Typical price: £799
What is it: Media Center laptop co-designed by BMW, with a 15.4-inch screen
What we think: Questionable styling, but it's fast and good value for money
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 31 May 2007
Tags: Acer, Acer Aspire 5920, subwoofer, RAM, console
We like:
Specification; performance; screen
We don't like:
Grey colouring; misplaced USB port; overall design
You might also need:
External hard drive
CNET UK judgement:
The Aspire 5920 is a candidate for the ugliest laptop of the year. It's smeared in enough grey to put British skies to shame, and has has some absolutely awful design touches. But the rest of the laptop is a very good one. It's fast, feature-packed and is excellent value for money
Full review:
The Acer Aspire 5920's biggest selling point is its looks -- or so Acer would have you believe. It was crafted with the assistance of over 100 designers and engineers from BMW Designworks -- the folks behind the gorgeous BMW Z07 concept car. We thought it looked pretty sexy in pictures, but is it as impressive in the flesh? Continue Reading...
Acer Aspire 5920 History
23 May 2007 in Crave
Hands-on with Acer Aspire 5920: The BMW laptop
What happens when you ask BMW to design a laptop? With the help of the usually dependable Acer, we can show you -- but be warned, it ain't pretty
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