Price: $1799.99
Product Features and Technical Details
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
- Hardware Platform: PC
- Processor: 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon XP
- Number of Processors: 1
- RAM: 512 MB
- RAM Type: DDR SDRAM
- L2 Cache: 512 KB
- Memory Slots: 1
Operating System and Software
- Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
- Bundled Software: Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, CyberLink PowerDVD,4 Norton AntiVirus,4 NTI CD-Maker, Acer System Recovery
Special Features
- Bluetooth Wireless PAN, 4-in-1 card reader
Keyboard and Mouse
- Keyboard: Full-size Acer FineTouch 84-key keyboard with five-degree curve
Hard Drive
- Size: 60 GB
- Manufacturer: Portable
- Type: Ultra ATA
Optical Drives, Other Mass Storage
- Additional Drives: 4-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) card, SmartMedia card or Memory Stick
Graphics and Display
- Graphics Card: ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9200
- Graphics RAM: 128 MB
- Display: XGA TFT LCD
- LCD Native Resolution: 1024-by-768
Ports and Connectivity
- Modem: 56 Kbps
- Network Connection: 802.11g WLAN, Bluetooth, 10/100 LAN
Cases and Expandability
- Weight: 13.6 pounds
Power
- Rated Charge (normal use): 3 hours
The Ferrari 3000LMi is not merely a pretty showpiece. Inside, Acer has installed a formidable system "engine", including a 1.87 GHz AMD Athlon XP-M 2500+ processor, 512 MB main memory, and an ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics controller with 128 MB video memory. With this level of power at their disposal, users will have no trouble operating typical PC and notebook applications and multitasking. Even ardent gamers or 3-D designers should find the system has enough 3-D muscle to efficiently operate all but the most demanding applications.
Though not extremely compact at 13 by 10.7 inches, the Ferrari 3000LMi is just 1.2 inches thin. Furthermore, it weighs a mere 6.5 pounds, thus qualifying it as a true ultra-light. Acer makes good use of all available space, equipping the unit with a 15-inch
SXGA+TFT LCD display capable of super-clean 1400 by 1050 resolution, a full-size 84-key keyboard with numerous hotkeys, a roomy 60 GB hard disk, and a DVD-Dual drive that supports CD burning, audio CD playing, and both of today's most popular DVD recording formats, DVD- and DVD+.
The unit is equipped with a number of standard amenities, including an IEEE 1394 FireWire port for fast interaction with external devices such as digital camcorders, four high-speed USB 2.0 ports for plug and play peripheral connections, a 4-in-1 card reader for memory cards from cell phones, digital cameras and the like, and Bluetooth support for no-hassle communication with cordless gadgets such as PDAs. Communication options include a 56K modem for low-speed dial-up Internet and email, a 10/100 LAN network connector, and integrated 802.11g wireless LAN for cord-free network and e-communication access.
The system's software bundle is not as comprehensive as that of similar notebooks, featuring the Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system and CyberLink's PowerDVD software DVD player. Estimated battery life is estimated up to 3.0 hours under ideal conditions.
