Acer Aspire 4730 Computer

The Aspire 4730 is an Acer notebook series. The Aspire 4730 is the third laptop part of the third line (4xxx) released within the Aspire series. The Aspire 4xxx line includes beside Aspire 4730, several other Aspire notebook, such as Acer Aspire 4540, Acer Aspire 4551, Acer Aspire 4736, and Acer Aspire 4810 Timeline. Furthermore, Aspire 4730 is not the direct successor of any previous Acer products, but can be considered a technological upgrade of Aspire 4551. Although it was not developed as a back-to-back product, the Aspire 4730 was a stand-alone product, since Acer delivered the Aspire 4730 notebooks within a single configuration.

The Aspire 4730 was succeeded (from the technological point of view) by its direct successors, also part of the Aspire 4xxx line (from the North and South America region Acer portfolio). The Aspire 4730 series included the main features of the Aspire notebook series, such as Acer Crystalbrite, Acer Quickcharge, Acer Signal-up, Acer Gridvista, Acer Dasp+, Acer Video Conference, and Acer TPM.

However, hardware features, including the processor, the system memory, the display, the operating system, and even hard disk capacity, were strictly depending upon the configurations available within the Aspire 4730 series. The Aspire 4730 was conventionally linked by Acer with the statement versatile notebook. Acer marketed the Aspire 4730 series by using within the marketing campaign its key features: If you’re looking for a versatile notebook for home use, the Aspire 4730 could be it. The Acer CrystalBrite 14.1” display offers viewing pleasure, and power is provided by an Intel dual-core processor. This Aspire 4730 model is available at select retail outlets: 4730-4947. Depending on the location the Aspire 4730 included at least one Aspire 4730 notebook configurations, the AS4730-4947. Other Aspire 4730 configurations were available on specific regions (North and South America, Europe, Middle East, South Africa, and Asia-Pacific region) and were not available worldwide.
The Aspire is Acer’s laptop series designed for everyday consumer. Acer currently markets the Aspire line as brilliant multimedia and outstanding computing. The Aspire series includes several notebooks with different design, performance and functionality.

Most Aspire notebooks have an entry-level configuration, while only a few of them have full-fledge media center configurations. Acer developed the Aspire series in order to cover from essentials to high performances. The Aspire series is aimed at the casual household user or for small business use. The Aspire series covers both desktop computers and laptops. Depending on the location the Aspire laptops can included different configurations. These configurations are strictly available on specific regions (North and South America, Europe, Middle East, South Africa, and Asia-Pacific region) and are not available worldwide.

The Aspire 4730 series is the third notebook in-line within the Aspire 4xxx series. The Aspire 4730 was developed for multi-core processing and solid all-around performance. The Acer CrystalBrite 14.1” display offers viewing pleasure, and power is provided by an Intel dual-core processor. Based on Principled Technologies’ benchmark testing, using Bapco’s MobileMark 2007 Productivity test, battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings, and applications or features launched, and may be reduced if Windows Aero is enabled. The marketing campaign used for the Aspire 4730 included several of its benefits.

The first configuration Aspire 4730 featured the Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium, Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T3400 (1MB L2 cache, 2.16GHz, 667MHz FSB), 3GB (2/1) DDR2 667 SDRAM, 250GB hard drive integrated Super-Multi drive, 5-in-1 card reader, 14.1″ WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT display, Acer CrystalBrite Technology, integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M, 802.11b/g/Draft-N WLAN, gigabit LAN, V.92 modem, webcam, one-year limited warranty.

Acer included within the Aspire 4730 series the Super-Multi drive (Read – 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM, Write – 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM). With a width of 340.4 mm, length of 247 mm, and a varying height from the lowest 22.9 mm (front side) to the highest 43.2 mm (back side), the Aspire 4730 series has a standard starting weight of 5.3 lb. (2.4kg) depending on configuration (with integrated AC adapter).

Because of the physical dimensions, Acer included within the Aspire 4730 series the 88-key keyboard, inverted T cursor layout, embedded numeric keypad, hotkey controls, international language support, 2.5mm minimum key travel, 12 function, four cursor, two Microsoft® Windows® keys; independent US dollar and Euro sign keys, Empowering key, WLAN, volume up/down easy-launch buttons, Play/pause, stop, previous, next media keys.

Acer delivered the Aspire 4730 series with a medium range of interface ports: DC-in, RJ-11 modem, RJ-45 LAN, VGA, Headphones/speaker/line-out, Microphone, Line-in, two USB 2.0, ExpressCard/54 slot, and 5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card. The built-in AC adapter eliminates additional bulky baggage and unnecessary extras, while the removable lithium-ion batteries provided up to 3.0 hours life depending on configuration and usage (may be reduced if Windows Vista Aero is enabled), with 2.5 hours recharge time with power off, 3.5 hours with power on.

By using the Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M, Microsoft DirectX 10.0 support, Acer enabled better external video resolutions, with a maximum external video resolution of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, at 16.7 million colors, and non-interlaced resolution with max. refresh rate: 1,280 x 1,024. Furthermore, Acer embedded within the Aspire 4730 two integrated stereo speakers (Microsoft DirectSound compatibility).

The Aspire notebooks were shipped with Intel Wireless WiFi Link network connection supporting 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN (Acer SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency, WI-FI CERTIFIED), and Gigabit LAN, Wake-on-LAN ready, and V.92 56Kbps data/fax modem, PTT (postal, telegraph, telephone) certified in select countries. Moreover, Acer included within the Aspire laptop the following software applications: Acer Empowering Technology (eRecovery, eSettings, ePower), Acer Crystal Eye (select models only), Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager, Acer Video Conference Manager (select models only), Adobe Acrobat Reader, McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version) NTI Media Maker.

The Aspire 4730 notebooks were delivered with one-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler’s Warranty. From the technological point of view, the Aspire 4730 was succeeded by the other Aspire 4xxx products, which currently includes the following Aspire models, such as Aspire 4810 Timeline, Aspire 4736, Aspire 4551, and Aspire 4540.