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Aspire 5730Z

Stand out in the crowd with this multimedia-savvy notebook bearing the distinct Acer Gemstone design elements. High-performing dual-core processor technology, incredible integrated 3D graphics and a wide 15.4" display make the Aspire 5730Z your best solution for on-the-go entertainment. Savor the heavyweight multimedia experience, without the heavy burden.
  • A bevy of features
  • Optimize real-time video chat with the Acer Video Conference solution featuring the Acer Crystal Eye webcam (optional) with enhanced PrimaLite™ technology while the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ module connects you wirelessly to family and friends wherever they are without missing a beat. Breeze through file sharing and transfer with the ExpressCard™/54 slot and 5-in-1 card reader, and store a multitude of music, videos and photos worry-free on the large Serial ATA drive.
  • Audiovisual dynamo
  • Spin the latest movies with this notebook's DVD-Super Multi double-layer optical drive. The brilliant 15.4" Acer CrystalBrite™ screen delivers enhanced video display performance, brilliant graphics and superb playback quality. Plus, two built-in Acer 3DSonic speakers and high-definition audio support further heighten your audiovisual experience. What's more, the Acer Arcade™ Deluxe software suite converges multimedia, giving you easy control over browsing pictures, appreciating DVD movies, and listening to music from a variety of sources.
Operating System
  • Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
  • Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
Processor & Chipset
  • Intel® Pentium® dual-core mobile processor (1 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® 64 architecture
  • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset
Memory
  • DDR2 memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)
HDD
  • S-ATA Hard Disk Drive
Storage
  • DVD-Super Multi Double Layer drive
  • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)
Display
  • 15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™
  • 8 ms response time
  • 16.7 million colours
Graphics
  • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M (Intel® GMA 4500M) with up to 1759 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 (64 MB of dedicated video memory, up to 1695 MB of shared system memory*), supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10
    (* depending on size of system memory)
  • Dual independent display support
  • MPEG-2/DVD acceleration
  • WMV9 (VC-1) acceleration
  • Acer Arcade™ featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies
Multimedia
  • Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
  • High-definition audio support
  • MS-Sound compatible
  • Built-in microphone
Communication
  • Acer Video Conference featuring integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology
    (*manufacturing option)
  • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology or
  • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
  • Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
  • 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval, Wake-on-Ring ready
  • Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
    (manufacturing option)
I/O Interfaces
  • 1 x ExpressCard™/54 slot
  • 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
  • 4 x USB 2.0 ports
  • 1 x External display (VGA) port
  • 1 x Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
  • 1 x microphone-in jack
  • 1 x line-in jack
  • 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45) jack
  • 1 x Modem (RJ-11) port
  • 1 x DC-in jack for AC adapter
Security
  • Slot for Kensington lock
  • BIOS, user and supervisor passwords
Power supply and battery
  • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
  • 71W 8-cell Li-ion battery pack or
  • 48,8W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack
  • Up to 4.3-hour battery life with 8 cell battery
  • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off
    3.5-hour charge-in-use
  • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
  • ENERGY STAR® 4.0
Keyboard & Special Controls
  • 88-/89/93-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel
  • Touchpad pointing device
  • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US dollar and Euro symbol keys
  • Empowering Key
  • Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next
  • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth®*
    (* manufacturing option)
  • Volume meter (up/down)
Weight and dimensions
  • 366 (W) x 274 (D) x 27/37 (H) mm
    (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches)
  • 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs.)
Quality & Reliability Tests
  • Temperature & humidity test
  • Free drop test
  • Acoustics test
  • Weight and pressure test
  • Shock and vibration test
  • Electrostatic discharge immunity test
  • MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) test
  • Hinge life test
  • Keyboard-switch life test
Software
  • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management)
  • Acer Arcade™ Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music and HomeMedia
  • Acer Crystal Eye
    (manufacturing option)
  • Acer GridVista™
  • Acer Launch manager
  • Acer GameZone
  • Acer Video Conference Manager
    (on models with CrystalEye webcam only)
  • Adobe Reader™
  • CyberLink® PowerDirector® trial version
  • McAfee Internet Security Suite 60-day trial version
  • NTI Media Maker™
  • Microsoft® Works 8.5 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial
Options
  • Memory expansion modules
  • Additional battery pack
  • Additional AC adapter
  • External USB floppy disk drive
Warranty
  • One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)