Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi

Made for today's demanding applications and ready to continue working into tomorrow, the Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi is powered by an AMD Turion 64 Mobile processor and Windows XP Professional x64 edition (which is ready to support 64-bit native applications, as well as current 32-bit software). Hardware features include a bright 15.4-inch LCD, 120 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (with a 2 GB maximum), integrated 54g wireless LAN and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, gigabit LAN, multiformat memory card reader, and dual-layer DVD/CD burner. Sleekly styled, the Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi carbon-fiber casing--which is stronger and lighter than aluminum--comes in a more conservative black and is accented with exclusive Ferrari red edges and the classic yellow prancing horse Ferrari logo, and the interior has a rubberized coating.

The Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi Basics

* Processor: Combining strong performance with efficient usage of power, the 2.2 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-40 is uniquely optimized to power today's thinnest laptop computers. It's also built for tomorrow's 64-bit applications, which will require a processor with significant power. It includes such AMD technology features as HyperTransport (which increases the communication between integrated circuits), PowerNow! (which enables longer battery life and reduced heat generation), and Enhanced Virus Protection (which works with Windows XP to better withstand attacks from certain classes of viruses). It also features a 1 MB 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 1 GB of installed RAM (512 MB DDR333 SDRAM, installed in each of two memory slots) is an excellent start at the races, and the Ferrari 4006 has room for extra pimping with a 2 GB maximum RAM size (1 GB x 2).

* Hard Drive: The 120 GB hard drive is above average in size for laptop computer.

* CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. You can also burn your favorite music mixes to CD. It offers the following write speeds: 24x for CD-Rs, 8x for single-layer DVD+R and DVD-R, 2.4x for dual-layer DVD+R, and 2x for DVD-RAM.

* Keyboard & Mouse: Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi laptop features an 88-key Acer FineTouch keyboard with five-degree curve, inverted T cursor layout, 2.5mm minimum key travel, and international language support. It also offers a touchpad with four-way integrated scroll button and an external gloss-black optical mouse.

Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi Screen, Graphics and Sound

The 15.4-inch TFT LCD screen has a 1680 x 1050-pixel resolution and can display up to 16.7 million colors. It's powered by the ATI Mobility Radeon X700 video/graphics card with 128 MB of DDR RAM memory on PCI Express architecture. With 8 parallel pixel pipelines and breakthrough image enhancement technology, it provides extremely smooth, responsive high-definition video that's great for fully immersive 3D gaming as well as DVD movies and graphics-intensive presentations. Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi offers VGA and S-Video outputs as well as a DVI-D connection for high-def output. This laptop has an integrated audio card that's AC97 compliant and it features a line-in/microphone, line-out/headphone, and two stereo speakers.

Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi Connectivity and Expansion Slots

Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi features an integrated 54g wireless LAN for connecting to 802.11b and 802.11g wi-fi routers as well as integrated Bluetooth wireless connectivity (for synchronizing and transferring data between your PC and your PDA or cell phone, connecting to Bluetooth-enabled printers, and more). It features the following connectivity options: * 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 * Type II PC Card slot, 32-bit PC CardBus architecture * 5-in-1 memory card reader (compatible with MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and xD-Picture Card) * Connector for optional ezDock docking station * Stereo headphones/speakers/line-out with SPDIF support * DVI-D (digital visual interface-digital), VGA, and S-Video outputs * Fast infrared (IR) connectivity 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).

Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi Preloaded System and Software

Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi system comes with the Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, which is a near feature-complete version of Windows XP Professional that runs on x64 processors. The 64-bit architecture, when combined with Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, can run the thousands of 32-bit programs available today. It's designed for 32-bit system users who are pushing the memory limits of their systems and want the new 64-bit technology to improve their PC or workstation performance. Windows XP Professional also adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features. Other preloaded software includes Cyberlink PowerDVD, Norton AntiVirus, and NTI CD Maker.

Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi Dimensions and Weight

This laptop computer measures 14.3 by 10.5 by 1.4 inches and weighs 6.3 pounds.

Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi Power

Ferrari 4006WLMi laptop comes with an 8-cell lithium ion battery, which provides up to 3.0 hours life depending on configuration and usage. It has a 2.5-hour recharge time with system off, 3.5 hours with system in use.

What's in the Box

Acer Ferrari 4006WLMi laptop, rechargable battery, optical mouse, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

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