Genuine Windows is authentic Windows software that is properly licensed and legally installed. Learn more about the special benefits reserved for genuine Windows customers by visiting www.microsoft.com/genuine.
Worldwide
Aspire 5500
You are here: Home / Products & Services / Notebooks / Aspire 5500
 
 
Picture the value
Virtual Tour
Express Upgrade to Windows Vista®
Windows Vista® Capable PC
Acer CrystalBrite™ technology
Acer eManager
Acer GridVista™
Acer SignalUp™ technology
Reliable innovation
Specification comparison
International Travelers Warranty Service
Regulatory Compliance
For product specifications and price,
please access our local operations

When the Aspire 5500's astounding ATI® MOBILITY T X700 graphics are displayed on its dazzling 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite display and accompanied by crisp S/PDIF digital sound, you get a clearly superior multimedia experience. From important sales presentations to the hottest music videos, the Aspire 5500 delivers an audio-visual extravaganza!

 
Pace-setting performance
Masterly multimedia
Consummate communications
Unsurpassed usability
Exciting expandability
   
Pace-setting performance

Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition or

  Genuine Windows® XP Professional
Windows Vista® Capable1
Windows Vista® Premium Ready2
An Intel® Centrino mobile technology Pentium® M processor at 730/740/750/760/770 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.73/1.86/2/2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) delivers excellent processing power
PCI ExpressT architecture raises discrete graphics performance by up to 4x and effectively doubles I/O bandwidth for better multi-tasking
Up to 80 GB of hard disk space and 2 GB of expandable memory provide sufficient room for important data and enable easy execution of leading applications
Masterly multimedia

A 14.1 " WXGA widescreen TFT LCD increases overall viewing area by 20% and features a 16:10 viewing ratio for improved productivity, while CrystalBrite technology gives onscreen color a richer, more vivid quality

S/PDIF and SoundBlaster ProT compatibility provide sublime digital sound performance
ATI MOBILITYT RADEON® X700 graphics with SmoothvisionT and SmartshaderT technology produce super-smooth imagery and immaculate DVD playback quality
A stylish slot-load DVD-Dual double-layer optical drive burns up to 8.5 GB of data, 4 hours of DVD-quality video, or 2,000 songs onto a single disk!
Acer Arcade multimedia suite, with Acer CinemaVisionT and Acer ClearVisionT technology provides cinema-like DVD playback, and a host of other multimedia functions
Consummate communications

Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDT network solution with Acer Signal technology support allows wireless data transfer at 54 Mbps

Wi-Fi certification means trouble-free compatibility with other Wi-Fi devices

Integrated Bluetooth® and Fast Infrared (FIR) technology facilitates cable-free data transmission between PCs, phones and PDAs
Gigabit Ethernet delivers data up to 10x faster than conventional Ethernet
Unsurpassed usability

Acer GridVista™ 2.0 dual-display support increases productivity by configuring two displays into two-, three- or four-way grids - so you can view up to 8 windows simultaneously

Acer eManager provides quick, easy access to frequently used functions, simplifying operations and enhancing the user experience
   
Exciting expandability

A handy 5-in-1 media card reader permits easy file transfer to and from peripherals, while an IEEE 1394 port supports digital video cameras

The classy Folio design includes front-located audio jacks, and wireless and Bluetooth® LED-buttons for improved usability

A second 9-cell battery and Acer's innovative ePowerManagement software optimize battery power for hours of mobile computing

VGA and S-video ports enable you to display LCD content on the big screen via a TV or other compatible display device

 
1 Not all Windows Vista® features are available for use on all Windows Vista® Capable PCs. All Windows Vista® Capable PCs run the core experiences of Windows Vista® , such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. Some features available in premium editions of Windows Vista® -- like the new Windows® Aero™ user interface -- require advanced or additional hardware. Check www.windowsvista.com/getready for details.
2 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® Premium Ready; or 512 MB of RAM for Windows Vista® Capable. Get ready for Microsoft Windows Vista® with Acer systems. To learn more, visit global.acer.com/support/win_vista.htm.