With new dual-core processors, full wireless connectivity and powerful graphics driving a brilliant 15.4" CrystalBrite wide screen, the Aspire 5600 is a cost-efficient notebook designed for stunning multimedia and entertainment that even features an integrated video camera. Power, style and connectivity wherever you want.

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 945PM/GM Express chipset
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology

Memory
DDR2 memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using dual soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)

HDD
ATA/100 Hard Disk Drive

Storage
DVD-Super Multi Double Layer drive

Display
15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista
16.7 million colours

Graphics
Mobile Intel 945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel� Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft DirectX 9.0, dual independent displays
MPEG-2/DVD hardware assisted capability
Aspire CinemaVision technology (Acer Arcade)
Aspire ClearVision technology (Acer Arcade)

Multimedia
Intel High-Definition audio support
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
Sound Blaster Pro and MS Sound compatible
Audio system with two built-in speakers
Built-in microphone

Communication
Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam

Acer OrbiCam integrated 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera, featuring:
225-degree ergonomic rotation
Acer VisageON technology
Acer PrimaLite technology

56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Intelï 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
3 x USB 2.0 ports
5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
1 x External display (VGA) port
1 x PC Card slot ( type II)
1 x Modem (RJ-11) port
1 x 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
44.4W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack
up to 3-hour battery life for model using integrated graphics

Acer QuicCharge technology:
80% charge in 1 hour
2-hour rapid charge system-off
2.5-hour charge-in-use

3-pin 90W AC adapter

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; standard numeric keypad; international language support
Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, one user-programmable button
Two front-access switches: WLAN and Bluetooth

Weight and dimensions
364 (W) x 274.75 (D) x 28/36.3 (H) mm
(14.33 x 10.82 x 1.10/1.43 inches)
2.95 kg (6.57 lbs.)

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 (Acer eNet / ePower / ePresentation / eDataSecurity / eLock / eRecovery / eSettings / ePerformance Management)
AcerGridVista
Acer Launch manager
Acer Arcade
Norton AntiVirus
Adobe Reader
CyberLink Power Producer
NTI CD Maker
External USB floppy disk drive

Warranty
1 year International Travellers Warranty

Review

The Aspire 5600 is a cost-efficient notebook designed for stunning multimedia and entertainment. Power, style and connectivity wherever you want.
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