Acer Aspire 4520

Processor

Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-57 / 1.9 GHz, AMD Turion 64 mobile technology MK-38 / 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 / 1.8 GHz, AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-52 / 1.6 GHz, AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-58 / 1.9 GHz
Multi-Core Technology: Dual-Core
64-bit Computing: Yes
Chipset Type: NVIDIA GeForce 7000M / nForce 610M, NVIDIA nForce 630M

Cache memory

Type: L2 cache
Installed Size: 512 KB, 1 MB

Ram

Installed Size: 1 GB / 4 GB (max), 512 MB / 4 GB (max), 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology: DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz, DDR2 SDRAM
Form Factor: SO DIMM 200-pin
Configuration Features: 1 x 1 GB, 2 x 512 MB, 1 x 512 MB, 2 x 1 GB

Storage

Hard Drive: 120 GB, 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, 80 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, 160 GB, 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, 120 GB - 5400 rpm

Optical storage

Type: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - integrated
Read Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL), 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
Rewrite Speed: 10x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM), 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

Card reader

Type: 5 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card

Video

Graphics Processor / Vendor: NVIDIA GeForce 7000M, NVIDIA GeForce 7000M TurboCache supporting 896MB, NVIDIA GeForce 7000M TurboCache supporting 752MB, NVIDIA GeForce Go 7000M
Max Allocated RAM Size: 640 MB
Video Memory: 256 MB

Audio

Audio Output: Sound card
Compliant Standards: DirectSound, Dolby Home Theater, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Home Theater, DirectSound, Dolby Digital Live, High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater
Audio Input: Microphone
Features: Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers

Notebook camera

Camera Type: Integrated
Sensor Resolution: 0.3 Megapixel

Input device(s)

Type: Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button
Features: Built-in numeric keyboard

Telecom

Modem: Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate: 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications: ITU V.92
Features: Wake on Ring

Networking

Networking: Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless NIC: Acer InviLink 802.11b/g
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Features: Acer SignalUp
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Manufacturer's product description
Based on powerful and affordable AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor, the 14.1" Aspire 4520 is well-suited for home entertainment and beyond. Featuring hi-def NVIDIA graphics and ultra-realistic Dolby Surround sound, it excels at video / audio playback, gaming and more. Topping it off, the Acer Video Conference solution provides convenient face-to-face video chatting capability.

Expansion / connectivity

Expansion Slots Total (Free):
* 2 ( 1 ) x memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
* 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 ( 0 ) x memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
* 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
* 2 ( 0 ) x memory, 2 ( 0 ) x memory
* 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces:
* 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
* 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
* 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
* 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
* 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
* 1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones/line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
* 1 x audio - line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm
* 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones/line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
* 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
* 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
* 1 x infrared - IrDA
* 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
* 1 x display / video - S-video output
* 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
* 1 x audio - line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm
* 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
* 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11, 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
* 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
* 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
* 1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones/line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
* 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
* 1 x audio - line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm
* 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
* 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
* 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
* 1 x infrared - IrDA
* 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
* 1 x display / video - S-video output
* 1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones/line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
* 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
* 1 x audio - line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm
* 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
* 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45

Miscellaneous

Features: Wake on LAN, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, wake on LAN
Compliant Standards: ACPI 3.0

Power

Power Device: External
Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Battery

Technology: 6-cell lithium ion
Installed Qty: 1
Run Time (Up To): 2.5 hour(s)
Capacity: 53.3 Wh

Operating system / software

OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - Spanish, Linux Linpus - English
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Manufacturer warranty

Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details:
* Limited warranty - parts and labor - 1 year
* Traveler warranty - 1 year, Traveler warranty - 1 year
* Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in, Traveler warranty - 1 year
* Limited warranty - parts and labor - 1 year

Storage controller

Serial ATA Interface: Serial ATA-150
Type: Serial ATA