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Acer Aspire 8950G 18.4" Notebook Computer (LX.RCN02.055) - Black
Intel Core i7 2630QM 2GHz 6MB Cache, 8GB DDR3 Memory, 1TB Hard Drive, 1.3MP Webcam, Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Our price: | R 15,299.95 | (incl. VAT) |
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topAcer Aspire 8950G Notebook
Acer’s Aspire® Series offers a diverse range of notebooks with the performance, graphics and communication tools to maximize your digital entertainment, complete your daily tasks, and keep you in touch with friends and family, whether you're at home or on the go.Features
Powerful PC performance
With the abundance of graphics-intensive multimedia and sharing applications available these days, smooth multitasking is more vital than ever before. So Aspire® Series notebooks pack today’s best processors and memory options so your system always runs efficiently. This series also provides ample storage for all the multimedia files you may wish to keep.Fantastic graphics and playback
High-resolution displays in a variety of sizes deliver striking imagery from first-rate graphics options. Movies, Internet video, pictures and more shine brilliantly on Aspire® Series laptops, and HDMI™ connectivity extends the experience to larger displays. A Blu-ray Disc® drive1 plays the latest blockbusters with true-to-master precision, and Dolby®-optimized surround sound1 trumpets studio-quality acoustics.The latest communication tools
Surf the Internet and stay in touch with your social networks with reliable, high-speed connectivity via Ethernet, Wi-Fi® or 3G1. Engage in video chats using the Aspire's quality webcam. Bluetooth®1 enables quick, short-range wireless sharing, and the latest interfaces connect to external devices for fast data transfers.Attractive Aspire appeal
Our Aspire® Series laptops are attractive, ergonomic and durable. Slim profiles, cool aesthetic accents, and eye-catching colors abound, while easy-access controls and the innovative chiclet keyboard1 ensure effortless handling. A variety of environmentally sustainable materials with inviting textures and sturdy construction endow the Aspire® Series with a unique and solid feel.Specification top
top| General | |
| Model | 8950G |
| Line | Aspire |
| Color | Black |
| Software Platform | Windows |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit |
| Processor | |
| Processor Type | Intel Core i7 2630QM |
| Processor Speed | 2 GHz |
| Processor Cache | 6 MB |
| Display | |
| Display Size | 18.4 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Storage | |
| Hard Drive Capacity | 1 TB 2 x 500GB |
| Hard Drive Type | Magnetic |
| Hard Drive RPM | 5,400 rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD+/-RW Super-Multi Writer |
| Built-In Card Reader | 5-in-1 Card Reader |
| Supported Memory Cards | Multimedia Card (MMC)  Memory Stick (MS) MS Pro Secure Digital (SD) xD-Picture Card (xD) |
| System Memory | |
| Memory Technology | DDR3 |
| Memory Channels | Dual |
| Installed Memory | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| Memory Slots | 2 |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Memory | 1 GB |
| Graphics Chipset | ATI Radeon HD 6850M |
| Wired Communication | |
| Wired LAN | Gigabit LAN |
| Dial-Up Modem | - |
| Wireless Communication | |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Connectors & Slots | |
| USB 2.0 | 2 |
| USB 3.0 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | - |
| Analog Monitor (D-Sub) | 1 |
| Digital Monitor (DVI) | - |
| HDMI | 1 |
| S-Video | - |
| Firewire | - |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | 1 |
| Phone/Modem (RJ-11) | - |
| Express Card Slots | - |
| PCMCIA (PC Card) | - |
| Multimedia | |
| Built-In Webcam | Yes |
| Webcam Resolution | 1.3 MP |
| Built-In Microphone | Yes |
| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion 6 Cell Battery |
| Security | |
| Kensington Lock | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | - |
| Physical Dimensions | |
| Width | 370 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
| Height | 35 mm |
| Weight | 2.50 kg |
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| PROS | • keyboard • hd video • surprisingly lightweight • design • nice keyboard |
Expert Reviews
 ComputerShopper
18 May 2011
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Acer's beautiful behemoth blends style and power like few other desktop replacements. It's just as adept at entertainment as it is at everyday computing, making it a welcome addition to any home. Read more ...
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9.0/10
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11 March 2011
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Review Acer Aspire Ethos 8950G Notebook
The refresh from Acer's aspiring Ethos range is, in our opinion, only a partial success. Especially the excellent application performance would have to be mentioned on the pro side. Currently, there is hardly an application that can trouble Intel's speedy Sandy Bridge processor. Read more ...
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7.8/10
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User Reviews
 Newegg
6 April 2011
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Cannot add second drive on this model
I did purchase a 128 GB SSD and cloned my HS and installed it before i found out I couldn't use the 750 GB HD as a secondary. I still love the system and the SSD boots up almost instantly. I will only use it for applications and use externzl devices for data. Read more ...
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8.0/10
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pcworld.com
24 July 2011
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Acer Aspire 8950G-9839
Love my system Read more ...
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10.0/10
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