Acer Aspire 2920

This laptop from Aspire is stylish little number wrapped up in a compact shell. But does it have the substance to match? Find out in our review.

Pros
Mid-range laptops come in all shapes and sizes but this 12.1-inch machine is definitely aimed at those who need to travel in style. The design is fresh and the build quality feels reassuringly tough. The screen, while rather small, is bright and easy to read. We were impressed with the battery life, which was in excess of three hours and as it comes with 802.11g Wi-Fi built-in, connecting to wireless networks when out on the move is simple.

Cons
The compact chassis makes for a cramped keyboard that takes some getting used to. The specification is rather basic for the price, as the Intel Core 2 Duo T5700 processor is older and slower than we were expecting.

Verdict
Acer is sending out mixed messages with this laptop. This an ultra-portable weighing 2kg but it’s being pitched as a notebook for the home market, hence the use of Windows Vista Home Premium Edition and the emphasis on multimedia. However, while this is a reasonable machine for the price, it doesn’t really deliver in terms of multimedia. The graphics use the integrated chipset and the speakers deliver poor sound quality. Where this machine excels is in being a basic machine for the family – there is a webcam and a DVD rewriter as standard. Bluetooth is also included and Acer’s own software makes connecting this machine wirelessly easy to manage.

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