Optimized for mobile performance, it's powered by the 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 dual-core processor, which offers 64-bit computing capability and higher throughput for simultaneous computing tasks. You can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner, which also includes LightScribe technology for personalized silkscreen-quality, laser-etched CD/DVD labels. Other hardware features include a 160 GB hard drive, 3 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), an integrated Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M video/graphics card with up to 1071 MB of total allocated video memory, 54g Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g), and multi-format memory card reader.

This laptop also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1), which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The 17-inch WXGA+ high-definition BrightView widescreen (1440 x 900 resolution) provides a 45 percent larger picture for DVD movies than a 15-inch screen. Video is powered by the integrated Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M graphics/video card, which provides up to 1071 MB of total graphics memory as allocated by Windows Vista. It features NVidia's PureVideo technology--which provides great picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for video content--and full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 for stunningly realistic cinematic effects for all DirectX-compatible applications.

The Altec Lansing speakers provide exceptional sound, and a pair of stereo earbud headphones with volume controls is included. You'll be able to privately share enjoyment of multimedia with a friend via the dual headphone jacks.

With a 4 GB capacity, the SDHC card offers larger-volume data storage and optimized recording performance with support for FAT 32 file formats. With a Class 4 rating, the card delivers a minimum data transfer rate of 4 MB per second for optimum performance with SDHC devices.

For added reliability and durability, this solid-state SDHC memory card is built of nonvolatile memory components and has no moving parts that could wear out or break. Although identical in size to today's standard SD card, the new SDHC cards are designed differently and are only recognized by SDHC host devices. To ensure compatibility, look for the SDHC logo on cards and host devices such as cameras and camcorders. Fully compliant with the new Secure Digital Association 2.00 specification, this memory card is backed with a lifetime limited warranty.

The FX8040 features Intel Quad-Core processing for the unprecedented power of 4 processing cores to push your gaming and content creation to the next level and scream through intense applications. Enjoy the latest graphics technology with nVidia GeForce 8800GTS graphics supporting revolutionary DirectX 10 games for hyper-real graphics and film quality effects with 320MB dedicated video memory.

Intel Viiv allows you to control when and how you enjoy premium home entertainment with the ability to watch and record TV and to manage and share your media library. Blaze through downloads, bypass loading screens and take your system speed to new levels with 3GB memory. Windows Vista Ultimate gives you the power to enjoy premium multimedia, enhanced security & extras with the most complete version of Windows Vista.

DirectX 10, BluRay/HD-DVD Capable 2x DVI-I with HDCP, S-Video (Includes DVI-VGA Dongle) Ports Analog/Digital TV Tuner with 3D Combo (PCIe) Optical Drive - 16x DVD+/-R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 4x DVD+R DL, 40x CD-R & 24x CD-RW Write max, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-ROM Read max 9-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader - Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card, Smart Media, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro, Compact Flash & IBM Microdrive 2x PS/2 (Keyboard and Mouse), 1x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1x RJ-11 Modem, 1x Parallel, 1x Serial, 3x IEEE 1394 (2 Front, 1 Rear), 7x USB 2.0 (2 Front, 4 Rear, 1 in Digital Media Reader), Center/Sub, Rear (Stereo), Front/Headphones (Stereo), Line-in (Stereo), Microphone, S/PDIF Optical, S/PDIF Coax, Microphone, Front/Headphone (Stereo) Ports Dimensions - Height 16.50 x Width 8.00 x Depth 17.50-inches (419x203x444mm) Weight - 38 pounds Monitor is not included

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