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Acer AS98106829 20.1" Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Ultimate)


Mobilize your entertainment center with the ground-breaking Acer Aspire AS9810-6829, which features an integrated digital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting HW MPEG II7 stream encoding that delivers dedicated performance for watching traditional TV, recording TV shows, and capturing videos. The DVI-D port provides a pure digital video signal that does not degrade, for connections to HDTVs or projectors. This notebook also incorporates an HD DVD drive that's compatible with the new high-definition DVD disc format. Enjoy amazingly crisp and vibrantly colorful imagery from this new format. The optical drive also incorporates a dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner that enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc.

It's powered by the 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. It provides seamless wireless and wired communication--including ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet as well as 802.11a/b/g networking and Bluetooth connectivity--and an integrated 1.3-megapixel Acer OrbiCam positioned on top of the LCD panel with 30 degrees of viewing flexibility. Other hardware features include an amazing 320 GB storage capacity (from dual 160 GB hard drives), 2 GB of installed RAM (maxing capacity), an integrated Nvidia GeForce 7600 video/graphics card with 256 MB of discrete video RAM, a wide variety of peripheral connectivity options, multi-format memory card reader, remote control, and Bluetooth VoIP phone.

This laptop also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, which combines all the features of Windows Vista Premium and Vista Business as well as adds extras such as multi-language packs and Secure Online Key Backup. It offers all of the features found in Windows Vista Home Premium, including Windows Media Center, Windows Movie Maker with high-definition support, and Windows DVD Maker. It also provides all of the features found in Windows Vista Business, including business networking, centralized management tools, and advanced system backup features. Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The Basics

• Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 processor has a 2.0 GHz processor speed, super-fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and an enormous 4 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

  The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include:

  • Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.
  • Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.
  • Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.
  • Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.
• Hard Drive: The dual 160 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives (for 320 GB total) offer one of the largest notebook hard drive capacities currently available (February 2007), and it features a top speed of 5400 RPM. It offers the ability to store a vast multimedia collection as well as raw HD video for editing. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
• Memory: The 2 GB of installed RAM (PC5300, DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x 1024 MB) offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed, and you have room to grow with a 4 GB maximum capacity.
• DVD/CD Drive: This Acer notebook offers the next generation of DVD entertainment with the HD DVD ROM optical drive, which provides the superior image and sound quality of high-definition images and multichannel surround sound as well as backward compatibility with standard DVD movie discs and content burned onto DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM. It also incorporates a multi-format DVD/CD burner, which is compatible with dual-layer (DL) discs that can hold up to 8.5 GB of data. It offers the following write speeds: 16x CD-R, 10x CD-RW, 4x DVD-R, 4x DVD+R, 4x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+RW, 3x DVD-RAM, 2.4x DVD+R DL (double-layer), 2x DVD-R DL (double-layer).
• Keyboard & Mouse: The 105-key keyboard has an inverted T cursor layout, standard numeric keypad, hotkey controls, international language support, and 2.5mm minimum key travel. This unit also offers a touchpad with four-way integrated scroll button and WLAN/Bluetooth front-access communication LED switches.

Screen, Video & Audio
This notebook offers a 20.1-inch screen with a widescreen 1680 x 1050-pixel resolution. Acer's CrystalBrite display technology guarantees the best possible visual experience by preventing the diffusion of surrounding light and internal ray. Compared to normal TFT LCDs, Acer CrystalBrite technology is able to read color coordinates more accurately, thus minimizing distortion and creating high-fidelity colors in all environments. It's great for sophisticated professional applications, photo manipulation, and immersive 3-D games.

Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce 7600 GT graphics card, which was chosen by PC World magazine as one of the 100 Best Products of 2006. It has 256 MB of video RAM. It features NVidia's PureVideo technology--which provides great picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for video content. It also offers full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 and true high dynamic-range (HDR) lighting. And it's ready for the next step in graphics processing--SLI technology (Scalable Link Interface)--which delivers twice the performance of a single GPU configuration by allowing two graphics cards to run in parallel.

Enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound with an audio system featuring integrated Acer 3-DSonic speakers (1.5 W) for real surround sound, along with the Acer BasSonic subwoofer for low-frequency beats. It includes a headphones/speakers/line-out with SPDIF support, microphone and line-in ports, and it features Dolby Digital Live and DTS Connect support and Microsoft DirectSound and Sound Blaster Pro compatibility.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This Acer notebook features an integrated PRO/Wireless 3945ABG wireless LAN that's compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). It also offers Acer's SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency. The integrated Bluetooth 2.0 wireless connectivity makes it easy to synchronize and transfer data between your PC and your PDA or cell phone, connecting to Bluetooth-enabled printers, make calls using VoIP programs with a Bluetooth headset, and more.

The one-click Acer Video Conference solution sets you up for face-to-face instant communication via the 1.3-megapixel high-resolution Acer OrbiCam. Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) features the Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone with echo cancellation and noise suppression for clear conversation with your friends and family.

It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54 card slot (in addition to a standard PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. You get a good offering of options for multimedia connectivity (including FireWire):

• 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (one Type II card, 32-bit PC CardBus architecture)
• 1 ExpressCard 54 slot
• 1 Serial port
• 1 Parallel port
• 1 VGA for external monitor
• 1 DVI-D with HDCP (high-bandwidth digital-content protection) support for connecting to external monitor or HDTV
• 1 S-Video for connecting to a TV or projector
• TV-tuner antenna-in
• Stereo headphones/speakers/line-out with SPDIF digital audio compatibility
• Microphone
• 5-in-1 card reader compatible with MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card
• Fast Infrared (FIR)
• Consumer Infrared (CIR)

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Operating System
The Windows Vista Ultimate operating system has it all--an advanced, business-focused infrastructure, mobile productivity, and premium home digital entertainment features. It offers all of the features found in Windows Vista Home Premium, including Windows Media Center, Windows Movie Maker with high-definition support, and Windows DVD Maker. It also provides all of the features found in Windows Vista Business, including business networking, centralized management tools, and advanced system backup features. In addition, Windows Vista Ultimate includes Extras such as:

• Windows Hold'em, a poker game for players of all skill levels
• Language packs for Windows multi-language interface, where users can install and use multiple languages on a single PC. Great for multi-lingual households or if you are learning a new language.
• Secure Online Key Backup, where Ultimate users can store their BitLocker recovery password and Encrypting File System certificate on Windows Marketplace's Digital Locker website for access to the key anytime, anyplace, and from any computer that has an Internet connection
• BitLocker Drive Preparation Tool, an automated tool which removes the complexity of setting up your PC to use this exclusive data security feature.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
It also comes with the following selection of preloaded software titles: Acer eManager, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, CyberLink PowerProducer, Norton AntiVirus, NTI CD-Maker.

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 18.7 x 13.9 x 2.4 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 17.2 pounds.

Power
It comes with an eight-cell lithium ion battery with up to 1.5 hours life depending on usage (2.0 hours recharge time with system off, 2.5 hours with system in use).

What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer Aspire AS9810-6829 notebook PC, remote control, Bluetooth VoIP phone, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Product Description
The Aspire 9810 is designed to enhance your digital lifestyle. Its superb feature set includes an extra-large 20.1" WSXGA+ wide-screen display, a powerful Intel Core Duo Processor, integrated webcam, superb NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 graphics and Bluetooth technology.