Acer Aspire 1520 Notebook Debuted

Incorporating the Mobile AMD Athlon(TM) 64 processor 3000+ for full-size notebooks, the Aspire 1520 is designed for consumers, professionals and users in small to medium enterprises

“The Aspire 1520 notebook has been designed for mobile computing users who want the option of being able to work in diverse settings while maintaining the processing muscle and functionality of an all-in-one PC,” said Sumit Agnihotry, mobile product marketing manager, Acer America. “Weighing less than eight pounds, the Aspire 1520 is a great mobile computer for home, corporate and business users who are always on the move. This newest Aspire notebook integrates outstanding performance with exceptional multimedia firepower, smooth wireless Internet connectivity and broad compatibility with today’s latest devices all at an affordable price.”

“Acer’s latest Aspire notebook is an ideal showcase for the power and security provided by the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor,” said Chris Cloran, director of mobile marketing for AMD’s Microprocessor Business Unit, Computation Products Group. “The robust features and innovative design of the Aspire 1520 notebook, combined with our best-in-class AMD64 technology, make this PC an excellent choice for users who want both productivity and entertainment on the go.”

The Aspire 1520 is a multimedia powerhouse, equipped with a DualView technology, Microsoft DirectSound, CDRW-DVD combo drive and an Active Matrix 15″ XGA+ TFT display with a resolution of up to 1400 x1050. It also features 512MB of DDR SDRAM upgradeable to 1024MB, two integrated stereo speakers, built-in microphone and SPDIF line-out support. It efficiently handles digital media such as audio, video and image files, breathing life into digital with smooth graphics and life-like sound.

In addition to wireless 802.11b/g support, the Aspire 1520 offers 4 USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire (IEEE 1394) port, 10/100/1000 LAN connection, and a 56K V.92 modem. This newest Aspire notebook incorporates up to a 60GB ATA/100 removable hard drive as well as a hot swappable Acer media bay, enabling users to access data on a variety of media including a DVD/CDRW or DVD-R, as well as inserting a second battery for maximum efficiency and up to 2.5 hours of battery life. The Aspire 1520 series notebooks offer a 4-in-1 PCMCIA Multimedia reader for optional MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) card or Memory Stick along with a standard Port Replicator. Preloaded with Microsoft Windows XP Professional, and weighing 7.9 pounds, the Aspire 1520 provides the freedom and power demanded by mobile personnel.