Acer Aspire 5612 Review
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The Aspire 5610 combines three important elements: dual-core power, stunning multimedia and effortless connectivity in a stylishly-compact entertainment system designed to provide unbeatable all-round value. With a 15.4" WXGA CrystalBrite screen, up to 100 GB storage and the simplicity of Acer Empowering Technology, the Aspire 5610 is a truly unique source of mobile entertainment.
Specifications
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Processor & Chipset
Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring:
Intel® Core™ Duo processor with 2MB L2 Cache
Intel® 945GM Express chipset with 667MHz FSB
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
Memory
512MB DDR2 memory, upgradeable using dual soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)
HDD
60GB SATA (5400rpm) Hard Disk Drive
Storage
DVD-Super Multi Double Layer drive
Display
15.4" WXGA 200-nit Acer CrystalBrite™ high-brightness TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™
16.7 million colours
Graphics
Intel® 945GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 and up to 224 MB of shared memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and PCI Express®
DualView™ support
MPEG-2/DVD hardware assisted capability
Aspire CinemaVision™ technology (Acer Arcade)
Aspire ClearVision™ technology (Acer Arcade)
Multimedia
Audio system with two built-in speakers
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
Intel® High-Definition audio support
Sound Blaster Pro™ and MS Sound compatible
Built-in microphone
Communication
56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
I/O Interfaces
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x External display (VGA) port
1 x PC Card slot ( type II)
1 x Modem (RJ-11) port
1 x Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) port
1 x Speaker/ headphone/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support
1 x microphone-in jack
1 x line-in jack
1 x DC-in jack for AC adapter
Security
Slot for Kensington lock
BIOS, user and supervisor passwords
Power supply and battery
ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
44W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack
3-hour battery life for model using integrated graphics
3-pin 90W AC adapter
Acer QuicCharge™ technology:
• 80% charge in 1 hour
• 2-hour rapid charge system-off
• 2.5-hour charge-in-use
Keyboard & Special Controls
88-/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel
Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button
12 function keys; four cursor keys; two Windows® keys; hotkey controls; embedded numeric keypad; international language support
Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, one user-programmable button
Six media keys: volume up, volume down, play/pause, stop, next, previous
Two front-access switches: WLAN and Bluetooth®
Weight and dimensions
358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.33/36 (H) mm
(14.09 x 10.43 x 1.15/1.41 inches)
2.89 kg (6.35 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model
Quality & Reliability Tests
Temperature & humidity test
Free drop test
Acoustics test
Weight and pressure test
Shock and vibration test
Electrostatic discharge immunity test
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) test
Hinge life test
Keyboard-switch life test
Software
Acer Empowering Technology (eDataSecurity Management / eLock Management / ePerformance Management / eRecovery Management / eSettings Management / eNet Management / ePower Management / ePresentation Management)
AcerGridVista (widescreen models only)
Acer Launch manager
Acer Arcade
Norton AntiVirus™
Adobe Acrobat® Reader™
CyberLink® Power Producer
NTI® CD Maker™
Certifications
DMI 2.0
ACPI 2.0
Mobile PC2002
Wi-Fi®
Warranty
1 year International Travellers Warranty
Review
The Aspire 5610 series combines three important elements: dual-core power, stunning multimedia and effortless connectivity in a stylishly-compact entertainment system.
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