Finally, a light and lean computing machine with touch: the Aspire V5 Series 14" Notebook. At only 1" slim and super light, this Notebook packs potent power and graphics and even features an optical drive and handy LAN/VGA combo port, while integrating a touchscreen for exciting hands on navigation. Open and close programs, browse online, and breeze through photo albums?using nothing but your fingers.
Hands on Navigation with Touch
Experience a new type of navigation on the stunning 14" Widescreen 10-point multi-touch Display. The frameless edge-to-edge design keeps this Notebook super slim and provides a large area for touch interactions as well as a full web browsing experience.
10 Points Multi-Touch Display makes your digital life more intuitive, more electric, more fun! Experience efficiency hands-on as you open and close programs, browse online, and breeze through photo albums?using nothing but your fingers. Simply scroll, flick, pinch and rotate motions to accomplish your tasks quickly.
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. And with a combination of the touch display and the new Windows 8 you get a fast and fluid working environment. Quickly zoom in or out to customize your view and group, label, and rearrange apps on your Start screen.
Slender, yet Full-Featured
At less than 1" thin, the V5 Series Notebook is slender and light while still housing a built-in slim DVD drive, making it 30% slimmer than traditional PCs that feature DVD drives. The new touchpad with large working area and enhanced sensitivity makes for a better working experience.
Outfitted with 3rd Generation Intel Core i5 Processor, the V5 Notebook lets you see and feel the difference in your movies, photos, and games smoothly and seamlessly with a suite of visual enhancements built into the processor. Enjoy the thrill of an automatic burst of speed when you need it with Intel Turbo Boost Technology. And with Dolby Advanced Audio v2 this PC delivers a crisp, clear cinematic surround sound experience over its built-in speakers.
The new 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!
Backlit Keyboard adds a cool subtle glow to your typing experience that not only looks good, but helps guide your fingers while typing in dimly lit areas.
When the 14" 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.
Instant Communication
Acer Instant Connect gets you to the web in 4x faster than conventional notebooks by remembering previous Wi-Fi spots you've visited! So when they're in range, it instantly connects you to the Internet- no waiting required!
Have crystal-clear video chats with friends and family and snap still pictures, all in HD, with the advanced HD Webcam. Its high pixel density delivers amazing image quality in 24 frames per sec.
Built-in 802.11b/g/n Wireless provides the freedom to roam to hot spots while Bluetooth technology lets your wirelessly connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as phones, printers and hand-held organizers, eliminating the need for a tangled wire.
With AcerCloud your PCs storage IS your Cloud storage with wireless access to your photos, music, videos and documents -- wherever you are, on any PC, on all your devices!
SocialJogger lets you stay in touch with friends and the latest buzz by placing Facebook and Twitter in one place! Check updates in a single glance and scroll through endless feeds with the innovative jog dial.
Specifications
Operating System
Operating System: Windows 8
Processor & Chipset
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core i5
Processor Model: i5-3337U
Processor Speed: 1.80 GHz
Processor Core: Dual-core (2 Core)
Cache: 3 MB
64-bit Processing: Yes
Hyper-Threading: Yes
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: MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card
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: 14"
Display Screen Type: Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Display Screen Technology: CineCrystal
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Screen Mode: HD
Screen Resolution: 1366 x 768
Backlight Technology: LED
Touchscreen: Yes
Multi-touch Screen: Yes
HDCP Supported: Yes
Graphics Controller Manufacturer: Intel
Graphics Controller Model: HD 4000
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: 3
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 2
Number of USB 3.0 Ports: 1
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: 4-cell
Battery Chemistry: Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity: 2500 mAh
Maximum Battery Run Time: 5 Hour
Power Description
Maximum Power Supply Wattage: 65 W
Physical Characteristics
Height: 1.0"
Width: 13.5"
Depth: 9.6"
Weight (Approximate): 4.63 lb