Acer Aspire 8930G-904G50BN Reviews: Windows Vista Home Premium 18.4" Screen Laptop computer

Product Features

Screen Size in Inches	18.4
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Operating System	Windows Vista Home Premium
Software on which the device runs
RAM in GB	4
Number of Cores	Quad
Computer processors are made up of 1 or more cores. Having multiple cores allows the computer to process more information at once making it faster.
Hard Disk Capacity in GB	500
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
Screen Resolution (pixels)	1920x1080 (Full HD)
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Processor Brand	Intel
There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
Processor	Core 2 Quad
This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
Processor Number	Q9000
This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
Processor Speed in MHz	2000
The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Megahertz or Mhz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.
USB Port	4
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Integrated Webcam	Yes
A webcam is a small, in-built camera that allows you to record video to upload to popular sites like Youtube or have video chats with friends on Instant Messaging services.
WiFi	Yes
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Fingerprint Access	Yes
Fingerprint access offers you an extra layer of security on your computer and is essential for any budding secret agent.
Remote Control	No
DVD Writer	Yes
DVD Writers can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
DVD Drive	Yes
CD Rom	Yes
Blu-ray Drive	Yes
VGA Port	Yes
VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. The VGA socket is used for connecting a monitor or TV to your computer. If you want to use an external monitor, TV or projector on your laptop make sure it has a VGA or DVI socket. VGA is also sometimes referred to as D-sub.
DVI Port	No
DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface. Like VGA, DVI is used to connect laptops, desktops and other devices to HD TVs or monitors. You can buy a small adaptor to convert your digital DVI socket to an analogue VGA socket for use with older monitors if needed.
Card Reader	Yes
A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.
Battery Life in Hours	2.5
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Weight (kg)	4.1
Brand of Graphic Chip	nVidia
Graphics cards in desktop computers and graphics chips in laptops are manufactured by 3 main companies: Intel, ATI and nVidia. If you want to play modern games aim for an ATI or nVidia card or chip. Intel cards and chips work perfectly for general laptop use, video playback and older computer games.
Graphic Card or Chip	GeForce 9600 GT
This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
Graphics Memory (MB)	1024
Firewire	No
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Dimensions (mm)	441.4x44.2x300
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.

Also known as: ACER AS8930G-904G50B

The 18.4" Aspire 8930 kicks notebook-based enjoyment into the high-def future of captivating HD video and immersive surround sound. The sensational 16:9 Acer CineCrystal™ HD display boasts 1920 × 1080 pixel resolution for true-to-master cinematic view. Acer CineSurround audio with six speakers inside — including the Acer Tuba CineBass booster — features optimised, 2nd Generation Dolby® Home Theater® technology, delivering movie soundtracks and sound effects just as they were intended. Discover these enhanced sights and sounds of mobile home cinema through the touch-sensitive CineDash media console, which provides ultra-convenient, CE-style control of today’s finest HD content.

Benefits

Shimmering design, scintillating 16:9 view
Leading a new era of notebook design, the Aspire Gemstone Blue is lively and stylish with striking features like multi-layered 3D depth, an iridescent finish, contrasting textures, a chic blue-black-silver colour scheme, and interior/exterior lighting effects. The huge 18.4" 16:9 LCD boasts 24 percent more screen space than 17", 16:10 displays as well as deep colour, a fantastically wide viewing angle and the 16:9 golden aspect ratio for perfect cinematic viewing, ideal for HDTV and the latest Blu-ray Disc™ format — empowering you with native widescreen resolution. Discover visually superior, HD entertainment as it was originally created, without distorted images or black bars.

Ultimate entertainment performance
The Aspire 8930 is the world’s first notebook to feature built-in multi-speaker True5.1 surround sound through six speakers. Contemporary entertainment plays flawlessly via the latest and most powerful dual core processing technology, ensuring smooth playback and multitasking, even with graphics intensive multimedia applications. The NVIDIA® GeForce® 9700M GT discrete graphics card features NVIDIA® PureVideo™ for high-quality scaling and pixel calculation at resolutions up to 1080p — essential technology for the intense HD experiences delivered by the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive and HDTV-ready TV-tuner.

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