Acer 8920g not 1080p?

I think the 8920 has been officially phased out at this point, with the updated 8930 being ushered in as the replacement model. The 8930 has shown up in Canada recently and I'm assuming it will be released in the US relatively soon.

Alternatively, you could look at HP's HDX18, which sports the 1080p high-brightness screen, and Sony is getting ready to release an 18" 1080p as well.

 

This laptop's LCD performance is good for only HD films? (Like blueray etc.)
Is it good for Divx films? Because we are all downloading films with divx format you know.

Some people said, "it's not good for gaming. HD lcd and 16 or 18 inch screen aren't good for all popular games."
is it true?

Thanks...

 

BobInTx this is the best model for the Acer 8920G, (8920-6671).. You can find it at SuperWarehouse.com. It supports 1080p FULL HD and comes with the 9650M graphics card as well as a 2.6 Ghz CPU. Good Luck.

http://www.superwarehouse.com/Acer_Aspire_8920-6671_Notebook/LX.AP70U.069/p/1525568

 

I recieved my 8920G about two weeks ago and I think I can answer some of your questions.

I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a true 1080p model, after browsing this thread this was the first thing I inspected before opening the plastic coverings and after vista had installed. The screen looks absolutely amazing, and I'm simply lost for words when watching the blu-ray demo disk.

As for gaming, I think the screen fares quit well allthough my experiences come from only one game I've had time to install. (this machine certainly outperforms my decade-old desktop. ) Think of it as watching normal prodcast content on your widescreen television. Yes, it seems a little streched, because the 16:9 ratio is far from the optimal 4:3 screen ratio, but I for one am not bothered. If your first priority is gaming, then this probably isn't the best computer for you.

As for DivX and such, from my experiences the screen is also good for downloaded movies, if you feel like advertising that sort of thing. Some movies will give you blanks at the top and bottom, few none at all. I think this really depends on the movie source and it's resolution. But most of them are wide-screenish to begin with, so they certainly fit the 8920G's screen better than, say, a regular 4:3 or 8:5 screen.

A few other notes about the screen now that you've got me going. There is some backlight bleed at the bottom of the screen, but nothing dramatic. It's only visible when the screen is black. As for viewing angles, the vertical aspect is not so great, but IMHO the more important horizontal angles are adequate, which means you can easily use the 8920G to watch a movie with a small bunch of people. For me, this was the first priority when selecting this particular laptop.

 

I have been out of town and haven't seen this thread in awhile... Bob, don't give up because of one stick-in-the-mud... there is always at least one in every bunch. My suggestion is keep chasing a fair resolution (;^D), and if you will allow me, I'll say what you probably already thought of, anyway: You have names of ppl at your Microcenter who said they would stand by you ~ do they still work there? If so, seek them out, one by one, talk it out again, and if all you can do is get a refund, well, at least you will have your money back. As far as a replacement, I'm happy so far with mine, so I hope you get what you want, too (I will post the spec list of mine for comparisons). The latter four model numbers are different here in Canada far as I can tell, from anything I have seen available down in the States, so I don't know what to say as far as looking for the same one down there, other than check the side sticker on floor models for the differences I pointed out a couple of pages back, on this thread. It seems to be sold out at swiftgamers.com here in Canada, but I will keep looking for them regardless and post when found. As I remember, I had to use a link to find it, because it was not coming up with their search feature, so I will look for link (probably used google price comparison results). Hang in there!

 

Okay, my present model, the Acer Aspire 8920-6983 bought at swiftgamers.com just over a month ago was 1540.00CDN and is out of stock there, but I see it selling at two places according to pricegrabber.com for around a hundred dollars more. Here is one link to the specs, just for everyone's info: http://www.ashlin.ca/p.asp?man=Z00196&pn=M001057303 When it is sold out, that page may disappear, so here is my (hopefully readable) cut-and-paste of those specs from that seller:


Acer Aspire 8920-6983
Core 2 Duo T7500 / 2.2 GHz - Centrino - RAM 4 GB - HDD 320 GB + 320 GB - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - GF 9500M GS TurboCache supporting 1280MB - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) - fingerprint reader - Vista Home P
Manufacturer: Acer
Part #: LX.AP50X.361
Printed On: Oct 14, 2008 2:26 PM EDT

Product Description

* Distinctive style and power
* Unique entertainment experience

The Acer Aspire 8920 series is designed to immerse the most advanced home entertainment users into the Gemstone blue concept. It features the stunning Acer CineCrystal Full HD display with a cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio, which is the golden viewing ratio for movies and removes the black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. The Acer Aspire 8920 series delivers the best HD quality ever seen before. It puts you in control of all your entertainment just by a simple touch on the CineDash sensitive media console which allows you to adjust the true 5.1 surround sound volume, navigate menus and control all your media on the fly.

The Aspire 8920 series is breaking away from the classic mobile design by expressing all the performance, power and control with a whole reference, the Gemstone blue design. Open up a world of possibilities with Intel Core 2 Duo processor technology in combination with NVIDIA GeForce power has never been so desirable.

Main Specifications
Product Description Acer Aspire 8920-6983 - Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2 GHz - 18.4" TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH) 44.1 cm x 30 cm x 4.4 cm
Weight 4.1 kg
Localization English, French / Canada
Platform Technology Intel Centrino
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, subwoofer , wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna
Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 / 2.2 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Cache Memory 4 MB - L2 cache
RAM 4 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz ( 2 x 2 GB )
Card Reader 6 in 1
Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150
Hard Drive (2nd) 320 GB - Serial ATA-150
Optical Storage DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - integrated
Display 18.4" TFT 1920 x 1080 ( WUXGA+ ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colors) - CineCrystal
Graphics Controller NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS - 512 MB
Memory Allocation Technology TurboCache supporting 1280MB
Audio Output Sound card
Telecom Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Notebook Camera Integrated
Input Device Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button, CineDash
Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery Lithium ion
Run Time (Up To) 2.5 hour(s)
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition - English / French
Environmental Standards EPA Energy Star
Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty
General
Platform Technology Intel Centrino
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, subwoofer , wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna
Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
Width 44.1 cm
Depth 30 cm
Height 4.4 cm
Weight 4.1 kg
Localization English, French / Canada
Processor
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 / 2.2 GHz
Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
64-bit Computing Yes
Data Bus Speed 800 MHz
Chipset Type Mobile Intel PM965 Express
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Installed Size 4 MB
RAM
Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
Form Factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB
Storage Controller
Type Serial ATA
Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150
Hard Drive (2nd) 320 GB - Serial ATA-150
Optical Storage
Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - integrated
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 2x (BD)
Write Speed 16x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Card Reader
Type 6 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, MMCplus
Display
Display Type 18.4" TFT
Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 ( WUXGA+ )
Widescreen Display Yes
Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Features CineCrystal
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS TurboCache supporting 1280MB
Video Memory 512 MB
Max Allocated RAM Size 768 MB
Audio
Audio Output Sound card
Compliant Standards DirectSound, Dolby Home Theater
Audio Input Stereo microphone
Notebook Camera
Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button, CineDash
Features Built-in numeric keyboard
Telecom
Modem Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Features Wake on Ring
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Features Acer SignalUp
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones/line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm
1 x TV antenna - input
1 x display / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A
1 x infrared - IrDA
4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, hard drive password, wake on LAN
Power
Power Device External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery
Technology 8-cell lithium ion
Installed Qty 1
Run Time (Up To) 2.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition - English / French
Software Adobe Acrobat Reader, Acer Launch Manager, Acer GridVista, Acer Empowering Technology, Microsoft Works 8.5, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, Acer Instant-on Arcade, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial), NTI Media Maker (OEM), CyberLink PowerDirector (Trial, OEM)
Environmental Standards
EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - parts and labor - 1 year
Traveler warranty - 1 year

 

OK this was seriously big... Now I see :| ... I have got a n Acer Aspire 8920G T9300 with "18.4"Full HD 1080p Acer CineCrystal LCD"".... Now I've played the demo disc and watched High-def stuff on the web, and was sure that this was 1080p... But if its not?

Is this the reason the machine wont play blu ray discs?? It plays until the DVD-menu, and then it just stops... Everything "looks like" HD, but it just wont play BluRay discs... Does anyone have a clue??

I have no idea how long this thread has been dead or what... Anyone figure out a solution? My 8920 has already been at Acer (because of system crash) once.... And now I dont know if it is 1080p at all :|

 

Thomas, I thought all the 8920's played blu-ray, so I don't know the answer to that; maybe someone else here can help you. I can help you figure out your native resolution, tho... right-click on your background, then choose 'display settings', then look for the little gauge near the bottom of that screen that lets you adjust the resolution ~ the highest it will go is the best you have. Do you know the further four numbers of your model number, btw? The 8920-xxxx (not the processor number) will tell you more about what you have ~ you can see from this thread (and numerous other sites like this one) that it's been trickly to determine what one is buying, especially without knowing about this native resolution issue before buying. Hopefully you are still within your seller's return policy 'window', if you are not satisfied... good luck!

 

Hi newbie here.

Sorry i havent read all the thread but i really need help with my 8920G!
Can anyone tell me why when i plug in my hdmi cable and plug it into my panny 1080i that it is not picking it up? I pluged it in when i first bought it and i could see me desktop on the screen but when i tryed to play a blueray it said driver error. I thought this was a issue caused by the tv being 1080i and the 8920G being a 1080p output. But now nothing!

Is there anyway i can check that my hdmi port could be faulty or is there any setting in the 8920G i have over looked.

Also when i try to get sound from hdmi through my onkyo HD22 nothing happens either any thoughts?

Can this laptop produce Dolby TrueHD?
Please Help.