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ACER Aspire 5552 Windows 7 laptop

SKU: LX.R4402.076 Quickfind Code: 549362
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If you’re into music, movies and surfing the web then the Acer Aspire 5552 will fit the bill. It’s a great value, stylish laptop that’s perfect for home users and students who want to mix work with play.

When it comes to affordable power you won’t find a better package than this 5552; it’s one of our most affordable entertainment laptops, so you’ll be able to experience lightning fast performance at an unbeatable price!

Don’t miss out – grab yourself an Acer Aspire 5552 now and multitask your multimedia like never before.

  • Processor: AMD Athlon Dual Core P320 (2.1GHz)
  • RAM: 3GB RAM
  • Hard Drive: 320GB HDD
  • Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
  • Screen: 15.6" Screen
  • Optical Drive: DVDSM
  • Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250
  • Bluetooth: No
  • Notebook Camera: Integrated
  • Warranty: 1 Year
 

Question from clare: Asked on 26/04/2011 Am I able to burn CDs with this computer?

Answer from Ross: Answered on 26/04/2011
Yes you are. You are also able to burn files onto DVD as well and play DVDs through this drive.

Question from Anita: Asked on 05/04/2011 is the £75 cash back promotion still running on this product? and how would you claim for it

Answer from vicki: Answered on 06/04/2011
The offer is still running and will be on until 8th April, please find below a link to our website for the full terms and conditions
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/acer_aspire_cashback/page.asp
Answer from vicki: Answered on 06/04/2011
The offer is still running and will be on until 8th April, please find below a link to our website for the full terms and conditions
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/acer_aspire_cashback/page.asp

Question from AC: Asked on 04/04/2011 the cash back offer says the claim form has to be returned between 14 and 30 days from the date of invoice (any claims outside of this time will be rejected). does this mean i have to wait for 14 days after i have bought the laptop to send you the claim form so it gets to you between 14 and 30 days after i order it? or can i send in the form the day after i buy the laptop?

Answer from paul: Answered on 05/04/2011
The claim form needs returned between 14 and 30 days ( so basically don't send it off straightaway).

Question from richard: Asked on 31/03/2011 i love the ram and memory really fast man proper :)

Answer from paul: Answered on 01/04/2011
Good to here!

Question from squaredog: Asked on 28/03/2011 The PDF factsheet for this laptop says that there is an HDMI output (HDMIâ„¢ port). Please clarify whether there is or therre isn't.

Answer from paul: Answered on 28/03/2011
It has HDMI pls call me on 01484 481 138 to place a order.

Question from KS: Asked on 24/03/2011 Hi, are these new?

Also if I purchased, to qualify for the cashback do I need to also send bank/credit statements or just circle the requireds on the invoice?

Answer from Ross: Answered on 25/03/2011
This is a brand new sealed unit supplied by us. All you need to supply us with in regards to getting the cashback is purchase details such as order no. , how the unit was paid , date of purchase etc.

Question from hd: Asked on 22/03/2011 is the offer for Acer 5552 dual core valid till march 30 ; i.e. £274.97 after cashback, with the 3yr free warranty?

Answer from paul: Answered on 23/03/2011
There is currently £75.00 cash back on this model until next Monday so it £274.97 after cash back. Please call me (PAUL) on 01484 481 138 to place the order.

Question from fahad: Asked on 17/03/2011 Does this laptop comes with hdmi output as i wanted to connect my hd tv via hdmi cable as a second output screen.

Question from Ben: Asked on 15/03/2011 Interested in ordering and asking a few questions. Do you have a cheap landline I could call for assistance please?

Answer from paul: Answered on 15/03/2011
I can be reached on 01484 481 138. Thanks for the email Ben!

Question from Linda: Asked on 15/03/2011 Looking at Acer Aspire 5552 and want Office 2010 I know you sell for £80 Home Edition. I can get hold of Office 2010 Professional for £40 through special student grant etc would this PC be able to run the Professional version or would I be better sticking to the home edition. Laptop for son who will just be using it for basic things at the moment and don't want the PC to run slow just becasue of Professional Software would rather it worked faster and gave him everything he needed using home edition anyay. Any advice you could give would be appreciated asap as would like to place an order in the next day or so. I notice you have 2 different Acer Aspire 5552 on offer can you tell me the difference between the two also.

Many thanks
Linda Morrall

Answer from paul: Answered on 15/03/2011
We can't compete with Office Pro for £40.00 you are getting a bargin there. The only difference with the 2 Acer 5552's is the hard drive (250GB/320GB).

Please call me on 0148 481 138 if you would like to order. Will be available until 6PM.

Question from Rik: Asked on 14/03/2011 Hi!!!Is this laptop more advance that acer aspire 5735.

Answer from paul: Answered on 15/03/2011
Yes

Question from SEAN: Asked on 10/03/2011 it say in the spec it has blue tooth i take it thats what Y means but in your reply to previous questions you say it does not have please clarify

Answer from Mike: Answered on 11/03/2011
This laptop does not come with bluetooth.

Question from matt: Asked on 11/02/2011 how long is this product on discount for?

Answer from vicki: Answered on 11/02/2011
This package has only just recently gone on offer, so depending on how much interest it generates will determine how long the package will run on for.

Question from JT: Asked on 06/02/2011 in a previous answer it was said that the ram could be upgraded to 8gb of ram would this make the laptop faster and how much would this cost if it were to be done

Answer from vicki: Answered on 07/02/2011
It would boost the performance of the PC and can be done for £79.97 plus £10 for fitting of the Ram.

Question from JT: Asked on 06/02/2011 i like to download movies and im looking for a laptop around this price range one that can download fast as my internet speed is good id like to make sure my laptop is good also would you recommend this laptop for downloading movies ?

Answer from vicki: Answered on 06/02/2011
As this laptop runs with a dual core processor and 3GB RAM you will have enough speed to download music and movies.
The speed will however also depend on your broadband capabilities

Question from Jim: Asked on 02/02/2011 Does this laptop have a number pad as well as the standard keyboard please? I couldn't quite see from the picture.

Answer from simon: Answered on 02/02/2011
Yes. If you click on the image it brings up a larger image that clearly shows the number pad.

Question from Mark: Asked on 02/02/2011 how do i get into bios setup if a password is installed

Answer from vicki : Answered on 03/02/2011
You would need to get in contact with Acer to find out this information on 0871 7601000.

Question from Pam: Asked on 16/01/2011 having problems connecting to bt openzone when i am out and about any ideas

Answer from vicki: Answered on 18/01/2011
Contact your ISP for further assistance.

Question from window 7 home premium: Asked on 15/01/2011 i have accer aspire 5552 amd athlon II x2 processor p320 2gb ram and like to reboot it i mean want do it as factory setting

Answer from vicki: Answered on 17/01/2011
1. Power up the unit
2. Hold down the left ALT key and press F10 once or twice.
3. This will bring up the erecovery screen after approx 1 - 2 mins
4. select bottom option reset to factory defaults.
5. follow on screen prompts.

NOTE: BY DOING THIS WILL DELETE ALL PHOTOS , Music , PROGRAMS etc which were installed after purchase.

Question from Dave Thomson: Asked on 13/01/2011 HOW LONG HAS THE ACER ASPIRE 5552 BEEN ARROUND AS IVE HAD MINE STOLEN AND AM SURE THAT WAS MODEL NO ?

Answer from vicki: Answered on 13/01/2011
It is still a current model although not the newest model of the range.

Question from Robertayre.92: Asked on 12/01/2011 On another website, it states that this laptop doesn't have a dedicated graphics card, could you clarify what the graphics card is and whether its dedicated or built in ?

Answer from simon: Answered on 12/01/2011
Yes, I can confirm that this particular laptop has an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 dedicated graphics card.

Question from clippy: Asked on 08/01/2011 Hi would you match the price i can get it from bestbuy @£399 + 15% back from quidco makes £339.15 every little helps in these hard times

Answer from simon: Answered on 09/01/2011
Unfortunately we can't price match on this particular laptop.

Question from Marie: Asked on 06/01/2011 Hi there just a quick question, does this laptop have a built in microphone, if not can i have a link for one that is similar in price that does have a built in microphone. Cheers

Answer from simon: Answered on 06/01/2011
This has a built in microphone.

Question from shouchan: Asked on 05/01/2011 Is the graphics card in the laptop AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 or just ATI mobility radeon HP 4250

Answer from simon: Answered on 05/01/2011
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250

Question from Chris: Asked on 05/01/2011 Does this laptop come with the recovery disk or not

Answer from simon: Answered on 05/01/2011
No laptop comes with a recovery disk if you would like us to make one for you it will be £15.00.

Question from David: Asked on 05/01/2011 Hi, Can you recommend a larger battery for the Acer Aspire 5552 please. I need one that will power it up for as long as possible. Thanks, David

Answer from simon: Answered on 05/01/2011
You will only be able to buy a duplicate of the battery for the laptop.

Question from Kate S: Asked on 30/12/2010 will this laptop run cod black ops ok?i have this laptop and would like the game but dont want to buy it if it wont run

Answer from simon: Answered on 03/01/2011
Will on meduim settings

It would recomend the LX.R5202.007 Aspire 5742G @ £529.97 for playing games like that.

Spec overview
Core i3 -370 4GB (8GB) 500GB HDD, DVD SM,15.6" screen, 1.3M HD Webcam,ATI 5470 512MB Graphics, Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit,

Question from andyf: Asked on 29/12/2010 hi is the laptop a new one or a refurbished unit

Answer from simon: Answered on 30/12/2010
This is a brand new Acer laptop.

Question from danial: Asked on 25/12/2010 Does this laptop have Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint installed / ready to use?

If not how do I install it?

Cheers

Answer from simon: Answered on 28/12/2010
Laptops don't come with Microsoft Office but you can purchase it for £79.97 to cover 1 machine, or £89.97 for 3 different machines.

Question from Fidget: Asked on 23/12/2010 Will this laptop be able to play Oblivion? I don't want it to be on highest settings, just running smooth. I've looked and i think it should be able to cope but I'd just like to check this. Thanks in advance.

Answer from simon: Answered on 24/12/2010
Sorry not sure. as a company we don't guarantee compatibility of third party software, it's the customers responsibility to do the necessary research.

Question from Steve: Asked on 23/12/2010 Can the CPU and or graphics be updated or replaced (in case of burn out) at a later time?
THANK You.

Answer from vicki: Answered on 24/12/2010
We would not be able to upgrade these items for you as we only upgrade the RAM. With what you pay nowadays for a new CPU and Graphics card , if they were to burn out at any time it would work out cheaper buying a new laptop.

Question from Joe: Asked on 15/12/2010 can you give me a link to the actual processor this laptop has? thanks

Answer from simon: Answered on 15/12/2010
AMD Athlon Dual Core P320 (2.1GHz)

Regards,
Paul (01484 481 138)

Question from Lemming1: Asked on 11/12/2010 Not familiar with the x2 CPU or any AMD products. What is it's cache? And what is the memory of the graphics card?

Answer from simon: Answered on 11/12/2010
1MB cache on the proccessor and for details of the graphics card see
http://www.amd.com/us/products/notebook/platforms/home/amd-m880g/Pages/m880g-chipset.aspx

Question from Alison: Asked on 08/12/2010 if I had a question or problem with the computer would i contact this site or acer themselves. The same with the warranty is it this site i contact or acer themselves. Thanks

Answer from simon: Answered on 09/12/2010
The warranty is with Acer so you would contact them.

Question from Jim: Asked on 06/12/2010 Hi is there any difference between this model & Acer Aspire no.5551A
which has a 3 year warranty included in the price of £379.00

Answer from simon: Answered on 06/12/2010
Same product just with a longer warranty.

Question from mark: Asked on 03/12/2010 is the DVD Super Multi blue ray compatible

Answer from simon: Answered on 04/12/2010
No

Question from Robin: Asked on 03/12/2010 I want to buy one each for my two sons and would like to add the latest MS Office suite. Do I need to buy two sets of software or would one be OK for both? Second, could you load it before you send them to me? Finally, is this the best laptop for teenagers who want to game, surf, etc., and on the off chance do some real work too...

Answer from simon: Answered on 03/12/2010
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Microsoft_Office_Home_and_Student_2010_English_DVD_3_PC_79G-01900/version.asp

Above is a link to MS Office that can be loaded on to upto 3 computers. These laptop will be fine for the task stated in your email but will not play high end games.

Question from JG: Asked on 02/12/2010 Hi :)
Would you please advise if this laptop has a mono speaker, or stereo speakers ? Thank You

Answer from simon: Answered on 02/12/2010
stereo speakers

Question from sue: Asked on 29/11/2010 what does the basic 12 month warranty cover?

Answer from simon: Answered on 29/11/2010
Parts, labour, replacement if it beyond repair and you are covered for all postage costs. Also you can tech support.

Question from Matt: Asked on 29/11/2010 Would this machine comfortably run Wow?

Answer from simon: Answered on 29/11/2010
Should do on a meduim setting

Question from Peter: Asked on 23/11/2010 Afternoon. Do you have a cheap land line number to call so can some advice? on this product?

Answer from simon: Answered on 23/11/2010
If you need advice or want to go ahead and place an order my direct dial number 01484 481 138 (9am-6PM) My name is PAUL.

Question from Nicky: Asked on 23/11/2010 I need to buy two computers for christmas prezzies. They are for home work and some games such as sims 3. Will the warranty start immediately or can it start from xmas day. also how much is the 3 year extra cover with accidental damage? Thanks

Answer from simon: Answered on 23/11/2010
I have just emailed you a quote with the warranties. These laptops can play SIMs and the warranty will start when the order is depatched as that's when the invoice is created. You reach me on 01484 481 138 (PAUL) to place any order or if you have any further questions.

Question from jaye: Asked on 20/11/2010 hi is this model blu ray

Answer from simon: Answered on 23/11/2010
No this model is not blu ray

Question from steve: Asked on 20/11/2010 steve. just a question, im not very good at computing, but im thinking about buying acer 5552 laptop and was wondering what do i need to buy to make this laptop wifi in the home if anything. thanks

Answer from simon: Answered on 22/11/2010
All laptops have wireless. You need broadband and a wirless router. DSL routers are for cable phone lines and ADSL are for BT phone lines. We sell these on the site too.

Question from Tracey: Asked on 18/11/2010 I am looking to replace my 16 yr old's laptop. She would use it for art and photography homework, social networking, downloads (basically all teenage stuff!). I have researched 5552 and 5741A, which would you recommend, and why?

Answer from simon: Answered on 18/11/2010
Pls call sales to disuss / compare models in detail.

Question from Dee: Asked on 14/11/2010 hi does it come with the back up cd please thanks

Answer from simon: Answered on 15/11/2010
No will sell them for £15.00

Question from Deborah: Asked on 14/11/2010 Hi, Will this run some of the more recent games on low res. settings? Thanks

Answer from simon: Answered on 15/11/2010
Yes should do

Question from Tony: Asked on 14/11/2010 Does this laptop have a backlit keyboard?

Answer from simon: Answered on 15/11/2010
no

Question from kate: Asked on 09/11/2010 I'm looking for laptopfor my daughter. Does this have everything a 12 year old needs, or would i need to buy extra software for things

Answer from simon : Answered on 10/11/2010
will be fine for internet browsing and homework

Question from jane: Asked on 09/11/2010 does this have bluetooth?

Answer from simon: Answered on 10/11/2010
No, but we sell USB bluetooth dongals for £9.97
Answer from simon: Answered on 10/11/2010
No, but we sell USB bluetooth dongals for £9.97

Question from Clayton: Asked on 09/11/2010 Hey
just wondering if the screen or graphics is active or passive ???
Cheers

Answer from simon: Answered on 09/11/2010
No don't have any details of that please call Acer on 0871 760 1000

Question from Graham: Asked on 09/11/2010 What type of wireless and ethernet connection does it run and what speed is the HDD?

Answer from simon: Answered on 09/11/2010
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet

WLAN:
• Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
• Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology

The hard drive is 5400RPM

Question from Becca: Asked on 09/11/2010 Hi, has this got a DVD writer? Thanks

Answer from simon: Answered on 09/11/2010
Yes

Question from Kaylene: Asked on 09/11/2010 Does this laptop have a dvd/cd rom slot?

Answer from simon : Answered on 10/11/2010
yes this laptop has a optical drive

Question from Graham: Asked on 08/11/2010 Hiya, does it have Bluetooth? If not, how do you get it?

Answer from simon : Answered on 10/11/2010
no but you can get bluetooth with this link http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Belkin_Mini_Bluetooth_Adapter_-_network_adapter_F8T016NG/version.asp

Question from Dave: Asked on 06/11/2010 Hi, this system has 3GB if RAM. is this DDR3?

Answer from simon: Answered on 08/11/2010
It is DDR3 RAM if you wish to place a order or need anymore assistance my number is 01484 481 138. Many thanks PAUL.

Question from Gill: Asked on 06/11/2010 Hi there, will this laptop play Championship Manager and Football Manager without going on a go slow. Or could you suggest an alternative? Thanks

Answer from simon: Answered on 09/11/2010
Yes it should do.

Question from Robert Steed: Asked on 04/11/2010 Hi, Do you know if this laptop is compatible with Windows XP? I.e. could I install XP and find XP drivers for the laptop's components? (I couldn't for my last laptop and was stuck with Vista.)

Answer from simon: Answered on 04/11/2010
Windows 7 drivers available only like nearly all laptops now. You would need to contact the manufacturer for details on XP drivers for laptops.

Question from skewengirl: Asked on 04/11/2010 would this be a good entry laptop for first time use. mainly used for Photoshop , Skype abd general internet surfing. thank you - looking to buy for Christmas surprise present. Skewengirl

Answer from simon: Answered on 04/11/2010
Yes it would be suitable for that and is decent value nothing else similar for the same price. If you wish to place a order my number is 01484 481 138 (PAUL).

Question from BenM: Asked on 02/11/2010 Does this laptop actually have the ATI graphics card, or are the specs for this laptop incorrectly described?

Answer from simon: Answered on 02/11/2010
I can confirm it has a ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 card.

Question from Steffz: Asked on 02/11/2010 Hi Simon, what is the highest screen resolution?

Answer from simon: Answered on 02/11/2010
15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD with16:9 aspect ratio

Question from woodnut: Asked on 31/10/2010 is the laptop wireless enabled?

Answer from simon: Answered on 01/11/2010
Yes, all laptops have wireless now.

Question from Suzanne: Asked on 30/10/2010 Does it have the software included that is included with the 5551 - eg Microsoft Works, Norton Online Backup, Power DVD and MyWinLocker??

Answer from simon: Answered on 30/10/2010
Software included

Productivity
• Acer Backup Manager
• Acer ePower Management
• Acer eRecovery Management
• Adobe® Flash® Player 10
• Adobe® Reader® 9.1
• eSobi™
• Google™ Setup
• Google Toolbar™
• Microsoft® Office Personal 2007 (Service Pack 2)1 (Japan only, subject to customer request)
• Microsoft® Office Trial1 (Service Pack 2)
• Microsoft® Works SE 91 (Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, UK and US only)
• Microsoft® Works 9
• Microsoft® Works 8.5
• Norton™ Online Backup

Security
• McAfee® Internet Security Suite Trial
• McAfee® Virus Definitions
• MyWinLocker® (except China, Hong Kong)

Multimedia
• Cyberlink® PowerDVD™
• NTI Media Maker™

Question from Emma: Asked on 28/10/2010 Does it come with microsoft office? if not how much wold that cost on top?

Answer from simon: Answered on 29/10/2010
Office not included, for prices see
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Microsoft_Office_2010/prod.asp

Question from Jeff: Asked on 28/10/2010 Just had 2 questions, how many usb ports does it have? Also, it has 3GB of ram, but can that be upgraded? (if I wanted to do that myself) how many ram slots are there on the motherboard?

Answer from simon: Answered on 29/10/2010
Upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules. Has two slots for memory on the motherboard.

Question from Simon: Asked on 28/10/2010 What is the difference between the 5552 and the 5551?

Answer from simon: Answered on 28/10/2010
Same spec but the 5552 has a ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 card rather than a Intel shared graphics.

Question from leeallen: Asked on 27/10/2010 Does this come in silver like the 5551 or are they only in black like the one in the picture? I should've asked that before my mum ordered me one yesterday for Christmas cos i'm not a fan of that silver design on the 5551.

Answer from simon: Answered on 27/10/2010
The image on the site is accurate showing the laptop in black.

Question from Tracy: Asked on 26/10/2010 My daughter would like a laptop for Christams and would like to play Sims 3 on it, will this be able to do that. Will it be powerful enough to play many games?

Answer from simon: Answered on 26/10/2010
Yes, it would do.

Question from leeallen: Asked on 24/10/2010 Do you have to buy the Acer advantage warranty at the same time as you buy the laptop or can i or someone else buy it separately a month or 2 later ?

Answer from simon: Answered on 25/10/2010
The warranty with acidental damage must be bought and registered within 90 days of purchase. The other must be bought and registered within 12 months of purchase.

Question from alexia: Asked on 24/10/2010 Does it have microphone incorporated? Can you send it in Spain?

Answer from simon: Answered on 25/10/2010
It does have a microphone and will do ship to spain, please see
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/content/customerservice.asp#delivery

Question from leeallen: Asked on 24/10/2010 Why doesn't this say if it has hdmi ? Its really annoying having to look on other websites because yours misses out info about basic functions on laptops.

Answer from simon: Answered on 25/10/2010
Sorry about that and it does have HDMI. We had limited information on this model due to it being so new.

Question from canila: Asked on 23/10/2010 do you get a case and mouse with this laptop?

Answer from simon: Answered on 25/10/2010
There are extra.

Question from howie: Asked on 21/10/2010 DOES MICROSOFT WORD 2003, WORK ON WINDOWS 7, IF I INSTALL MY DISC. THANKS---------

Answer from simon: Answered on 22/10/2010
Yes, providing you have a licence to load it on another computer. If it's OEM licence you wouldn't be able to reload on another computer.

Question from arri: Asked on 21/10/2010 What's the resolution of camera?

Answer from simon: Answered on 22/10/2010
1.3MP Webcam

Question from acer: Asked on 20/10/2010 HI, I bought a acer last year, love it,love it. Want to buy one for grandaughter this christmas. Does windows 7 come installed, or is it just a trial period. Mine came with windows 7 installed. Thanks

Answer from simon: Answered on 20/10/2010
Windows is installed.

Question from Law-Student: Asked on 17/10/2010 How long is the battery life on the laptop?

Answer from simon: Answered on 18/10/2010
upto 3hrs

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