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

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