The V3 Series Notebook keeps you ahead of digital trends with its timeless style and sharp computing. Vigorous processors and graphics let you easily multitask modern creative applications while the large 17.3" screen provides a great view to browse the Internet, share media and much much more. With cool features like built-in optical drive and Dolby audio this PC is a true entertainment hub providing cinematic viewing while remaining slim.
Outstanding Performance, Modern Design
The modern style of the V3 sports a glossy cover that matches the palmrest. The slim design is just over 1" thin and super lightweight, making it effortless to take to class, the local coffee shop or just enjoy around the house. This thin PC even manages to include a built-in Optical Drive for watching movies, burning media and more!
The refreshed Intel Pentium processor delivers the power you need, in the slim design you want. Run your favorite software, stay in touch with friends through social networks enjoy PC games and more!
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.
Sensational Entertainment
Enjoy brilliant visuals on the stunning 17.3" HD+ Widescreen LED-backlit Display with a true 16:9 cinematic format. When the 17.3" fails to satiate your visual appetite, the HDMI output lets you pipe HD content and high quality audio to an external monitor or big screen HDTV via a single cable so you can share HD video with family members anywhere!
Integrated Intel HD graphics deliver turbo-charged performance to bring games and entertainment to life with life-like graphics and support for the latest Microsoft DirectX 10.1.
Whether you want to relax and listen to your music playlists, watch an action movie or engage in heart-stopping games, Dolby Advanced Audio v4 thrills you with vibrant sound through the PC speakers, headphones or a home theater connection.
Acer clear.fi provides a better user experience and makes your Aspire V3 Notebook part of your media enjoyment network, enabling sharing of videos, music, and photos to and from other Acer clear.fi supported devices and cloud services.
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.
Simple Pleasures
And go wired or wireless, it's your choice: The Aspire V3 Notebook provides superior Gigabit Ethernet connectivity when you're home and swift 802.11b/g/n Wireless when you're mobile.
With built-in Bluetooth technology you can wirelessly connect to other Bluetoothenabled
devices such as phones, printers and hand-held organizers, eliminating the tangle of wires.
Enjoy great usability with features such as an independent Numeric Keypad and Multi-Gesture Keypad that allow you to input numbers quick and enjoy an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos and more.
With new USB 3.0 you can transfer a 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!
Specifications
Operating System
Operating System: Windows 8
Processor & Chipset
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Pentium
Processor Model: B960
Processor Speed: 2.20 GHz
Processor Core: Dual-core (2 Core)
Cache: 2 MB
64-bit Processing: Yes
Hyper-Threading: No
Chipset Manufacturer: Intel
Chipset Model: HM77 Express
Memory
Standard Memory: 6 GB
Maximum Memory: 8 GB
Memory Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
Number of Total Memory Slots: 2
Memory Card Reader: Yes
Memory Card Supported
- Memory Stick
- xD-Picture Card
- Secure Digital (SD) Card
- MultiMediaCard (MMC)
- Memory Stick PRO
Storage
Hard Drive Capacity: 500 GB
Hard Drive Interface: Serial ATA
Hard Drive RPM: 5400
Optical Drive Type: DVD-Writer
Optical Media Supported: DVD-RAM/?R/?RW
Display & Graphics
Screen Size: 17.3"
Display Screen Type: Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Display Screen Technology: CineCrystal
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Screen Mode: HD+
Screen Resolution: 1600 x 900
Backlight Technology: LED
HDCP Supported: Yes
Graphics Controller Manufacturer: Intel
Graphics Controller Model: Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Graphics Memory Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Memory Accessibility: Shared
TV Card: No
Network & Communication
Wi-Fi: Yes
Wi-Fi: Manufacturer Broadcom
Wi-Fi: Model 43228
Wi-Fi: Standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth Standard: Bluetooth 4.0 + HS
Built-in Devices
Webcam: Yes
Microphone: Yes
Finger Print Reader: No
Interfaces/Ports
HDMI: Yes
Total Number of USB Ports: 4
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 2
Number of USB 3.0 Ports: 2
VGA: Yes
Network (RJ-45): Yes
Software
Operating System: Windows 8
Operating System Architecture: 64-bit
Input Devices
Keyboard: Yes
Pointing Device Type: TouchPad
Battery Information
Number of Cells: 6-cell
Battery Chemistry: Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity: 4400 mAh
Maximum Battery Run Time: 4 Hour
Power Description
Maximum Power Supply Wattage: 65 W
Physical Characteristics
Height: 1.4"
Width: 16.3"
Depth: 10.8"
Weight (Approximate): 7.05 lb
