The all new Gemstone Blue series notebooks from Acer offer a cinematic experience with a 16-inch 16:9 ratio display, built-in subwoofer, and touch-sensitive multimedia control panel. Going beyond the multimedia experience, Acer also give this Gemstone notebook one of the most innovative designs we have seen in years. From a semi-transparent LCD cover with an LED outlined company logo to blue LED illuminated chrome screen hinges Acer really went all out to make this notebook stand out from the competition. Now does Acer really deliver a "true cinematic experience"
The design of the Gemstone Blue series is a bit unlike anything I have played with or experienced before. Acer paid attention to all of the minor details when designing this notebook, leaving no surface untouched of some sort of special feature. The screen cover which can generally be a pretty basic element of a notebook has a very advanced look to it. It consisted of multiple layers and soft gradient changes from dark blue around the edges to a semi-transparent blue in the center. It is a subtle touch that you don't notice at first, but once you do it is pretty awesome. LED lighting is another design element used throughout the design of this notebook, and they can be found in many areas:
• Hinge endcaps
• Power button outline illumination
• Media control area
• Acer logo on the cover
Performance and Benchmarks
The Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 processor found in our review configuration isn't exactly the fastest processor on the market, but it was more than fast enough for your average workload. Office productivity applications and internet browsers were no problems for this computer. Even more difficult tasks such as compressing audio or video files in iTunes completed without much delay. Overall most users will have a hard time telling the difference between a top of the line processor and base budget model during day to day work.
Specifications
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 (667MHz FSB, 2MB Level 2 cache)
• Operating system: Windows Vista Home Premium
• Memory: 3GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
• Hard drive: 320GB (5400rpm)
• Screen: 16" HD Acer CineCrystal (glossy) display (1366 x 768)
• Graphics: Intel X3100 integrated graphics
• Optical drive: DVD SuperMulti DL
• Ports: Ethernet, modem, VGA, microphone in, two audio out jacks, four USB ports, 5-in-1 card reader, ExpressCard slot
• Webcam
• Built in sub woofer
• Dobly Home Theater sound with Virtual Surround Sound
• Wireless: 802.11a/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 15.1" 1.7" (HxWxD)
• Weight: 7.3 lbs.
• In the box with all standard accessoried included + free carry case.
• Superb minty condition
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