Ultra-fast responsiveness.
Acer Green Instant On technology eliminates time wasted shutting down and restarting. Put the Aspire S Series to sleep, and spring it back to life in less than 2 seconds! After 8 hours in Sleep mode, or after the period you set, the notebook enters Deep Sleep, conserving battery life for up to 50 days1, 2… yet when you come back, it turns right on! And, with Acer Instant Connect, the Aspire S Series quickly reconnects to your most-used access points, so you can get on the Internet 4X faster,3, 4 whether you're at home, at work or in one of your favorite hangouts.

Ultra-slim design.
The Aspire S Series is razor-thin and featherlight, at just 13 mm (0.51") slim and under 1.4 kg5 -- a real delight to carry. Revolutionary display technology integrates the 13.3" frame, cutting the bezel thickness by a third, while the super-lightweight embedded lithium-polymer battery is custom-shaped to fit the ultra-thin chassis. The aluminum/Mg-Al case adds to the sleek look and feel, while protecting the LCD and making the Aspire S Series extra strong and durable.

Ultra-smart performance.
The solid state drive (SSD) gives you quick access to your files, while an optional HDD6 offers huge storage space. The embedded lithium-polymer battery can last up to 72, 7 hours on a single charge, so you get great mobile freedom. Plus, professionally tuned speakers with Dolby® Home Theater® v4 trumpet cinema-quality audio, and HDMI® connectivity is your ticket to high-definition large-screen entertainment. Behind the scenes is a 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor that enables speedier multitasking while consuming less power. What's more, the new airflow design keeps the notebook constantly cool for your comfort even when you use it for hours at a time.

Ultra-seamless connectivity.
Video chat anytime, anywhere with anyone you wish! The Acer Crystal Eye 1.3 MP HD webcam plus Acer Video Conference Manager instant messaging software make sure that you can see and be seen, hear and be heard, as clear as a bell. Browse and connect all you want with Wi-Fi®; share everything you have via Acer clear.fi -- the smartest way to enjoy multimedia among different devices within your network; and use Bluetooth® 4.0, featuring low-energy technology, for quick, short-range wireless file transfers.