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❑ S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support
❑ DVI-D (true digital video interface) support (for selected models)
Storage subsystem
❑ 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) (for selected
models)
❑ 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) enhancement (for
selected models)
❑ Optical drive options:
❥ DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
❥ DVD/CD-RW combo drive
❑ 5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS),
Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)
Input devices
❑ 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with 5-degree curve, inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5mm
(minimum) key travel
❑ Seamless touchpad pointing device with Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav
4-way control function (manufacturing option)
❑ Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option)
❑ 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad,
international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys
❑ Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable
❑ Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync
❑ Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth®
Audio
❑ Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
❑ Intel® High Definition Audio support
❑ Built-in microphone
❑ MS-Sound compatible
Communication
❑ Acer Video Conference featuring:
❥Integrated Acer CrystalEye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology
❥Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
❑ WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network
connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected
models), or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models), or Acer
InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SingalUp™ wireless technology (for
selected models)
❑ WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
❑ LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
❑ Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
I/O Ports
❑ ExpressCard™/54 slot
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