Acer Aspire 5920G (H) Gemstone Laptop

Question from Al: Asked on 11/10/2008 Can you confirm that this laptop has a double height (L-shaped) enter key. The key looks different on the video and the pictures.

Question from alex: Asked on 29/09/2008 is this pc a dvd-writer?

Question from Tonka: Asked on 13/09/2008 If this laptop isn't wireless , how is it possible to connect to the internet? Thanks

Question from hazel: Asked on 08/09/2008 I use programmes such as sketchup, autocad and photoshop, often all open at the same time. Will this laptop cope with the demand without crashing?

Question from bicky: Asked on 04/09/2008 hi, does this laptop have dedicated graphics as i want my pics to outstand?

Question from James: Asked on 29/08/2008 whats graphics card is better the GeForce 8600M GS with 256 MB Video Memory or the ATi Mobility Radeon HD3470 with 256 MB
Thanks

Question from alex: Asked on 27/08/2008 does this one have 1GB of turbocache and 1GB turbomemory??

Question from Krym()r: Asked on 27/08/2008 Hi,
Im into gaming and i was wondering if it is possible to have stronger graphics card?
Thank you

Question from Quaife: Asked on 16/08/2008 is it possible to play my PS3 using the screen on this laptop using the HDMI ports if i dont want to buy a HD TV. Also can I downgrade the HD DVD drive to just a normal DVD RW.

Question from lacerta: Asked on 15/08/2008 Hi. I am a student who needs a laptop for work purposes (like word and excel) but also wishes to use it for gaming. Would you recommend this laptop, or are there any others that may be better? Thanks.

Question from Rashad: Asked on 11/08/2008 So the only difference between the and the regular 5920, is that this has an HDMI port and HD-DVD ROM? But both models have this listed in their specs.

Question from hmd: Asked on 25/07/2008 hi . as a first buyer i need help. is LX.AN60X.001 good for work with photoshope ,Dreamwever,flash , web desing? OR any other model

Question from Singh: Asked on 03/07/2008 Can you tell me the difference between the LX.AN60X.041 and the LX.AN60X.001 versions of this laptop. Thanx

Question from Antonix: Asked on 14/06/2008 Hello, I'd like to get a clue, the first comment says 'They all come with restore data which will revert the machine back to it's original factory settings. The operating system is integrated into this.'
Does it mean I will need to lose all stored data if I merely want to reinstall OS, or it's more flexible: am I able to divide my HDD into several partitions, format it separately, install OS from my sources, etc.? Thanks.

Question from Rich: Asked on 17/05/2008 What is the difference between this and the LX.AN60X.001/1218 version?

Question from Dave: Asked on 10/05/2008 Sorry if this is basic. The PC has built in wireless capability I assume? What is WiFi? Does PC have this capability? I see no Bluetooth?

Question from baz: Asked on 22/04/2008 Does the hd-dvd drive include dual layer writing?
If so it seems like the perfect laptop for me.
if not i'll have to keep on searching !

Question from Nighteyes: Asked on 18/04/2008 Hello,would this laptop be capable of running games such as World of Warcraft, Battlefield 2142,Unreal Tournament 3

Question from Kangaroo: Asked on 16/04/2008 Hi,
Iam interested in this model, could you tell me does it have Dolby Home Theater Virtual Surround Sound Speakers, also I am not wireless at this moment, can I still connect to my BT Modem, & what will I need if I go wireless,

Question from ade: Asked on 04/04/2008 What is a Kesington lock slot

Question from supReme: Asked on 24/03/2008 Is it possible to have the HD DVD drive replaced with BlueRay, as HD DVD is no longer going to be produced?
Or is it possible to replace the hd drive with a standard DVD+-RW drive and reduce the overall price of the product?

Question from Bart: Asked on 24/03/2008 Nice laptop. Can I burn DVD CDs on this laptop?

Question from Tom: Asked on 11/03/2008 If I choose to double the 2Gb RAM to 4Gb, what happens to the 1Gb turbo memory? Is it pointless doubling the RAM if the turbo memory's so good anyway? Would I end up with a 5Gb system in effect or 3Gb or what?

Many thanks for your help.

Question from king: Asked on 25/02/2008 -Hi can u confirm that this laptop has 256MB DEDICATED graphics card and the 1GB Turbo memory is a separate one.

-Can u tell me which graphics card is best GT or GS

Question from ajh: Asked on 22/02/2008 My 5920 has the x3100 card. Can I replace this with a ge8600GT

Question from JohnC: Asked on 18/02/2008 Looking at this model, 3 questions 1 does HD ROM read and write DVD-RW's or Dual Layer DVD-RW's and what is its maximum write speed.
I am Looking at RAM Upgrade to 4GB, Am I correct in assuming that widnows can only address a Maximum of 4GB RAM with 1GB of Turbo Cache on system only 3GB of RAM will be addressed and show as available or am I wrong about that. Can You provide a Restore DVD made from the Recovery partition prior to shipping

Question from prash: Asked on 23/01/2008 Hi, I might be asking a silly question but can I upgrade the memory of Acer Aspire 5920G (H) Gemstone Laptop - LX.AN60X.001 laptop to 2*2Gb 800MHz DDR2 memory or do I have to go for 2*2Gb 667MHz DDR2 memory only?

Question from BF: Asked on 30/12/2007 will this laptop be able to play the lord of the rings BFME games and will it play older games like red alert from the First decade series

Question from Ren: Asked on 21/12/2007 Where can i get full hardware manual for this laptop?
Manual which shows how to disamble in case you need to upgrade memory or hard drive or keyborad all by your self. Dell has such manuls on there web site , I did not find in Acer website..

Question from DanM: Asked on 18/12/2007 Iam looking at getting a external hard drve for the Aspire 5920 but need to know if it has a USB 2.0 Port as it only mentions standard USB. Can you confirm this ? Also I have BT Broadband what do I need to get wireless connection with the 5920 I am slightly confused

Question from Ren: Asked on 18/12/2007 It's says that laptop will come with 2 GB RAM , Will it be 2 seprate 1 gb RAM moduels?... How may memory slot's are avaliable in this laptop ?

Question from DirtyWookie: Asked on 17/12/2007 Apart from the hard disc space, what is the difference between the model shown above and the Acer Aspire 5920G – LX.AGWOX.169..

Question from boab2791: Asked on 15/12/2007 Is this model definately the 8600M GS model as your pics show the spec of the acer in the bottom left and states GT. Doi you have any models with the GT card onboard. I have asked this before but my post never appears??

Question from pjm: Asked on 14/12/2007 can you supply with a known compatible usb tv tuner?
if so, which one would it be?

Question from Simon Hearn: Asked on 14/12/2007 I just ordered a Acer Aspire 5920G (H) and I selected the "Pre 9.30am next working day. UK mainland. Not Scottish Highlands or Islands." order option even though i want the laptop delivered to the Isle of Wight, there was seemingly no option available which would deliver there. Is it possible to deliver to the Isle of Wight at all. If not i guess i will have to forget it.

Question from Ariel: Asked on 13/12/2007 Hi. If I from Roscommon( Ireland), and pay for laptops on monday, when it will be on my home? THX Ariel

Question from Jam: Asked on 12/12/2007 I selected the double memory upgrade, yet the system spec is showing 3GB (not 4GB). Why would this be?

Question from gilli61: Asked on 11/12/2007 i am considering buying a Acer_Aspire_5920H_Gemstone_Laptop_LX.AN60X.001 or a Acer_Aspire_5920G-302G25Hi_Laptop_LX.AN60X.041. colud you please clarify that the LX.AN60X.041 has draft n so has greater wirless potential, but the LX.AN60X.001 has turbo memory so has greater processing power for multimedia heavy programs i.e games or 3d programs. is this correct?

Question from marek.x: Asked on 10/12/2007 Hi, i already have the5920H, need advice, where can i find and where from is possible to download the latest update for 8600 GS in this type?Do you know,why it somethimes run very slowly, but core1 and 2 still under 10% and Ram come not over 40%.......?

Question from martin smith: Asked on 05/12/2007 What is the maximum output resolution of the 8600M GS graphics card whilst using the HDMI port, ie to a 40" full HD lcd television?
Also does the HDMI port on this laptop fully utilise the sound/video output of the technology?

Question from ant_spurs: Asked on 04/12/2007 the HD drive on this is it blue ray HD or just the normal HD

Question from Gavin: Asked on 03/12/2007 Hi, I am intrested in the LX.AN60X.001 buy was wondering do you have a model with a larger screen?

Question from tom: Asked on 02/12/2007 i don't understand. when it say it comes with windows vista does that mean it has word, excel, powerpoint ect installed on it, or do i need to buy the office programs seperately?

Question from myuran: Asked on 27/11/2007 what is the difference between http://www.acerdirect.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5920H_Gemstone_Laptop_LX.AN60X.001/version-1.asp
and this
http://www.acerdirect.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5920G-302G25Hi_Laptop_LX.AN60X.041/version-1.asp

Question from Martyn: Asked on 25/11/2007 Does the 7720 come with an HDMI output for connecting to my HD tv? What is the difference between the NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS as fetured on the 5920 and the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS as fetured on the 7720? Thanks

Question from David: Asked on 22/11/2007 Hi,there.I do like the one with 8600M GT graphic.It's good for gaming.As it is sold out,I have to keep waiting.I just wanna know if it is possible to get one before X'mas?If not,maybe I'd go for another make.

Question from wassy: Asked on 21/11/2007 How much more would it be to get the actual O/S CD not just the recovery cd. Does it have firewire? How many USB ports? Does it have digital audio output? Thanks.

Question from Zyrex: Asked on 21/11/2007 Hi.I don't know if to choose this laptop or Acer Aspire 7720 Gemstone Laptop - LX.AHL0X.050?Basicly I need it for games but mainly I need it to have good output(for playing music) and I am not sure which one to choose.Many thanks

Question from Dara: Asked on 21/11/2007 Hi, on 2 October, you reply that no tv tuner but on 12 November, it is written that there is tv tuner...which is correct ?

Question from Lloyd: Asked on 21/11/2007 Does this model have a firewire port,

Question from Nani: Asked on 20/11/2007 Will you give the invoice and the vat claim - form so that we can claim the vat at the airport......

Question from Pepe: Asked on 20/11/2007 Hi.I can not choose if to buy this laptop or Acer Aspire 7720.I need it for games but I am often playing music anywhere and I need to have strong output,to have enought power to play the music loud which one should I choose?many thanks

Question from Hilton: Asked on 19/11/2007 Does this product come with Microsoft Office? Is there another way in getting it with this product all form the same website?

Question from ToshieB: Asked on 19/11/2007 Hi
I have a copy Windows Vista Ultimate - which version should I load onto this laptop 32 or 64 bit?

Question from Simon: Asked on 18/11/2007 Please confirm whether this has an in-built TV function. There appear to be conflicting responses about whether a TV Tuner is present or not. Thanks.

Question from Adam: Asked on 18/11/2007 Is there a firmware upgrade for draft-n compatibility or likely to be one? Thanks

Question from pokoros: Asked on 16/11/2007 I bought this laptop 2 months ago and I missed an opportunity to upgrade Ram memory to 4gb. Is it to late or I can still do it? Thank You

Question from Sanjay: Asked on 15/11/2007 If i connect this laptop to my 50" plasma screen, what is the max resolution i can achieve?

Question from JasonB: Asked on 15/11/2007 Is the 1GB turbocache memory in the graphics card and the 1GB turbo memory complety seperate things?

Question from JonMorse: Asked on 15/11/2007 Can I remove Windows Vista and replace it with Windows XP on this laptop?

Question from Superdale: Asked on 14/11/2007 Which of the 5920 or 5720 models feature bluetooth? Is this indictated at all by the letters following the wireless LAN details? Thanks

Question from dazzday: Asked on 12/11/2007 Does this computer come with an intergrated tv tuner as featured on some european models of the machine?

Question from B: Asked on 11/11/2007 Hi just wondering i am wanting to buy a laptop for muti-media and for gaming and LX.AN60X.001 and LX.AKV0X.108 have very similar spec which one would u recommend? and are the extras in the more expensive model worth the money? and would the 1GB turbo memory make the 8600GS better than the GT??

Question from JD: Asked on 11/11/2007 Hi, Does this laptop come with a subwoofer? And whats the differance between the GT and GS graphics cards? Thanx!

Question from asdasd123123: Asked on 11/11/2007 will this be able to play call of duty 4 high detail with no lag.

Question from Russ B: Asked on 08/11/2007 I see you say its definatley 8600M GS but the acer web site does say this model LX.AN60X.001 comes with 8600M GT can you confirm this please as this is what I am looking for, if not could you recommend a laptopwith a 8600M GT inside.

Question from Mai: Asked on 08/11/2007 Hi, is it possible to install older versions of microsoft software on this vista laptop or do I need to purchase the up to date versions?

Question from Mai: Asked on 08/11/2007 Hi, Can you please tell me what software comes with the 5920G as standard or do I have to pay extra for it? Also does it come with any kind of antivirus preinstalled or is this extra also?

Question from Peter Sw: Asked on 05/11/2007 2GB DDR2 800MHz RAM
or
2GB DDR2 667MHz RAM

Thanks in advance

Question from Dave: Asked on 04/11/2007 Does it come with a 32 bit or 64 bit version of vista?
Is the laptop available with a black exterior and interior?

Question from shina: Asked on 03/11/2007 Is it possible to have a normal DVD drive instead, and if so how much money would I save with this? Also is it possible to get a better graphic card with this laptop?

Question from Hordee: Asked on 03/11/2007 Is wireless compatability the same on different continents as I plan on travelling to asia and australia and am wondering if I will be able to access the internet abroad this way with european laptops.

Question from k13ran: Asked on 01/11/2007 sorry - i'm confused. two people have asked the question - does this model have bluetooth and there have been both yes and no answers so does it have it or not?

Question from Pamela W: Asked on 01/11/2007 I currently have XP on my Sony laptop, and I wonder if my games (such as old fashioned Snooker and Scrabble) will work if I make the change to Vista.

Question from Ali: Asked on 01/11/2007 Hi, I've connected my speakers (Logitech Z4i) via the line out socket but sound is still only coming out through the built in speakers. Do I have to do anything else to activate them?

Question from Mike: Asked on 01/11/2007 Hello, I purchased one of these on the understanding I could watch HD-DVD through my HD ready Sony LCD TV. It plays HD movies fine on the laptop but if I connect to the TV via HDMI lead it says Incompatible graphics driver, error code 0122. What does this mean, whats the point of having a HDMI out if the graphics card can't cope with it? Thanks Mike

Question from Ian: Asked on 01/11/2007 Will the 5920g be able to play games such as the C&C Kane series.

Question from StephenW: Asked on 01/11/2007 I have this laptop and other items stored on your shopping basket database and about to purchase. Would it be possible to provide the option of the additional 2GB RAM as a shopping item for selection instead of having to ring in about it separately?

Question from Ali: Asked on 01/11/2007 Can this laptop accomodate external speakers? If yes - where can they be connected.

Question from frankh: Asked on 01/11/2007 There is no mention of a sound card in the spec. Is sound integrated into the motherboard

Question from safwan: Asked on 01/11/2007 does it have bluetooth. u said yes to one person and no to the other. if not can u add bluetooth for me?

Question from Tanvir: Asked on 31/10/2007 Doe's this model have bluetooth?

Question from k13ran: Asked on 31/10/2007 Is it possible to hook this laptop up to a tv and use that as its moniter? If this is possible could you tell me what i would need?

Question from Nic: Asked on 30/10/2007 I'm confused about the bluetooth, multiple times you have said there is no bluetooth, then on the 29th Oct, you state 'Yes it does have bluetooth'

Please can you confirm?

Question from SteveR: Asked on 29/10/2007 This version has an infrared port on the front, can it be configured?

Question from deano: Asked on 29/10/2007 does this model have bluetooth

Question from Matt Oakes: Asked on 28/10/2007 Would I be able to connect a second screen and have two different images at the same time? And does this model have Bluetooth? The Acer website says it does but you say it doesnt...

Question from RobB: Asked on 28/10/2007 What is the maximum resolution supported for an external monitor, or is this the same as the max resolution of the laptop (1280x800)?

Question from Crystal: Asked on 27/10/2007 I really like the spec on the Gemstone but am completely turned off by its aesthetics. Can you recommend a similar spec from eihter the TravelMate or Aspire line? Gaming funcitonality is not important to me, but I do watch a lot of DVDs and recorded TV programmes when I travel and I definitely want a min. of 2GHz/2Gb RAM.

Question from KimB: Asked on 25/10/2007 Please can I have an answer to my previous two questions about the supplied battery. Is it 6 or 8 cell. If 6 can it be upgraded to the 8 cell and at what cost?

Question from A: Asked on 24/10/2007 Hi, looks good. Would HD be available if delivered to a HD tv via an Xbox360?

Question from almidillo: Asked on 22/10/2007 I want to connect wirelessly with my new 5920 to the net. I have B\band in the house via the phone cable. I am a Lecturer and travel to many venues mostly in N. Ireland but sometimes UK Mainland. Is there one piece of kit I can purchase will connect me in any situation,or will I have to buy several, and if so what are they, and in which situation will I need them?

Question from Adam: Asked on 22/10/2007 In the specification it says that the processor speed is 2GHz (x2). Does this mean that it runs at a total of 4GHz or not?

Question from FH: Asked on 15/10/2007 Does this model have draft N wireless compatibility ?

Question from Nick: Asked on 14/10/2007 How heavy is this laptop?

Question from Nick: Asked on 14/10/2007 What is the Max Resolution of the screen?

Question from sHudson: Asked on 14/10/2007 is the 2GB RAM and then an additional 1GB Turbo memroy?
are they different things?

Question from Jerome Peyralans: Asked on 11/10/2007 Is it possible to downgrade a gemstone aspire 5920 to Windows XP Professional (64 bits if available) ?

Question from OMOLOLU OGUN: Asked on 10/10/2007 can one have a windows xp operating system on this as oppossed to vista?

Question from Subodh: Asked on 09/10/2007 I HAD A QUERRY
WHETHER I CAN WINDOWS XP INSTALLED INSTEAD OF WINDOWS VISTA. I ALSO WANTED TO KNOW WHETHER THE DRIVER CD WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE PRODUCT

Question from Ali: Asked on 08/10/2007 How long does product take to be delivered. Does the 1gb Turbo cache memery take it away from your ram.

Question from tr: Asked on 08/10/2007 Does this laptop have bluetooth, and can you confirm that it has a 250GB hard drive and turbo memory.

Question from paul: Asked on 08/10/2007 has this laptop got a hdmi out on it, to allow me to download and play hd content straight to the laptop or via a hd screen.
thx

Question from D: Asked on 08/10/2007 Does this have built in bluetooth?

Question from katie: Asked on 08/10/2007 I have noticed this latest model has an nvidia geforce 8600m gs
graphics card where as the previous model had geforce 8600 gt
what is the difference between these two graphics cards, is one more powerful than the other is the gt model better than the gs model.

Question from MK: Asked on 07/10/2007 Wich Software and operating Systems are included with the laptop? Thks

Question from Christian: Asked on 03/10/2007 hi, i want to know if the camera is 1.3 pixels and also if the 2gb ram can be upgraded to 4gb

Question from working joe: Asked on 02/10/2007 Hi- does this have a built-in TV tuner or can I put a TV card in. Also my PC is XP. Will it network ok with Vista?

Question from zaren: Asked on 02/10/2007 dose this laptop ( 5920g) has built in wireless or do i have to get it made wireless

Question from ma graa: Asked on 30/09/2007 does this laptop's graphic card support DirectX 10.0?

Question from Paul: Asked on 27/09/2007 Can you confirm if this has draft n wireless capability and the GT version of the gfx card ? If not is there a version available as they were present with the previous model.

Question from TJ: Asked on 27/09/2007 The LX.AGW0X.169 version has Wireless LAN: 802.11n (as well as a/b/g) Yet this higher spec LT has "only" 802.11 a/b/g. Is this correct?

Question from graeme: Asked on 27/09/2007 great machine how fast is the 250Gb hard drive is it 5400 or 4200??

Question from Matt Davey: Asked on 26/09/2007 Is there a three year extended warranty available on this item? If so, is there still the option to add accidental damage cover to it like with your other laptops?

Question from Mike Braid: Asked on 26/09/2007 Is this 100% the 8600GS and not the GT as the acer site says all these models are the GT and not GS

Question from Richard: Asked on 26/09/2007 Will the laptop screen display quality be any different if playing an HD DVD or a normal DVD?

Question from Metz: Asked on 25/09/2007 Hi,

As this has an HD DVD drive is it still possible to play regular DVD's and CD's please?

Question from Priya: Asked on 21/09/2007 Is there 1Gb Turbo Memory on this product? And on the 5920G? as it suggests there isn't on the link for the original 5920 but on the specs. here it says there is.

Question from Mikey: Asked on 20/09/2007 Is the screen HD? Will it play the New Flight Sim at full settings?

Question from bob: Asked on 19/09/2007 can u play crysis on this laptop

Question from StuartF: Asked on 18/09/2007 I'm a bit confused... does the HD version include 802.11n connectivity? (the spec only mentions a/b/g)

Question from MG: Asked on 18/09/2007 Do all laptops come supplied with O/S cd's for re installation if required?