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Acer Aspire 5720 Gemstone Laptop

SKU: LX.AVG0X.177 Quickfind Code: 133763

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The Gemstones from Acer arent just about looks. The Aspire 5720 also offers some of the latest technology on the market today.

Combining the Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 processor, 2GB of memory, a dual layer DVD rewriter and 15.4 Widescreen (featuring CrystalBrite technology),

The Aspire 5720 really raises the bar on performance and features. Other manufacturers are struggling to even come close to this level of value for money!

Fancy a fully featured laptop but dont fancy forking out loads of cash to get one? Then get an Acer Aspire 5720 - You wont be disappointed!

  • Processor (CPU): Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 - 1.50GHz (x2)
  • Memory (RAM): 2GB DDR2 (2 x 1GB)
  • Hard Drive: 80GB Serial ATA 5400rpm
  • Screen: 15.4" Widescreen TFT (1280x800)
  • Optical Drive: DVD±RW Super Multi Double Layer
  • Graphics: Intel 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: 2.8kg
  • Warranty: 1 year
 

Question from Colin: Asked on 29/09/2008 Thanks for answering my question about watching movies on this laptop in New Zealand. Just ordered one. Would also like to know how to connect to the internet while im on the move in my campervan. Would this be possible? No nothing about computers so if this is a stupid question sorry!

Answer from SteveF: Answered on 30/09/2008
The process is fairly automatic. There is an icon in the bottom right which lets you know its picked the internet up. You click on that icon and select the network you would like to use and you should be up and running.

Question from Colin: Asked on 25/09/2008 Hi, Would like to take this this laptop on holidy to New Zealand. Would this model be suitable for watching movies and can it play DVD,s bought there. Im told you need regional capabillity but not sure what this means.

Answer from peterh: Answered on 26/09/2008
This laptop is great for watching movies - You can watch DVDs from other regions if you use software such as AnyDVD. In the UK, we are region 2. New Zealand is region 4.

Question from Stu: Asked on 27/08/2008 Does this laptop come with a recovery disc just in case anything goes wrong?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 28/08/2008
No it doesn't but give our sales team a call and they can get one made up for you to go out with the laptop.

Question from Jake: Asked on 22/08/2008 How do I set up a wireless network as I'm havibg trouble?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 22/08/2008
Can't really answer that one without some more info. If you are within you're first week of purchase then you will have 24/7 freephone technical support, they should help, if not then try your broadband provider.

Question from mother: Asked on 12/08/2008 Hi is this laptop compatible with a lexmark P4350 printer/scanner? andwould this be suitable for an 11yr old re emails/games/msn etc

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 13/08/2008
Yes this laptop will be fine with that printer/scanner. It's a good all-round laptop and will be fine with emails/msn/games - but for great performance in 3D games, I would recommend spending a little more to get a laptop that has a dedicated 3D graphics card, such as LX.AN60X.001

Question from Peter: Asked on 05/08/2008 Can this 5720 be purchased with XP instead of Vista?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 11/08/2008
You will have to purchase XP from the software section of our site.

Question from bronco: Asked on 20/07/2008 Can I use my own xp on this laptop instead of vista? I have an unused disk and prefer this o/s

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 22/07/2008
Yes, the drivers should be available from Acer themselves.

Question from Sez: Asked on 20/07/2008 I notice the system is Vista - does this mean that it will be incompatible with my work PC which uses Microsoft Office?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 22/07/2008
No, it should be compatible.

Question from suzanne285: Asked on 18/07/2008 Can I burn onto CD and DVD disks on this laptop?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 21/07/2008
Yes.

Question from jaycee: Asked on 15/07/2008 hello, will this laptop work effectively on mobile broadband only ?? thanks

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 17/07/2008
Yes.

Question from ChrisSy x: Asked on 12/07/2008 Hiaah
i am 11 and i want to get this laptop with a clear built in webcam and wireless internet so i canuse it anywhere around my house ? has it got both of those ??

and is it a good laptop ?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 15/07/2008
Yes this laptop has a good webcam and wireless! You will not be disappointed with this laptop

Question from Rachel: Asked on 09/07/2008 Does this laptop have a webcam

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 09/07/2008
Yes, this model has a CrystalEye Webcam :-)

Question from Al: Asked on 19/06/2008 I am looking for a laptop suitable for use by a school child aged 12. Would this one do? Would it be campatable with wireless internet at home? Would I be able to load my existing microsoft software such as Office XP on to this vista laptop.

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 20/06/2008
Yes this laptop would be fine - It has integrated wireless and there are no problems with installing Office XP onto Vista - It works just fine!

Question from Lloyd: Asked on 04/06/2008 Please advise the battery life on this product. the only information I can find refers to am 8 cell battery with unshared graphics.

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 05/06/2008
It is 6-Cell Li-Ion Battery. And its life is uptop 2.45 hrs Depending on use.

Question from dave d: Asked on 26/12/2007 Hi, do you know if the graphics are capable of running Second Life at all? cheers.

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 05/01/2008
It might work but probably wouldnt be very good if it did.

Question from Jakub: Asked on 05/12/2007 How is it with warranty? If I buy with standard 1 year warranty and something happen do I have to send laptop to Acer nad pay for it or You will arrange collection?
If I pay now all amount is delivery free?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 06/12/2007
It is a collect and return warranty ad you will have to arrange this with Acer, please see our FAQ page for delivery options and rates.

Question from Caroline: Asked on 03/12/2007 Does it has bluetooth and how does it compare to the 2920z and the 5720?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 07/12/2007
This doesn't have Bluetooth, both systems will offer a similar performance with the specifcations been so similar the only difference is the 5720 has a slightly faster processor.

Question from Gav_Marge: Asked on 02/12/2007 With the Aspire 5700 range laptops is there a dedicated slot to insert a graphics card, for example PCI-E, if you wished to upgrade it personally?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 03/12/2007
Unfortunately the graphics card cannot be upgraded.

Question from craig: Asked on 30/11/2007 does this come with santa rosa?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 03/12/2007
This is a santa rosa processor.

Question from mrs trudgeon: Asked on 28/11/2007 can I connect my cannon printer to this laptop?
can I use a modem with dialup access?
what is the difference between this model and the aspire 5633WLMI

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 29/11/2007
This will depend on you printer connection, if it connects with a serial connection then no if it is a USB connection then yes.
You can connect using a dial-up connection as it has built in 56K modem. The LX.AY30X.049 has a faster processor, larger hard drive and a better graphics card.

Question from mrs trudgeon: Asked on 28/11/2007 can I use this laptop at home plugged into the mains (in Switzerland)?
use a mouse with it?
use a memory stick?
listen to cd's?
webcam?
thank you

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 06/12/2007
You will need another power adapter as this will be supplied with a UK adapter. You can use a mouse with it, and listen to cd's. It has a memory card reader and a webcam.

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