Typical price: £480
What is it: 16-inch laptop with home-entertainment focus
What we think: Good all-rounder and stylish to boot, but the trackpad takes some getting used to
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 August 2009
Tags: Acer, Acer Aspire 6530, HD, wrist rest, aspect ratio
We like:
Stylish design
We don't like:
Low vertical screen resolution; awkward trackpad; bulky
CNET UK judgement:
An ATI Radeon HD 3200 GPU makes the Acer Aspire 6530 configuration that we tested, the 6530-623G25Mn, a better all-rounder than the similar Toshiba Satellite L350-17P. On the other hand, it costs more, has a smaller, lower-resolution screen and a slower CPU. It's worth considering if you want a good-looking laptop, though
Full review:
The 17-inch Toshiba Satellite L350-17P shows one manufacturer's approach to building a big laptop on a budget, but the Acer Aspire 6530 couldn't be more different. The smaller, 16-inch screen doesn't make much difference to the overall size and the laptop's actually a few hundred grams heavier than the L350-17P, but it's a much better-looking machine. Continue Reading...
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