| Acer AS8730-6951 18.4-Inch Laptop | | | | 105-key keyboard (12 function, four cursor, two |
| Featuring Acer's eye-catching, award-winning | | | | Microsoft Windows keys; independent US dollar |
| Gemstone design the Acer Aspire AS8730-6951 | | | | and Euro sign keys ), inverted T cursor layout, |
| presents a cool, confident look and delivers | | | | standard numeric keypad, hotkey controls, 2.5mm |
| powerful mobile computing. Designed for | | | | minimum key travel, and international language |
| high-definition multimedia entertainment at home | | | | support. The touchpad has multi-gesture |
| or on the go, the Aspire 8730 boasts a 15.6-inch | | | | technology, including circular-motion scrolling and |
| HD Acer CineCrystal TFT LCD panel with a native | | | | pinch-action zoom. |
| 16:9 aspect ratio for a true cinematic view. And it | | | | Screen, Video & Audio The wide-aspect |
| includes two Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers and | | | | 18.4-inch Acer CineCrystal Full HD display provides |
| high-definition audio support for a complete, | | | | a true cinematic view with 16:9 aspect ratio for |
| immersive multimedia experience. | | | | HDTV and the latest Blu-ray Disc format. The |
| | | | 1680 x 945 resolution captivates with its precision |
| The cover is shaped to resemble a precious | | | | and ensures flawless, pixel-for-pixel reproductions |
| stone, with the Acer logo floating on a polished | | | | of entertainment created in the 720p high-def |
| midnight sapphire sublayer. The palm rest area | | | | format. An 8 ms high-def response time |
| has a matt grey finish that gives remarkable | | | | diminishes ghosting in games with finely rendered, |
| tactile feedback, while contrasting with the | | | | complex graphics. Acer GridVista software |
| gleaming cover. Easy-to-use media keys allow | | | | simultaneously shows up to eight windows on dual |
| access to frequently used functions and allow | | | | displays and automatically resizes open application |
| total multimedia control. The multi-gesture | | | | windows to fit the screen for fantastic |
| touchpad with circular-motion scrolling and | | | | multitasking. Video is powered by the Nvidia |
| pinch-action zoom puts swift, flawless navigation | | | | GeForce 9600M GT graphics/video card, which |
| and intuitive zoom in and out at your fingertips. | | | | provides 512 MB of dedicated video RAM and |
| The Acer Video Conference solution integrating | | | | offers up to 1791 MB of total available graphics |
| real-time video and voice over internet delivers | | | | memory as allocated by Windows Vista. Enabled |
| highly mobile and extremely flexible | | | | by PureVideo HD, movies come to life with |
| communication, and it includes the Acer Crystal | | | | outstanding picture clarity, ultra-smooth video and |
| Eye webcam and PrimaLite technology, which | | | | vivid color. The lifelike images have up to six |
| incorporates a premium sensor and lenses to | | | | times the detail of standard DVD movies. |
| provide superior video performance under | | | | Delivering state-of-the-art graphics performance, |
| low-light conditions. (An optional Acer Xpress VoIP | | | | The GeForce 9600M GT graphics card is sure to |
| phone provides hands-free VoIP via a Bluetooth | | | | give you the power and performance you crave |
| connection for added freedom.) In addition to | | | | to play the hottest DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 |
| Bluetooth connectivity, the Aspire 8730 comes | | | | titles. Its 16x full-screen antialiasing technology |
| with Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) networking, | | | | delivers superior quality along with astounding |
| featuring MIMO technology and supporting Acer | | | | performance and since it's optimized for Windows |
| SignalUp with Nplify wireless technology for a | | | | Vista. This notebook also includes an integrated |
| smooth connection to wireless networks. It's | | | | audio card with Microsoft DirectSound compatibility |
| powered by the latest Intel Core 2 Duo | | | | and two Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers. |
| processor--with Centrino 2 technology--which | | | | Networking, Connectivity & Expansion |
| boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and | | | | Be ready for the next platform in wireless |
| saves on battery life. The 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 | | | | connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Wi-Fi |
| Duo P8600 includes a quick 1066 MHz front-side | | | | chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, |
| bus and 3 MB of L2 cache, providing an optimized, | | | | it offers up to five times the performance and |
| multithreaded architecture for improved | | | | twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g |
| multimedia and multitasking performance. Other | | | | wireless. It's also backward compatible with |
| features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of | | | | 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home |
| RAM (maximum capacity), Super-Multi drive for | | | | routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a |
| burning single- and dual-layer DVDs as well as | | | | networks (which has a higher throughput, but |
| CDs, Gigabit Ethernet networking, Nvidia GeForce | | | | more limited range--great for closed office |
| 9600M GT graphics (512 MB dedicated memory | | | | environments). With the integrated Bluetooth 2.0 |
| with up to 1791 MB of shared video memory), | | | | + EDR connectivity, you can communicate and |
| and pre-installed Windows Vista Home Premium | | | | synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals |
| operating system | | | | such as PDAs and cell phones. It also includes a |
| Spec Check | | | | next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot |
| - 18.4-inch LCD screen | | | | (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take |
| - 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor | | | | advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion |
| - 320 GB hard drive | | | | cards for even more advanced wireless, |
| - 4 GB RAM (maximum) | | | | networking, storage, and security features. It |
| - Dual-layer DVD±R drive | | | | comes with the following external connectors: |
| - Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) | | | | - 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of |
| - Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics (512 MB | | | | peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players |
| dedicated) | | | | - 1 ExpressCard/54 slot (compatible with |
| - Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) | | | | ExpressCard/34 media) |
| - Weighs 9 pounds | | | | - 1 HDMI output (for connecting to a compatible |
| - Processor: Experience improved energy | | | | HDTV or home theater receiver for |
| efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity, and | | | | uncompressed digital audio and video via a single |
| amazing battery life with the 45nm Intel Core 2 | | | | cable) |
| Duo P8600 processor featuring Intel Centrino 2 | | | | - Analog video output: 1 VGA |
| technology. This processor has a 2.4 GHz | | | | - 6-in-1 memory card reader, compatible with |
| processor speed, super-sized 1066 MHz front-side | | | | Secure Digital (SD), MMC, MMCplus, Memory Stick, |
| bus (FSB), and a extra-large 3 MB L2 cache. (An | | | | Memory Stick PRO, and XD Picture Card |
| L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; | | | | - 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack |
| and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your | | | | - 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet |
| system's performance. The FSB carries data | | | | - 56K modem (V.92) |
| between the CPU and RAM, and a faster | | | | Operating System |
| front-side bus will deliver better overall | | | | The 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home |
| performance.)Formerly codenamed Montevina, | | | | Premium (with SP1) is the operating system for |
| Intel Centrino 2 processor technology improves | | | | users with advanced computer needs, and it |
| upon every facet of a laptop's main features, | | | | includes all of the Windows Media Center |
| including performance and battery life via new | | | | capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one |
| processors and chipsets, faster draft 802.11n | | | | home entertainment center for watching DVD |
| wireless, and new business-class manageability | | | | movies and accessing your digital audio library. You |
| capabilities. The new hafnium-infused | | | | can also use Windows Media Center to record and |
| circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage | | | | watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and |
| in transistors--conserves even more energy, | | | | to access new kinds of online entertainment |
| giving you more time away from the wall | | | | content. Computers that include Windows Vista |
| outlet.The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two | | | | Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows |
| computational execution cores in a single | | | | SideShow display will also allow you to access key |
| processor, providing greater system response | | | | data even when your computer is off. It is also |
| when running multi-threaded applications | | | | easier than ever to share files between other PCs |
| simultaneously with no significant increase in | | | | in your household and to manage your laptop |
| power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking | | | | computer settings to more securely connect via |
| and it can run multiple demanding applications--such | | | | Wi-Fi. Every edition of Windows Vista provides |
| as graphics-intensive games or serious | | | | the essential tools and technologies to help |
| number-crunching business productivity | | | | protect you whether you are browsing the |
| applications--while downloading music or running | | | | Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or |
| virus-scanning security programs in the | | | | just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista |
| background. | | | | include new tools that can warn you of impending |
| - Hard Drive: The large 320 GB Serial ATA | | | | hardware failures long before you have lost any |
| (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) offers a wealth of | | | | important personal data. And, all Windows Vista |
| storage space, perfect for storing a vast | | | | editions include parental control features that allow |
| multimedia collection or for editing digital video. | | | | you to manage and monitor your family's use of |
| This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with | | | | games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other |
| a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire | | | | activities. |
| and USB 2.0. | | | | Preloaded Software |
| - Memory: The 4 GB of installed RAM (PC2-5300, | | | | Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Empowering Technology |
| 2 x 2 GB) maximizes the capacity for this | | | | (eRecovery, eSettings, ePower Management), |
| notebook,. It also offers a fast 667 MHz speed. | | | | Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe |
| - DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer DVD drive is | | | | Acrobat Reader, CyberLink PowerDirector (trial |
| compatible with a wide range of formats, including | | | | version), McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial |
| both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, | | | | version), NTI Media Maker (OEM, not full-featured, |
| and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold | | | | version) |
| up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your | | | | Dimensions & Weight |
| MP3 collection or your most important documents. | | | | This notebook measures 17.3 x 11.8 x 1.7 inches |
| It features the following speeds: 4x for DVD+R | | | | (WxDxH) and weighs 9 pounds. |
| DL, 4x for DVD-R DL, 8x for both single layer | | | | Power |
| DVD±R, 8x for single layer DVD+RW, 6x | | | | It's powered by an 8-cell rechargeable lithium-ion |
| for single layer DVD-RW, 5x for DVD-RAM, and | | | | battery, which has a battery life of up to 2.5 |
| 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs | | | | hours (depending on usage; 2.0 hours recharge |
| at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x. | | | | time with power off, 3.0 hours with power on, |
| - Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a | | | | 80% charge in 1.0 hour. |