Notebooks on offer at the PC Show

By CNET Asia staff
Jun 14, 2008

You don't need to break your piggy bank when buying a laptop. Hop on down to the PC Show and get the best deals in town.

Acer Extensa 5620

Show price: ~~S$1,198~~ S$1,099
Remarks: An budget midsized laptop with Core 2 Duo performance locked in a magnesium-alloy chassis.
Specs: Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz processor; 1GB RAM; 160GB harddisk; 15.4-inch display; integrated graphics; DVD writer; Windows Vista Home Basic OS.
Booth: A1807, A1824

Acer Aspire 8920G

Show price: S$3,298
Remarks: Acer's latest take on the entertainment desktop replacement is decked out with the latest Core 2 Duo platform and discrete ATI graphics card for excellent gaming performance. Buy at the show and get free gifts worth up to S$339.
Specs: Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz processor; 3GB RAM; 320GB harddisk; 18.4-inch display; Nvidia GeForce 9650M GS graphics; Blu-ray writer; Windows Vista Home Premium OS.
Booth: A1807, A1824

Acer Aspire 6920G

Show price: S$2,398
Remarks: A smaller version of the Aspire 8920. Buy at the show and get free gifts worth up to S$339.
Specs: Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz processor; 2GB RAM; 250GB harddisk; 16-inch display; Nvidia GeForce 9500M GS graphics; DVD writer; Windows Vista Home Premium OS.
Booth: A1807, A1824

Acer TravelMate 6292

Show price: ~~S$1,698~~ S$1,598
Remarks: Acer's foray into the business notebook scene is a full-featured, magnesium alloy-clad number with a low price tag. Though its lack of a TPM security chip and far from svelte figure may drive some off, the TravelMate 6292 is certainly a value-for-money preposition for the junior executive or student. Buy at the show and get free gifts worth up to S$339.
Specs: Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz processor; 2GB RAM; 250GB harddisk; 12.1-inch display; integrated graphics; DVD writer; Windows Vista Home Premium OS.
Booth: A1807, A1824

Acer Aspire 5920G

Show price: S$1,798
Remarks: The Aspire 5920 is a candidate for the ugliest laptop of the year, but the rest of the laptop is a very good one. It's fast, feature-packed and is excellent value for money.
Specs: Core 2 Duo 2.1GHz processor; 2GB RAM; 250GB harddisk; 15.4-inch display; Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT graphics; DVD writer; Windows Vista Home Premium OS.
Booth: A1807, A1824

Acer Aspire 2920Z

Show price: ~~S$1,198~~ S$1,099
Remarks: The Aspire 2920 should suit most people who are on a budget and like to stay portable, but still need a bit of grunt. If it had an HDMI port, it'd almost be the perfect solution.
Specs: Pentium Dual-Core 1.86GHz processor; 1GB RAM; 160GB harddisk; 12.1-inch display; integrated graphics; DVD writer; Windows Vista Home Basic OS.
Booth: A1807, A1824

Acer Aspire 4920G

Show price: ~~S$1,898~~ S$1,798
Remarks: The Aspire 4920G may be cheap, but it's definitely not boring with its Gemstone design. Billed as a portable entertainment notebook, it sports a dedicated ATI graphics card for additional video performance. Users who frequently edit videos or produce presentations will appreciate this affordable Acer PC. Buy at the show and get free gifts worth up to S$339.
Specs: Pentium Dual-Core 1.86GHz processor; 1GB RAM; 160GB harddisk; 12.1-inch display; integrated graphics; DVD writer; Windows Vista Home Basic OS.
Booth: A1807, A1824

Acer Extensa 4620Z

Show price: ~~S$1,198~~ S$999
Remarks: Sure, the processor is last generation and it's also missing Bluetooth connectivity. However, the Extensa 4620Z hits pay dirt with its wallet-friendly price tag and enough features to satisfy most consumers. It doesn't even stinge on the operating system by going with Linux, as you'll be getting the midrange Windows Vista Home Premium software with this system. Buy at the show and get a free 20GB 1.8-inch external drive free.
Specs: Pentium Dual-Core 1.86GHz processor; 2GB RAM; 160GB harddisk; 14.1-inch display; integrated graphics; DVD writer; Windows Vista Home Premium OS.
Booth: A1807, A1824

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Disclaimer: Prices indicated here are based on quotes by individual vendors and may vary between buyer and seller. Hence, these prices should be used as a reference to negotiate your purchase. Vendors may also correct and alter their deals without prior notice, while free gifts are subject to availability.