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Aspire 5720Z

The new Aspire 5720Z is the choice for all home users that are looking for state-of-the-art technology and latest multimedia features. Combining Acer's new Gemstone design philosophy, Intel® Pentium Dual core processors with either shared graphics or the latest powerful NVidia graphic cards with up to 256MB of dedicated memory the Aspire 5720Z offers fantastic value for money. Complete with a 15.4” Acer CrystalBrite display, integrated Acer CrystalEye camera and Dolby Digital Live audio it will be the perfect companion for your everyday entertainment needs.

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  • Comprehensive Technology
  • Built on the latest powerful Intel® Pentium Dual core processors the new Aspire 5720Z offers the latest technology on the market today, with it's large hard disk, integrated Acer CrystalEye webcam, 5-in-1 card reader and DVD SuperMulti drive the Aspire 5720Z is meeting all entertainment and multimedia needs.
  • Innovative Design
  • The new Aspire 5720Z was designed in Acer's new innovative and timeless Gemstone design reflecting the changing face of Acer's design awareness without compromizing anything on performance. The Aspire 5720Z offers brilliant value for money combining fantastic design with excellent performance.
Aspire 5720Z
Aspire 5720Z Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium , Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor T2330 (1.6 GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 1 MB L2 cache), 15.4" WXGA with CrystalBrite, Shared graphics, 2GB RAM (2 x 1GB), 160GB HDD, Supermulti DVD Reader & Writer, 5 in 1 Card reader, Wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, Integrated camera, 6 Cell Battery
Part NumberLX.ALA0X.156
Operating System
  • Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
  • Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
Processor & Chipset
  • Intel® Pentium® dual-core mobile processor (1 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® 64 architecture
  • Mobile Intel® GL960 Express chipset
  • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
Memory
  • DDR2 memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using dual soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)
HDD
  • S-ATA Hard Disk Drive
Storage
  • DVD-Super Multi Double Layer drive
  • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)
Display
  • 15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™
  • 8 ms response time
  • 16.7 million colours
Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS with up to 1024 MB of TurboCache™ (256 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 768 MB of shared system memory*), supporting NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD technology, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 10 or,
    * depending on size of system memory
  • Mobile Intel® GL960 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100 with up to 358 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 (8 MB of dedicated system memory, up to 350 MB of shared system memory*), supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9
    * depending on size of system memory
  • DualView™ support
  • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (full decode)
  • WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) support (full decode)
  • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support
  • DVI-D (true digital video interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support (on models with dedicated graphics only!)
  • Acer Arcade™ featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies
Multimedia
  • Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
  • Dolby® Home Theater audio enhancement featuring Dolby® Digital, Dolby® Digital Live, Dolby® Pro Logic® II, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator, Dolby® Headphone and Dolby® Virtual Speaker technologies
  • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
  • Intel® High Definition audio support
  • MS-Sound compatible
  • Built-in microphone
Communication
  • Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer CrystalEye and optional optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
  • Acer CrystalEye webcam, supporting Acer PrimaLite™ technology
    (manufacturing option)
  • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
  • Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
  • 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval, Wake-on-Ring ready
  • Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) (manufacturing option)
I/O Interfaces
  • 1 x ExpressCard™/54 slot
  • 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
  • 4 x USB 2.0 ports
  • 1 x DVI-D port with HDCP support
    (on models with dedicated graphics only!)
  • 1 x IEEE 1394 port
  • 1 x Consumer infrared (CIR) port
  • 1 x External display (VGA) port
  • 1x S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
  • 1 x Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
  • 1 x microphone-in jack
  • 1 x line-in jack
  • 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45) jack
  • 1 x Modem (RJ-11) port
  • 1 x DC-in jack for AC adapter
Security
  • Slot for Kensington lock
  • BIOS, user and supervisor passwords
Power supply and battery
  • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
  • 44W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack
  • up to 2.8-hour battery life
  • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off
    3.5-hour charge-in-use
  • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
Keyboard & Special Controls
  • 88-/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel
  • Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button
  • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys
  • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth®, Acer Arcade ™
  • Empowering Key
  • Volume wheel
Weight and dimensions
  • 366 (W) x 274 (D) x 33.6/42.6 (H) mm
    (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.3/1.7 inches)
  • 2.80 kg (6.17 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, eAudio, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management)
  • Acer GridVista™
  • Acer Launch manager
  • Acer Arcade or Arcade™ Deluxe featuring DV Wizard, VideoMagician, DVDivine (Arcade Deluxe on configurations with Vista Home Premium)
  • Microsoft® Works 8.5 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial
  • Acer GameZone
  • McAfee Internet Security Suite 60-day trial version (or equivalent)
  • Acer Video Conference Manager (on models with VoIP phone)
  • Adobe Reader™
  • CyberLink® PowerProducer®
  • NTI® CD Maker™
Options
  • Acer Xpress VoIP phone, featuring Acer Video Conference Manager
  • Memory expansion modules
  • Additional battery pack
  • Additional AC adapter
  • External USB floppy disk drive
Warranty
  • 1 year International Travelers Warranty. South Africa - 1 year Fetch, Repair and Return Warranty.