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Key Specs

Processor: 2GHz Core 2 Duo T7250
Memory: 2GB DDR2
Storage: 120GB hard drive
Optical Drives: Double-layer DVD±RW
Display: 15.4-inch TFT
Graphics: Integrated Intel GMA X3100
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium

Intel Centrino Duo Core 2 Duo U7700 1.33GHz - 11.1" WXGA - 2GB DDR2 SDRAM - 64GB - DVD-Writer (DVD-RAM/±R/±RW) - Gigabi

Price: $3,213.53

ProsExtremely compact; lightweight; solid construction; comfortable keyboard; sharp screen; full suite of ports ConsSlow processor; onscreen text can be hard to read; no optical drive; costs more than other budget ultraportables

A huge high-def display, awesome sound, and loads of multimedia extras make the Aspire 8920G a compelling desktop replacement notebook.

ProsFairly priced; great-looking; solidly built; good performance; cool face-recognition security software ConsScreen is too reflective; no productivity suite or HDMI port; mediocre battery life

ProsGreat styling; includes two batteries, Bluetooth mouse, and carrying case; built-in DVD burner ConsSlow performance; 3-cell battery life is abysmal; odd keyboard layout; screen is too reflective; bad off-angle viewing