Acer Aspire S3-951-6646 13.3-Inch Ultrabook

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

Intel® HD Graphics 3000 with 128MB of dedicated system memory

320GB SATA Hard Drive

20GB SSD Drive

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 6-hours battery life

2.98 lbs. 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.

Connect in an Instant

Acer Instant On resumes your computing session in less than 2 seconds(1) and from deep sleep in 6 seconds(1), thanks to the 20GB 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 reconnects you to the Internet within seconds(3)! 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(2) of standby power and up to 6 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)Time based on testing with the following applications open: Internet Explorer® 9 (Internet search and email web pages), PowerPoint® viewer (file size 68 MB) and Excel® (file size 108 MB) of Microsoft® Office® 2010 Starter, and logged in to Windows Live® Messenger 2011.

(2) 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.

(3) In about 2.5 seconds with previously used access points. Time based on testing with the following applications open: Internet Explorer® 9 (Internet search and email web pages), PowerPoint® viewer (file size 68 MB) and Excel® (file size 108 MB) of Microsoft® Office® 2010 Starter, and logged in to Windows Live® Messenger 2011.

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!

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I'm an IT professional and VERY picky when it comes to my laptop. I read the reviews on this and was mixed between the good and bad on here, so I decided to visit a Microsoft Store and check it out on my own. I immediately was amazed how thin and light this was just like a MacBook Air (which I used and had before). I compared this to the Samsung series 9 laptop and although yes I wish it had a non-glossy screen it still beats it in price tag and performance.Pros: -Laptop does not show any traces of fingerprints (which annoyed me with other laptops) -Screen is very crisp and clear. Yes, its glossy but its a "comfortable glossy" like the macbook air -Keys are very responsive and comfortable. You do have to press a bit more but I easily got used to it. -The touchpad is the best I've ever used on any Windows laptop. Very smooth and responsive like a macbook. -Great performance as it has the i5 processor -Super fast bootup and screen on/off time -Simple and basic in terms of ports (2) USB and HDMI which are positioned perfectly in the back. I see no need for laptops to have tons of ports on the sides and back adding bulk to it. -For this price its a steal compared to what other manufacturers are charging. Cons: -The up/down/left/right keys are tiny, but eventually you get used to it -Battery life is not as long as MacBook Air but its still descent for an ultrabook. -Yes, its true that the click button below the touchpad you have to press very hard (mostly for a right click), however if you go into mouse settings and just enable "single tap" and set up "double tap" as a pop up menu, you will have no need to press down on pad at all. This has such amazing trackpad drivers that I can glide through pages and screens with no effort.Overall, don't let the Acer name or price fool you, this laptop is a gem and best design, performance and feel I have ever seen outside of Apple. I bought mine from a Microsoft Store which has the Microsoft Signature service (basically they re-load the OS with no bloatware). If your in the market for a Windows 7 thin, fast and on the go laptop, this is the one for you!