Laptop Acer AS5253-BZ893 15.6-Inch (Mesh Black)

Sporting a classy design along with everything you need to fit your mobile lifestyle, Acer Aspire 5253 notebook PC (model AS5253-BZ893) meets your daily computing needs with excellent processor performance and impressive graphics--perfect for e-mailing, surfing the web, enjoying HD video playback, and more. It offers a 15.6-inch high-def display, providing ample space for opening multiple windows and digital entertainment.

Acer Aspire 5253 with AMD C-50 processor 
with HD Internet Technology.

This Aspire 5253 is equipped with an AMD Fusion Accelerated Processing Unit (APU), which is engineered to deliver rich, sharp and lifelike HD Internet entertainment. It also integrates AMD Radeon HD 6250 graphics to provide sharp HD video with support for the latest graphics standards including Microsoft DirectX 11, 1080p video output via HDMI, real time image processing with auto color and contrast adjustment, and edge sharpening.

The practical yet handsome Aspire 5253 features a unique mesh-patterned exterior in black that is not only visually appealing but also protects against smudges and scratches. Other features include the full-size Acer FineTip keyboard with numeric keypad and a multi-gesture touchpad that lets you easily scroll, pinch, rotate, and flip through web pages, files, and images.

The 1.3-megapixel HD webcam lets you go face to face in online chats and VOIPs with a 1280 x 1024 resolution, and you can go even bigger by easily connecting to your HDTV via the HDMI port--delivering crisp high-quality visuals and high-fidelity audio through a single cable.

It's pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version). You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010.  Complete your PC. Buy full-featured Microsoft Office 2010.

The Acer Aspire Acer AS5253 with unique mesh-patterned exterior in black.

Enjoy smooth video and superior audio with the 1.3-megapixel HD webcam.

Key Features

• 15.6-inch HD widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit display with native 720p HD resolution (1366 x 768), high-brightness (200-nit), and 16:9 aspect ratio.
• 1.0 GHz AMD C-Series processor C-50 (1 MB L2 cache) is designed to deliver the balanced performance you need to enjoy your favorite applications.
• 250 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 3 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; upgradeable to 8 GB)
• ATI Radeon HD 6250 graphics provides the performance you need to take your high-definition experience to the next level by combining the power of desktop graphics with mobility so you can experience smooth viewing of rich content built from popular sites like Hulu.com or YouTube.
• 8x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive can also write to CD, DVD-RAM, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs--which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• 1.3-megapixel HD webcam lets you go face to face in online chats and VOIPs with 1280 x 1024 resolution, and easily take still pictures and videos that you can share with friends.
• Built-in mono speaker
• Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites such as Google Earth. It also enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through Web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. (Learn more)
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
• Preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 2010 free software offering with selected functionality of Word and Excel for your text and spreadsheet tasks. Plus, if you decide you want the full suite, just purchase a product key to activate an ad-free version that also includes the latest Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher programs.  Complete your PC. Buy full-featured Microsoft Office 2010.
• Acer Backup Manager software enables you to set up backup your valuable data or media portfolio with ease, and protect your assets intelligently and quickly.
• 6-cell battery (4400 mAh)
• Weight: 5.74 pounds
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty

Ports and Connectivity

• 3 USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI high-definition audio/video output (with HDCP support) allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD.
• VGA video output
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• 2-in-1 Media Card Reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC)

What's in the Box

This package contains the Acer Aspire AS5253-BZ893 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions

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The Acer Multi-Gesture Touchpad

A Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through Web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.

The TouchPad can also be disabled with a one-touch button, eliminating accidental cursor movement with palms and wrists when using an external mouse.

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

And with Windows Anytime Upgrade, you'll be able to add new features to your PC in as little as 10 minutes. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process, it requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings..............