The Aspire 5742 meets your daily computing needs with integrated graphics. HD media playback offers richer entertainment at home or on the road, while boundary-free wireless communication keeps you in touch with family and friends. What's more, the Acer FineTip keyboard and multi-gesture touchpad provide simple usability for more relaxed computing. Product features Reliable performanceThe 15.6" HD wide display provides ample space for work and entertainment. Store all your files and multimedia on the large-capacity hard disk drive, and conveniently share them with others using the 2-in-1 card reader. Far-reaching communicationThe communication technologies keep you in constant contact regardless of space or time. Feel free to engage in live chats using the Acer Crystal Eye webcam and built-in microphone. A Wi-Fi certified network connection lets you get online from any hotspot. Awesome multimedia enjoymentThe cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio presents sharp, colorful visuals on the Acer CineCrystal display. A built-in drive is the ticket to your portable home cinema for viewing favorite videos and movies, plus an HDMI interface conveniently connects you to hot high-definition entertainment on a bigger screen. Home-touch usabilityThe practical yet handsome Aspire 5742 features a unique mesh-patterned exterior that is not only eye-catching but also protects against smudges and scratches. Another highlight is the multi-gesture touchpad that lets you easily scroll, pinch, rotate and flip through web pages, files and images, along with the Acer FineTip keyboard with numeric keypad and large keys for comfortable typing. Basic Specifications Product Description Acer Aspire 5742Z-4459 - P P6200 2.13 GHz - 15.6" TFT Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.1 cm x 25.3 cm x 3.4 cm Weight 2.6 kg Localization United States System Type Notebook Built-in Devices Speaker, wireless LAN antenna Processor Intel Pentium P6200 / 2.13 GHz ( Dual-Core ) Cache Memory 3 MB - L3 cache RAM 4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM ( 2 x 2 GB ) Card Reader Yes Hard Drive 500 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm Optical Storage DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - integrated Display 15.6" LED backlight CineCrystal TFT 1366 x 768 ( WXGA ) Graphics Controller Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 Audio Output Sound card Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n Wireless NIC Acer InviLink Nplify Notebook Camera Integrated - 1.3 Megapixel Input Device Keyboard, touchpad Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz ) Battery 6-cell lithium ion Run Time (Up To) 3.5 hour(s) Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition Microsoft Office Preloaded Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC. Environmental Standards ENERGY STAR Qualified Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty General System Type Notebook Built-in Devices Speaker, wireless LAN antenna Width 38.1 cm Depth 25.3 cm Height 3.4 cm Weight 2.6 kg Color Mesh black Localization United States Processor Processor Intel Pentium P6200 / 2.13 GHz Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core 64-bit Computing Yes Chipset Type Mobile Intel HM55 Express Cache Memory Type L3 cache Installed Size 3 MB RAM Installed Size 4 GB / 8 GB (max) Technology DDR3 SDRAM Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB Storage Controller Type Serial ATA Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150 Storage Hard Drive 500 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm Optical Storage Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - integrated Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL) Rewrite Speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) Card Reader Type Card reader Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard Display Display Type 15.6" TFT LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA ) Widescreen Display Yes Color Support 16.7 million colors Features CineCrystal Video Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 Audio Audio Output Sound card Compliant Standards DirectSound, High Definition Audio Audio Input Microphone Notebook Camera Camera Type Integrated Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel Capture Resolutions 1280 x 1024 Input Device(s) Type Keyboard, touchpad Features Built-in numeric keyboard, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Networking Networking Network adapter Wireless LAN Supported Yes Wireless NIC Acer InviLink Nplify Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n Features Acer SignalUp Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n Expansion / Connectivity Expansion Slot(s) 2 (total) / 0 (free) x memory - SO DIMM 204-pin Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ¦ 1 x audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A ¦ 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 Miscellaneous Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, hard drive password, wake on LAN Compliant Standards ACPI 3.0 Power Power Device External Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz ) Power Provided 65 Watt Battery Technology 6-cell lithium ion Installed Qty 1 Run Time (Up To) 3.5 hour(s) Operating System / Software OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition Microsoft Office Preloaded Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC. Software Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Toolbar, Adobe Flash Player, Skype, Windows Live Essentials, Acer ePower Management, Norton Online Backup, Microsoft Silverlight, McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial), Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, eSobi, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer Identity Card, Acer Registration, Acer Updater, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter