Acer Aspire 5520

Processor

Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-58 / 1.9 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 / 1.7 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-57 / 1.9 GHz, AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-56 / 1.8 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 / 1.8 GHz
Multi-Core Technology: Dual-Core
64-bit Computing: Yes
Chipset Type: NVIDIA nForce 630M, NVIDIA GeForce 7000M / nForce 610M
Features: PowerNow! technology

Cache memory

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

Ram

Installed Size: 2 GB / 4 GB (max), 1 GB / 4 GB (max), 3 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology: DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz, DDR2 SDRAM, DDR II SDRAM
Form Factor: SO DIMM 200-pin
Configuration Features: 2 x 1 GB, 1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB, 2 x 512 MB

Storage

Hard Drive: 160 GB, 250 GB, 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, 120 GB

Optical storage

Type: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - integrated, DVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM - integrated, DVD±RW / DVD-RAM - integrated
Read Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL)

Telecom

Protocols & Specifications: ITU V.92

Optical storage

Write Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
Rewrite Speed: 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 TurboCache supporting 896MB, NVIDIA GeForce 7000M PCI Express, NVIDIA GeForce 7000M TurboCache supporting 896MB - PCI Express, NVIDIA GeForce 7000M
Video Memory: Shared video memory (UMA), 256 MB
Max Allocated RAM Size: 896 MB, 640 MB

Audio

Audio Output: Sound card
Compliant Standards: High Definition Audio, DirectSound, Dolby Home Theater
Audio Input: Microphone

Notebook camera

Camera Type: Integrated
Input device(s)
Type: Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button
Features: Built-in numeric keyboard

Telecom

Modem: Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate: 56 Kbps
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

Manufacturer's product description
Boasting powerful yet affordable AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology, the Aspire 5520 is ideally suited to any home computing or entertainment environment. Impressive NVIDIA graphics, a 15.4" Acer CrystalBrite widescreen, and ultra-realistic Dolby Surround sound provide alluring audio / video playback, gaming and more. Plus, the Aspire 5520 presents Acer Video Conference, an exciting communication solution for face-to-face video chatting from anywhere in the world.

Expansion / connectivity

Expansion Slots Total (Free):
* 2 ( 0 ) x memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
* 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 memory
* 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54

Interfaces:
* 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
* 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
* 1 x infrared - IrDA
* 1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones/line-out
* 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 display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 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 network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
* 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
* 1 x audio - line-out/headphones - 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
* 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 display / video - S-video output
* 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
* 1 x infrared - IrDA
* 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A

Miscellaneous

Features: 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, Lithium ion
Installed Qty: 1
Capacity: 4000 mAh
Run Time (Up To): 3 hour(s), 2.5 hour(s)

Operating system / software

OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Software: Acer Launch Manager, NTI CD-Maker (OEM), Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription), Acer GridVista, Acer Arcade, CyberLink PowerProducer (OEM), Acer Empowering Technology, Acer Crystal Eye, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Acer Launch Manager, NTI CD-Maker (OEM), Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription), Acer GridVista, Acer Arcade, CyberLink PowerProducer (OEM), Acer Empowering Technology, Acer Crystal Eye, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Acer Launch Manager, NTI CD-Maker (OEM), Acer GridVista, Acer Arcade, CyberLink PowerProducer (OEM), Acer Empowering Technology, Acer GameZone, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Acer Launch Manager, NTI CD-Maker (OEM), Acer GridVista, Acer Arcade, CyberLink PowerProducer (OEM), Acer Empowering Technology, Norton Internet Security (OEM), Acer GameZone

Manufacturer warranty

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

Storage controller

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