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Acer Aspire AS8950G-9839 18.4" Notebook PC Product Details

Acer Aspire AS8950G-9839 LX.RCN02.040 Notebook PC
Core i7 Notebook 5 Stars Get the ultimate high-definition personal-theater experience with the Acer Aspire AS8950G-9839 LX.RCN02.040 Notebook PC featuring a spacious 18.4" Full HD widescreen display accompanied by eloquent Dolby® surround sound. The detail-oriented brushed aluminum design boasts style with its elegant balance of contrasts, including interior glossy/matte finishes and silver/black tones. Behind the scene, top line technologies such as a 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, ATI Radeon™ HD 6850M Graphics and encore-deserving usability features transform your digital media into cinematic realism, let you fly through demanding applications and put you in control of your entertainment - wherever you are.

A Theater Experience In The Comfort Of Your Home
The brilliant 18.4" edge-to-edge glass display with Full HD resolution is your ultra-clear window to creation and efficiency. The 16:9 aspect ratio lets you enjoy 1080p content and provides a perfect fit for widescreen movies. Expand your HD enjoyment to any HDTV with a single cable through the HDMI Port. The Acer Aspire AS8950G-9839 LX.RCN02.040 Notebook PC makes use of five built-in Speakers and a dedicated subwoofer to simulate surround sound with trumpeting clear tones and deep bass beats while Dolby® Home Theater® v4 Audio delivers riveting sound from any pair of PC speakers or headphones. Digitally connect to your home audio system for home theater experience.

What It Is And Why You Need It:

  • Intel Core i7-2630QM Processor 2.0GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.9GHz
  • 18.4" Full HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display
  • 8GB DDR3 Dual-Channel 1066MHz Memory
  • ATI Radeon HD 6850M with 2GB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM
  • 750GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive (Dual Hard Drive Support)
  • 4X Blu-ray/DVD SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
  • 1.3MP HD Webcam (1280 x 1024 resolution)
  • Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Reader

The Ultimate Smart Performance
The 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Quad-Core processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology and 8GB of memory injects speed into your Acer Aspire AS8950G-9839 LX.RCN02.040 Notebook PC when you need it so you can switch between gaming, HD media, and more. It's visibly smart performance at its best. ATI Radeon HD 6850M Graphics delivers the ultimate immersive gaming experience on-the-go with intense video computing power. 2GB of dedicated video memory provides ample buffering capacity for seamless viewing. Quickly retrieve and store all your media files on the massive 750GB Hard Drive. With dual Hard Drive support you can add another drive for backups or up to 1.2TB of extra storage!

Seamless Communications and Amazing Usability
Connect to the Internet reliably with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet LAN conveniently delivering rapid connectivity from your home, at work or on-the-go. The Acer Aspire AS8950G-9839 LX.RCN02.040 Notebook PC features an advanced 1.3 Megapixel HD Webcam providing high pixel density for amazing video image quality and 24 frames per second! Chat with friends and family in crystal-clear viewing or snap superb still pictures all in HD!

Genuine Microsoft Windows®

Specifications

Memory Module Specifications
Total Memory Size 8GB
Memory Type DDR3
Memory Speed PC3-8500
Memory Slots (Total) 4
Memory Speed MHz 1066MHz
Memory Slots (Available) 0
Maximum Memory Supported 16GB
Monitor Specifications
Screen Size 18.4"
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display Type Full HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display
Processor Specifications
Processor Brand Intel
Processor Class Core i7
Processor Type Quad-Core
Processor Speed 2.0GHz
Processor Number 2630QM
Notebook Specifications
Lifestyle Gaming
  Entertainment
Condition New
Operating Systems Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Platform Laptop
Hard Disk Drive Specifications
Capacity 750GB
Drive Types Hard Drive
Hard Drive Speed 5400 RPM
Drive Bays 2
Graphics Specifications
Graphics Description Dedicated Graphics
GPU/VPU ATI Radeon HD 6850M
Video Memory 2GB DDR3
Optical Drive Specifications
Optical Drive Blu-Ray Player
Supplemental Drive
Capacity Multi-In-1
Supplemental Drive Type Media Reader
Media Types Memory Stick
  Memory Stick PRO
  Multi Media Card
  Secure Digital
  xD-Picture Card
Audio Specifications
Audio Description Integrated Audio
Audio Chipset Dolby-optimized Acer CineSurround sound system
Audio Channels Five built-in speakers and the Acer Tuba CineBass subwoofer
Integrated Microphone Yes
Media Ports
USB Ports (Total) 1 - eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo
  3 - USB 2.0
  1 - USB 3.0
FireWire Ports 1
LAN Ports 1
Audio Out Jacks 1 - Audio Out/SPDIF Shared
Line In Jacks 1
Microphone Jacks 1
VGA Ports 1
HDMI Ports 1 - with HDCP
Fast Infrared Ports (FIR) 1 - Consumer IR
Communications
Communications Description Integrated LAN
  Integrated Wireless LAN
Interface Type RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
  802.11b/g/n Wireless Networking
Data Transfer Rate Up to 300 Mbps
  10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Protocols 802.11b
  802.11g
  802.11n
Dimensions
Width 17.34"
Height 1.16" - 1.55"
Depth 11.62"
Weight 8.36 lbs
Mouse Specifications
Mouse Type Dual-mode touchpad (Media Console / Multi-Gesture)
Scrolling Capability Two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate and flip
Keyboard Specifications
Keyboard Type Full-Size Keyboard with Dedicated Numeric Keypad
Battery
Battery Type 8-Cell Lithium-ion
Battery Life Up to 3 hours
Webcam
Integrated Webcam Yes
Webcam Resolution 1.3MP
Software
Software Included Office 2010 preloaded; purchase a product key to activate.
Specification Notes
Specification Notes [4] To provide the most accurate specifications, the specifications listed are based upon the manufacturer's exact model specification as published in the manufacturer's product documentation.

Customer Reviews

3.1 (2 customer reviews)

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Value
 2.5
Features
 4.5
Quality
 2.5
Performance
 3.0
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Overall
4.3
Value
 4.0
Features
 4.0
Quality
 4.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
Orlbuckeye
Date:
Apr 08, 2011
Sandy Bridge has been fixed

and this laptop has been released with the Sandy Bridge fix. This is a entertainment machine more then a gaming machine. I bought it thinking i would add an SSD drive (since the HD is a 5400 rpm drive). Well I replaced the HD with a SSD drive and when I opened up the 2nd drive bay to move the HD there it had an unconventional interface. I posted on a few laptops forums and someone sent me some info on a kit that was used with the 7745. Well I called Acer and they said i couldn't add a 2nd drive. Well I found a model of this same drive for sale in Australia that comes with 2 1.5 GB drives. I also found a laptop part store in Germany that said the part for thr 7745 wouldn't fit the 8950. Well i'm going to wait and see if a part becomes available. Well i left the 128 GB SSD drive and will use an external drive for data. It boots in seconds now with the SSD drive. I love the sound and video from this machine. I do reccommed this laptop

Overall
2.0
Value
 1.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 1.0
Performance
 1.0
Reviewer:
Ben
Date:
Feb 12, 2011
Ok as long as you don't play FPS games

I got this because it had a FireWire port, a USB 3.0 port, full HD display, new Sandy Bridge i7 processor. It works fine until I try to play any kind of 3D game. Games varied from totally unplayable due to stop errors to only occasional glitches. Both Cod: Modern Warefare 1 and 2 were unplayable, no matter what settings I chose. I could not get past the first scenarios in either game without stop errors or display driver resets. Now I see that this laptop is no longer available, just a day or so after I got it. I'm sending this thing back asap.

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  • Manufactured by: Acer
    Warranty provided by: Acer
    Limited Warranty: 12 months parts; 12 months labor
    Mfg Part No: LX.RCN02.040
    UPC No: 099802491642
    Box Size: ( Length: 22, Width: 4, Depth: 13 )
    Shipping Weight: 13.8500 pound(s)
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