Updated 14 Feb, 2012, 6:01 pm IST

Acer Aspire 4520

01 Oct, 2007, 6:48 pm IST | Jayesh Mansukhani | Notebooks

Specification Table

Model	Acer Aspire 4520
Processor	Athlon 64 X2 Processor - TK-53 (1.7GHz, 512kB L2 Cache combined)
Chipset	Nvidia nForce 610M chipset
Memory	1GB DDR2 (667 MHz)
Optical Drive	DVD Super Multi Double Layer: RAM R/W 2X, CD/DVD Read 8X/24X, CD-R 24X, CD-RW 10X, DVD-R 4X, DVD-RW 2X, DVD+R 4X, DVD+ RW 2.4X
Video Graphics	Nvidia GeForce 7000M onboard graphics capable of up to 256MB VRAM (shared)
Monitor	14.1-inch WideScreen Acer CrystalBrite LCD (glossy display) capable of 1280�800 resolution
In-Built Speakers	Built-in High Definition Audio compliant audio chip, Built-in speaker and microphone
Connectivity	10/100/1000 Network Card, 56k Modem, 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
Battery	6 cell Lithium Ion
Interface	1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor 1 x Headphone-out jack (SPDIF) 1 x Microphone-in jack 1 x RJ11 Modem jack for phone line 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1x IEEE 1394 port 1 x Infrared Port (FIR supported)
OS	Linux ( Drivers for Windows Vista Provided)
Additional Features	Carrying bag
Dimensions	342 (W) x 247 (D) x 35/38 (H) mm
Weight	2.60 Kgs
Warranty	1 year International Warranty
Price	Rs. 32,500 taxes (4-7% extra) + 1 GB Upgrade available for Rs. 4,500

Conclusion
The Acer Aspire 4520 can be cleanly summed up in three letters: VFM. At its almost throwaway price of Rs. 32,500 you get some very healthy specifications, outstanding built quality and very good performance.

Keeping everything in mind, we can recommend this laptop thoroughly. This is easily the best value-for-money deal available right now, and Acer is to be commended for its effort in bringing sterling machines like this to the masses.

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