Operating System
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
Processor
- Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T4400 (1MB L2 cache, 2.10GHz, 800MHz FSB)
or
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor T6600 (2MB L2 cache, 2.20GHz, 800MHz FSB)
Chipset
- AS5738: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express
- AS5738PG, AS5738DG: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express
- AS5738Z: Mobile Intel® GL40 Express
Memory
- 4GB (2/2) DDR3 800 SDRAM. User upgradeable up to 8GB (one 4GB memory card in each slot)
or
- 4GB (2/2) DDR2 667 SDRAM
*If upgrading after initial purchase, one or more of the memory cards provided with the system may have to be replaced with optional larger memory cards in order to achieve the maximum capacity.
Storage
- Up to a 500GB* SATA hard drive, 5400RPM
- Integrated variable-speed Super-Multi drive:
-Read – 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
-Write – 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM - 5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ or xD-Picture Card™
- Optional external USB 1.44MB* diskette drive
*When referring to storage capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes and MB stands for one million bytes. Some utilities may indicate varying storage capacities. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments.
Video
- Acer® CineCrystal full HD 15.6″ (1366 x 768) high-brightness TFT display
- Up to 16.7 million colors
- 8ms high-definition response time
- 16:9 aspect ratio
- 60% color gamut
- AS5738DG: integrated TriDef 3D screen, 3D polarized glasses for viewing 3D effects. AS5738PG: integrated multi-touch screen
- Discrete ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 graphics
or
- Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
or
- Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
- Acer® Video Conference with integrated Acer® Crystal Eye webcam supporting Acer® PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions
- MPEG-2 DVD, WMV9/VC-1 (Windows® Media Video 9, VC-1 standard), H.264/AVC decoding
- Microsoft® DirectX® 10.0 support
- VGA and HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface™) with HDCP (high-bandwidth digital-content protection) support ports
- Support for simultaneous display on notebook LCD and external monitor
Audio
- Integrated microphone
- Dolby®-optimized surround-sound system with two integrated stereo speakers
- Optimized third-generation Dolby® Home Theater audio enhancement
- True 5.1-channel surround-sound output
- Headphones/speaker/line-out with SPDIF support, microphone and line-in ports
- Microsoft® DirectSound® compatibility
Interface Ports
- DC-in
- RJ-11 modem
- RJ-45 LAN
- VGA
- Headphones/speaker/line-out with SPDIF support
- Microphone
- Line-in
- HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface™) with HDCP (high-bandwidth digital-content protection)
- Four USB 2.0
Card Slot
- 5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ or xD-Picture Card™
Communications
- S5738PG, AS5738DG, AS5738: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network connection supporting 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN
AS5738Z: Acer® InviLink network connection supporting 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN
Acer® SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency, WI-FI CERTIFIED™ - Gigabit LAN, Wake-on-LAN ready
- V.92 56Kbps* data/fax modem, PTT (postal, telegraph, telephone) certified in select countries, Wake-on-Ring ready
- Acer® Video Conference with integrated Acer® Crystal Eye webcam supporting Acer® PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions
*Download speeds are limited to 53Kbps. Actual speeds may vary depending on line conditions. Uploads travel at speeds up to 33.6Kbps. Requires compatible digital sources.
Included Software
- All models
- Acer® eRecovery Management
- Acer® GridVista
- Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
- Adobe® Flash® Player
- Google™ Toolbar
- McAfee® Internet Security Suite (trial version)
- Microsoft® Works (full version)
- Microsoft® Office Home & Student 2007 (60-day trial)
- NTI Media Maker™*
- AS5738PG, AS5738DG, AS5738
- Acer® Launch Manager
- eSobi™*
- MyWinLocker®
- Norton™ Online Backup
- AS5738PG
- Acer® TouchPortal
- Microsoft® TouchPack
- AS5738PG,AS5738Z
- Google™ Desktop
- AS5738Z
- Acer® Arcade Deluxe
- Acer® Backup Manager
- Acer® PowerSmart Manager
- Acer® Game Console
- Acer® GameZone
*OEM, not full-featured, version.
User Interface
- 103-key keyboard, inverted T cursor layout, independent standard numeric keypad, hotkey controls, 1.8mm minimum key travel, international language support
- 11 function, four cursor, two Microsoft® Windows® keys
- Acer® Backup, WLAN, volume up/down, touchpad lock easy-launch buttons
- Play/pause, stop, previous, next media keys (printed on keyboard)
- Multi-gesture touchpad supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
- AS5738PG: integrated multi-touch screen with drag-and-drop function
AS5738Z: Acer® PowerSmart key
Dimensions & Weight
- 15.1″ (383.0mm) W x 9.8″ (250.0mm) D x 1.0″ – 1.5” (26.0mm – 37.0mm) H
- 6.2 lb. (2.8kg)
Size and weight may vary depending on configuration
Power
- 65-watt AC adapter
- Six-cell lithium ion battery
- AS5738PG, AS5738DG, AS5738Z: up to 3.5 hours life depending on configuration and usage
- AS5738: up to 4.5 hours life depending on configuration and usage
- 2.5 hours recharge time with power off, 3.5 hours with power on
Compliance
- Energy Star®
- Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
Security Features
- User, administrator and hard drive BIOS passwords
- Kensington® lock slot