At only £399.99 online the Acer Aspire 5720 is set to be one of the most popular laptops for sale this christmas. It features a 1.4GHz dual core Pentium T2310 processor, 2GB of ram, 80GB hard drive, and all the usual extras with laptops. But how suitable is it for a christmas present? Is the Acer Aspire 5720 Z worth buying? We take a look.
Acer Aspire 5720
Acer Aspire 5720 Review
Here are the specifications for the Acer Aspire 5720:
- Processor: Intel Pentium dual-core processor T2310 1.4GHz
- Memory:2GB
- HD Capacity: 80 Gb
- Display: 15.4″
- Graphics Card: Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
- Operating System: Vista Home Premium
- Optical Drive: DVD Super-Multi
- Networking: GLAN, WiFi
- Size (WxDxH): 366 (W) x 274 (D) x 33.6/42.6 (H) mm
- Weight: 2.8kg
- Full Specifications:
- Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
- Chipset: Mobile Intel GL960 Express Chipset
- CPU Section:
- Microprocessor Full Name:Intel Pentium dual-core processor T2310
- Microprocessor Manufacturer:Intel
- Microprocessor Speed (GHz):1.46
- L2 Cache (KB):1Mb
- Frontside Bus (MHz):533
- Memory:
- Memory Speed (MHz):667
- Memory Type:DDR2
- Memory Size (MB):2048 Mb
- Max Memory Size:2Gb
- Hard Disk Drive:
- Hard Drive Capacity (GB):80 Gb
- Hard Drive Type:S-ATA
- Optical Drive:
- Optical Drive Type:8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
- Optical Drive Fitting:Built In
- Optical Drive Speed Read:24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
- Optical Drive Speed Write:24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
- Display:
- Display Type:Acer Crystalbrite
- Diagonal Size (in):15.4″
- Resolution Format:1280 x 800
- Resolution Type:WXGA
- Graphics:
- Graphic Card Full Name:Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
- Memory:Upto 358MB
- Interfaces:
- 4 Pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), 400 Mbps:YES
- DC in:YES
- Card reader:5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
- Audio out:YES
- Audio out Type:Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
- Microphone Jack:YES
- RJ-11 Direct Port (Modem):YES
- RJ-45 Direct Port (Network):YES
- USB Port (quantity):4
- VGA Connector for Monitor:YES
- Express Card Slot:YES
- Express Card Type:ExpressCard/54
- Battery:
- Battery Type:53.3 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) - 2 hour battery life
- Connectivity
- Built-in Modem: YES, 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval8, Wake-on-Ring ready
- Integrated Wireless LAN:YES, InviLink 802.11b/g
- Ethernet network:Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
- Multimedia:
- Intel High Definition Audio compatible:YES
- Built-in Stereo Speakers:YES
- 3D Surround:Dolby Digital Live
- Windows Sound System Compatible:YES
- Features:
- Special Buttons:Easy Launch Buttons: WLAN, Internet, Email, Acer Arcade, Empowering Key, Volume Wheel
- Supplied Accessories
- AC Adaptor:Yes
- Battery:Yes
- Power Cord:Yes