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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 – which will affect...
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If you're in the market for a multimedia-focused laptop that's good for use both at home and on the road then you could do worse than try Acer's Aspire 5951G. Also known as just the Ethos, the Acer 5951G does a good job when it comes to sound, with a...

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 - it's just...
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Aspire Ethos is Acer’s premium entertainment line of notebooks, and the 5951G is the latest member of the family. Built around the combination of a Sandy Bridge Intel Core i5 processor and NVIDIA graphics, with Dolby Sound, this aims to be a multimedi...

Good screen, NVIDIA Optimus graphics, Dolby sound, 5.1 surround sound conenctor and high audio quality, innovative removable touchpad cum media controller...

Unusual split keys on keyboard, unnecessary numeric keypad waste space...

A good media PC at a reasonable price that’s ready to connect to your entertainment system...
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The Acer Ethos 5951G laptop, with its matt black casing and blue activity LEDs, looks rather purposeful. I continued to be impressed by the cosmetics as I hefted the 3.3kg slab onto my lap even though a closer look revealed the brushed finish on the li...

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 15zHP...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2013-02-01 01:01:40
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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 might...

Excellent hardware specification...

Optical drive is DVDonly, not Bluray.
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Thanks to SaveOnLaptops.co.uk for this review sample. Laptops are the most-sold computers, and 15.6in models are the most-sold laptops. Thus it follows that there are an awful lot of 15.6in laptops around, and many of them are, to put it nicely, somewhat...

Unique and innovative removable touchpad remote, Attractive design with brushed aluminium, Good backlit keyboard, Oodles of connectivity, Decent dedicated graphics...

Sub-par, glossy screen, Average 2.1 speakers, No Blu-ray...

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 machine...
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The Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G is the 15.6-inch little brother in this top of the line entertainment and multimedia laptop series that also includes a super-sized 18.4-inch Aspire Ethos 8951G, which we reviewed previously. If you liked the performance alo...

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 multi-t...
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Acer relies on powerful hardware in the latest Ethos models. In addition to a quad core processor from Intel's current Sandy Bridge range, an Nvidia GeForce GT555M is used. The combination of these two components should also be interesting for gamers. Mor...

Good runtimes, USB 3.0, eSATA, FireWire, Good sound, Touchpad can be used as a remote control, Good application performance, Good gaming performance...

Notebook gets extremely warm in some areas, Dim, contrast poor screen...

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 life...
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Everyone wants luxury—in cars, in tech, in food—but few of us can afford it. At least, perhaps, we can help you with the tech: We just looked at a machine with quite a few luxe trappings at a moderate price.The Acer Ethos Aspire 5951G-9694 delivers some o...

Strong performance, Solid construction, Excellent battery life, Extras such as a built-in remote control...

Heavy, Audio could use improvement...

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. Read More...
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