Unveiling of the AcerAspire 1690

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This month Acer announced the release of its Aspire 1690. This notebook, powered by cutting edge Centrino mobile technology, has already caught the eye of geeks, gamers, and businessmen world-wide.

In march 2005, Acer announced the Australian release of its Aspire 1690notebook. Computer aficionados, gamers, and businessmen the worldover have already taken notice of this laptop's array ofmultimedia features and performance capabilities.

The main highlight of the Aspire 1690 could be the IntelCentrino mobile technology and 915PM chipset, which put thelaptop on a short list of mobile graphics powerhouses. The Aspire1690 also features ATI's Mobility Radeon X600 display adapter,Smartshader, Smoothvision, and Videoshader, along with a PCIExpress Interface. All ensure that games, streaming video, andDVDs will be high-definition crisp.

To properly experience these high-grade visuals, Acerstrapped a 15.4-inch widescreen display onto the Aspire 1690. Itboasts up to 120% wider angles than your typical notebook andbrighter imaging, thanks to its CrystalBrite TFT technology.

If graphics and entertainment are at the heart of the Acer, itsbrains are its Intel Pentium M Processor 730 with 1.6GHz and a80GB hard drive. Its ports, its eyes and ears, are located frontallyfor easy access. And its sixth sense comes from Bluetooth and802.11b/g wireless connectivity, which Acer offersstandard here. The manufacturer adds to the mix its SignalUptechnology, which intensifies the computer's wireless signal.

The Aspire1690 also provides unique software to boost your productivity andincrease the laptop's ease of use. The GridVista allows you tomaintain four open application windows at one time on yourdisplay. The eManager software, a four-in-one pack, endows youwith greater control of the notebook's day to day functions, such as storage backup, screen resolution,and power management.

All of these features should appeal to those who need mobile power forbusiness, or gaming.

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