You’re well protected with the TravelMate® 4730 thanks to its sturdy magnesium-alloy chassis and integrated Acer® Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology provides outstanding performance, and the optional EasyPort IV dock is available for quick connection to peripherals.
- Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
- Mobile Intel GM45 Express chipset
- Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network connection
- Integrated variable-speed Super-Multi drive
- 14.1" WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT LCD
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Acer TravelMate 4730 Notebook Technical Specifications:
| Operating System | Genuine Windows Vista Business |
| Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology | Intel Core™2 Duo processor Mobile Intel GM45 Express chipset Intel Wireless WiFi Link network connection |
| Processor | Intel Core™2 Duo Processor P8400 (3MB L2 cache, 2.26GHz, 1066MHz FSB) or Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5870(2MB L2 cache, 2.0GHz, 800MHz FSB) |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel GM45 Express |
| Memory | 2GB (1GB installed in each of two memory slots) DDR2 667 SDRAM User upgradeable up to 4GB (one 2GB memory card in each slot)* subject to availability of 2GB cards *If upgrading after initial purchase, one or more of the memory cards provided with the system may have to be replaced with optional larger memory cards in order to achieve the maximum capacity. |
| Storage | 160GB* SATA hard drive, 5400RPM, with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Integrated variable-speed Super-Multi drive (DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RAM): -Read – 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM -Write – 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM 5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO™ or xD-Picture Card™ Optional external USB 1.44MB* floppy drive *When referring to storage capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes and MB stands for one million bytes. Some utilities may indicate varying storage capacities. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments. |
| Video | 14.1" WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT LCD ,Up to 16.7 million colors Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD , Microsoft DirectX 10.0 support MPEG-2 DVD, WMV9/VC-1 (Windows Media Video 9, VC-1 standard) and H.264/AVC decoding Acer Video Conference with integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions VGA and HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface™) with HDCP (high-bandwidth digital-content protection) support ports Support for simultaneous display on notebook LCD and external monitor |
| Audio | Integrated microphone Two integrated Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Headphones/speaker/line-out, microphone and line-in ports Microsoft DirectSound compatibility |
| Interface Ports | DC-in RJ-11 modem RJ-45 LAN VGA Headphones/speaker/line-out Microphone Line-in HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface™) with HDCP (high-bandwidth digital-content protection) support Three USB 2.0 Connector for optional EasyPort IV dock |
| Card Slots | Type II PC Card slot 5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO™ or xD-Picture Card™ |
| Communications | Intel Wireless WiFi Link network connection supporting 802.11a/b/g/Draft N wireless LAN, Acer SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency Gigabit LAN, Wake-on-LAN ready, ASF (Alert Standard Format) support V.92 56Kbps* data/fax modem, PTT (postal, telegraph, telephone) certified in select countries, Wake-on-Ring ready Acer Video Conference with integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions *Download speeds are limited to 53Kbps. Actual speeds may vary depending on line conditions. Uploads travel at speeds up to 33.6Kbps. Requires compatible digital sources. |
| Included Software | Acer Empowering Technology (eRecovery, ePower, eSettings Management) Acer Bio-Protection, Acer GridVista Acer, Launch Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader,Corel WinDVD* , McAfee Internet Security Suite* , NTI Media Maker™*, NTI Shadow™*, CD with Genuine Windows XP Professional (can be installed in place of, not in addition to, Windows Vista Business) 60-day trial of Microsoft Office Professional (available with Windows Vista Business only, not with Windows XP Professional) *OEM, not full-featured, version. |
| User Interface | 88-key keyboard, inverted T cursor layout, embedded numeric keypad, hotkey controls, 2.5mm minimum key travel, international language support 12 function, four cursor, two Windows keys; independent US dollar and Euro sign keys Empowering key Web browser, e-mail, user-programmable easy-launch buttons Front-access WLAN switch Lock, presentation, sync productivity keys Touchpad with four-way integrated scroll button and Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader |
| Dimensions & Weight | 13.3" (338.0mm) W x 9.7" (247.0mm) D x 1.2" – 1.6” (31.0mm – 41.0mm) H 5.2 lb. (2.4kg) Size and weight may vary depending on configuration |
| Power | 65-watt AC adapter Lithium ion batteries: - Nine cell - up to 4.3 hours life depending on configuration and usage (may be reduced if Windows Vista Aero is enabled) or - Six-cell - up to 3.0 hours life depending on configuration and usage (may be reduced if Windows Vista Aero is enabled) - Both batteries - 2.0 hours recharge time with power off, 3.0 hours with power on, 80% charge in 1.0 hour |
| Compliance | ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) 3.0 DMI (Desktop Management Interface) 2.0 Mobile PC2002 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ |
| Security Features | Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader User, administrator and hard drive BIOS passwords Kensington lock slot Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) for hard drive |
| Quality Tests | Temperature and humidity, acoustics, electrostatic discharge immunity, hinge life, keyboard-switch life, free drop, weight and pressure, shock and vibration, spillage, MTBF (mean time between failure) |
| Limited Warranty* | One-year or three-year, depending on model, parts and labor limited warranty* with concurrent International Traveler’s Warranty** *For a free copy of the standard limited warranty end-users should see a reseller where Acer products are sold or write to Acer America Corporation, Warranty Department, P.O. Box 6137, Temple, TX 76503. TFT displays commonly exhibit a small number of discolored dots, so-called “nonconforming pixels.” This phenomenon is a limitation of TFT LCD technology, not a product defect and, as such, is not covered by the limited warranty or by the upgrade programs. **Valid only in countries where Acer has an authorized repair facility. For a list of those countries go to http://global.acer.com/support/itw.htm. or call 800-816-2237. Services and response times may vary in countries outside the U.S. and Canada. Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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