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Acer Gemstone Blue 6920
With the new Acer Gemstone Blue 6920, you
don’t only get a full-function high-performance notebook PC, but a
Blu-ray player too. This new trend in notebook functionality would
probably make Blu-ray a standard in many regular-sized notebooks and
Acer was among the first to deliver.
What is it: A full-sized notebook computer with
Blu-ray technology, the latest in high-definition video format.
Who’s it for: Blu-ray first adapters who need
a new notebook as well.
Wallet magnet: Blu-ray drive; unique
touch-sensitive “CineDash” multimedia control panel on keyboard;
bright and crisp 16-inch widescreen LCD; Intel Penryn CPU T8100 2.1
GHz and 3MB L2-Cache; fast Nvidia GeForce 9500M GS graphics with up
to 512GB dedicated video memory; up to 4GB DDR2 memory; HDMI with
HDCP support.
On second thought: Big and heavy; Blu-ray movies
are still expensive; odd off-centered keyboard; weak battery life.
What’s in the box: Acer Gemstone Blue 6920
with built-in Blu-ray/DVD RW drive; Acer Express VoIP phone; CD
software and manual; power adapter.
Tech Times’ verdict: With everything in it,
this is the Big Mac of notebooks. Like the Sony PlayStation 3, the
Blu-ray player for early adapters is definitely a bargain!
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