Acer Aspire S39516646 133Inch Ultrabook

Product Description

Product Description First we reduced the size, then we reduced the price. Introducing the Acer S3 Ultrabook, the PC that will have you instantly powered on and connected to the Web in no time- and at a price you can afford! The ultrathin 13.3" design weighs in at just under 3lbs and is only .5" thin while packing powerful 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor performance. All the best new experiences in a streamlined design, changing your mobile-computing way of life! Key Features

• 13.3" HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit Display: (1366 x 768) resolution; 16:9 aspect ratio
• 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2467M Processor 1.6GHz
• Intel® HD Graphics 3000 with 128MB of dedicated system memory
• 320GB SATA Hard Drive
• 20GB SSD Drive
• 2-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
• Bluetooth® 4.0+HS
• 1.3MP HD Webcam(1280 x 1024)
• Dolby® Home Theater® v4 audio enhancement
• Two Built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
• 2- USB 2.0 Ports
• 1- HDMI™ Portwith HDCP Support
• 3-cell Lithium polymer Battery
• Up to 6-hours battery life
• 2.98 lbs. system unit only

Learn More Powerful Mobility in an Instant The S3 Ultrabook weighs in at just under 3 lbs and measures only 0.5" thin! Comfortably carry it under your arm or simply slip it into a backpack or tote bag. This pure, uncluttered design not only looks good- but enhances your everyday computing experience. Every single detail has been carefully selected to give you the very best, from the large multitouch touchpad for seamless interaction to the essential ports you need. The 13.3" widescreen LED-backlit display delivers a true cinematic view with16:9 aspect ratio so you can enjoy surfing the Web, streaming your favorite shows, social networking and more- all in stunning HD! Built with the energy-efficient 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor, the S3 Ultrabook adapts to your needs and wakes up in a flash! It delivers extra performance when you need it, along with sharper, richer visuals for enhanced multimedia enjoyment. Connect in an Instant Acer Instant On resumes your computing session in less than 2 seconds(1) and from deep sleep in 6 seconds(1), thanks to the 20GB SSD drive that stores the current PC state just as you left it. Pop back on your PC and any Websites, emails or docs you had open are instantly restored - no more waiting! Acer Green Instant Connect reconnects you to the Internet within seconds(3)! The Acer Aspire S3 remembers previous Wi-Fi spots you've used so that when they are in range, it instantly connects you to the Internet without any fuss or extra steps! Quickly access Instant Messaging, Internet services and email after system resume. Low power consumption through Acer Hybrid Standby Technology enables up to 50 days(2) of standby power and up to 6 hours of continuous usage and work confidently knowing you'll always be powered on and ready to go. Enjoy wireless freedom to roam with integrated 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and simplify your digital world eliminating cables with Bluetooth® wireless technology. (1)Time based on testing with the following applications open: Internet Explorer® 9 (Internet search and email web pages), PowerPoint® viewer (file size 68 MB) and Excel® (file size 108 MB) of Microsoft® Office® 2010 Starter, and logged in to Windows Live® Messenger 2011. (2) The notebook enters Deep Sleep after 75 minutes in Sleep mode, or after the period set by the user. In this mode, battery life lasts up to 50 days if the battery is fully charged when the notebook goes to Sleep. (3) In about 2.5 seconds with previously used access points. Time based on testing with the following applications open: Internet Explorer® 9 (Internet search and email web pages), PowerPoint® viewer (file size 68 MB) and Excel® (file size 108 MB) of Microsoft® Office® 2010 Starter, and logged in to Windows Live® Messenger 2011. Enjoy More in an Instant Listen to movies or music in vibrant theater-like sound with Dolby® Home Theater® v4. Enjoy powerful beats or smooth melodies over the S3 Ultrabook PC speakers, headphones or a home theater system. Experience your media and gaming the way you were supposed to thanks to Intel® HD Graphics 3000 delivering crystal-clear images and brilliant color for stunning life-like visuals. Connect your S3 Ultrabook to an external monitor, projector or TV through a single cable using the HDMI™ port for big-screen enjoyment! Share your favorite HD media with friends and family! Acer Clear.fi™ allows you to manage, store, share, and enjoy media between any Clear.fi enabled devices, in any room throughout your home. Advanced 1.3 Megapixel HD Webcam provides high pixel density for amazing video image quality and 24 frames per second! Chat with friends and family in crystal-clear viewing or snap still pictures all in HD!
This review is from: Acer Aspire S3-951-6646 13.3-Inch Ultrabook (Personal Computers)
So, I won this thing on the Acer A Day Give Away. (So - I might be a little biased, cause they just gave me a free computer.)

I was sort of in the market for a new laptop, and I really was not looking for a ultrabook. I'm more of a big clunky machine with a big screen and all the bells and whistles type of guy.
Imagine my surprise when I got this thing and have found that I really, really like it. I don't have an issue with the noise, nor do I mind the lack of CD drive. I think the start up time is fast, and the laptop overall is a great little machine. It feels really sturdy to me, despite the light weight. I really like that it does not get hot... like, at all. I had it running on battery power for nearly 4 hours the other day, shut it off, and felt the underside. It was tepid.
I read reviews before I got the laptop that the keys were an issue. Some people complained about the keys not having the right amount of heft, which caused them to miss keys, or were unable to hit the arrow keys. Again, I like big things. Big keyboards included. That said. I don't have an issue, at all with the keyboard. I've not had any problems with the arrow keys. In fact, my only issue so far is that there are no dedicated function keys. There are function keys, but they're not dedicated (That is - I'd like to have a volume control, playback controls for video, etc.)
I'm a big fan of the multitouch trackpad. I love that I can use gestures to make stuff happen. Took me a while to figure out how to use them correctly, but now that I have, I'm enjoying it. My only complaint is that you cannot create your own gestures, and can only use a predefined list of finger motions to trigger a predefined list of actions -- at least, using the stock software (I do not know of alternate software at the moment).
Beyond that, it came with a lot of bloatware. Easily fixed, but a minor annoyance. Get More Full Detail>>