Reviewers Liked
- Strong performance, Solid construction, Excellent battery life, Extras such as a built-in remote control
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Heavy, Audio could use improvement
Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G
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By PCWorld New Zealand
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On paper, Acer's Aspire 5951G is very similar to the HP Envy 15, with a 15.6-inch LED-backlit LCD screen, 2.2GHz Intel Core i7-2670QM processor, 8GB of DDR-1333 memory and 750GB HDD. The hard drive has a slower spin speed – 5400RPM –...
By PC Advisor
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Acer's Aspire 5951G is a multimedia-focused laptop with some impressive specifications that could be just as comfortable in a home office as in the living room. We weren't convinced by the touchpad that doubles up as a remote control though -...
By Computer Shopper
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Acer's Ethos Aspire 5951G is a respectable midsize performer with some high-end touches. Check it out if you demand style and excellence on a limited budget....
By NotebookCheck
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Acer has created a very interesting notebook on paper. A faster Intel Core i7-2630QM processor, an Nvidia GeForce GT 555M graphics card, a 16 GB RAM and a Blu-ray drive read very well. It all comes in an attractive looking case with suitable battery...
By Pocket-lint
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A good media PC at a reasonable price that’s ready to connect to your entertainment...
By RegHardware
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A good all-rounder with impressive battery life and that funky detachable MediaRemote touchpad. However, the mark-up for said is a touch too steep. ® Thanks to SaveOnLaptops for the review sample More Notebook ReviewsApple MacBook Air 11Dell XPS...
By itreviews.com
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Review date: 09 September, 2011. Review by: Simon Williams Laptops have been the new desktops for a while now - and their specs continue to get closer to the big boxes of just a year or so back. Acer's Ethos series aims to provide everything you...
By Trusted Reviews
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A nicely-designed, metal-clad multimedia powerhouse, the Ethos 5951G packs generous specifications, excellent connectivity and plenty of features for its price, not least of which is a unique and innovative removable touchpad that makes using the...
By CNET UK
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The Acer Aspire Ethos is a great looking and superbly powerful machine. It may not be the lightest thing on the market, but you're certainly getting a lot of laptop for your...
By SlashGear
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The Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G is a premium entertainment, multimedia, and gaming notebook that offers sophisticated styling, a solid build, and superb performance. It sports a Blu-ray drive, excellent sound quality, and boasts a unique removable...
By TecnoZoom
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L’Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G è un notebook di sicuro impatto visivo, grazie a un design estremamente sofisticato e raffinato e al touchpad rimovibile, da poter utilizzare anche come telecomando per la gestione dei contenuti multimediali del...
By Betabuzz
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Es ist sehr erfreulich, dass Acer mit dem Aspire Ethos 5951G neue Wege geht: Die Idee mit dem Touchpad mag nur ein Detail sein, zeugt jedoch von Innovationskraft. Davon losgelöst erwerben Sie hier ein sehr ordentliches Notebook für die...
By PC-Welt.de
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Das Aspire Ethos 5951G-2631675WNkk von Acer erfüllt mehr als die Bedürfnisse durchschnittlicher Nutzer. Denn das taiwanesische Unternehmen hat - ähnlich wie Asus bei dem N55SF-S1124V - teilweise äußerst leistungsstarke Hardware...
By notebookinfo.de
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Das Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G-2631675Wnkk bietet puren Multimedia-Luxus. Dafür spricht auch der Preis von 1.300 Euro. Die Anschlussvielfalt überzeugt und das herausnehmbare Multitouch-Pad ist ein nettes Alleinstellungsmerkmal. Neben dem...
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