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High-definition multimedia prowess

Acer Arcade™ and Acer Arcade™ Deluxe
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Acer CrystalBrite™ technology
Acer SignalUp™ technology
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Welcome to the Aspire 9520! This high-performance gaming machine features a 17" Acer CrystalBrite™ wide screen matched by blistering processing, care of the Intel® Centrino® Duo platform featuring the IntelR Core® 2 Duo CPU. Immerse yourself in lifelike visuals rendered by either the NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7900 GS or NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600 graphics engine. Built-in Acer 3DSonic and Acer BasSonic speakers belt out full-range sound, amplified by Dolby®1 Digital Live and DTS CONNECT™2 audio technologies that connect your Aspire 9520 to a Hi-Fi system, really filling out your entertainment experience. Up to 320 GB of Serial ATA HDD capacity with RAID support ensures superior access to huge volumes of multimedia and unparalleled security.
 
Dynamic fun
Immersive recreation
Broadcasting live
Shimmering style
Dynamic fun


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Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology -- featuring the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor with Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) -- holds all the oomph to drive the latest 3D game action and deliver awe-inspiring multimedia performance
Take gaming, graphics and high-definition video playback to the next level courtesy of the NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7900 GS GPU with 512 MB of external GDDR3 VRAM
Or choose true-to-life visuals from the NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600 with 256 MB of external GDDR2 VRAM
The awesome 17" Acer CrystalBrite™ wide screen impresses with brighter colors, deeper hues, and crisper image edges, while the 16 ms response time easily handles the 60 fps frame rate required by high-definition multimedia content
The dual-lamp design3 serves up an ultra-bright, 400-nit viewing experience with a high color (72% gamut) saturation and high contrast ratio, promising ultimate video fidelity
Extend your entertainment to as many as eight windows on two screens with Acer GridVista™ -- an easy-to-use tool that lets you arrange multiple windows with drag-and-drop convenience
Up to 4 GB4 of super-fast DDR2 667 MHz system memory, operating on dual channels, frees you to quickly and smoothly switch between intensive applications and games
Two Serial ATA hard disks, each up to 160 GB, support RAID 0, 1 or Intel® Matrix RAID for enhanced data security and access performance when recording TV programs, installing games or saving multimedia portfolios
Acer QuicCharge™ and Acer ePowerManagement give you the juice to enjoy an entire movie, surf Internet stores, or listen to your favorite tunes even when you're on the road
Immersive recreation

Instant-on Acer Arcade™ and a handy 48-key remote control for one-touch entertainment enable you to watch TV , enjoy digital music and movies, browse pictures, rip music or edit video -- from one convenient portal
Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technology deliver delightfully clear images and consistent, flowing video playback
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The hybrid digital/analog TV-tuner, supporting worldwide standards, is capable of receiving TV3 broadcasts, further expanding your entertainment options
Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers and the Acer BasSonic subwoofer provide crystal-clear audio, from booming bass beats to bell-like high notes
A single-cable connection to your home audio system -- using the S/PDIF digital interface and Dolby®1 Digital Live and DTS CONNECT™2 technology -- will thrill you with mind-blowing audio
A slot-load DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive supports all of today's common writeable DVD formats, allowing you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a single disk, so sharing your home movies or other digital creations is a pleasure!
For the clearest playback of movies, the optional HD DVD drive promises high-definition movie enjoyment with enhanced interactivity
Built-in HMDI™-out and DVI ports with HDCP support enable you to play high-definition content on LCD TVs or even via a high-resolution projector -- for true cinema-at-home entertainment!
The 5-in-1 card reader6 and an integrated ExpressCard™/34 slot give you plenty of scope to upgrade the functionality of your Aspire 9520
Broadcasting live

Acer SignalUp™ technology positions two antennae at the top of the notebook display to produce an omni-directional signal sphere that assures stable contact with wireless networks
The Intel®PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection with WPA2 certification means data is safely transferred -- from any hotspot
Compatibility with all common WLAN specifications -- IEEE 802.11a, b and g -- gives you greater flexibility to connect to the wireless network that best suits your needs
The one-click Acer Video Conference solution empowers you with instant face-to-face communication with friends and family across the globe:
 
The integrated 1.3 megapixel Acer OrbiCam™ with 225¢X rotation permits you to show your audience images from in front of or behind the screen without having to move the notebook
Acer PrimaLite™ technology captures natural colors and skin tones while Acer VisageON™ technology keeps you or your subject in the center of the screen
The optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone with echo cancellation and noise suppression grants crystal-clear-sounding IM and VoIP for truly enjoyable conversations
Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) offers you better Bluetooth® performance for high-bandwidth applications, more profiles, and an improved user-experience
Gigabit LAN enables super-fast downloads of multimedia and Internet content
Shimmering style

A new expression of the Acer Folio design invites you to take the Aspire 9520 with you -- and look good doing it!
The silver-blue tint of the case is appealing and fosters a feeling of style and reliability
The Acer CrystalBrite screen is complemented by the mirror-finish of the bezel, the communication LED-buttons for Bluetooth® and WLAN, and the audio-port area at the front of the notebook
The brush-finish aluminum touchpad and accents further enhance the overall look of your Aspire 9520, while imparting ergonomic comfort and tactile responsiveness
Front-access media keys give you one-touch control for the most common multimedia functions: Acer Arcade™ , TV3 , volume up, volume down, next, previous, play/pause, stop
Acer's innovative Empowering Technology gives you complete control over your computer's settings and performance -- all from one user-friendly interface


1 Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
2 "DTS CONNECT", "DTS INTERACTIVE" and "DTS NEO:PC" are trademarks of DTS, Inc. "DTS" is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
3 Specifications vary.

4 Subject to availability of 2 GB soDIMMs.

5 Only available when two HDDs are fitted.
6 Optional; TV-tuner supported by NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600 graphics only.
7 Supports Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS) and Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD).

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