Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 11 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

6
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

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

Cons:

Heavy, Audio could use improvement

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Last revision on June 12, 2013

Reviewers Liked

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

Expert reviews and ratings

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 PCWorld New Zealand on June 29, 2012

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 PC Advisor on January 16, 2012

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 Computer Shopper on January 04, 2012

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 NotebookCheck on November 30, 2011

A good media PC at a reasonable price that’s ready to connect to your entertainment...

By Pocket-lint on October 17, 2011

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 RegHardware on September 22, 2011

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 itreviews.com on September 09, 2011

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 Trusted Reviews on August 03, 2011

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 CNET UK on July 28, 2011

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 SlashGear on September 05, 2011

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