Acer Aspire Notebook PC

Take your digital media into high-definition, widescreen territory with the Acer® Aspire AS5735-4950 Notebook featuring a cinematic 15.6” display, dual-core performance and digital media features that let you create, share and get more done on-the-go.

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Over the last year there haven't been many new Acer laptop releases, but those that have been released have been of top notch quality.

The most notable of the recent Acer laptop releases was the Ferrari 1100 that has added style and exclusivity to a gadget that is rapidly becoming every man's favourite toy. Another recent Acer laptop release is the sleek Aspire One ten-inch netbook, which is an upgrade of the previous Aspire one version and is immensely popular among portability-minded individuals. One of the most striking features of these laptops is the range of mouthwatering metallic colours they come in. Acer has cleverly maximised the screen size while still keeping the Aspire One light and portable. Ladies may be even more excited about the fact that the Aspire One Notebook now comes in pink.

The Acer 8930 gaming laptop, improved and released last year, is the antithesis of the Aspire one, as it is known as the giant of gaming laptops. The 18.4 inch monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9700M GT graphics with 512MB of dedicated video memory offers one of the best gaming experiences around, although the price of $1800 (R18 000) is almost as hefty as this Acer laptop. The Aspire 8930 also boats a CineCrystal widescreen display and a Blu-Ray drive for a thrilling movie experience.

Three other notebook models powered by Acer's Gemstone platform were released last year: the 6930, 5735 and 4730. The 6930 is a hit with movie fans as the 16-inch HD Cine Crystal LCD panel and Dolby surround sound provide the laptop equivalent of home theatre heaven. The 5735 provides a large screen at a low price. The overall look and feel is that of a budget laptop but it does the job. The Aspire 4730 is almost priced as reasonably as a netbook but it offers all the added advantages of a laptop. This is the Acer laptop for the average Joe or college student; it is an average size and weight and has everything you need without all the unnecessary frills.

Online reviews show that people are generally very satisfied with their Acers laptops. They are of solid quality, good value and are the safe laptop option for many. Despite their reliable reputation, Acer is not stoic but keeps up with trends and the full range of Acer laptop options offer something for everyone.

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Microsoft allies seek to undermine Windows in Netbooks, mobile

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It's hard to be friends with an 800-pound gorilla without getting stepped on from time to time. It's perhaps not surprising, therefore, that some of Microsoft's closest Windows allies are reportedly seeking to undermine their hegemonic partner with Linux initiatives in Netbooks and laptops.

According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Hewlett-Packard and other personal computer manufacturers are testing Google Android for Netbooks and other mobile PC devices in a bid to boost margins that otherwise get consumed by Windows license fees. These PC manufacturers are seeking to have more control and money in the growing mobile computing market.

While Microsoft has been dismissive of Linux in this and other consumer markets, it may have met its match in Google Android. There are two reasons.

First, as ComputerWorld suggests, Google's brand might be enough to carry Linux in the PC market. Consumers know Google. They might not proactively seek out a Linux PC, but a Google PC...? Feasible.

Second, Google can afford to seriously undercut Microsoft's Windows pricing because Google doesn't charge for Android. This is good for PC manufacturers that are looking to make more money in margin-squeezed Netbooks, and it's terrible for Microsoft for the very same reason. Google has shifted the competitive terrain under Microsoft's feet. By focusing value (and revenue) in the browser, Google has finally given Microsoft cause to fear the Linux PC.

Not to be outdone, Microsoft's primary partner for Linux interoperability, Novell, is setting up a Taiwanese R&D team to focus on improving Linux for Netbooks.

If Microsoft can't count on Novell and its PC manufacturer partners to play nicely, who can it trust?

A Dell Smartphone Would Face Big Hurdles

Dell might want to introduce a different kind of handheld known as a mobile Internet device, or MID. These machines are larger and more powerful than smartphones, yet they're far smaller and of lighter weight than even the tiniest notebook computers known as netbooks. Consumers are amenable to using MIDs in place of smartphones.

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Dell CEO Michael Dell has done little to dispel rumors that his company is working on a mobile computing device. In fact, he all but confirmed them while traveling in Japan on Mar. 24 when he said: "It is true that we are exploring smaller-screen devices." What form those devices will take remains a matter of heated debate. Talk is that Dell plans a smartphone that would compete with Research In Motion's BlackBerry, Apple's iPhone, and the various devices running software from Microsoft , Nokia, or the Google-backed Open Handset Alliance. Prototypes of a Dell-made smartphone are being circulated in the wild and, according to Kaufman Bros. analyst Shaw Wu, got a cool reception from mobile-phone carriers including AT&T and Sprint Nextel. Dell has tried its hand at smartphones before, with little success. The company discontinued its Axim personal digital assistant in 2007 following several years of lukewarm sales. "They didn't have a particularly exciting portfolio," says Neil Mawston, director for wireless device strategies at consultant Strategy Analytics. Carriers that reviewed its most recent effort saw little to set Dell apart from the competition, Wu says. "There's some interest, but not a whole lot," he says. Meantime the market is growing crowded. Rival PC makers such as Acer, Asus, and Lenovo have all jumped into the smartphone market. Palm is about to release a much anticipated device, the Palm Pre. Apple is expected to unveil a dramatic hardware upgrade to its iPhone this summer. "Trying to sell into that sort of publicity could be a little bit of a problem" for Dell, says Will Stofega, program manager at IDC. A Jammed Smartphone Market Maybe now is not such a good time to launch a smartphone. Instead, Dell might want to introduce a different kind of handheld known as a mobile Internet device, or MID. These machines are larger and more powerful than smartphones, yet they're far smaller and of lighter weight than even the tiniest notebook computers known as netbooks. Consumers are amenable to using MIDs in place of smartphones, according to a recent survey by consultant ABI Research. The category is just emerging, so less competition would allow Dell to stake ground early. Companies such as Dell "will find a much easier time entering the [market for] 4- to 8-inch-screen devices," says John Bruggeman, chief marketing officer of Wind River Systems, which helps companies match hardware and software for handsets and MIDs. In contrast, even existing cell-phone makers, including Motorola and Sony Ericsson, are struggling in the smartphone market. "The incumbents are entrenched, it's difficult to break in," says Ashok Kuman, an analyst with Collins Stewart.

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Acer recommends Windows Vista® Business for Business Computing Acer recommends Windows Vista® Home Premium for Personal Computing Aspire 6935 Beaming with notebook cinema excellence, the 16" Aspire 6935 enhances high-def digital life with truly immersive audio and captivating video. The 16:9 Acer CineCrystal™ Full HD display with 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, and Acer CineSurround audio with optimized 2nd Generation Dolby Home Theater® technology deliver high-def audio and visual delights beyond your wildest expectations -- full HD movies, creative applications and games never looked and sounded so good! Adding to the heightened sensory experience is the smooth-to-the-touch CineDash media console, an exciting, CE-like interface for launching and managing entertainment.

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Benefits Eye-catching design, cinema-style 16:9 display The sophisticated Aspire Gemstone Blue design features multi-layered 3D depth, a shimmering finish, varying textures, a stylish blue-black-silver color scheme, and lighting effects on both the inside and outside. The Aspire 6935 portrays rich color, excellent viewing angles, and 16:9 aspect ratio for a true cinematic view of HDTV and the latest Blu-ray Disc™ content. The wide-aspect 16" Full HD CineCrystal™ display with 16:9 aspect ratio delivers full native widescreen resolution – 14 percent more viewing space than 15.4", 16:10 displays! Enjoy visually enhanced, Full HD entertainment the way it was meant to be played, as perfect as the original creation Brilliant performance Backed by today's most powerful processing technology, you can rest assured that the Aspire 6935 handles the heaviest multitasking with reliable precision. Creative multimedia applications run fast and smooth as do intense graphics from the latest games and movies. The NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT discrete graphics card with NVIDIA® PureVideo™ renders 1080p-quality visuals with astounding clarity. The Aspire 6935 is fully prepared for the Full HD sharpness delivered by the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive and the HDTV-ready TV-tuner. Are you?

Configurations 6935G-842G32

Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium , Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology, Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26GHz, 3MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB) - Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset - Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, featuring MIMO technology, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™3, 4 wireless technology, 16" Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, high brightness (250-nit), Acer CineCrystal TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista, 8ms high-definition response time, 16:9 aspect ratio, NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT with up to 2303MB of TurboCache (512MB of dedicated GDDR3 VRAM, up to 1791MB of shared system memory), supporting NVIDIA® PureVideo™ technology, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, shader 4.0, Microsoft DirectX 10, HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contect Protection), 320GB SATA HDD, 2G DDR2 RAM (upgradeable to 4GB), Integrated 56Kbps modem & 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN, Blu-ray Disc Drive, Integrated Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR, Optimized 2nd Generation Dolby® Home Theater audio enhancement, featuring Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander technologies, Two built-in stereo speakers and one Acer Tuba CineBass booster supporting low-frequency effects, True 5.1-channel surround sound output, Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite Technology, Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution, featuring Windows logon, computer protection, FingerLaunch, ProfileLaunch, MusicLaunch, Password Bank, MyLaunch, Acer FingerNav, 6-in-1 Card Reader supporting MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard Plus, xD-Picture, Memory Stick & Memory Stick Pro, 8-cell Li-Ion Battery Pack (3.2-hour battery life), Actual battery life may vary, depending on usage and configuration). 4xUSB, VGA port, ExpressCard/54 Slot, HDMI port with HDCP support, Consumer infrared (CIR) port, 385(W) × 275 (D) × 43.6/39.3 (H) mm, Weight 3.5kg, Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, eAudio, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), 1-Year International Traveller Warranty, Free:- Acer Designed Carrying Bag Part NumberLX.ATP0X.063

Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate Processor & Chipset Intel® Centrino®2 processor technology, featuring: Intel® Core™2 Duo processor with up to 6 MB L2 Cache, supporting Intel® 64 architecture Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset or, Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, featuring MIMO technology, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™ dual-mode module, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology Memory DDR2 memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using dual soDIMM modules Intel® Turbo Memory supported (manufacturing option) HDD One S-ATA hard disc drive Storage 2X Blu-ray Disc™*/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive or (* on models with dedicated graphics only!) 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 6-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus™), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Display 16" WUXGA Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, high-brightness (250-nit), Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 16" WXGA HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (220-nit), Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 16.7 million colours 16:9 aspect ratio 8 ms high-def response time 60% color gamut Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT with up to 2303 MB of TurboCache™ (512 MB of dedicated GDDR3 VRAM, up to 1791 MB of shared system memory*), supporting NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD technology, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 10 (* depending on size of system memory) Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel® GMA X4500) with up to 358/384 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 (8 MB of dedicated system memory, up to 350/376 MB of shared system memory*), supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10 (* depending on size of system memory) DualView™ support MEPG-2/DVD acceleration, decoding WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support Acer Arcade™ Deluxe featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies Multimedia Optimized 2nd Generation Dolby Home Theater® audio enhancement, featuring Dolby® Digital, Dolby® Digital Live, Dolby® Pro Logic® IIx, Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Natural Bass and Dolby® Sound Space Expander technologies Two built-in stereo speakers and one Acer Tuba CineBass booster supporting low-frequency effects True5.1-channel surround sound output Digital( DVB-T) TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding and DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial) standard (6 to 8 MHz) (manufacturing option) High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones featuring beam forming, echo cancellation, and noise suppression technologies Communication Acer Video Conference featuring integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology Acer Video Conference Manager software featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology with H.264 video compression, supporting 640 x 480 resolution online video calls with drag-and-drop Picture-in-Picture (PIP) interactivity Acer PureZone technology Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, featuring MIMO technology, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology, or Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™ dual-mode module, featuring: •Wi-Fi® (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, featuring 1x2 or 3x3 MIMO technology, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology, or •WiMAX™* (single-band 802.16e/2.5G ) WiMAX Forum Certified™ WAN (Wide Area Network) connection, featuring Mobile WiMAX™ and MIMO technology, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology (* depending on network readiness) 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) (manufacturing option) I/O Interface 1x ExpressCard™/54 slot 6-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MMCplus™, MS, MS PRO, xD) 4x USB 2.0 ports (1x USB 2.0 port combined with eSATA port) 1x HDMI™ port with HDCP support 1x Consumer infrared (CIR) port 1x external display (VGA) port 1 x RF-in jack (on models with TV Tuner only!) 1x Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support 1x Microphone-in jack 1x Line-in jack 1x Modem (RJ-11) port 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port 1x DC-in jack for AC adapter Security Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution, featuring Windows® log on, computer protection, FingerLaunch, ProfileLaunch, MusicLaunch, password bank, MyLaunch, Acer FingerNav Slot for Kensington lock BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Power Supply & Battery ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W (8-cell) or 48.8 W (6-cell) Li-ion battery pack Up to 3.2-hour battery life with 8 cell battery and dedicated graphics Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in-use 90 W AC adapter Energy Star 4.0-certified Keyboard & Special Controls 88/89-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Touchpad pointing device with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, featuring Acer FingerNav 4-way control function 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth®* (manufacturing option) Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device, including: • Acer Arcade™ • Volume meter (volume up/down) • Menu navigation (enter/back/left/right) • Media control (play/pause, stop, previous, next, fast forward, rewind) • Mute and hold keys Weight & Dimensions 385 (W) x 275 (D) x 43.6/39.3 (H) mm (15.13 x 10.81 x 1.71/1.55 inches) 3.5 kg (7.28 lbs.) Quality & Reliability Tests Temperature & humidity test Free drop test Acoustics test Weight and Pressure tests Spillage test Shock and Vibration tests Electrostatic discharge immunity test MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) test Hinge life test Keyboard-switch life test Software Acer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, eAudio, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management) Acer Arcade™ Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia Acer InstantOn Arcade Acer Bio-Protection Acer Crystal Eye Acer GridVista™ Acer Launch Manager Acer GameZone Acer Video Conference Manager featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) McAfee Internet Security Suite 60-day trial version Adobe® Reader® CyberLink® PowerDirector® trial version NTI Media Maker™ Microsoft® Works 8.5 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial Options Acer Xpress VoIP phone and Acer Video Conference Manager pack Acer Media Center remote control Memory expansion modules Additional battery Additional AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive Warranty One-year International Travellers Warranty (ITW)