Acer Aspire M5-581TG 15.6-inch Ultrabook (Magnesium) - (Intel Core i5 3317U 1.7GHz, 6GB RAM, 500GB HDD, DVDSM DL, LAN, WLAN, BT, Webcam, Nvidia Graphics, Windows 8 64-bit)

See how the features of the Acer Aspire M5 fit together. Click here to see more details. Introducing the Acer Aspire TimelineUltra M5 - Performance Ultrabook The groundbreaking TimelineUltra M Series features superior visuals and ultra-thin-and-light mobility. A powerful processor and a solid state drive ensure instant-on performance and more than 8 hours of battery life.* As the world's first Ultrabook to pack dedicated graphics, as well as an optical drive, the TimelineUltra M Series is fabulous for creating and enjoying image-rich content, playing killer games, or watching the best movies wherever you go. Step Up Your Game The TimelineUltra M5 is an amazing mobile platform for creating and consuming today's high-definition content. NVIDIA graphics and Intel processors ensure intense detail and serious speed for hardcore gaming, movies, graphic arts, on-the-job multitasking and more. An ample hard disk drive has plenty of storage, while an integrated solid state drive (SSD)** enables instant-on starts, faster data access, a longer-running battery, and quiet operation. See how the features of the Acer Aspire M5 fit together. Click here to see a larger image. NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M Graphics The Aspire M5 can deliver some of the best gaming graphics available with the included NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M. This new series graphics solution offers unrivalled visual quality taking movies, games, multimedia, and video editing to the next level when you need it, but doesn't drain the battery when you don't. With full DirectX 11 support you'll be able to enjoy faster frame rates, increased visual detailing, and higher resolutions. Breakthrough energy-saving technology has combined low-power drain with maximum performance, increasing your notebook's battery life while delivering performance on demand. What's more, this card supports NVIDIA PhysX and CUDA technologies for realistic visual effects. Even for everyday tasks, this card is developed to fully utilise the enhanced capabilities of Windows 8. 3rd-generation Intel Core Processors The power of 3rd-generation Intel Core processor technology speeds up multitasking performance so you can work faster and have more fun, with less waiting. This Aspire M5 features a choice of either an Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge processor or an i7 Ivy Bridge Processor, delivering intelligent performance that adapts to your individual needs. With this kind of power, the Aspire M5 Series is fabulous for creating digital video, playing intense games, and having fun at home. See how Intel Turbo Boost Technology gives you extra performance when you need it most. Click here to see a larger image. The Intel Core i5 and i7 processors also include Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. This revolutionary technology dynamically boosts performance and energy efficiency when and where you need it most. By automatically increasing the processor frequency based on the workload and operating environment, you can get the power to perform the tasks that you need whilst seamlessly allowing inactive cores to lay dormant, meaning that they draw less power - increasing your battery life and reducing your carbon footprint. These processors also include Quick Sync Video and Clear Video HD Technology. SSD & HDD options Acer Aspire M5 gives you a number of storage options, including HDDs for when you want a large amount of storage space (500GB). Available on selected models, a solid state drive (SSD) enables fast data access, is light and quiet, and features a sturdy design for ultraportable devices. Packed full of features, the Aspire M5 is still only 20.7 mm thin and 2.3 kg light. Click here to see a larger image. Dolby Home Theater v4 The professionally-tuned audio of Dolby Home Theater v4 allows you to maximise volume output without distortion, and enjoy surround sound and dialog enhancement through PC speakers, headphones, or a home theatre connection. An Extraordinary Start Within just 1.5 seconds Acer Instant On wakes the Ultrabook from sleep^, and within another 2.5 seconds you're online thanks to Acer Always Connect.^^ Also, while you were away, all your content was automatically refreshed. In just a few seconds you're up and running, connected to the Internet, and completely updated. Acer Green Instant On Save time with Acer Green Instant On. Put the Aspire M5 to sleep, and spring it back to life in just 1.5 seconds from Sleep mode, perfect for quickly resuming your session when on the move, or to instantly check information or messages. After 8 hours in Sleep mode, or after the period you set, the notebook enters Deep Sleep, conserving battery life for up to 50 days.*** Yet, when you return, your Aspire M5 turns right on in 6 seconds, and everything looks exactly as you left it. Even from a power-off state, the Acer Aspire M5 provides fast boot in 10 seconds. Acer Always Connect Thanks to Acer Always Connect, you can now say goodbye to long waits to get connected. The Aspire M5 Series rem