http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/ Engadget Comments for Acer's quad-core packing Aspire 8930G hits the streets, guns blazing http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 29th 2008 11:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 12:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 1:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 1:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 29th 2008 11:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 29th 2008 11:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 29th 2008 11:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 12:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 29th 2008 11:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/
same price for basically double specs.]]>Dec 29th 2008 11:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 12:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/
http://snipr.com/991o3

When you really get down to it, these machines aren't very comparable. This Acer is designed as a feature-slammed desktop replacement, so Acer has the room to bulk up and add stuff like media controllers, Blu-ray, and a massive display. The MacBook Pro is designed for a different audience that wants a powerful core computer in an extremely slim, light, and well designed package. Different strokes.]]>Dec 30th 2008 12:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/
That said, I would still really want this monster if it supported more RAM. The next laptop I buy needs to support 8GB+. I'd also need to run OS X... oh well. ]]>Dec 30th 2008 12:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/


]]>Dec 30th 2008 12:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/the prices are still not justified.
I love my mbp, but god,
when i see the difference in specs I want to cry.
My only consolation is that I was in the market 2 years ago,
so this wasnt an option yet.

Sure its aimed at a different audience,
but at the same price tag.]]>Dec 30th 2008 12:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/
I will not stop comparing apples with oranges. I read the comments on the Windows 7 article, and how "it's no OSX." People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

I like my iPhone, but I'd change it in a heartbeat if the Nokia N97 came over to the US today. And although my Macbook has done me justice - these specs, for this price, shows that making a laptop affordable AND top-notch isn't out of reach. Why should I pay upwards of $3200 for a MBP with less-than-comparable specs? If Acer can do it, so can Apple.

Although nikster's comment has me worried. I will wait to see what tests the various blogs put this thing through before actually buying one.]]>Dec 30th 2008 1:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 3:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 5:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Your choice... $3200 from lenovo or $1800 from Aspire. Plus, the aspire seems to be better, based on specs.]]>Dec 29th 2008 11:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 29th 2008 11:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 12:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 12:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 12:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/
(filed wrong)]]>Dec 30th 2008 12:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 12:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 4:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/
http://www.acer.com/gemstoneblue/us/

and click on "Power" link, it says "Core 2 Due" processor. Article says "Core 2 Quad Mobile" processor. Am I missing something?]]>Dec 30th 2008 12:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 12:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 8:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 12:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/
This is a good price, for what it packs in it. I like it!

Although, I would only pay this type of money for a desktop, but thats my own opinion.]]>Dec 30th 2008 12:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 3:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/
So the specs and pricing are fantastic, but the question remains, "How is the reliability and overall build quality?"
]]>Dec 30th 2008 2:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 5:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 6:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 5:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/
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'JIAGT']]>Dec 30th 2008 6:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 9:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/
And seeing as how (some old, most new) games have 16:9 support, i dont see the problem here]]>Dec 31st 2008 1:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 10:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/If you disagree you are wrong.]]>Dec 30th 2008 1:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/Dec 30th 2008 2:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/this is what I need to upgrade for my photo editing.]]>Dec 31st 2008 4:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/]]>Jan 19th 2009 1:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/either way i think im in love.


i've had an acer for the last 2 years and its running faster and smoother now than when i got it. the only problems i've ever encountered have been vista based but they are easily avoided now anyway. as long as you look after them well and clean up the c: regularly enough like with anything running vista they are beautiful. in my experience anyway.

could do with an upgrade though...................

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115542

Performance wise, it turned out to be a dissappointment, and it ships with a 5400 RPM, vice a 7200 RPM. I had to RMA and return this item, since the HHD specification was not as advertised…. read my NewEgg reviews.

My purchase was for $1,699.-, and NewEgg has since raised the price to $1,899-.

I feel it is an over-statement and marketing hype to label this laptop as a ‘gaming rig’, due to the limitations of the NVIDIA 9700M GT.

Though more costly, better graphic solutions would be the NVIDIA's 9800M series, or ATi’s Mobility 3870/4870 series. For gaming, a system will only perform as well as it’s graphic solution, and there are several C2D’s that will outperform the Q9000 processor.
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