Acer TravelMate 2480-2968

General

• Built-in Devices
• Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna

• Width
• 13.4 in

• Depth
• 9.9 in

• Height
• 1.4 in

• Weight
• 5.3 lbs

• Localization
• United States

• Notebook type
• Budget, Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)

• Screen type
• Wide-screen

• Wireless capabilities
• 802.11b, 802.11g

Processor

• Processor
• Intel Celeron M 440 / 1.86 GHz

• Data bus speed
• 533 MHz

• Chipset type
• Mobile Intel 940GML Express

Cache Memory

• Type
• L2 cache

• Cache size
• 1 MB

RAM

• Installed Size
• 512 MB / 2 GB (max)

• Technology
• DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz

• RAM configuration features
• 1 x 512 MB

Storage Controller

• Storage controller type
• IDE

Storage

• Floppy Drive
• None

• Hard Drive
• 80 GB

• Storage Removable
• None

• Hard drive type
• Portable

Optical Storage

• Type
• CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - Integrated

• CD / DVD read speed
• 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)

• CD / DVD write speed
• 24x

• CD / DVD rewrite speed
• 24x

Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type
• None

Card Reader

• Card reader type
• 5 in 1 card reader

• Supported flash memory cards
• Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro

Display

• Display Type
• 14.1 in TFT active matrix

• Max Resolution
• 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )

• Widescreen Display
• Yes

• Color Support
• 24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor
• Intel GMA 950

• Video Memory
• Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0

Audio

• Audio output type
• Sound card

• Audio output compliant standards
• DirectSound, Sound Blaster Pro

• Audio Input
• Microphone

Multimedia Functionality

• TV Tuner Type
• None

Input Device(s)

• Input device type
• Keyboard, Touchpad, 4-way scroll button

Telecom

• Modem
• Fax / modem

• Max transfer rate
• 56 Kbps

• Protocols & Specifications
• ITU V.92

• Modem features
• Wake on Ring

Networking

• Networking
• Network adapter

• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported
• Yes

• Wireless NIC
• Acer InviLink 802.11b/g

• Data link protocol
• Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet

• Remote management protocol
• DMI 2.0

• Networking features
• Acer SignalUp

• Networking standards
• IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays
• None

• Expansion Slots Total (Free)
• 2 ( 1 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type II

• Interfaces
• 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones/line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A

Miscellaneous

• Features
• Wake on LAN, System password, Administrator password, Disk Anti-Shock Protection System (DASP), Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

• Compliant Standards
• ACPI 2.0

Power

• Power device form factor
• External

• Voltage Required
• AC 120/230 V

Battery

• Technology
• 6-cell Lithium ion

• Installed Qty
• 1

• Mfr estimated battery life
• 2.5 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

• OS Provided
• Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic

• Microsoft Office Ready
• Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.

• Software
• Acer GridVista, NTI CD-Maker (OEM), Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Norton AntiVirus (OEM), CyberLink PowerDVD (OEM), Acer Empowering Technology

Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support
• 1 year warranty

• Service & Support Details
• Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Traveler warranty - 1 year

Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008)
• 4.3

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008)
• 5.7

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Sep 2008)
• 4.5