If you want to carry your desktop on your back you can just about do so with the Acer Aspire 8940, a huge notebook with an 18.4 inch display, Windows 7 and Core i7 720QM processor among a host of other high end features.
The Aspire 8940 also features 4GB 1066-DDR3 memory, a 500GB hard drive and includes a 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTS 250m graphics card, all starting at $1350. While a Blu-Ray drive, Acer touch-capacitive media control interface and 5 built-in speakers with surround sound are also included.
Users will of course be able to configure the unit, here’s some Gizmodo provided specs that will arrive in time for Christmas:
Acer Aspire AS8940G-6865
• Intel® Core(TM) i7 Processor 720QM (1.60GHz, 6MB L3 Cache, 1333MHz FSB)
• 18.4″ Full HD Widescreen CineCrystal(TM) LED-backlit Display
(1920×1080 Resolution, 16:9 Aspect Ratio)
• 4GB DDR3 Dual-Channel 1066MHz Memory
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 250M with 1GB dedicated DDR3 VRAM
• 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive (1)
• 4X Blu-ray Disc(TM)/DVD SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
• Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100 802.11a//bg/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
• Acer Crystal Eye(TM) Integrated Webcam
• Touch-Capacitive Media Control Interface
• 5 USB 2.0 Ports, 1 HDMI Port, 1 eSATA Port
• 8-cell Li-Ion Battery (4800mAh)
• Dolby Home Theater® Audio Enhancement
• Acer CineSurround Sound System (5 built-in speakers)
• Windows® 7 Home
• MSRP $1,349.99
Posted on 03 November 2009 by | Author: Mark Kosur | Posted In: Gadgets