Acer Aspire AS3004WLCi

Affordable and nicely portable at 6.2 pounds, the Acer Aspire AS3004WLCi laptop computer is powered by AMD's 1.8 GHz Sempron 3100+ processor and has a bright 15.4-inch LCD that takes advantage of Acer's CrystalBrite set of display technologies, which provide great color saturation and excellent contrast in all environments. In addition to an integrated 54g wireless LAN, this laptop also includes Acer's SignalUp technology--a super-efficient antenna is built into the case, creating an omni-directional sphere that extends signal range and quality. It also offers a 60 GB hard drive, up to 2 GB of RAM (512 MB installed), a combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, and Windows XP Home edition operating system.

The Acer Aspire AS3004WLCi Basics

• Hard Drive: The 60 GB hard drive (4200 RPM) is the average size for laptop PCs, providing enough capacity for storing documents, digital media files, and productivity software.
• Processor: A lower-end cousin to AMD's XP processor line, the 1.8 GHz AMD Sempron 3100+ found in this laptop is speedy enough for everyday computing needs and running office productivity software, but won't be quite enough for higher-end video editing or 3D gaming. This processor features AMD's Cool'n'Quiet Technology, which conserves power while also keeping the laptop's decibels to a minimum. It also features up to a 1600 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and a 256 KB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
• Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (2 x 256 MB, 333 MHz) is a decent start for power users. But you'll want to take advantage of the 2 GB capacity for working with today's demanding business productivity applications.
• CD/DVD Drive: The Acer Aspire AS3004WLCi includes a combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, with 24x write/read and 10x rewrite speed for CDs and 8x read speed for DVDs.
• Keyboard & Mouse: The 88-key keyboard offers an inverted T cursor layout, embedded numeric keypad, hotkey controls, international language support, 2.7mm minimum key travel. The touchpad has a four-way integrated scroll button.

Acer Aspire AS3004WLCi Screen, Graphics and Sound

The Acer Aspire AS3004WLCi features the SiSM760GX chipset with integrated Mirage 2 graphics for acceptable viewing of movies and game play. Its widescreen 15.4-inch screen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It also features internal speakers, an integrated microphone, and Microsoft DirectSound capability. Encouraging multitasking on your widescreen LCD, the Acer GridVista feature allows you to view up to eight windows simultaneously on dual displays, while supporting "drag and drop" and "snap-to-grid" capability.

Acer Aspire AS3004WLCi Connectivity and Expansion Slots

This Acer AS3004 has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Acer InviLink) that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks and offers Acer's SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency. It also includes a basic offering of external connections:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 VGA for external monitor
• 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack

Acer Aspire AS3004WLCi also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software

This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. 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.

Acer Aspire AS3004WLCi Dimensions and Weight

This laptop measures 14.3 x 11 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 6.2 pounds.

Acer Aspire AS3004WLCi Power

It comes with a four-cell lithium ion battery with up to 1.5 hours life depending on usage (2.5 hours recharge time with system off, 3.5 hours with system in use).

What's in the Box

This package contains the Acer Aspire AS3004WLCi (LX.A5505.A74) laptop computer, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

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