Acer Aspire AS1551

Summary:
11.6″ 16:9 Notebook that is a borderline netbook thanks to the size and pricing. Out of the three models (see comparison/differences below), all three come with a dual-core AMD Neo CPU, and Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit). HDMI port included. Memory is user-upgradeable.

Introduced/Availability: Summer 2010 (Possibly June)
MSRP/Price: $499 – $599 (depending on model), but actual retail prices are lower.

Differences between AS1551-4650, AS1551-4755, AS1551-5448 (Subject to change)

ModelRAM (Configuration)CPU
Acer AS1551-4650 LX.SBB02.075 $4992GB of RAM (2GB/0GB)1.3GHz K325 AMD Athlon II Neo
Acer AS1551-4755 LX.SBB02.073 $5493GB of RAM (2GB/2GB)1.3GHz K325 AMD Athlon II Neo
Acer AS1551-5448 LX.SBB02.074 $5994GB of RAM (2GB/2GB)1.5GHz K625 AMD Turion II Neo

Where to purchase the Acer AS1551 (North America):
Amazon.com – Acer AS1551-4650 ($444 as of Sep 3, 2010)
Amazon.com – Acer AS1551-4775 ($480 as of Sep 3, 2010)
Amazon.com – Acer AS1551-5448 ($550 as of Sep 3, 2010)
NewEgg.com – Acer Aspire AS1551-4650
NewEgg.com – Acer Aspire AS1551-4755
NewEgg.com – Acer Aspire AS1551-5448

Acer AS1551 Accessories
Amazon.com – Samsung Optical DVD Driver External USB
Acer AS1551 Carrying Cases/Bags (Amazon)
Acer AS1551 Adapters/Chargers (Amazon)

Similar Netbook/Notebook Models:

Acer AS1551 - Specifications & Technical Data

General Information
Introduced:Summer 2010
Availability:North America, not sure elsewhere.
MSRP/Suggested Price:$499 - $599 (depending on model)
CPU/Chipset/Memory
CPU/Processor:AMD Athlon II Neo Dual-Core K325 (1.30GHz, 2MB L2) or Turion II Neo K625 (1.5GHz, 2MB L2)
Options:See model comparison at top of page.
Chipset:AMD 880G (M880G)
Memory and Type (Installed)2 - 4GB Depending on model, DDR3 SDRAM, 2 slots
Memory (Maximum):4GB (2 slots x 2GB)
Video/Display
Display:Acer CineCrystal 11.6" TFT LED-Backlit, 16:9
Resolution:1366 x 768
Graphics Chipset:ATI Radeon HD 4225
Graphics Memory:384MB Dedicated
Display Outputs:1x VGA, 1x HDMI
Storage
Hard Drive Type:2.5-inch Serial ATA (SATA)
Hard Drive Installed:250GB 5400rpm
HDD Options:Up to 320GB 5400RPM
Optical Drive:
External Storage:
Battery & Dimensions
Battery Installed:6-cell 4400 mAh Li-ion
Battery Options:
Battery Life:Acer: up to 5.5 hours
Width x Depth x Height:11.2-inch x 8.0" x 1.0 - 1.1" (285mm x 204mm x 25.7 - 28mm)
Weight:3.09 pounds w/6-cell battery (1.4Kg)
Audio & I/O
USB Ports:3x USB 2.0
Firewire (IEEE 1394):No
PC Card/ExpressCard:
Flash Memory Reader:5-in-1 Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), xD-Pciture Card
Keyboard:84-key standard-sized keyboard, hotkeys
Mouse:Mult-touch touchpad - two finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip
Audio Chipset:Second-generation Dolby Sound Room High-definition audio support
Internal Speakers:
Microphone:
Webcam:1.3 MP Webcam (640x480)
Audio I/O:1x Headphone/speaker/line-out with S/PDIF, 1x Microphine-in
Networking/Connectivity
Wireless:802.11b/g/n
Ethernet:10/100/1000 Gigabit
Bluetooth:
Modem:
Security
Biometric/Fingerprints:
Trusted Platform Module:
Physical Security:1 Kensington Lock Slot, User, administrator, hard drive BIOS passwords
Other Security:Acer Identity Card, Acer Registration, Acer Updater
Software & Warranty
Operation System (OS):Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
OS Options:
Other Software:Acer Suite (Acer Assist, Acer ePower, eRecovery, etc.), Adobe Flash 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Microsoft Works, Norton Online Backup, CyberLink PowerDVD, Acer Crystal Eye, Microsoft Silverlight, Skype, Acer Video Conference Manager
Drivers Website:
Warranty:One-year International Travelers Limited Warrant (ITW)