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Acer Aspire 3694WLMi

SKU: LX.AY90Y.253 Quickfind Code: 129956
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The Aspire 3690 sets a new standard for affordable mobile multimedia for private users, self-employed professionals and users from small and medium-sized companies. This slim, elegant and highly efficient compact widescreen notebook comes with a complete set of wired and wireless connectivity options and Acers innovative Empowering Technology for a comprehensive and versatile solution to mobile multimedia management.

  • Processor - Intel Celeron M 440 / 1.86 GHz
  • RAM - 512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM
  • Hard Drive - 80 GB
  • Operating System - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Optical Storage - DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM - integrated
  • Display - 15.4" TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
  • Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.8 cm x 26.5 cm x 3.6 cm
  • Weight - 2.8 kg
  • Built-in Devices - Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial
  • Cache Memory - 1 MB - L2 Cache
  • Card Reader - 5 in 1
  • Graphics Controller - Intel GMA 950
  • Audio Output - Sound card
  • Telecom - Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
  • Networking - Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
  • Wireless NIC - Acer InviLink 802.11b/g
  • Input Device - Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button
  • Power - AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
  • Battery - Lithium Ion - 2.5 Hour Runtime
  • Manufacturer Warranty - 1 year warranty
 

Question from mace: Asked on 26/11/2007 you said it doesnt have bluetooth what is the bluetooth switch shown in the picture

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 27/11/2007
The majority of Acer laptops have a Bluetooth switch built into the chassis, however have no functionality as in the case of this laptop.

Question from michael: Asked on 23/11/2007 Would memory upgrade count as an accessory to qualify for finance terms?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 23/11/2007
Please call us to discuss your finance and upgrade requirements.

Question from carl: Asked on 23/11/2007 is this laptop compatable with wifi?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 23/11/2007
Yes it has an inbuilt wireless card supporting 802.11b/g

Question from Ken: Asked on 20/11/2007 Hi, Will this computer be suitable for running Adobe Photoshop?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 20/11/2007
As you dont specify the version i am presuming CS3, this wont run as it requires either a Pentium or Core Duo processor as a minimum to run to to the cache memory size.

Question from carl: Asked on 18/11/2007 how long will it take for it to be delivered if ive ordered it on a sunday?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 20/11/2007
Please see our FAQ pages as we offer different methods of delivery.

Question from Elligirl: Asked on 18/11/2007 Can you reserve this laptop so you can pay for it and have it delivered at a later date? And does it run Mac or Windows software?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 19/11/2007
You can set a preferred delivery date, but it must be within 7 days from order date. The Aspire runs Windows, not Mac OS.

Question from neil: Asked on 16/11/2007 how much is it to have the 2gb of ram put in plus does it have a dvd/cd rewriter it is not made clear.

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 21/11/2007
This will write to both DVD+ and DVD- variants of DVD and will also write to CD's

Please call us to discuss you upgrade requirements.

Question from Elliegirl: Asked on 10/11/2007 How long will the low price on this laptop last? Im worried that the price wont still be that low by christmas?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 10/11/2007
It should last until stock has run out. Whether the stock will last until christmas or not is another story...

Question from brice: Asked on 09/11/2007 i saw on the product "bluetooth switch"does it mean that it has bluetooth?if no why then bluetooth switch?it gets wireless lan switch and it is wireless so it is suposed to get bluetooth too.

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 10/11/2007
The casing is standard to that series and so they ahve to include all switches and then you can only use what is included.

Question from fallon: Asked on 07/11/2007 is there any way to extend the battery life?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 08/11/2007
You can buy larger batteries from Acer direct.

Question from aj: Asked on 03/11/2007 can you buy or upgrade it to a 9 cell battery?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 03/11/2007
Acer can provide upgraded batteries.

Question from gaara: Asked on 03/11/2007 will this laptop be able to play just runescape with absolutely nothing else on it that will be the only purpose and how long is the hargin time????

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 03/11/2007
Yes.

Question from byron: Asked on 27/10/2007 i'm looking to purchase 2 laptops for my daughters age 11 and 13 for schoolwork and games etc.. is this suitable and would you discount if i purchase 2 at same time?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 27/10/2007
Unfortunaetly we cannot discount prices due to the low margins we have.

Question from yes: Asked on 24/10/2007 do you get software with this laptop - if so what software - is so is it for just 90 days
Maria

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 24/10/2007
There are a few acer applications included, and there is a trial version of Norton anti-virus and NTI CD-Maker

Question from Shaun: Asked on 22/10/2007 is this laptop Wireless

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 24/10/2007
Yes this laptop does feature wireless connectivity.

Question from sam: Asked on 18/10/2007 hi does this laptop come with microsoft word etc

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 18/10/2007
No, you would have to buy Office software separately.

Question from bdurnan: Asked on 18/10/2007 can this use programs like msn fast and efficiently thanks also can you pay in monthly repayments

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 18/10/2007
Yes it would, and we do offer finance options, see the tab at the top. Thanks

Question from malc: Asked on 18/10/2007 1. why can i not buy extra RAM for this model on your website

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 22/10/2007
Currently, extra RAM must be purchased from our sales team, due to compatibility issues.

Question from Steve: Asked on 17/10/2007 Does this laptop have firewire? Or am i able to adapt it so that it does?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 18/10/2007
It doesnt have Firewire, although I think you can get USB to Firewire adapters.

Question from Jerry: Asked on 15/10/2007 Does it have PCMCIA socket?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 22/10/2007
Yes it does.

Question from justandco: Asked on 15/10/2007 Does this product have word, excel etc in the software

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 18/10/2007
No, you would have to buy Office software separately.

Question from John: Asked on 14/10/2007 Is this laptop supplied with an A/C mains adaptor?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 18/10/2007
Yes, this also acts as a charger.

Question from DD2007: Asked on 12/10/2007 Is this an ideal laptop to just use msn, internet and sims 2 lifestories? Also is it capable of just 'dying' like my previous laptop?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 18/10/2007
It would not be suitable for playing games with demanding graphics, but it would be fine for anything else.

Question from Primaveranz: Asked on 12/10/2007 If I order an extra 512 RAM with this PC do you install it?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 18/10/2007
Yes, we can do memory installs before shipping, please call our sales team to order. Thanks.

Question from adrian pickles: Asked on 11/10/2007 Adrian From Leeds. Upgrade to one Gig of RAM and this notebook is really very good and exellent value

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 30/10/2007
Thanks

Question from tcfoo: Asked on 10/10/2007 can i change from windows vista to windows xp? will it be any reduction to the price?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 18/10/2007
We can only supply it with the Operating system it comes with. It is capable of running XP though, the drivers are available from Acer.

Question from lyn: Asked on 10/10/2007 my daughter uses msn all the time, would it be suitable? Also can we connect a webcam and microphone?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 18/10/2007
Yes it would, and you can.

Question from jati: Asked on 07/10/2007 does it come with any anti virus software protection installed?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 18/10/2007
It comes with a trial version of Norton AntiVirus.

Question from Roselyn: Asked on 30/09/2007 I need a laptop for my husband as he keeps using mine! He only wants it to play internet poker that's it so it will need to be wireless enabled!! Will this be ok for that and will he need any extra memory or will it be fast enough?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 18/10/2007
This will be fine as it is, it would be slightly faster with extra memory though, the more the better!

Question from javieeeee: Asked on 07/09/2007 do i just call the sales team about upgrading the RAM (from 512 to 1 gb) only? and also, is it possible to just upgrade the RAM only?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 01/11/2007
Please call us to discuss your upgrade requirements.

Question from maisika88: Asked on 04/09/2007 what do i need to upgrade this laptop to 1 GB RAM?
is it recommended to upgrade it to its maximum of RAM?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 05/09/2007
More memory always makes a laptop more responsive and faster in use. Please call the sales team who would be happy to quote you the current upgrade price.

Question from maisika88: Asked on 03/09/2007 can this laptop accept Nero software?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 04/09/2007
Yes it can

Question from Clare: Asked on 29/08/2007 Is this laptop suitable for an 8 year old and a 6 year old? or is it too advanced.

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 30/08/2007
It will be fine

Question from Graham: Asked on 21/08/2007 I have seen a comment on a review site that 512mb RAM is insufficient to run Windows Vista at an acceptable speed. Is this correct ?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 30/08/2007
I would recommend having at least 1GB of RAM in a Vista notebook if you want to run any demanding applications.

Question from mikew: Asked on 21/08/2007 will this laptop run photoshop elements 3 ok and dvd movie factory for making photo dvd's?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 30/08/2007
Yes it will be fine

Question from steve: Asked on 19/08/2007 I am looking to use the laptop for business - could it take sage payroll software, is it compatible?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 30/08/2007
Yes this laptop can run Sage.

Question from bacon: Asked on 19/08/2007 Would this be able to run rpg adventure games such as, runescape; without any lag
thanks

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 30/08/2007
Yes it will be fine

Question from smurph: Asked on 18/08/2007 Is this laptop dualcore?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 30/08/2007
This is a single core processor.

Question from QPR JL: Asked on 17/08/2007 Can you buy a graphics card for this laptop

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 30/08/2007
It is not possible to upgrade the graphics card in this laptop.

Question from Jacob: Asked on 15/08/2007 will this laptop be ok for a 13 year old boy who has about 500 songs and 150 pictures and when i get it can i charge it up then go straight on the internet or will i have to set up anything or buy anything and is it good for games on the internet

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 30/08/2007
This notebook will be fine for the use you have indicated.

Question from rodders: Asked on 15/08/2007 can you use sage software with this laptop

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 30/08/2007
yes you can

Question from Usher: Asked on 14/08/2007 would i be able to watch dvds on this laptop??

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 30/08/2007
Yes you can watch DVDs on this laptop.

Question from joss: Asked on 13/08/2007 would this laptop be able to run CAD software such as Sketch up?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/08/2007
You would have to check the system requirements for that piece of software.

Question from ar91: Asked on 13/08/2007 i need a wireless laptop for my A levels and general internet use-is this the laptop for me?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/08/2007
Sounds perfect.

Question from Charlotte: Asked on 13/08/2007 Does this laptop have a built in web camera

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/08/2007
No.

Question from Amber: Asked on 13/08/2007 is it worth buying? will it last me for more then 5years?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/08/2007
Yes, if you look after it!

Question from MissDani: Asked on 10/08/2007 I have around 2000 songs on iTunes, would this laptop be capable of handling all that as well as all the basics? Also, how long would the battery last? Thank you.

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/08/2007
It would be more than capable, the battery is rated at 2.5 hours.

Question from Gordon: Asked on 09/08/2007 has this laptop got bluetooth?
what software is included? has it any internet protection software?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/08/2007
It does not have Bluetooth, the software is listed at the bottom of the technical specification.

Question from Makz: Asked on 09/08/2007 Would it be able to play a game like sims 2 ?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 13/08/2007
It might, but not brilliantly as it doesnt have a dedicated graphics card.

Question from wotsit2: Asked on 07/08/2007 does this laptop come with a webcam built in ?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/08/2007
No.

Question from Ed: Asked on 06/08/2007 What's the battery life on this laptop?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/08/2007
The battery life is about 2.5 hours.

Question from ????: Asked on 06/08/2007 Does it have a orbicam?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/08/2007
There is no built-in camera on this model.

Question from Davo: Asked on 05/08/2007 would this be able to play Football manager 2007

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/08/2007
It should do, but check the system requirements.

Question from Trojan: Asked on 04/08/2007 Do you sell this with Windows xp , no interest in Vista ?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/08/2007
This one is only available with Vista, you could put XP on it yourself though.

Question from megabite: Asked on 03/08/2007 can this latop run programs such as warcraft 3 without any "lag"

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/08/2007
We're not sure how well it would run older games. If they are compatible with Vista then they might run OK.

Question from Ellis: Asked on 02/08/2007 Is this laptop ready for wireless connection to your router, or will you need to purchase a network card, thanks X

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/08/2007
It has Wireless LAN built-in, as well as an Ethernet Port for wired connection. Either way, you wont need anything else to connect to a router.

Question from gigi: Asked on 01/08/2007 can this laptop deal with all day to day basics including watching films, playing games on the internet, wirless internet connection and would it be easy to travel with as well as using in the home? Thanks

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 01/08/2007
Yes to all of them

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