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Charming and powerful without being monstrous!Acer AS8730-6951 18.4-Inch Laptop
 List Price: $1,199.99 |
Product Details
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Product Description
Intel Centrino2 Processor Technology; Intel Heart2 Duo Processor P8600 (2MB L2 Cache | 2.0GHz | 800MHz FSB); Windows Vista At ease Premium 64-bit w/ Service Pack 1; 18.4 WXGA HD Widescreen Evince (1680 x 945); Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset; 4096MB DDR2 667 MHz Dual Approach Memory; NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT Graphics; 320GB SATA 5400RPM Inflexible Drive; 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive;6-in-1 Digital Media Fated Reader; Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/g/Draft-N; Acer Semiprecious stone Eye Webcam; Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution; Dolby Home Theater Audio Improvement; 4 - USB 2.0 Ports; 1 - HDMI port with HDCP Subsistence; Bluetooth 2.0+EDR; 8-Cell Lithium-Ion (2.4); 9.04 lbs. | 4.1 kg (system part only).Featuring Acer's eye-entrancing, award-winning Gemstone design the Acer Aspire AS8730-6951 presents a ice, confident look and delivers powerful mobile computing. Designed for cheerful-definition multimedia entertainment at home or on the go, the Aspire 8730 boasts a 15.6-inch HD Acer CineCrystal TFT LCD panel with a by birth 16:9 aspect ratio for a true cinematic view. And it includes two Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers and enormous-definition audio support for a complete, immersive multimedia experience.
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The Acer Video Conference clarification integrating real-time video and voice over internet delivers influentially mobile and extremely flexible communication, and it includes the Acer Crystal Eye webcam and PrimaLite technology, which incorporates a in short supply sensor and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light situation. (An optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone provides hands-free VoIP via a Bluetooth ally for added freedom.) In addition to Bluetooth connectivity, the Aspire 8730 comes with Cheque-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) networking, featuring MIMO technology and supporting Acer SignalUp with Nplify wireless technology for a smooth-shaven connection to wireless networks.
It's powered by the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor--with Centrino 2 technology--which boosts zoom, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. The 2.4 GHz Intel Middle 2 Duo P8600 includes a quick 1066 MHz front-side bus and 3 MB of L2 cache, providing an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multimedia and multitasking behaviour. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of RAM (maximum sphere), Super-Multi drive for burning single- and dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs, Gigabit Ethernet networking, Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics (512 MB focused memory with up to 1791 MB of shared video memory), and pre-installed Windows Vista Nursing home Premium operating system.
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The Fundamentals
- Processor: Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity, and stunning battery life with the 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor featuring Intel Centrino 2 technology. This processor has a 2.4 GHz processor celerity, super-sized 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a extra-large 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, hoard temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's presentation. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
Formerly codenamed Montevina, Intel Centrino 2 processor technology improves upon every facet of a laptop's pipe features, including performance and battery life via new processors and chipsets, faster plan 802.11n wireless, and new business-class manageability capabilities. The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more spirit, giving you more time away from the wall outlet.
The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational fulfilment cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no momentous increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and it can run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-comprehensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or meet virus-scanning security programs in the background.
- Hard Drive: The charitable 320 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) offers a opulence of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video. This SATA steadfastly drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--equal to Firewire and USB 2.0.
- Memory: The 4 GB of installed RAM (PC2-5300, 2 x 2 GB) maximizes the capacity for this notebook,. It also offers a recklessly 667 MHz speed.
- DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide of the mark range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hide up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the latter speeds: 4x for DVD+R DL, 4x for DVD-R DL, 8x for both single layer DVD±R, 8x for single layer DVD+RW, 6x for single layer DVD-RW, 5x for DVD-RAM, and 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.
- Keyboard & Mouse: This pad has a 105-key keyboard (12 function, four cursor, two Microsoft Windows keys; except for US dollar and Euro sign keys ), inverted T cursor layout, guideline numeric keypad, hotkey controls, 2.5mm minimum key travel, and ecumenical language support. The touchpad has multi-gesture technology, including periphrastic-motion scrolling and pinch-action zoom.
The substantial-aspect 18.4-inch Acer CineCrystal Full HD display provides a true cinematic watch with 16:9 aspect ratio for HDTV and the latest Blu-ray Disc format. The 1680 x 945 undertaking captivates with its precision and ensures flawless, pixel-for-pixel reproductions of recreation created in the 720p high-def format. An 8 ms high-def response time diminishes ghosting in games with finely rendered, highbrow graphics. Acer GridVista software simultaneously shows up to eight windows on dual displays and on impulse resizes open application windows to fit the screen for fantastic multitasking.
Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics/video possible, which provides 512 MB of dedicated video RAM and offers up to 1791 MB of total accessible graphics memory as allocated by Windows Vista. Enabled by PureVideo HD, pictures come to life with outstanding picture clarity, ultra-smooth video and inventive color. The lifelike images have up to six times the detail of standard DVD movies. Delivering voice-of-the-art graphics performance, The GeForce 9600M GT graphics card is sure to give you the power and completion you crave to play the hottest DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 titles. Its 16x full-gauge antialiasing technology delivers superior quality along with astounding performance and since it's optimized for Windows Vista. This pad also includes an integrated audio card with Microsoft DirectSound compatibility and two Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers.
Networking, Connectivity & Distension
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Wi-Fi hew a contribute. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless break down as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (jointly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more restrictive range--great for closed office environments). With the integrated Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR connectivity, you can converse with and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones.
It also includes a next-begetting ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take improvement of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and assurance features. It comes with the following external connectors:
- 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a astray range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 ExpressCard/54 hollow out (compatible with ExpressCard/34 media)
- 1 HDMI output (for connecting to a like-minded HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a apart cable)
- Analog video output: 1 VGA
- 6-in-1 memory card reader, on the same wave length with Secure Digital (SD), MMC, MMCplus, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and XD Perfect example inform Card
- 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
- 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
- 56K modem (V.92)
Operating System
The 64-bit style of Windows Vista Home Premium (with SP1) is the operating system for users with advanced computer requests, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home recreation center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Forefront to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online divertissement content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an aide Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to part files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.
Every number of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help screen you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista classify new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any notable personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental guidance features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.
Preloaded Software
Acer Precious stone Eye, Acer Empowering Technology (eRecovery, eSettings, ePower Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Runabout Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, CyberLink PowerDirector (trial portrayal), McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version), NTI Media Maker (OEM, not full-featured, reading)
Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 17.3 x 11.8 x 1.7 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 9 pounds.
Power
It's powered by an 8-room rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 2.5 hours (depending on form; 2.0 hours recharge time with power off, 3.0 hours with power on, 80% permeate in 1.0 hour.
What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer Aspire AS8730-6951 (LX.AYE0X.018) pad PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a reduced warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase.
Customer Reviews
Flush WITH FEATURES SHORT ON CUSTOMER SUPPORTGot a unforgivable price. Huge screen, lots of new features like fingerprint id, & bluetooth for the phone. Not demented about the touch pad or keyboard.
THIS MODEL CAME WITH WINDOWS VISTA. At the time they offered unhindered upgrade to Windows 7. Cool but forget any help with features like fingerprint ID that didn't m properly. Any software troubles, including Acers, cost $59 1/2 hour to talk to advisor. I'm sure you spend lots of time on hold too. Needless to say I never handled the issuance.
Charming and powerful without being monstrous!
"We bought this as a desktop replacement and I have been very pleasantly surprised with the quality of the system. Out of the box it is not as big as I was expecting it to be - it's quite a slim system and is easy to bear around the home. The pictures make it look like it is a bit lacking in style, but I muse on it is a classy look without trying to overdo the glossy thing.
As far as performance goes, I cannot pick at this system. Windows 7 (free upgrade) loads and operates well and I haven't efficient any slow moments. The twin HDDs are great - 2 x 140gb discs for your own files, and then Acer stores the system/rekindle files on a separate partition.
Screen is bright and glossy, but amazingly compared to my old specious screened laptop I can use this one outside without any issues at all. When looking at photos, the viewing approach can be a bit temperamental but I couldn't see that as a reason to take any stars off this rating.
The keyboard is great, very gentle to use with good bounce back and not at all noisy... although it always takes a while to get used to the positioning of some substandard used keys.
I don't mind the touchpad not being centred in the middle of the laptop - they've truly put it in the middle of the alphanumeric keyboard, and considered the number key pad to be an add on. The touchpad is smooth and carefree to use, and I just installed Synaptics latest drivers which are great fun for the finger flick browsing and zoom in out motions etc.
I don't go out using the freestyle much, but doing lots of web browsing on wireless gave me over 4 hours of battery metre which I am very happy with!
Cannot fault this system at all, and at the time the $787 price tag was just too ridiculous to say no to (WHY WAS IT SO LOW, who knows, but I'm to death it was!)"
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I am very fortunate with this acer product Acer has been quite prompt in providing the window 7 upgrade.Everything works very well. The only matter that is a drawback is dividing the harddisk into two C & D. But overall it is an excellent laptop.
Forbidding RUNNING MACHINE WITH CRAPPY OS WITH VISTA
I had purchased an Acer 15" AMD Athlon nearer this year to replace my Dell Vostro that over heated and shut down to often. I was very impressed by the 8 hr mobile and how cool it ran. I figured the Toshiba satellite would be even better with the Intell processor and Toshiba status. I replaced th Acer. My toshiba kicked the AMD on windows performance score but overheated. I sold it the younger month I had it and went and reviewed the Acer brand again. This model had the Intel processor and 4 gig ram etc. I loved the trend for it ran well a few pauses etc this week. Today it would not boot tried various recovery techniques. None worked so far. I dont like buying a computer that does not have OS on CD or DVD etc. so I am connected I will try another and see what happens.
Lofty laptop and easily upgraded with FREE Windows 7 upgrade
The pipe reason for purchasing this laptop is due to the price in comparison to the size of the screen. To be trustworthy it does not disappoint.
The only gripe (as with dell and every other manufacturer), they fill the laptop with loads of software that you don't covet, and make it hard to get rid of it.
Luckily all that was solved with an upgrade to Windows 7. With the without upgrade Acer provided all the drivers to ensure all the hardware worked correctly. This luckily got rid of all the pre-charged software. Well done Acer!
If you buy an Acer with Windows Vista from June 26, 2009 to January 31, 2010 can get a liberal upgrade to Windows 7. They say it is free, but still charge $20 P&P. Still better than buying it completely.
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In summary, buy the laptop then order your free Windows 7 upgrade to get rid of all the annoying the software. You've then got a excellent laptop which is ready to go.