Acer Aspire V5-571G 15.6-inch Laptop (Black) - (Intel Core i5 3317U 1.7GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, DVDSM DL, LAN, WLAN, BT, Webcam, Nvidia Graphics, Windows 8 64-bit)

See how the features of the Acer Aspire V5 fit together. Click here to see more details. Acer Aspire V5 Series -- Slender and Light, with Great Performance Finally, a light and lean computing machine that offers great value: the Aspire V5 Series. As thin as it is light, the V5 still packs potent power and graphics. Some models even feature an optical drive and handy LAN/VGA combo port, while they all promise cool-to-the-touch comfort. The elegant design sports silky surfaces in a selection of charming colours and go-anywhere sizes. Thin, Light and Cool The V5 Series features slimmed-down mobile convenience in a 15.6" screen size that is easy to carry and use. Available in an array of mellow colours, the chassis is light on the go, and smart airflow keeps it cool to the touch. 30% Slimmer and 10% Lighter Less than 23 mm thin, and less than 2.3kg light, the ultra-thin design of the Aspire V5 packs in powerful performance and fast connectivity in a chassis that's easy to transport, easy to store, and most of all easy to use. You'll be captivated by the soft and smooth surface that makes this notebook comfortable to carry. The intricate hairline design and semi-matte top cover provides a modern yet elegant look and feel, and is complemented by subtle features such as the blue illuminated power button to show when the laptop is powered on. Despite an ultra-thin design, the Aspire V5 still features a DVD drive and a large capacity hard drive for your files. Click here to see more details. HDD and Optical Disc Drive Despite the ultra-thin profile of the Aspire V5, you'll find it includes a large volume hard drive and an 8X DVD-Super Multi DL drive. With these two drives, you'll have both the space to store all of your favourite multimedia, and enjoy the best of DVD entertainment. You'll also be able to back up your precious files onto blank DVDs, allowing you to securely store and easily transport family photos, home movies and more. Cool and Comfortable The Aspire V5 features an innovative thermal design that keeps you comfortable even when you use the notebook for hours at a time. The new airflow design channels air from the keyboard and palmrest to keep the notebook constantly cool, and directs warm air toward the rear, away from you. Smart component placement and mechanical design optimise the slimness and operation of the Aspire V5, concentrating vital components in key places to maximise the efficiency of the notebook's thermal system, keeping you and PC cool at all times. The Aspire V5 comes with a revolutionary multi-gesture touchpad. Click here to see how it could put you firmly in control. Modern Track Pad with Advanced Image Sensor Optimised for the Windows 8 Metro user interface, the Aspire V5 features some of the most modern track pad technology available; giving you enhanced usability, touch experience, sensitivity and accuracy. Up to 30% larger than other track pads in the same class, you'll find the integrated image sensor technology give you better sensitivity and palm rejection, and allows you to perform a variety of multi-gesture commands. Thanks to the multi-gesture track pad technology you'll quickly be controlling your laptop without the aid of keyboard shortcuts: Scroll - Navigate web pages, files, music playlists and photos using a two-finger vertical scroll motion. Pinch - Pinch to zoom in and out of application windows. Flip - Browse photos, websites, documents and photo albums with a back-and-forth, two-finger horizontal slide motion. Rotate - Rotate images 90 degrees in either direction with a two-finger pivot motion. Click here to see more details on the multi-gesture technology. Intuitive Touch Experience* Available on the V5-571P and V5-571PG models only, you'll be able to take control of your digital life in a whole new way. Working seamlessly with the optimised Windows 8 user interface, these V5 laptops feature a responsive touchscreen, allowing you to control your browsing and apps without the use of a mouse, keyboard or trackpad. Switch between applications with quick, fingertip control and experience a faster, smarter way to access useful information, entertainment, and social networking. Beautiful, Fast, Fluid - Windows 8 Windows 8 has been reimagined to be all about you. Put what matters most right on your Start screen, and get instant access to your people, apps, sites and more, so you can spend less time searching and more time doing. Enjoy your favourite websites with Internet Explorer 10, the entirely new Windows 8 browser that is fast and fluid, and perfect for touch. Browse and discover thousands of apps in the Windows Store. Snap two apps side-by-side and multitask. Chat with a friend while scoping out a map, or watch a video while getting stuff done. With Windows 8, it's simple to do two things at once. Smart Performance Multitask with brilliant clarity thanks to the latest-generation Intel Pentium and Core processors, and optional dedicated NVIDIA