Acer 5551 Computer

The Aspire 5551 is an Acer notebook series. The Aspire 5551 is part of the forth line (5xxx) released within the Aspire series. The Aspire 5xxx line includes beside the Aspire 5551, several other Aspire notebook, such as Aspire 5745, Aspire 5741, Aspire 5553, Aspire 5532, Aspire 5534, Aspire 5535, Aspire 5536, Aspire 5332, Aspire 5738Z 3D, Aspire 5542, Aspire 5738PG Touch, Aspire 5739, Aspire 5740, Aspire 5738, Aspire 5738Z, Aspire 5410, Aspire 5538, Aspire Timeline 5810T, Aspire 5940G.

Furthermore, Aspire 5551 is not the direct successor of any previous Acer products, but can be considered a technological upgrade of Aspire 5542. Although it was not developed as a back-to-back product, the Aspire 5551 was a stand-alone product, since Acer delivered the Aspire 5551 notebooks within a single configuration. However, Acer offered users the possibility of self-configure their Aspire 5551. The Aspire 5551 was succeeded (from the technological point of view) by its direct successors, also part of the Aspire 5xxx line (from the Europe region Acer portfolio). The Aspire 5551 series included the main features of the Aspire notebook series, such as Acer Crystalbrite, Acer Quickcharge, Acer Signal-up, Acer Gridvista, Acer Dasp+, Acer Video Conference, and Acer TPM.

However, hardware features, including the processor, the system memory, the display, the operating system, and even hard disk capacity, were strictly depending upon the configurations available within the Aspire 5551 series. The Aspire 5551 was conventionally linked by Acer with the statement excellent blend of power, size, connectivity and usabililty. Acer marketed the Aspire 5551 series by using within the marketing campaign its key features: The Aspire 5551 provides an excellent blend of power, size, connectivity and usabililty. AMD multi-core processing lets you multitask with gusto, while high-performance graphics provide impressive multimedia on the crisp 15.6" screen. To top it off, smart design features put you in comfortable control. Several hardware and software specifications, such as processor, hard drive, graphic adapter, main memory, and operating system were configurable, but available on specific regions (North and South America, Europe, Middle East, South Africa, and Asia-Pacific region) and were not available as configurable features worldwide.

The Aspire is Acer’s laptop series designed for everyday consumer. Acer currently markets the Aspire line as brilliant multimedia and outstanding computing. The Aspire series includes several notebooks with different design, performance and functionality.

Most Aspire notebooks have an entry-level configuration, while only a few of them have full-fledge media center configurations. Acer developed the Aspire series in order to cover from essentials to high performances. The Aspire series is aimed at the casual household user or for small business use. The Aspire series covers both desktop computers and laptops. Depending on the location the Aspire laptops can included different configurations. These configurations are strictly available on specific regions (North and South America, Europe, Middle East, South Africa, and Asia-Pacific region) and are not available worldwide.

The Aspire 5551 series was developed and released within the Aspire 5xxx series. The Aspire 5551 was delivered with AMD multi-core processors, 15.6" CineCrystal display, and offered at an affordable price. Based on Principled Technologies' benchmark testing, using Bapco's MobileMark 2007 Productivity test, battery (such as Acer TravelMate 290 Battery, Acer TravelMate 4000 Battery, Acer TravelMate 2300 Battery, Acer Aspire 1680 Battery, Acer Aspire 1410 Battery, Acer TravelMate 4500 Battery, Acer LCBTP03003 Battery, Acer Aspire 1300 Battery, Acer BTP-APJ1 Battery, Acer BTP-AQJ1 Battery, Acer BTP-ARJ1 Battery, Acer BATCL32 battery, Acer BATCL32L battery, Acer Aspire 2000 battery, Acer Aspire 2016 battery, Acer Aspire 2200 battery and Acer BATBL50L6 battery ) life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings, and applications or features launched, and may be reduced if Windows Aero is enabled. The marketing campaign used for the Aspire 5551 included several of its benefits.

Outstanding multitasking: Sporting an environmentally friendly, mercury-free 15.6" widescreen display, the Aspire 5551 delivers ultra-clear text and splendid multimedia visuals. A blazing new AMD Phenom triple-core processor and integrated graphics solution, or optional ATI Radeon HD graphics card deliver the VISION - Ultimate experience: productivity applications run faster, and games and multimedia play back with smooth, lifelike realism. What's more, a large-capacity hard disk drive provides generous storage for all of your files.

Solid modern design: The Aspire 5551 is both cool-looking and practical. Available in black or silver, the unique mesh-patterned exterior is not only visually appealing but also protects against smudges and scratches. Also featured is a full-size Acer FineTip keyboard with numeric keypad and large keys for comfortable typing, along with a multi-gesture touchpad that lets you easily scroll, pinch, rotate and flip through web pages, files and images.

On-the-go freedom: Stay connected via the latest communication technologies, including Acer Video Conference featuring the Acer Crystal Eye webcam for quality video chats. The Aspire 5551's Wi-Fi CERTIFIED network connection lets you get online from any hotspot. In addition, Bluetooth connectivity makes sharing files super fast and easy.

Multimedia delight: Your favorite fun comes to life on the Aspire 5551! A cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio and 8 ms response present sharp, bright visuals on the Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit display. What's more, a Blu-ray Disc drive (optional) showcases the ultimate in high-definition audio-visual quality for amazing movies. And, the icing on the cake is an HDMI™ port for hooking up to TVs and projectors in full HD for awesome theater-style entertainment.

Several hardware and software specifications, such as processor, hard drive, graphic adapter, main memory, and operating system were configurable, but available on specific regions (North and South America, Europe, Middle East, South Africa, and Asia-Pacific region) and were not available as configurable features worldwide.

Acer delivered the Aspire 5551 notebooks with either Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, or Genuine Windows 7 Home Basic, depending upon the rest of the hardware specification, including the processor, random access memory, and hard drive.

The Aspire 5551 laptops were delivered with the AMD M880G Chipset, although there were four different processors available within the optional list,including the AMD Phenom II triple-core mobile processor N830 (1.5 MB L2 cache, 2.10 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB, 35 W), AMD Turion II dual-core mobile processor P520/N530 (2 MB L2 cache, 2.30/2.50 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 25/35 W), AMD Athlon II dual-core processor P320/N330 (1 MB L2 cache, 2.10/2.30 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 25/35 W).

Acer developed the Aspire 5551 series with dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support. Moreover, the Aspire 5553 notebooks were delivered in standard with either 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules, or with 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradable to 12 GB using three soDIMM modules.

Acer included within the Aspire 5551 series either the 4X Blu-ray Disc/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive, or 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive.

The Aspire 5551 laptops included either 160/250/320/500/640 GB or larger hard disk drive, but also the Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD)

Within the hardware specifications, Acer allowed only one display size, 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution 16:9 aspect ratio, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing, developed in super-slim design, mercury free and environmental friendly. By using either the ATI Radeon HD 4250 Graphics with 256 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Unified Video Decoder 2 (UVD2), OpenGL 2.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.0, Microsoft DirectX 10.1. Acer enabled better external video resolutions, with a maximum external video resolution of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, at 16.7 million colors, and non-interlaced resolution with max. refresh rate: 1,280 x 1,024.

Acer developed the Aspire 5551 series with two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers, featuring high-definition audio support, MS-Sound compatible, and built-in microphone.

While the wired connections were represented by LAN with Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready.

Acer delivered the Aspire 5551 series with a medium range of interface ports: including Multi-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD), 3x USB 2.0 ports, HDMI port with HDCP support, 1x external display (VGA) port, 1x Headphone/speaker/line-out jack, 1x Microphone-in jack, 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port, 1x DC-in jack for AC adapter.

With a width of 381 mm, length of 253 mm, and a varying height from the lowest 25 mm (front side) to the highest 34 mm (back side), the Aspire 5553 series has a standard starting weight of 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) depending on configuration (with integrated AC adapter). Because of the physical dimensions, Acer included within the Aspire 5553 series the 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support, Touchpad: Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip, Media keys: Media control keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up, volume down, Control key: PowerSmart key/Acer programmable key.

Moreover, Acer included within the Aspire laptop the following software applications:

Productivity: Acer Backup Manager, Acer ePower Management, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Setup, Google Toolbar, Microsoft Office Personal 2007 (Service Pack 2)1 (Japan only, subject to customer request), Microsoft Office Trial1 (Service Pack 2), Microsoft Works SE 91 (Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, UK and US only), Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Works 8.5, Norton Online Backup.

Security: McAfee Internet Security Suite Trial, McAfee Virus Definitions, MyWinLocker (except China, Hong Kong).

Multimedia: Cyberlink PowerDVD, NTI Media Maker.

Gaming: Oberon GameZone Acer Edition (except US, Canada, Hong Kong, Korea), WildTangent Acer Edition (US, Canada only).

The Aspire 5551 notebooks were delivered with one-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler’s Warranty. From the technological point of view, the Aspire 5551 was succeeded by the other Aspire 5xxx products, which currently includes the following Aspire models, such as Aspire 5745, Aspire 5741, Aspire 5553, Aspire 5532, Aspire 5534, Aspire 5535, Aspire 5536, Aspire 5332, Aspire 5738Z 3D, Aspire 5542, Aspire 5738PG Touch, Aspire 5739, Aspire 5740, Aspire 5738, Aspire 5738Z, Aspire 5410, Aspire 5538, Aspire Timeline 5810T, Aspire 5940G.

The Aspire 5551 series was compatible with a wide range of accessories offered by Acer in different categories, including power adapters, batteries, cables and adapters, Docks & Port Replicator (Port Replicator, EasyPort IV, Easy Dock), Computer Cases (Acer Notebook, Carry bags, Sleeves and Cases, Nylon Cases, Koskin Cases, Slip Case Prestige Line, Entry Level Case Prestige Line, Midrange Case, Prestige Line, Executive Case Prestige Line, Backpack Prestige Line, Mid Trolley Prestige Line, Trolley Case Prestige Line, Slip Case Smart Line, Executive Case Smart Line, Backpack Smart Line, Messenger Case Smart Line, Hardshell Portfolio Case, Warranty Bundle Case, Neo-Preen Case), Card, Mouse, or External Drives.