Price: $499.99Featuring Acer's eye-catching, award-winning Gemstone design the Acer Aspire AS4530-6823 presents a cool, confident look and delivers powerful mobile computing. Designed for high-definition multimedia entertainment at home or on the go, the Aspire 4530 boasts a 14.1-inch CrystalBrite screen and an NVIDIA GeForce 9100M graphics card for excellent HD video playback and immersive 3D gameplay (with full support of Microsoft DirectX 10 games). The built-in Crystal Eye Webcam provides face-to-face online communications and even snaps still photos and video clips to share with friends and family.
The cover is shaped to resemble a precious stone, with the Acer logo floating on a polished midnight sapphire sublayer. The palm rest area has a matt grey finish that gives remarkable tactile feedback, while contrasting with the gleaming cover. Easy-to-use media keys allow access to frequently used functions and allow total multimedia control.
Key Features
- 14.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) LCD screen with Acer CrystalBrite Technology (Learn more)
- AMD Athlon X2 QL-62 dual-core processor with 2.0 GHz CPU speed and 1 MB of L2 cache (Learn more)
- 320 GB SATA hard drive
- 3 GB of installed DDR2 RAM with 667 MHz speed, expandable to 4 GB
- NVIDIA GeForce 9100M G Graphics with up to 1919 MB of TurboCache (256 MB of dedicated system memory; up to 1633 MB shared system memory) (Learn more)
- 8x Multi-format DVD±R/RW drive can also write to CD, DVD-RAM, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs--which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data. (See speeds)
- Crystal Eye Webcam provides face-to-face online communications and even snaps still photos and video clips to share with friends and family.
- 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi networking with expanded wireless features to get more done in more places
- Ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet wireed networking (10/100/1000)
- VGA video output
- Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers with high-definition audio support
- Windows Home Vista Premium operating system (Learn more)
- Up to 3-hour battery life with 6-cell lithium-ion (4400 mAh) battery
- Dimensions: 13.35 x 9.57 x 1.14/1.54 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 5.29 pounds
- Warranty: 1-year hardware warranty
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots). This laptop comes with the following expansion ports:
- 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- Analog video output: 1 VGA
- 1 ExpressCard 54/34 slot for adding advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features
- 5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and xD Picture Card media
- 1 headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF digital audio support
- 1 microphone jack
- 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
- 56K modem port (V.92)
- 1 Kensington lock slot
What's in the box
This package contains the Acer Aspire AS4530-6823 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions
It also comes with the following software: Microsoft Works 8.5; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day trial); McAfee Internet Security Suite (with 60 days of live update); NTI Media Maker; Acer GridVista; Acer GameZone; Acer Launch Manager
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