Acer Aspire 8940 specs
General info
Desktop replacement (15.6" +)
Class:
Windows (7)
Included OS:
Display
18.4 inches
Size:
1920x1080
Resolution:
Glossy
Surface finish:
No
Touchscreen:
No
Pivot screen:
No
3D screen:
Processor
Intel
Manufacturer:
Core i7
CPU family:
720QM
Model:
4
Cores per processor:
1.6 GHz
Operating frequency:
6 MB
L2 Cache:
64-bit
CPU architecture:
45 nm
Manufacturing technology:
45 W
Thermal Design Power (TDP):
Mobile Intel® PM55 Express
Chipset model:
RAM Memory
DDR3
Type:
DDR3-1066
Slots:
2
In use:
2
Total:
Capacity:
4 GB
Preloaded:
8 GB
Maximum:
4 GB
Maximum per slot:
DDR3-1066
Preloaded memory:
Storage memory
Hard Disc (HDD)
Available storage devices:
Hard Disc details:
500 GB
Memory:
5400
RPM:
SATA
Interface:
Graphics
Yes
Integrated card:
NVIDIA
Manufacturer:
GeForce
GTS 250M
Model:
up to 1791 MB
Shared memory:
Optical drive
Yes
Optical drives:
Yes
Reading support:
Yes (CD-R (24x), CD-RW (24x))
CD:
Yes (DVD-R (8x), DVD-R Dual Layer (6x), DVD-RW (6x), DVD-ROM (8x), DVD-ROM (double layer) (6x), DVD-RAM (5x), DVD+R (8x), DVD+R Dual Layer (6x), DVD+RW (6x))
DVD:
Yes (4x)
Blu-ray:
Yes
Writing support:
Yes (CD-R (16x), CD-RW (10x))
CD:
Yes (DVD-R (8x), DVD-R Dual Layer (4x), DVD-RW (4x), DVD-RAM (5x), DVD+R (8x), DVD+R Dual Layer (4x), DVD+RW (4x))
DVD:
No
Blu-ray:
Connectivity
1000 mbps
LAN:
Yes (802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n)
Wi-Fi:
USB:
5
Slots:
2.0
Version:
No
Bluetooth:
HDMI, VGA (D-sub), DisplayPort, Microphone in (3.5mm), Audio out (3.5mm)
Video/Audio:
Yes (1)
FireWire IEEE 1394:
Yes (1)
eSATA:
ExpressCard (54)
Expansion slot:
Yes (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, SD, xD-Picture Card, MMC)
Card reader:
No
Multipurpose drive bay:
No
Docking station port:
No
Modem:
No
Infrared:
No
WiMAX:
No
Ultra-wideband (UWB):
Other
Touchpad/Trackpad (Multitouch: Yes)
Pointing devices:
Keyboard backlight
Yes
Camera:
Yes
Microphone:
Remote control, Dedicated media playback controls, Kensington lock
Other features:
Body
17.3 in x 11.6 in x 1.7 in
Dimensions (WxHxD):
10.14 lb
Weight:
Black
Available color options:
Power
3 hours
Battery life:
8 cells
Battery size:
Li-Ion
Battery type:
Warranty
12 months
Warranty period:
12 months
Parts only:
US Availability
Available
Market status:
European Availability
Available
Market status:
Links
Official page:
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Description: Sheer multimedia enjoyment is what you’ll experience with the Aspire® 8940. Enjoy the latest Blu-ray movies with impressive surround sound. Built with first-class components, this mobile desktop replacement is sure to exceed your expectations for brilliant multimedia and outstanding computing.