Acer Aspire 5670
Product: Acer Aspire 5670
Type: Notebook
Starting Price: Approx. US$1499
Standard Configuration:
* Intel Core Duo processor (Intel Yonah processor)
* Intel 945PM Express chipset
* 1GB RAM 533/677 (Up to 2 GB RAM)
* 15.4″ WXGA screen
* Up to 120GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
* Integrated DVD-Super Multi or DVD-Dual double-layer drive
* ATI Radeon X1400
* Built-in Acer OrbiCam (1.3 Mega pixel camera, with 225-degree swivel ability)
* Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
* Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone
* Gigabit Ethernet
* Ports: 4 USB2, 1 Mini Firewire
* 5-in-1 memory card reader
* Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
- With the recent release of the Intel Centrino Duo technology (i.e. Napa), we have seen a number of offerings from the top notebook vendors, including three from Acer of course. PCWorld comes in with information (and short reviews) of the various models from all the brands showcased at CES 2006. From Acer, we have the Acer TravelMate 8200 and the Aspire 5670, but surprisingly without the TravelMate 4200.
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Following up on earlier reviews of the Aspire 5670 by PC Authority and NotebookReview.com is an OCWorkBench.com review.
But even as it comes weeks after the earlier two reviews, its conclusions are pretty much similiar: “We tested the notebook and found it to be a bit warm. The system ran through all the benchmarks we threw at it without fail. As the notebook comes with a ATi Radeon X1400 mobility edition, it enhances the system for 3D games and better image quality for playback of DVD. You can also use the AVIVO video converter to take advantage of the video processor unit in the graphics core to speed up conversion of video formats. I would probably use the features of the ATi for better DVD playback with attachment to DVI out or Svideo out from the notebook.
We tested it with 3Dmark05 and it scored 1643 3dmarks. 3Dmark06 also ran without a problem and scored 850 marks with Sm2 at 242, HDR/SM3 at 349 and CPU score of 1318. PCmark05 scored 305. As we do not have an equivalent speed Single core centrino notebook to compare, we aren’t able to compare. The CPU score in the 3DMark06 shows that it is dual core at work.
As for wireless connectivity, we have no problems connecting to bluetooth devices and WiFi seems to be able to detect networks that are in the neighbourhood with ease.
Overall, the notebook is a winner in almost all aspects but it is just the weight and 3 hr battery life that might turn people away for smaller size and longer battery life. ”
- The high-end Acer Aspire 5670 has been announced by Acer America. Besides the fundamental config that we know of, i.e. “The Aspire 5670 series offers superior processing power thanks to the latest Intel Centrino Mobile Technology Duo platform, codenamed ‘NAPA,’ and its advanced components, including: Intel Core processor Duo, the Intel 945PM Express chipset and the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection chipset for full wireless connectivity…”, what is more interesting are the details of the Acer OrbiCam. The LCD panel-mounted 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera features 225 degree rotation, VisageOn technology (fast tracking and centering software), as well as OptimaLight technology (image improving software).
Read the whole news release here
- The Acer Aspire 5670 was launched in the US, or rather, internationally, more than a month ago, but it seems that only now do Bruneians have a chance of handling one of Acer’s dual-core offerings. It was recently launched at the Empire Hotel and Country Club.
For those who have forgotten, the Aspire 5670 is equipped with an Intel Core Duo processor, an ATI Radeon X1400 graphics card, a 15.4″ WXGA screen and 1GB DDR2 RAM. Of course, it also comes with the built-in 1.3 megapixel Acer OrbiCam and Acer’s Bluetooth VoIP phone.
