4. Acer Aspire 8920-6671
Editors' rating: 8.0
The good: First 18-inch display we've seen; true 16:9 aspect ratio; inventive media control panel mimics a remote control.
The bad: Higher-end model is twice as much as lower-end version, despite minimal specification differences; minor Blu-ray control issues; we expected better bass from a system with a subwoofer.
The bottom line: With Blu-ray and a true 1080p display, the 18-inch Acer Aspire 8920 is a movie fan's dream, but we'd go for the cheaper of Acers' two preconfigured models.
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Price range: $2,427.98 - $2,599.00
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