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![]() | Enjoy the ultimate in portability with the Acer S3 ultrabook featuring the latest in cutting-edge computing. Ultra slim at less than one inch thick and lightweight at just 1.35 kg, this Acer ultrabook is incredibly portable but still manages to cram in the latest high-spec technology. With a powerful Intel® Core™ i5 processor and 4Gb of memory, you can multitask with ease without your ultrabook slowing down. The Acer S3 ultrabook is also quick on the draw, with Acer Instant Connect giving you access to your favourite websites at up to 4 times normal speed. What's more, the Instant On feature brings your ultrabook back to life from sleep mode in just 1.5 seconds. The 320Gb hard drive gives you room to store up to 91,000 digital photos, 180,000 MP3s, 140 hours of DVD quality video or 38 hours of HD video. You get up to 7 hours of power from a single charge, so you can get plenty done while you're on the move. Despite its impressive thinness, the Acer S3 ultrabook still features an integrated HD webcam, 2-in-1 card reader, Bluetooth 4.0, plus HDMI and USB ports. The 13.3 inch HD Acer CineCrystal display gives you superb viewing of your websites, photos and movies. Useful info:
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Buying Guide
FEATURES TO CONSIDER
Processor
The PC's brain - determines speed/performance. Speed is shown in Gigahertz (GHz). The higher the GHz the faster the processing speed.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
The PC's working space where work progress is stored. The more RAM your computer has, the more efficiently it will perform.
Wireless connection - N format gives your wireless laptop 10 x the range and 15 x speed of G format (dependant on router). It's the best choice if you have more than 1 laptop. Check www.jwire.com for wireless hotspots.
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Hard Drive (HDD)
Images, software, music files and games are stored here. HDD is measured in Gigabytes (Gb). The higher the figure, the more storage space.
Graphics card
Controls on-screen image quality. Measures in Megabytes (Mb). The greater the Mb, the better the games and DVD images. Dedicated graphics cards give the better quality images and graphics than shared ones.
Uses radio waves to wirelessly link compatible laptops, mobiles, scanners etc within 100m radius (dependant on conditions).
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PROCESSORS AT A GLANCE
Intel's new entry level energy-efficient dual core processor lets you do more at the same time without slowing your PC down.

Intel's Pentium dual core processor is energy-efficient with the power of 2 processors in the one PC. Great for multi-tasking.

This is Intel's next generation dual core processor. Energy-efficient and really fast - no 'hanging' on-screen when you've 2 tasks on the go.

This is the processor to choose for Wi-Fi operations - it ensures the best possible performance.

Ideal for games, this dual-core processor lets you download MP3s, burn a CD, check e-mails, run virus protection, all at the same time - no slowing down.

Next generation, faster, more efficient Centrino processor with integrated Wi-Fi and WiMAX wireless technologies.












