Acer Aspire S3-951-6828 13.3-Inch HD Display Ultrabook

by Acer Computer

• Intel Core i5-2467M Processor 1.6GHz (3MB Cache)
• 4GB SDRAM RAM
• 240GB Solid-State Hard Drive
• 13.3-Inch Screen, Intel HD Graphics 3000
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 7 hours Battery Life

Product Description

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First we reduced the size, then we reduced the price. Introducing the Acer S3 Ultrabook, the PC that will have you instantly powered on and connected to the Web in no time- and at a price you can afford! The ultrathin 13.3" design weighs in at just under 3lbs and is only .5" thin while packing powerful 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor performance. All the best new experiences in a streamlined design, changing your mobile-computing way of life!

Key Features

• 13.3" HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit Display: (1366 x 768) resolution; 16:9 aspect ratio
• 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2467M Processor 1.6GHz
• Windows® 7 Home Premium
• Microsoft® Office Starter 2010
• Intel® HD Graphics 3000 with 128MB of dedicated system memory
• 240GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
• 2-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
• Bluetooth® 4.0+HS
• 1.3MP HD Webcam(1280 x 1024)
• Dolby® Home Theater® v4 audio enhancement
• Two Built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
• 2- USB 2.0 Ports
• 1- HDMI™ Portwith HDCP Support
• 3-cell Lithium polymer Battery
• Up to 7-hours battery life
• 2.93 lbs. | 1.33kg <\strong>system unit only

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Powerful Mobility in an Instant

The S3 Ultrabook weighs in at just under 3 lbs and measures only 0.5" thin! Comfortably carry it under your arm or simply slip it into a backpack or tote bag. This pure, uncluttered design not only looks good- but enhances your everyday computing experience. Every single detail has been carefully selected to give you the very best, from the large multitouch touchpad for seamless interaction to the essential ports you need. The 13.3" widescreen LED-backlit display delivers a true cinematic view with16:9 aspect ratio so you can enjoy surfing the Web, streaming your favorite shows, social networking and more- all in stunning HD! Built with the energy-efficient 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor, the S3 Ultrabook adapts to your needs and wakes up in a flash! It delivers extra performance when you need it, along with sharper, richer visuals for enhanced multimedia enjoyment.

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Connect in an Instant

Acer Instant On resumes your computing session within seconds, thanks to the 240GB SSD drive that stores the current PC state just as you left it. Pop back on your PC and any Websites, emails or docs you had open are instantly restored - no more waiting! Acer Green Instant Connect quickly reconnects you to the Internet. The Acer Aspire S3 remembers previous Wi-Fi spots you've used so that when they are in range, it instantly connects you to the Internet without any fuss or extra steps! Quickly access Instant Messaging, Internet services and email after system resume. Low power consumption through Acer Hybrid Standby Technology enables up to 50 days(1) of standby power and up to 7 hours of continuous usage and work confidently knowing you'll always be powered on and ready to go. Enjoy wireless freedom to roam with integrated 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and simplify your digital world eliminating cables with Bluetooth® wireless technology. (1) The notebook enters Deep Sleep after 75 minutes in Sleep mode, or after the period set by the user. In this mode, battery life lasts up to 50 days if the battery is fully charged when the notebook goes to Sleep.

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Enjoy More in an Instant

Listen to movies or music in vibrant theater-like sound with Dolby® Home Theater® v4. Enjoy powerful beats or smooth melodies over the S3 Ultrabook PC speakers, headphones or a home theater system. Experience your media and gaming the way you were supposed to thanks to Intel® HD Graphics 3000 delivering crystal-clear images and brilliant color for stunning life-like visuals. Connect your S3 Ultrabook to an external monitor, projector or TV through a single cable using the HDMI™ port for big-screen enjoyment! Share your favorite HD media with friends and family! Acer Clear.fi™ allows you to manage, store, share, and enjoy media between any Clear.fi enabled devices, in any room throughout your home. Advanced 1.3 Megapixel HD Webcam provides high pixel density for amazing video image quality and 24 frames per second! Chat with friends and family in crystal-clear viewing or snap still pictures all in HD!

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Windows 7 Home Premium The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7. Windows 7: Your PC Simplified Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows. Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search. Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker. Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want.*

Get a Faster, Safer Web with a New PC and Internet Explorer 9 Helps protect against identity theft and malicious software with SmartScreen Filter. Movies, TV, and videos look better and run more smoothly. Create, Connect, and Share with Windows Live Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends. Get free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive. Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh. Share photos during video chats with Windows Live Messenger.** Easily edit photos. Combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse. You can download Windows Live for FREE at download.live.com.

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Complete Your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010 Includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.) Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.   * Additional hardware may be required. Not available in all countries. (See windows.microsoft.com/products/windows-7/system-requirements/ for more information.) ** Requires a compatible microphone, speakers or headset, webcam, and broadband connection.

Product Description

Acer Aspire S3-951-6828 Notebook comes with these specs: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5-2467M Processor 1.6GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.3GHz, Windows 7 Home Premium, 13.3" HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel UM67 Express Chipset, 4096MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory, Intel HD Graphics 3000, 240GB Solid State Drive, Built-In HD 1.3MP Webcam, 2-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Dolby Home Theater v4 Audio Enhancement, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Bluetooth 4.0+HS, 2 - USB 2.0 Ports, 1 - HDMI Port, 3-cell Lithium Polymer Battery (3280mAh), Up to 7 hours of battery life, 2.93 lbs. | 1.33 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60-day insert)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great light weight, fast laptop March 13, 2012

By Mark Twain

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have owned this laptop for only a week, but I've had a chance to play with it enough to provide a review that I hope is helpful to someone considering this product.

The primary reason I bought the Acer S-3 i5 with Solid State Hard Drive (SSD) is for the speed, weight, and form factor. Coming from a 15.6" screen laptop that weighed almost 7 lbs, this unit is refreshingly light and appealing to the eye. It is very slim and the cover is attractive and simple. I was concerned that the 13.3" screen on the Acer would feel too small, but that has not been an issue. The SSD drive makes the laptop very responsive, and the fact that it is 256GB instead of just 128GB or 160GB like some of the other brand laptops I was considering is nice. I have room to actually take advantage of this fast hard drive.

Like most laptops, this one came pre-loaded with many programs and offers that I did not want, so be prepared to spend 10 minutes uninstalling the unwanted programs. While you're at it, spend a few minutes updating the wireless drivers on Acer's website [...]. My wifi connection appeared to go dead in the first few days, but after I updated to the latest wifi drivers that problem has disappeared. Another issue that seems to have been resolved with a software update is the laptop fan. It was on the loud side until I updated the system bios from 1.15 to 1.16, and now it appears as though the fan is more reasonable.

Overall I'm happy with this laptop. The form factor and SSD drive makes it pleasant to use.

65 of 70 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars No Bootable Drive to oblivion May 13, 2012

By Galaxyhiker42

So I bought this lap top in December 2011. I bought it for work (I travel and edit) its light design and power was too good of an offer to pass up.

WELL

out of the now 6 months of owning it It has been in the shop 4 times for the exact same problem.

History of my ownership

purchased: December 8th 2011 (certified Acer store)
SSD drive fail: Jan 17th 2012 (replaced and handed back turn around 3 business days)
SSD drive fail: Feb 17th 2012 (replaced and handed back 3 business day turn around)
SSD drive fail: April 18th 2012 (mailed to service center replaced shipped back received May 1st)
SSD drive fail: May 1st (right out of box from fed ex office in Clients office to right back into box. reloaded UI/ Default... which did not work or me when I tried doing in the office? and returned may 8th)

That is a some what typical story from this Acer line. They keep saying the problem is fixed because it leaves their shop working... I just got most of my software loaded back and I'm now nervous to even start work for fear its going to crash on me and I'm going to be back in the same boat as again.

The SSD drive is garbage and all acer is going to do is replace it and send it back. When it breaks again... they will replace it and send it back.

I own the i7 version of this lap top but it has the same SSD drive as this version.

I would love to see everyone pull together to get a recall put out for this garbage.

Over all don't buy this product/ buy at your own risk. There are better and more stable/ reliable companies on the market.

Also if you are calling acer technical support and want to speak to a human voice immediately (even though it is outsourced and scripted) press the button for sales instead of tech support (normally option 2)

EDIT:

My product is now out of warranty and they stopped returning my phone calls a LONG time ago (while it was still in warranty) I had to buy another computer because this one was a complete and total lemon.

After that I had a 3rd party look at it (best buy qeek squad... if you buy protection from them you can register 3 more products... figured why not let them see it.. its was free) Upon inspection they determined the motherboard was bad and hence frying the SDD.

The lap top still makes a great paper weight

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars great ultral lightweight laptop for windows 7 lovers December 18, 2011

By J. Levin

Amazon Verified Purchase

i love the keyboard...computer is light, fast, easy to use.
The speakers are very poor....but the sound with headset excellent.

This is exactly what i was looking for.

The only thing that really puzzles me is why acer does not make an airplane charger for their products, especially an ultralaptop for travel.
there is currently one charger available from some very odd foreign dealer...

this just seems odd..