951
Dimensions: 1.74" h x 17.30" w x 11.80" l, 9.04 pounds
CPU: Intel Core Duo 2.4 GHz
Memory: 4000MB DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Disk: 320GB
Processors: 2
Display size: 18.4
"Great performance and style, incorrect product description
I had my eye on this notebook as I was looking to replace my dying 4 year old 17' Toshiba laptop. When the price dropped 10% I felt the price became worthwhile. It quickly arrived in 4 days with regular super saver shipping.
This notebook mainly stands out for its large 18.4' screen and crisp audio. The screen is impressive for videos and gameplay. The audio quality sounded superb when I plugged in my headphones. The processor and video card are also quite good - I tested gameplay on 'Devil May Cry 4 (PC version)' and it was pretty awesome.
I was also surprised that all input/output ports are on the left and right sides - there are no rear ports. Initially I wasn't sure whether I liked this, but it turns out to be easier than plugging cables into the rear :)
Shortfalls:
- the angled viewing is not as good as my old 17' Toshiba screen
- the touch pad is not centered - it is slightly to the left
- the incorrect product description (no Blu-ray drive)
In summary, I give this five stars as it is a great high performance laptop for multimedia and gaming with a reasonable price point." Read more reviews...
Product Description
Intensify your HD entertainment experience with the Acer AS8730 Notebook featuring a spacious 18.4-inch display, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, NVIDIA GeForce Graphics and innovative features that transform your digital media into cinematic realism and let you fly through demanding application and enjoy amazing HD entertainment - wherever you go. The 18.4" full HD CineCrystal widescreen display with 1680 x 945 resolution lets you enjoy HD content with realism and precision. Watch movies in Full HD with vivid detail with built-in Blu-Ray Disc Drive.
Touch-Sensitive Media Console puts you in full control of your digital entertainment allowing you to navigate menus, adjust volume and control your media on the fly. While a Bio-protection fingerprint reader provides an extra level of laptop security helping to prevent unauthorized access to the PC or data. 18.4 HD (1680 x 945) Acer CineCrystal TFT LCD Display Built-in Acer Crystal Eye Webcamera NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with 1024MB Dedicated Video Memory DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR 10/100 Base-T Ethernet LAN Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Reader 6-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader - SD, MMC, MMCplus, MS, MS Pro, xD ExpressCard 54 Slot Ports - 4 x USB 2.0, Headphone/Line-out(S/PDIF); Microphone, Line-in, VGA, HDMI, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 17.3 (W) x 11.8 (D) x 1.74(H) Approximate Unit Weight - 9.04 Pounds.
