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Acer Extensa 5620Z-3A1G12Mi

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Acer Extensa 5620Z-3A1G12Mi 4.25

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RRP

$899.00

Review Date

Monday, 14th of April, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Pentium Dual Core T2370

Supported Media : DVD±RW (+R double layer)

What's Hot

Excellent value for money, good built-in webcam, wide variety of connectivity

What's Not

Lacks processing speed, ergonomic keyboard design takes getting used to, plain design

The Final Word

Although the unit lacks the speed seen in other dual-core systems, it is one of the best notebooks available for under $1000. If you are on a tight budget, this unit should be high on the must-see list.

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Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

1.3 MP

Display

Display Technology

WXGA high-brightness TFT LCD

Screen Resolution

1280x800

Aspect Ratio

16:10

General

Length (mm)

360

Width (mm)

267

Height (mm)

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

3.15kg

Weight without PSU

2.75kg

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

120 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

4-way navigation, Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), xD Picture Card, Multimedia Card (MMC)

Playable Discs

DVD±RW (±R DL)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

1 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

2 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

1MB

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel Mobile GL960

Bus Speed

533MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Modem

Yes

Remote Control

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD±RW (+R double layer)

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

PC Card, ExpressCard/54

Number of PC Card slots

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Pentium Dual Core T2370

Processor Speed

1.73 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Vista

Bundled Software

Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista™, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Video Conference Manager, Adobe® Reader®, CyberLink® PowerDVD®, NTI CD-Maker™, NTI Shadow™, Microsoft® Office Ready (2007 Version)

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

VGA, DC In, ExpressCard, Firewire, Headphone Jack, Line In, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of Firewire Ports

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Line In Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of S-Video Output Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Number of VGA Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

WLAN 802.11 b/g, Infrared

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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