ACER ASPIRE 5630 notebook-pcSPECS 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo T5200; 1GB DDR2; 120GB hard drive; double-layer DV+-RW; 15.4-inch TFT; Windows Vista Home Premium
Acer Aspire 5630 is a modest economic laptop but its lack of configuration selections makes it hard to suggest over the mainstream contest.
Unlike some budget models, the 6.2-pound Aspire 5630 has an excellent screen. With a 1,280x800 native resolution, the 15.4-inch wide-screen LCD displays bright, sharp images and smooth DVD playback. A few cool Acer software utilities, including one that splits the screen into multiple windows, add to the panel's appeal.As for multimedia features. Acer included application As for multimedia features, Acer included application shortcut keys and media-control buttons, in addition to a Windows Media Center same as multimedia suite named Arcade Deluxe.
Business users will appreciate the proprietary Acer Empowering Tech nology (AET) a handy util ity that controls tasks and settings that will concern them, including password protection, network man agement. power usage. and display settings for presentations.
The laptop includes a standard selection of ports and connections, though FireWire is noticeably absent. 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi is also onboard for networking. Strangely, while the case features a dedicated toggle switch that seemingly controls both Bluetooth and 3G connectivity. Acer didn't include the components for either technology. The Aspire 5630 offers a relatively solid configuration for an under-$l,000 notebook, with a 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5200 processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, and a roomy 120GB hard drive. It's worth noting, however, that several mainstream vendors sell notebooks with the same features for up to $100 less. Plus, unlike this Aspire, these models are configurable.
