Big-screen cinematic sensation:
The 17.3 inch CineCrystal wide-screen display features a 16:9 aspect ratio, high pixel resolution and 8ms response time, giving you crisp, smooth-moving imagery. Industry-leading graphics help to ensure playback with true-to-master precision.
Amazing sounds:
The Aspire 7738 includes a Dolby-optimized surround sound system with two integrated stereo speakers and an Acer Tuba CineBass booster supporting low-frequency effects.
You're in control:
The Acer CineDash Lite media console and multi-gesture touchpad help you operate your notebook with ultra-smooth efficiency. Acer PowerSmart Manager handles power use, while Acer Backup Manager and eRecovery Management take care of your valuable files.
Specification:
Operating System
- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6600
(2MB L2 cache, 2.20GHz, 800MHz FSB)
Chipset
- Mobile Intel? PM45 Express
Memory
- Up to 4GB (2GB installed in each of two memory slots) DDR3 1066 SDRAM
- User upgradeable up to 4GB (one 2GB memory card in each slot)* subject to availability of 2GB cards (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 320GB* 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), 8X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM -Write ? 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X 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* floppy 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
- 17.3 inch (1600 x 900) high-brightness (220 nit) Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit TFT LCD
- Up to 16.7 million colors
- 8ms high-definition response time
- 16:9 aspect ratio
- 60 Percent color gamut
- Discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M graphics (1024MB dedicated memory, up to 1791MB shared system memory)
- Acer Video Conference with integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting Acer PrimaLite and PureZone technologies
- Microsoft DirectX 10.0 support
- MPEG-2 DVD, WMV9/VC-1 (Windows Media Video 9, VC-1 standard), H.264/AVC decoding
- 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
- Acer PureZone technology with two integrated stereo microphones featuring beam forming, echo cancellation, dynamic gain control, and noise suppression technologies
- Dolby-optimized surround-sound system with two integrated stereo speakers and Acer Tuba CineBass booster supporting low-frequency effects
- 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
- CIR (consumer infrared)
- HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (high-bandwidth digital-content protection) support
- Four USB 2.0
Card Slot
- 5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card
Communications
- Intel Wireless WiFi Link network connection supporting 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN, Acer SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency, WI-FI CERTIFIED
- Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) wireless PAN (select models only)
- 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 and PureZone technologies
- 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
- Acer Arcade Deluxe
- Acer Backup Manager
- Acer Bio-Protection
- Acer Crystal Eye
- Acer GridVista
- Acer Launch Manager
- Acer PowerSmart Manager
- Acer Recovery Manager
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Adobe Flash Player
- Google Desktop
- Google Toolbar
- McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version)
- NTI Media Maker*
*OEM, not full-featured, version.
User Interface
- 103-key keyboard, inverted T cursor layout, independent standard numeric keypad, hotkey controls, international language support
- 10 function, four cursor, two Microsoft Windows, one Acer PowerSmart keys
- Acer Backup, WLAN, touchpad lock easy-launch buttons
- Play/pause, stop, previous, next media control keys printed on keyboard
- Multi-gesture touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
- Acer CineDash Lite media console with volume meter, media control, mute and hold keys, Acer Arcade
Dimensions & Weight
- 16.1 inch (410.0mm) W x 11.3 inch (286.0mm) D x 1.4 inch ? 1.6 inch (35.0mm ? 41.5mm) H 7.4 lb. (3.4kg)
Size and weight may vary depending on configuration
Power
- 90-watt AC adapter
- Eight-cell lithium ion battery: up to 3.5 hours life depending on configuration and usage (may be reduced if Windows Vista Aero is enabled); 2.0 hours recharge time with power off, 3.0 hours with power on, 80 Percent charge in 1.0 hour
Compliance
- Energy Star
- Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Security Features
- Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader
- User, administrator and hard drive BIOS passwords
- Kensington lock slot
