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    Acer introduces NEW Core i7 Aspire 8940G

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by -=$tR|k3r=-, Nov 3, 2009.

  1. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    New Acer Aspire Notebook PC Maximizes Performance with New Intel Core i7 Quad-Core Processor and Windows 7 Technology

    Acer Aspire AS8940G-6865

    http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=5355

    and

    http://www.businesswire.com/portal/...d=news_view&newsId=20091102006489&newsLang=en

    Acer 8940G web page:

    http://us.acer.com/acer/product.do;...ond189e.c2att1=0&ctx1.att21k=1&CRC=4025062202

    Currently on sale at NewEgg:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115679

    And it looks like a NICE price too! ONLY $1,349.99!

    Enjoy!

    :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Nov 3, 2009
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  2. Kermee

    Kermee Notebook Evangelist

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    i7... Blu-Ray... 4GB DDR3... GeForce 250M... 18"... 1920x1080p...

    $1350?!

    * Kermee falls over...
     
    Kermee, Nov 3, 2009
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  3. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    LOL!

    Git ya one! I think I am! ...... oh, and don't forget to add, a backlit keyboard & backlit LED display!

    :D :D :D
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Nov 3, 2009
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  4. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'd prefer the 5940G. Still packin' a Core i7, but in a more svelte 15.6" frame.
     
    TehSuigi, Nov 3, 2009
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  5. gazzacbr

    gazzacbr Notebook Evangelist

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    i'm with you TehSuigi, thats 55mm wider than our 6920.
    thats big, and you would need a special carry bag (something with wheels and an engine)
    a desktop would be better.
     
    gazzacbr, Nov 4, 2009
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  6. jo90ways

    jo90ways Notebook Enthusiast

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    You must be kidding baby ?
    8940g is superb !!!

    Regards :cool: ;)
     
    jo90ways, Nov 4, 2009
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