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Aspire E500
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A new level of entertainment
Express Upgrade to Windows Vista®
Windows Vista® Capable PC
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Winner of the 2006 Red Dot
Design Award for innovation,
functionality and value

Dual-core processors from Intel®  drive your multimedia experience to a whole new level!
Performance and power
Drives and bays
Audio and graphics
Jacks, ports and slots

Performance and power

Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Windows Vista Capable*
Windows Vista Premium Ready **
A choice of Intel®  CPU, including the dual-core Pentium®  D processor, powers multimedia applications with confidence
The ATI RADEON® XPRESS 200 chipset delivers superior integrated graphics capabilities
Up to 2 GB of DDR2 400/533/667 MHz memory enables prompt application response
Drives and bays

 

Up to 400 GB of SATA hard disk storage offers ample space for files and improved data access speeds
SuperMultiPlus, DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-ROM options allow you to burn DVDs and enjoy movies
A versatile built-in card reader supports the use of popular flash memory formats
Open 3.5" and 5.25" drive bays permit future upgradeability
Audio and graphics

Front panel USB ports, an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port, and a Memory Stick reader makes connection to devices such as scanners, digital cameras, and MP3 players simple and easy
A PCI Express® X16 graphics card can be installed, for effective 3D acceleration
High-definition Realtek ALC880 audio with S/PDIF support outputs crisp digital acoustics
Acer 15"/17" CRT or LCD monitors display bright and clear images
Jacks, ports and slots
Four USB 2.0 ports (two in front) connect to all the latest USB gadgets
Two IEEE 1394 ports (one in front) facilitate ultra-fast transfer of digital media files

Gigabit Ethernet promotes super-quick Internet access using LAN or broadband services

Front- and rear-access audio jacks simplify connection to audio sources

Two PCI slots for expansion cards allow add-on functionality

 
     
* Not all Windows Vista T features are available for use on all Windows Vista T Capable PCs. All Windows Vista T Capable PCs run the core experiences of Windows Vista T , such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. Some features available in premium editions of Windows Vista T -- like the new Windows ® Aero T user interface -- require advanced or additional hardware. Check www.windowsvista.com/getready for details.
**System specifications may vary depending on configurations. Minimum system requirements: 1 GB of system memory (RAM), 128 MB of video RAM (or shared system memory), DVD-ROM drive for Windows Vista T Premium Ready; or 512 MB of RAM for Windows Vista T Capable. Get ready for Microsoft Windows Vista T with Acer systems. To learn more, visit global.acer.com/support/win_vista.htm.