Acer Aspire 8943/5943 (Ethos)

Overview



The handsome 18.4" Aspire 8943G is a first-class multimedia center that delivers the ultimate high-definition personal-theater experience. Movies played on Blu-ray Disc shine with razor-sharp visuals, accompanied by eloquent Dolby® surround sound. Behind the curtain is a top-of-the-line Intel® Core i7 processor running the show, while encore-deserving usability technologies put you in the director's chair. The awesome 15.6" Aspire 5943 puts you in the director's chair with Intel® Core™ processing power, discrete ATI graphics, and the creative tools you need to turn your multimedia dreams into reality anywhere, anytime!

Availability

The Acer Aspire 8943 is currently available in Europe and Asia Pacific. The availability of the 5943 is still unknown.

Pricing

$1399.00 estimated retail price for the Acer Aspire 8943G.
The pricing on the Acer Aspire 5943G is currently unknown.

Configurations

Acer Aspire 5943
- i3/i5/i7 CPU
- up to 8GB DDR3
- ATi HD 5650 GFX
- 8 cell Battery
- 720p Display
- Blu Ray Drive option

Acer Aspire 8943G
- i3/i5/i7 CPU
- up to 8GB DDR3
- ATi HD 5850 GFX
- 8 cell Battery
- 1080p Display
- Blu Ray Drive option



Reviews

Acer Aspire 8943G - Notebookcheck 83/100

Acer Aspire 8943G - pcmag.com 4/5

Acer Aspire 8943G - PCPro.co.uk 75%

 

i really hope there is a 7943g maybe next yr i like the 8943g a lot

 

I want the 5943G!! Need to know the price and release date.

 

Since the 8943G is available in some places already I am optimistic that the 5943G is not far behind (next month).

I would guess pricing would be in the $1400 region depending on configuration.

 

I don't mind paying $1400 for that but I just can't pay the $2000 they are asking for the 8943. I am also optimistic that it will be out next month. Why delay it anymore?

 

Nobody's using it? I guess everybody focus on the TimelineX serie

 

Nope, everybody sold their acer and moved on to a REAL laptop !

 

This isn't really a 8943, and it's not a 5943 ... it's a hybrid of both, built just for FutureShop Canada with some "odd" specs. $1099 though - is it worth it folks?

 

5943G is available and has been available since mid june in Norway, models are from i5-450m up to i7-720qm, different versions with either HD5650 or HD5850 (GDDR3 though ) is available.

These are model numbers found here:

LX.PWM02.008 - i7-720QM/640Gb HDD/4Gb/HD5850/bluray.
LX.PWL02.004 - i5-450m/500Gb HDD/4Gb/HD5850/DVDRW.
LX.PZY02.050 - i5-450m/640Gb HDD/6Gb/HD5650/DVDRW.
LX.PWH02.008 - i7-720QM/500Gb HDD/4Gb/HD5650/DVDRW.

I might take an look at the i5-450m/HD5850 version soon

 

just bought a 8943 at Media Markt here in Germany at he 19% discount this week.
now: i want to upgrade the Cpu to a i7-840qm. at the moment a i7-720qm is build in.

is this very tricky? is there a way not to loose the guaranty? for excample letting it do by a computer store?

i also tried to OC the Ati video card but while opening the tools i installed i always got a bluescreen. cause of the Acer installed driver?

 

since no one answered my question, I'm asking again.

 

That's only $1099 for the 18.4 inch version?? That's including vat I take it? How easy would it be to buy a power adaptor for that laptop because I live in England and we don't have the same plug and voltage as the Americans.

 

Cloverfield - no, that's the non HST price. With HST it'll be $1242.98 (HST = Harmonized Sales Tax a Canadian way of saying VAT)

EDIT: I believe, if it's a 'standard' PC power connector between wall and brick, they are like $2 here in Canada.

 

the core i5 version has less features:

only 2 ram slots instead of 4 in the i7 version
attention: if you buy a book with only 1 HDD you need to buy a new backcover for installing a second hdd. someone in an other forum told that it could not be closed with the second hdd installed.

in germany there are versions with build in bluetooth 3.0 and dvb-t tuners

 

Is it true they have finger print readers?

 

yes mine has one

 

yes, it has a FP Reader

 

That is too cool. Unfortunately that site doesn't ship outside of Canada. There's no way I'm gonna find the 8943G for $1099 anywhere else

 

Ship to me, pay me, and I'll ship to you
I'd ship it thorugh "Allan's Computer & †echnological Services".

 

Sorry buddy, I don't trust the human race that much. I'm not saying you wouldn't send it to me but I can't risk that much money. Doesn't matter. I've found a similar price in my country, think I might just buy that. Can't be bothered waiting for the 5943G anymore. Could be weeks.

 

You have any pricing on these models?

 

I read about the i7/5850 with prices between 1250 & 1400 euros.

 

i payed for my i7/5850 with 16GB Ram, 1280GB HDD and Bluray 1600€

Another question:
i want to switch the CPU. has anyone of you a user guide or already opend swaped of the back so he can see the cpu?
I have disassambled all the screws of the back but i cant remove it.
thanks a lot

 

Wow, what cpu do you plan to swap it to?

As far as I know, there isn't any blueprints out on how to remove the 5943g yet.

The best luck will be trial and error. the 720qm is serving me well so far actually, so why the swap?

 

well i have a 8943g.
the 720qm is quiete good. but you can get a 840qm for 280€ in europe and the seller will take my 720qm for 120€. so its quiete cheap an a little speed bump.
but perhaps i will swap in a 940xm. i dont know yet. i just tried to open the back and get to the cpu but removen all the screws keeps the back on the keyboard and i dont want to damage it. thats why i need the sevice guide

 

hmm, 720qm to 820qm will have not alot of noticible difference unless you're a benchmark freak..

otherwise, 940xm

 

Hmmm... Can you share with us some examples?