Processor
- Intel Core2 Duo Processor T6600 (2MB L2 Cache, 2.20GHz, 800MHz FSB) or Intel Pentium Processor T4300 (1MB L2 Cache, 2.10GHz, 800MHz FSB)
Chipset
- Intel Core2 Duo Processor: Mobile Intel GM45 Express
- Intel Pentium Processor: Mobile Intel GL40 Express
Memory
- Up to 4GB (2/2) DDR2 667 SDRAM
- User upgradeable up to 4GB (one 2GB memory card in each slot)* subject to availability of 2GB cards
Storage
- Up to 500GB* SATA hard drive, 5400RPM
- Integrated variable-speed Super-Multi drive:
Read – 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 8X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Write – 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
- 5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card
Optional external USB 1.44MB* floppy drive
Video
- 17.3" (1600 x 900) high-brightness (220 nit) Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit TFT LCD
- Up to 16.7 million colors
- 8ms high-definition response time
- 16:9 aspect ratio
- 60% color gamut
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M or Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
- Microsoft DirectX 10.0 support
- MPEG-2 DVD, WMV9/VC-1 (Windows Media Video 9, VC-1 standard), H.264/AVC decoding
- Acer Video Conference with integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions
- VGA and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (high-bandwidth digital-content protection) support ports
- Support for simultaneous display on notebook LCD and external monitor
Audio
- Integrated microphone
- Dolby-optimized surround-sound system with two integrated stereo speakers
- Optimized third-generation Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement
- True 5.1-channel surround-sound output
- Headphones/speaker/line-out with SPDIF support, microphone and line-in ports
- Microsoft DirectSound compatibility
Interface Ports
- DC-in
- RJ-11 modem
- RJ-45 LAN
- VGA
- Headphones/speaker/line-out with SPDIF support
- Microphone
- Line-in
- HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (high-bandwidth digital-content protection) support
- Four USB 2.0
Card Slot
- 5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card
Communications
- 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N or 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN, Acer SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency, WI-FI CERTIFIED
- Gigabit LAN, Wake-on-LAN ready
- V.92 56Kbps* data/fax modem, PTT (postal, telegraph, telephone) certified in select countries, Wake-on-Ring ready
- Acer Video Conference with integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions.
Included Software
- Acer Backup Manager
- Acer Crystal Eye
- Acer eRecovery Management
- Acer GridVista
- Acer Launch Manager
- Acer PowerSmart Manager
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Adobe Flash Player
- eSobi
- Google Toolbar
- McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version)
- Microsoft Works 8.5 (full version)
- Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 (60-day trial)
- MyWinLocker
- Norton Online Backup
- NTI Media Maker*
- Oberon Gamezone*
- WildTangent
*OEM, not full-featured, version.
User Interface
- 103-key keyboard, inverted T cursor layout, independent standard numeric keypad, hotkey controls, international language support
- 10 function, four cursor, two Microsoft Windows keys
- Acer Backup, WLAN, touchpad lock, programmable easy-launch keys
- Play/pause, stop, previous, next media control keys printed on keyboard
- Multi-gesture touchpad supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip
Dimensions & Weight
- 16.2" (411.0mm) W x 10.8" (274.0mm) D x 1.6" – 1.8” (40.0mm – 45.0mm) H
- 7.1 lb. (3.2kg)
Size and weight may vary depending on configuration
Power
- 65-watt AC adapter
- Six-cell lithium ion battery: up to 3.5 hours life depending on configuration and usage
Security Features
- User, administrator and hard drive BIOS passwords
- Kensington lock slot