Acer Aspire 9800 Series

Low resolution aside, the screen in question is a very fine example. Equipped with Acer’s CrystalBrite high-contrast coating, video playback and games look outstanding, with vivid and realistic colours that just jump out at you. This is a good thing...

Brilliant 20.1-inch display. Rich cinematic experience. HD DVD-ROM with better software. Speedy processor and lots of RAM.

PowerDVD software still needs fine-tuning. Graphics card below expectations. Weight can be a problem. Unreliable remote.

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Intel Centrino Core Duo T2300E Processor 1.66 GHz ; 240GB Raid HD at 5,400rpm

1,680x1,050 resolution

It's a huge desktop replacement that is fast but could do a lot better in the graphics department

This 4K DLP debutant delivers a sometimes stunning UHD HDR performance, aided by clarity and luminance, albeit hampered by mediocre blacks. Definitely one to consider.

Big screen, great spec, good price

Average graphics

When it comes to breaking new ground, Acer is never scared of a challenge and while a 20-inch notebook won’t be most peoples idea of a portable computer, it’s a great machine at a great price – just don’t sit too close to the screen.

Beautiful, broad, 20-inch display; built-in HD-DVD drive; built-in TV tuner; dual hard drives provide plenty of storage space.

Too large to carry; you can't adjust the display height or keyboard distance from the display; somewhat disappointing gaming performance.

The large, 20-inch Acer Aspire 9800 offers a decent multimedia experience, but you'd be better off buying a more portable laptop and a detached display.

Not surprisingly, battery life isn't impressive: under intense use, the Acer ran for one hour six minutes, and a shade over two hours under light use. That's thanks in part to the sheer size of the screen, although the use of six LED backlights rather...

Powerful and well featured, the Aspire 9800 is the ultimate in desktop replacements and, given the size of the screen and what you get in the box, it's almost a bargain. Just don't expect to be able to carry it around with you.

Ecran TFT 20 pouces ; Lecteur/graveur de DVD HD en option ; Richesse de l'équipement ; Riche connectivit

Dimensions et poids titanesques ; Autonomie un peu faible