Acer Aspire 5315 ZNWXMi Laptop Specs and Review

The Acer Aspire 5315 ZNWXMi Laptop is powered by 2.0 GHz Intel Celeron M Processor M550 featuring 1 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB, Intel 945GML express chipset mainboard, 1024-MB of DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM (upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules), 160-GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive and 8x DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive (8.5 GB) DVD Writer

acer aspire 4720 ZNWXMi laptop Weighing about 2.80 kg with power pack and with Linux OS preinstalled Acer Aspire 5315 ZNWXMi laptop PC is equipped with 15.4-inch (39.1 cm) WXGA Widescreen Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD display with high brightness 200nits, and 16ms response time, powered by integrated integrated 3D graphics, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA X3100, up to 358 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft DirectX 9.0, offering maximum of 1280 x 800 pixel screen resolution in 16.7 million colors.

Intel GMA X3100 Graphics chipset supports simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista technology, and supporting Microsoft DirectX 9.0 along with offering integrated 3D graphics.

The Acer Aspire 5315 ZNWXMi laptop is equipped with integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection offering dual-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connection. In addition, it also comes with integrated 10/100 mbps Ethernet LAN card for wired networking, integrated 56 kbps v.92 fax/modem. In addition, the Aspire 5315 ZNWXMi Laptop also offers internal Bluetooth v2.0 wireless connection.

Acer Aspire 5315 ZNWXMi laptop also sports built-in Acer OrbiCam VGA resolution webcam and internal microphone providing easy video conferencing option via VoIP and video Instant Messenger chats. The Acer Crystal Eye webcam supports enhanced Acer PrimaLiteT technology for superior low-light performance.

The Acer Aspire 5315 ZNWXMi laptop PC comes equipped with two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers and two built-in Stereo Microphone. The laptop also sports Acer’s eAudio Management suite which allows one to optimize listening experience for movies, music or games. Easy-launch buttons offer one-touch access to important features.

The Acer Aspire 5315 laptop comes with several software on CDROM including Acer Empowering Technology – Acer eNet, ePower, eAudio, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management, Acer Arcade featuring Acer HomeMedia, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Video Conference Manager, NTI CD-Maker and Acer GameZone.

The ExpressCard/54 slot offered by Acer Aspire 5315 laptop is the perfect outlet for expansion of storage, multimedia, communication and other products.

Acer Aspire 5315 laptop comes with Linux preinstalled. A first time non-tache buyer would find it touch to upgrade the linux version for enhanced functionality. Windows XP would suit most of non-techie users to start with.

Some other features of Acer Aspire 5315 laptop includes Type II PC Card slot, S-video TV out, Intel High Definition audio with 2 built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers and Built-in omnidirectional microphone.

Linux OS preinstalled Acer Aspire 5315 ZNWXMi laptop also features integrated 5-in-1 Media Card Reader which supports Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

The Acer Aspire 5315 ZNWXMi laptop comes with 71W 4800 mAh Li-ion 8-cell battery pack which offers upto 3 hours battery life. Acer QuicCharge technology enables 80% charge in 1 hour or 2-hour rapid charge system-off. The Acer ePowerManagement allows user to choose the power management setting to extend the battery time.

I/O Ports

* 4 x Hi-Speed USB v2.0 – 4 pin USB Type A
* ExpressCard/54 Slot
* Consumer infrared (CIR) port
* External display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
* PC Card slot (Type II)
* RJ-11 modem/fax/tel line
* Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45
* S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
* Line-in/microphone – mini-phone 3.5 mm
* Audio line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
* Audio line-in – mini-phone 3.5 mm
* 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)


Acer Aspire 5315 ZNWXMi Laptop Specifications:

• Intel Celeron Processor M550, 2.0 GHz speed
• 1 MB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB
• Intel 945GML Express chipset motherboard with integrated 3D graphics
• 1024-MB DDR II SDRAM, 533 MHz (max 2048 MB)
• 160-GB Serial-ATA hard disk drive, 5400rpm
• 8x DVD Super Multi Double Layer Optical Drive

Display & Graphic

• 15.4-inch (39.1 cm ) WXGA TFT LCD with Acer CrystalBrite Technology, 1280 x 800 resolution, high brightness 200nits
• Integrated 3D graphics, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA X3100, up to 358 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft DirectX 9.0, 16.7 Million Colors
• 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution

Network & Communication

• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN connection
• 10/100/1000 mbps Ethernet LAN Card
• 56kbps v.92 fax/modem
• Integrated Bluetooth v2.0

Other Features

• Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers, Dolby Stereo Sound
• Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
• VGA resolution Crystal Eye WebCam
• Built-in Microphone
• 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD)
• Type II PC Card slot
• AC/MC 97 soundcard and modem
• 71W 4800 mAh Li-ion 8-cell battery pack, 3 hrs backup
• Linux OS (preinstalled)
• Dimension: WxDxH – 13.46 in, 9.72 in, 1.38 in (Front)
• Weight: 2.45 Kgs

Price and Availability

Intel Celeron M Processor M550 processor powered Acer Aspire 5315 laptop with integrated VGA resolution webcam and 8X DVD Writer is available in India for about Rs. 24,599 with one year limited local and International Traveller’s (Carry-in) Warranty. Visit www.acer.co.in for more details.
Download Drivers, BIOS, Manuals and Applications:
For this particular model of Acer notebook, drivers, BIOS, manuals and applications are available at Download Drivers page at Acer site.

Where to buy:
Acer notebook PCs and other products are available through India wide chain of reseller partners. Visit where to buy Acer Notebooks in India page at Acer site.

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