Acer AS5252-V476 15.6-Inch Laptop (Mesh Black)

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Sporting a classy design along with everything you need to fit your mobile lifestyle, Acer Aspire 5252 notebook PC (model AS5252-V476) meets your daily computing needs with excellent processor performance and impressive graphics--perfect for e-mailing, surfing the web, enjoying HD video playback, and more. It combines a 15.6-inch high-def display--providing ample space for opening multiple windows and digital entertainment--with an AMD V-Series processor for enhanced graphics performance and excellent multitasking.

The practical yet handsome Aspire 5252 features a unique mesh-patterned exterior in black that is not only visually appealing but also protects against smudges and scratches. Other features include the full-size Acer FineTip keyboard with numeric keypad and a multi-gesture touchpad that lets you easily scroll, pinch, rotate, and flip through web pages, files and images.

The 1.3-megapixel HD webcam lets you go face to face in online chats and VOIPs with a 1280 x 1024 resolution, and you can go even bigger by easily connecting to your HDTV via the HDMI port--delivering crisp high-quality visuals and high-fidelity audio through a single cable.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010.

Key Features

• 15.6-inch HD widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit display with native 720p HD resolution (1366 x 768), high-brightness (200-nit), and 16:9 aspect ratio.
• 2.3 GHz AMD V Series processor V140 (512 KB L2 Cache) offering good power for computing basics.
• 250 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 2 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; upgradeable to 8 GB)
• ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics card provides exceptional features, performance and power-efficiencies that enrich what you see and do.
• 8x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive can also write to CD, DVD-RAM, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs--which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data.
• 1.3-megapixel HD webcam lets you go face to face in online chats and VOIPs with 1280 x 1024 resolution, and easily take still pictures and videos that you can share with friends.
• Built-in mono speaker
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites such as Google Earth. It also enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through Web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. (Learn more)
• 2-in-1 Media Card Reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC)
• 3 USB ports
• HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD
• Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
• Acer Backup Manager Software enables you to set up backup your valuable data or media portfolio with ease, and protect your assets intelligently and quickly.
• 4-cell battery (2800 mAh)
• Weight: 5.74 pounds
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty

What's in the Box

This package contains the Acer Aspire AS5252-V476 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions

It also comes with the following software:

McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version); Norton Online Backup; NTI Media Maker; Windows Live Essentials; Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (reduced-functionality and advertising; Office 2010 product key can be purchased to activate preloaded suite)