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Acer AS 5720-4649 15.4" Laptop

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20 Aug 2008 07:39 CDT

Technical Information

• Multimedia-focused laptop with 15.4-inch screen
• 1.46 GHz Intel Pentium T2310 dual-core processor; 160 GB hard drive; 1 GB RAM (2 GB max); dual-layer DVD burner
• 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g); Intel GMA X3100 graphics with 287 MB of shared video memory
• Connectivity: four USB 2.0; 1 FireWire; 5-in-1 memory card reader; 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
• Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities)

Description

This notebook is powered by the 1.46 GHz Intel Pentium T2310 dual-core processor and it comes with 1 GB of installed RAM (which can be increased to a maximum of 2 GB). Other features include a 160 GB hard drive, 54g Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g), multi-format/dual-layer DVD±RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard 54 slot, and a multi-format memory card reader.

It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

• Processor: The 1.46 GHz Intel Pentium T2310 dual-core processor is able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks. Each core shares 1 MB of L2 cache, and they have a 533 MHz front-side bus. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance).
• Hard Drive: The 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
• Memory: The 1 GB of installed RAM (PC5300, 2 x 512 MB) is a good start, but you'll probably want to add more RAM to handle today's demanding multimedia and gaming software. This notebook has a 2 GB maximum RAM capacity (2 x 1 GB).
• DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents.
• Keyboard & Mouse: The keyboard features an inverted T cursor layout, embedded numeric keypad, hotkey controls, 2.5mm minimum key travel, and international language support. It also offers a touchpad with four-way integrated scroll button, WLAN easy launch button, volume adjustment wheel, and independent US dollar and Euro sign keys.
  
  

Screen, Video & Audio

Get 30 percent more multimedia viewing space than with traditional 4:3 XGA displays via the wide-aspect 15.4-inch screen (1280 x 800). Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which provides up to 287 MB of video memory allocated from the system. It also features Windows Vista Aero interface support and enhanced 3-D graphics performance--delivering over 2x scores on 3-D Mark 06. Intel Clear Video Technology provides outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and customizable color controls. It also enables enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion

This Acer notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Acer InviLink) that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks and offers Acer's SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency. You also get super-fast wired connectivity via the Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000). Here's the full list of connection options:

• 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• ExpressCard 54 slot
• 5-in-1 card reader compatible with MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card
• 1 VGA for external monitor
• 1 headphone jack (with S/PDIF Support), 1 microphone jack
• 56K modem (V.90)
  
  

Operating System

Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi. Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail.
Preloaded Software

Norton Internet Security, NTI CD Maker, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Acer Arcade, Acer GameZone, Acer GridVista Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.4 x 10.8 x 1.7 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 6.2 pounds. Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of approximately 3 hours (depending on usage).

Retail Price

$699.99

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