Powerful Mobility in an Instant
The Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook is under 3 lbs. light and just 0.5" thin! Comfortably carry it under your arm or slip it into a backpack or tote. Its stunning champagne color adds elegance to the uncluttered, pure design, in which every detail has been carefully crafted.
The 13.3" Widescreen LED-backlit display with 16:9 aspect ratio delivers a true cinematic experience. Surf the web, stream your favorite shows and engage in social networking - all in stunning HD!
The new Windows 8 has been re-imagined to be all about you. Put what matters most right on your Start screen, and get instant access to your people, apps, sites and more, so you can spend less time searching and more time doing. Windows 8 is smooth, intuitive, and designed to let you do what you want, the way you want.
Connect in an Instant
Acer Green Instant On resumes your computing session from sleep within seconds and from deep sleep in 6 seconds - and the 20GB SSD drive returns your PC state just as you left it! Pop back on your PC, and you'll find that any websites, emails or documents you had open are instantly restored.
Acer Always Connect gets you to the web in 2.5 seconds! The S3 remembers Wi-Fi spots you've used so that, when they're in range, it instantly connects you to the Internet. Just like that, access Instant Messaging, Internet services and email after system resume.
Low power consumption through Acer Hybrid Standby Technology gives you up to 50 days of standby power and up to 5.5 hours of continuous use. Work confidently knowing you have the power.
Enjoy wireless freedom! Roam your world as you like with integrated 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. Simplify your digital life even more by eliminating devices cables with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Enjoy More Entertainment in an Instant
Listen to movies or music in vibrant theater-like sound with Dolby Home Theater v4. Enjoy powerful beats or smooth melodies over the S3's PC speakers, your headphones or a home theater system.
Plus, with new USB 3.0 you can transfer a movie in mere minutes [or: transfer a 250GB movie in 70 seconds]. USB 3.0 works up to 10x faster than older USB 2.0--and you can even charge your USB devices when your laptop is asleep, hibernating or off!
Connect your S3 Ultrabook to an external monitor, projector or TV through a single cable using HDMI for big-screen enjoyment. Share your favorite HD media with friends and family!
Acer clear.fi allows you to manage, store, share and enjoy media among any clear.fi-enabled devices in any room throughout your home.
Have crystal-clear video chats with friends and family and snap still pictures - all in HD - with the advanced 1.3 Megapixel HD Webcam. Its high pixel density delivers amazing video image quality in 24 frames per second.
Specifications:
Processor
- 2nd Generation Intel Core i3-2377M Processor (1.5GHz, 3MB L3 cache)
Display
- 13.3" HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, 1366x768 resolution; 16:9 aspect ratio
Chipset
- Mobile Intel HM77 Express Chipset
Memory
- 4096MB DDR3 Dual-Channel Memory (4GB on-board memory)
Video
- Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 128MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft DirectX 10.1
Audio
- Optimized Dolby Home Theater v4 audio enhancement, featuring Audio Optimizer, Audio Regulator, Volume Leveler, Volume Maximizer, Intelligent EQ, Dialogue Enhancer, and Surround Virtualizer (for headphones and built-in speakers) technologies
- Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
- High-Definition Audio Support
- Built-in Digital Microphone
Hard Drive
- 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- 20GB SSD Drive
Optical Drive
- Not Available
Digital Media Card Reader
- 2-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
- Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Communications
- 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
- Bluetooth 4.0+HS
Interfaces
2 - USB 3.0 Ports
1 - HDMI Port with HDCP Support
1 - Combo Headphone / Microphone-in Jack
1 - DC-in Jack for AC Adapter
Webcam
- 1.3 Megapixel HD Webcam (1280 x 1024)
Convenience Features
- Touchpad: Multi-Gesture Touchpad supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate and flip
- Media Keys: Dedicated volume up, volume down keys
Battery Type
- 3-cell Lithium Polymer Battery (3280mAh)
Battery Life
- Up to 5.5-hour battery life
Dimensions (System)
- 12.59 x 8.52 x 0.51/.68 inches
- 323 (W) x 218.5 (D) x 13.1/17.5(H) mm
Weights
- 2.99 lbs. | 1.36 kg
Limited Warranty
- One-year International Travelers Limited Warranty (ITW)
Software
Operating System
- Genuine Windows 8 64-bit
Productivity
- Acer Backup Manager, Acer ePower Management & Acer eRecovery Management
- Microsoft Office 2010 Trial
- Evernote
- Amazon Kindle
- Norton Online Backup
- newsXpresso
- Social Jogger
Security
- McAfee Internet Security Suite Trial
- MyWinLocker
Multimedia
- NTI Media Maker
- Netflix
Gaming
- WildTangent Demo Games
Communication and ISP
- Acer Crystal Eye
- Skype
