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Acer Aspire 5720 Gemstone Laptop

SKU: LX.AVG0X.176 Quickfind Code: 133764
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This Acer 5720 is a great performer, if you want to know why then look no further than the Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 processor matched with 2Gb of DDR2 memory.

Fully featured with integrated camera, DVD-rewriter, card reader, wireless and superfast gigabit ethernet networking, all packed into the snazzy Gemstone styled chassis you definately get a great deal for your money.

Anyone who is looking for power under the hood, but isn't too bothered about saving their entire CD collection to disk, should consider this the amazing deal of the week!

  • Processor (CPU): Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 - 2GHz (x2)
  • Memory (RAM): 2GB DDR2
  • Hard Drive: 80GB Serial ATA 5400rpm
  • Screen: 15.4" Widescreen TFT (1280x800)
  • Optical Drive: DVD±RW Super Multi Double Layer
  • Graphics: Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100
  • Wireless Networking: 802.11a/b/g
  • Wired Networking: Gigabit Ethernet
  • Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Card Reader: Card Reader (MMC, MS, MS-pro, SD, XD)
  • USB Ports: 4 x Hi-Speed USB
  • Firewire: Yes
  • Bluetooth: No
  • Camera: Yes
  • Weight: 2.8 kg
  • Warranty: 1 year
 

Question from JohnnyBoy: Asked on 07/05/2008 Can I get bluetooth added as an extra on a new one?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 08/05/2008
We have an external usb bluetooth adapter. Very small in size .You only need to plug in usb port and your laptop becomes bluetooth enabled.
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Veho_USB_Bluetooth_Adapter_VB-3881/version.asp

Question from Etaoin: Asked on 28/04/2008 Would this laptop be able to cope with "Auto Cad"?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 29/04/2008
It looks like it would work.

Question from ngg: Asked on 28/04/2008 do you deliver to Malta (EU)? I have been advised that 'open office suite' would work with vista. is this true?
i have been looking at sooo many of these notebooks and the numbers at the end obviously mean something. could you explain what the different numbers mean?
thank you.

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 28/04/2008
Yes we deliver to malta it takes 6-8 Days and deliver charges are £49. Open office suite should work fine with vista. The number is for serial number and model number of the notebook.

Question from Neil Houghton: Asked on 27/04/2008 Will this run Aero interface?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 28/04/2008
Yes it can run

Question from Anomoly: Asked on 23/04/2008 Will Photoshop CS3 as well as other webdesign and dtp software run okay on this?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 24/04/2008
Yes it would do.

Question from Copey: Asked on 18/04/2008 Would it be possible to buy a NVIDIA or ATI graphics card for this ltp? I've read somewhere that technology isn't good enough for these powerful cards to be used in a ltp yet. Thanks again

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 22/04/2008
No, you cant upgrade the graphics card in a laptop.

Question from HANI: Asked on 17/04/2008 hi what is the speed of dvd writer is it 8x,16x,18,x or 20x,and wot is the rewrite speed? thnx

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 18/04/2008
We dont know the read and write speeds at this time, sorry.

Question from Copey: Asked on 16/04/2008 Hi, I've been looking for a new ltp for a while and my da's bought me CoD 4 for christmas. Will the Acer Aspire 5720 run CoD4? Thanks

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 17/04/2008
No, it wouldnt unfortunately, you would need a decent NVIDIA or ATI graphics card to start with.

Question from yulmarn: Asked on 28/03/2008 Three questions - 1. Is it compatible with itunes? 2. I know vista has issues with outlook 2000, but does outlook 2003 work ok on it? 3. Can I buy a downgrade to windows XP and if so, how much? Thanks

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 28/03/2008
Yes it is compatible with itunes and outlook2003 also works fine.
Sorry we offer services to downgrade any laptops with Vista Business or Vista Ultimate only.

Question from yulmarn: Asked on 28/03/2008 Does it come with software to copy to dvd/cd?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 28/03/2008
Yes

Question from elin: Asked on 20/03/2008 will this laptop be able to edit music and radio projects using adobe audition 3?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 20/03/2008
The laptop does not ship with that software but it will run it without a problem.

Question from AWC: Asked on 14/03/2008 Which version of vista is installed,32 bit or 64 bit?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/03/2008
32-Bit Vista ships with this laptop.

Question from AWC: Asked on 14/03/2008 Is the windows vista oem disk included in the purchase price?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 10/06/2008
It does not include an OEM disc, the operating system is integrated into the system restore data.

Question from Andrew: Asked on 07/03/2008 Hello how many graphics have mgb?? 256??
I waiting for answer, thank's

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 07/03/2008
128MB as default, you can share system memory with video memory to increase it.

Question from dave: Asked on 05/03/2008 is this laptop splash proof.?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 07/03/2008
Laptops and water don't mix - It might survive but I wouldn't reccommend it.

Question from Rob: Asked on 29/02/2008 Does Microsoft Office 2000 work with Windows Vista?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 05/03/2008
Microsoft Office 2000 does work with Windows Vista, although Outlook 2000 does have an issue with it.

Question from Gina: Asked on 26/02/2008 Do student have to pay VAT?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 04/06/2008
Yes.

Question from Dave P: Asked on 22/02/2008 Will I be able to watch a dvd from the laptop on my TV? What is the battery life in hrs?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 18/03/2008
Yes you can attach your laptop to Tv through S-Video port and watch DVD. The information about battery life is not available sorry.

Question from wazza: Asked on 20/02/2008 does this have the ability 2 play games?????

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 11/03/2008
Yes, although for newer games you might want to look for a laptop with a powerful graphics chip and dedicated video memory.

Question from Chris: Asked on 18/02/2008 I have bought the LX.AVG0X.176 and am very pleased with it. It has a sensor on the front for a remote control, where can i purchase this remote please?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 04/06/2008
It dsnt comes with remote control.

Question from Chris: Asked on 18/02/2008 Had this laptop delivered today for my teenage daughter. In my opinion it is truly worth every penny. Wireless is excellent, vista works perfectly, webcam no hassle and really clear, sound is crystal clear (for a laptop) and love the software from Acer, its so easy to use. You get what you pay for and this is the best £ 425 quid i ever spent. Thanks Acer.

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 14/04/2008
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Question from Anthony: Asked on 03/02/2008 You answered a previous question from Gaz about increasing the hard drive, saying that the it is not possible to upgrade the hard drive. Is this because it is physically impossible to do, or just that you do not offer this as an option?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 30/05/2008
It is possible physically but we donot offer this option.

Question from JAY: Asked on 04/01/2008 DOES THIS LAPTOP HAVE A BUILT IN WEBCAM?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 05/01/2008
Yes it does.

Question from Steve: Asked on 31/12/2007 Does this model have the integrated webcam?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 05/01/2008
Yes it does.

Question from TFEB: Asked on 30/12/2007 Will this laptop be able to edit video. Using either windows movie maker or Adobe premiere? Cheers

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 05/01/2008
Yes.

Question from GAZ: Asked on 12/12/2007 IS IT POSSIBLE TO INCREASE THE HARD DRIVE PLUS DOES IT HAVE ANY DEDICATED GRAPHICS

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 12/12/2007
Unfortunately it is not possible yto upgrade the hard drive, and the graphics are integrated.

Question from richie: Asked on 06/12/2007 HOW WILL THIS COPE WITH W O WARCRAFT

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 06/12/2007
Should be fine with world of warcraft

Question from ned1999: Asked on 01/12/2007 What software is bundled with this laptop?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 05/12/2007
A few Acer applications, a trial version of Norton Internet Security and Microsoft Office.

Question from paco: Asked on 26/11/2007 Which is the quicker laptop the 5720-302G08Mi or the 5633WLMi_LX.AY30X for games and graphics

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 27/11/2007
As you are looking at games i would recommend the LX.AY30X.049 as it has the better graphics card and so despite the slower processor would be better for graphics.
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