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Acer unveils the 2920 in India.

26 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/acer-unveils-the-2920-in-india.81615/

Pathik
Pathik Original post #1
Mar 2, 2008 at 6:03 PM
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"Aspire 2920" is part of the Gemstone series, and sports a Ceramic-finish Pearl Grey interior along with a holographic Satin-finish cover. Importantly, it supports a dual independent display, giving users a choice to use both Linux and Vista Home Premium operating systems.

The notebook is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor T9300, and supports mobile GM965 Express chipset and Wireless WiFi Link network solution.

It has a 12.1-inches WXGA CrystalBrite TFT LCD display, 160GB HDD, and 2GB RAM system memory, and comes with a Web cam, DVD writer, and battery life of up to three-and-a-half hours. With Acer's ePowerManagement, users can choose optimum settings to extend battery time.

Meanwhile, Acer SignalUp and GridVista technologies make for dependable wireless connectivity, and optimized feature-driven display management. The "Aspire 2920" also features Acer CrystalBrite technology and Dolby Certified Sound System for 7.1-channel surround sound, with connectivity options including Gigabit LAN, WLAN, and Bluetooth.

The notebook is available in major cities across the country with the Linux model priced at Rs 37,115 and the Vista Home Premium model available for Rs 40,615.


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All the sources report that the model will have the t9300 45nm 2.5ghz 6mb l2 cache proccy.
If this is true then it is a real steal at just 37k + taxes. :D
naveen_reloaded
Mar 2, 2008 at 9:49 PM
37 k + format Hd + install pirated vista ultimate = indian nerds !!!! :-D
MetalheadGautham
Mar 2, 2008 at 10:53 PM
ultimate notebook mate ! This can beat the Compaq 6608(and its successor) to become the most VFM notebook, with insanely low cost per performance.
Choto Cheeta
Mar 2, 2008 at 10:55 PM
now its a WoW cant we have the same config with 15.4" at may be 42k :lol:
MetalheadGautham
Mar 2, 2008 at 11:07 PM
now its a WoW cant we have the same config with 15.4" at may be 42k :lol:
if this supports an external graphics card, or has atleast an 8600 M GT, nobody will ever look at MacBooks again. And at 12.5 inches and Gemstone Design, this will be a travellers' champion. I hope someone, or atleast digit, manages to get hold this book and review it.
Pathik
Pathik #6
Mar 2, 2008 at 11:12 PM
It s a 12.1" dude.. Btw the small form factor is actually a plus 4 me atleast. Add to that a t9300(y isnt any1 noticing that?)
MetalheadGautham
Mar 2, 2008 at 11:17 PM
It s a 12.1" dude.. Btw the small form factor is actually a plus 4 me atleast. Add to that a t9300(y isnt any1 noticing that?)
thu mera posts pada kya ? Even I am talking in the same angle as you are. The processor, design, ram, hard disc, screen size, all of them make an excellent and powerful traveller on the go. Only the graphics is a big question mark. I am hoping for the Best, and if no good graphics is available, I hope there will atleast be an upgradable slot.
infra_red_dude
Mar 2, 2008 at 11:27 PM
37k is a sweet spot! :) Acer laptops are the most value for money. Only concern is their build quality.

Only the graphics is a big question mark. I am hoping for the Best, and if no good graphics is available, I hope there will atleast be an upgradable slot.
tch... tch.. too much expectation...
fun2sh
fun2sh #10
Mar 3, 2008 at 1:57 PM
awesome Lappy!
S
Mar 3, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Nice lappy,i think the first one with penryn proccies.
gopz
gopz #12
Mar 3, 2008 at 2:59 PM
It is a very cute laptop. I had seen similar models but with T5450, but this is really a steal with Penryn...T9300 for 37k...with good looks...man Acer has a winner on its hands!
MetalheadGautham
Mar 3, 2008 at 3:13 PM
I found the graphics card of this one. As usual, acer cripples their laptop with GMA x3100. I wonder what sense they were using trying to combine x3100 with T9300. GM965 has only x3100 onboard, so we have to be contended with this. I was hoping for P35 based chipset or similar with GMA x3500. But I have still not found out if it has an option to upgrade graphics. Hoping for the best and ready for the worst.
Pathik
Pathik #14
Mar 3, 2008 at 3:26 PM
Obviously not man.. How much do u want in 37k?
Pathik
Pathik #16
Mar 3, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Crap.. I just called an Acer dealer. They say the 2920 has been launched yesterday for 38k but it has just a t5450.
Will call Acer tomo.
MetalheadGautham
Mar 3, 2008 at 5:15 PM
Crap.. I just called an Acer dealer. They say the 2920 has been launched yesterday for 38k but it has just a t5450.
Will call Acer tomo.
Big Fat Liars. To Hell With Their Arses.
Pathik
Pathik #18
Mar 3, 2008 at 5:20 PM
^^ +1. Broke my dreams of having an awesome ultraportable. :(
gopz
gopz #19
Mar 3, 2008 at 6:01 PM
T5450??? Thats bad... :(

But anyway, it still is a cool lappy for 37k. I think there is no other 12.1" laptop as good as this for 37k?
Pathik
Pathik #20
Mar 3, 2008 at 6:08 PM
^^ Yep. That s true.
infra_red_dude
Mar 3, 2008 at 7:43 PM
Even I was thinking the same thing. 2 months ago I saw this laptop for 42k with T5450 and the rest of the config same. For a 12.1" laptop this price tag is quite low actually!
Voldy
Voldy #22
Mar 3, 2008 at 8:27 PM
At 37k+ cool
btw i wastoo disappointed if there's no expansion slot included in it. but in all its a fair selection for everyone
infra_red_dude
Mar 3, 2008 at 8:37 PM
What expansion slot is everyone talking about?
MetalheadGautham
Mar 3, 2008 at 8:37 PM
but its no longer as impressive and as macbook killer as expected before :(
fun2sh
fun2sh #25
Mar 3, 2008 at 8:45 PM
wat it doesnt hav t9300???
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #26
Mar 4, 2008 at 12:38 AM
thanks for info