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Acer TravelMate 7720G (7720G-602G50Mn)

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Acer TravelMate 7720G (7720G-602G50Mn) 4.00

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RRP

$2499.00

Review Date

Thursday, 27th of March, 2008

Features

Processor : Core 2 Duo T7500

Supported Media : CD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : DVD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD±RW (dual layer)

What's Hot

Plenty of storage space, 802.11 draft-n wireless networking, ran quietly and didn't get hot, very good battery life, both PC Card and ExpressCard slots

What's Not

Lacks e-SATA ports, 17in screen only has a native resolution of 1440x900

The Final Word

A desktop replacement notebook with good speed and some versatile connectivity features that's also comfortable to use.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Display

Screen size

17.0 in

Aspect Ratio

16:10

General

Weight (kg)

3.8

Weight without PSU

4.3kg

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

ATI Mobility HD2600

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

500 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad

Media

Supported Memory Media

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

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

2 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

4MB

Motherboard

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±RW (dual layer)

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

PC Card, ExpressCard/54

Number of PC Card slots

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock, Integrated Biometrics - Fingerprint Reader

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Core 2 Duo T7500

Processor Speed

2.2 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Vista

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

DVI-D, D-Sub, Firewire, Headphone Jack, Line In, Line out, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of Firewire Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n (Draft), WLAN 802.11 b/g, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*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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