15-Dec-2007 Ruth: Does it have a built in webcam?

Easycom: No it doesn't

31-Dec-2007 Wilson: Hi, Can I burn DVDs with this model.

Easycom: Yes.

7-Feb-2008 accer aspire 5720z gemstone: will this model run the freecom digital tv usb receiver

Easycom: Yes.

15-Feb-2008 Britta: Can I burn only DVDs or CDs as well.

Easycom: You can write to CDs and DVDs with this laptop.

21-Feb-2008 Kenny: Hi has this product got 32bit or 64bit op system?

Easycom: Its 32bit Operating System.

23-Mar-2008 fifi: does this laptop come with a charger?

Easycom: Yes.

18-Apr-2008 brad: In the 5720 aspire series does the laptop have a slot to install a better graphics card? If i wanted to upgrade the graphics. Thanx

Easycom: No, the graphics can't be upgraded on a laptop.

19-Apr-2008 Joalaneil: Does it come with anti-virus, spyware and all other reputable security services

Easycom: It will come with trial versions of security software, but full versions must be purchased separately.

30-Apr-2008 luke: how long is the power supply cable? does it hane a bult in wireless network card? Con i use it for writing on micrsoft word

Easycom: The length of cable from mains socket to power supply is usually around 0.8m and from the power supply to laptop around 1m. This laptop has a wireless network adaptor built in. It will run Microsoft Word but this must be purchased separately

10-May-2008 richk: Does this come with an OS DVD or will I have to maintain a partition to restore from. I want to wipe off Vista and put Linux on (getting rid of all partitions) but still have the option of going back to Vista in the future using an OS DVD.

Easycom: Acers come with eRecovery software that allows you to write your own recovery DVD or restore from partition if you need to (or if DVD writer drive is not fitted as standard)

21-May-2008 john: i want to watch dvds on a laptop as i have no television(nor want one). Is this possible on this laptop and can I add external speakers and remote screen to improve quality? many thanks

Easycom: It can play DVDs and output to an external screen and speakers.

13-Jun-2008 Stuart B: Hi, What's the maximum expected battery life for the 5720Z ? How does it's battery life compare to the 5920 ?

Easycom: Acer Aspire 5720Z has upto 3.5 hrs and Acer Aspire 5920 has upto 3 hrs with 6-cell battery.

1-Aug-2008 Miles: I am looking for a laptop to dual boot with windows and linux. Is there any compatibilty information available for this laptop and any of the (many) linux distributions.

Easycom: unfourtunately there is no compatability info for this model. This suggests thta it is not compatable ith linux

4-Aug-2008 Matt: Am interested in buying either the Aspire 5715z or 5720z. As they are very simular in price which out of the 2 would you recommend?

Easycom: I personally would recommmend the 5715z because the specs are almost identical and this model is cheaper.

13-Nov-2008 Tom: Does this laptop have wireless LAN 802.11

David J: Yes this laptop has wireless LAN

16-Nov-2008 Matthew: why doesnt it have a webcam?

david s: This is due to the manufacturer not fitting one on this model

21-Nov-2008 Stu: Does this have a firewire connection?

David J: Yes there is a Firewire connection available on this laptop

23-Nov-2008 paul: Can i install windows XP on this laptop?

Matt: Yes.

26-Nov-2007 Tim: Does this model have the crystal eye webcam?

Easycom: No it doesn't

2-Dec-2007 cliveO: I have just bought the Acer Aspire 5720Z Gemstone, will the new service pack be installed already or do i have to aquire it seperately

Easycom: I presume you are reffering to a Windows service pack, Im not 100% sure however I would presume it is the original and a service pack would need to be downloaded.

3-Dec-2007 William Westmancott: Would this laptop be suitable as a desktop replacement? I notice office 2007 is included but only as a trial. Would it come installed with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Exel or do I have to purchase these seperately?

Easycom: This would be an adequate desktop replacement, however it comes with a trial version of office, and so the full version will have to be purchased separately.

3-Dec-2007 Mark: Does this laptop come with a recovery disk or recovery partition?

Easycom: I believe it is a recovery partition.

3-Dec-2007 stickman: can it work a webcam?

Easycom: Yes it can

12-Dec-2007 Les: Can i make a recovery disc?

Easycom: Yes you can have a look at product code RECOVERYDVD

14-Dec-2007 frothy: does this model have a built in webcam

Easycom: No it doesn't

15-Dec-2007 Ruth: Does it have a built in webcam

Easycom: No it doesn't

29-Nov-2007 Hydromancer: Does this have a dedicated or integrated graphics card?

Easycom: This is an inegrated graphics card.

17-Dec-2007 james: can this laptop play all the new recent game with this graphic card or will i have 2 install a better 1??

Easycom: This laptop will struggle with the integrated graphics card. If you are wanting to play the latest 3D games I would recommend looking for a laptop with a dedicated graphics card prefferably compatible with direct x 10.

10-Sep-2008 jane: Can packages such as Autocad and 3D sketch be downloaded on to this computer

Easycom: Yes they can although I'd suggest getting a laptop with a dedicated graphics card to speed things up as those programs are graphically demanding.

30-Nov-2007 Stu: Can you add a crysstal eye web cam to this model, if yes how much?

Easycom: Unfortunately this isn't possible.

3-Nov-2007 Yoko: Is it possible to choose the 'buy now pay in November 2008' option when ordering online? Because when I proceed to check out I'm afraid to confirm as there is no pay plan choice option...

Easycom: You have to purchase an accesory to apply for any finance options.

1-Nov-2007 Pamela W: I currently have XP on my Sony laptop, and I wonder if my games (such as old fashioned Snooker and Scrabble) will work if I make the change to Vista.

Easycom: Some will some won't depending on compatibility.

3-Nov-2007 Yoko: Is it possible to choose the 'buy now pay in November 2008' option when ordering online? Because when I proceed to check out I'm afraid to confirm as there is no pay plan choice option...

Easycom: You have to purchase an accesory to apply for any finance options.

8-Nov-2007 Mai: Hi, is it possible to install older versions of microsoft software on this vista laptop or do I need to purchase the up to date versions?

Easycom: No older versions are completely compatible.

8-Nov-2007 kim: Hi, I was wondering if you deliver this laptop to India and if yes then what are the extra charges and how long would the delivery take?Many Thanks!!

Easycom: Apologies we do not deliver to India.

8-Nov-2007 Samba: Can you have confirm whether Vista is ok to use now if not so, is it possible to provide Windows XP Professional Downgrade. I'm intereseted to take Vista but I'm jsut wondered this verison is reay verison to use and confirmed by Microsft.

Easycom: Vista now works fine. There is also due a service pack out which will fix all the bugs you have been hearing about.

9-Nov-2007 kalewski: How do you increase the ram and how much does it cost??

Easycom: Please call Sales for Memory Upgrade options.