Acer Aspire 4930 and 6930 WiMAX-enabled laptops
Yesterday it was Toshiba who grabbed the limelight by introducing the world’s first WiMAX-enabled notebook computer; and today it was the world’s third largest PC maker to announce its very own WiMAX lappies. According to Acer, the Aspire 4930-6862 and the Aspire 6930-6771 are launched in support of the nation’s first U.S. WiMAX wireless broadband network launched by XOHM in Baltimore. WiMAX is a flexible wireless broadband technology that has the ability to deliver rich data experiences for mobile users. WiMAX promises to be the highest performing mobile network in the United States with average downlink speeds of 2-4 Mbps and uplink rate of 1-2 Mbps.
Specifications for Aspire 4930-6862
* Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology
* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7350
* 14.1″ WXGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD (1280 x 800)
* 3GB DDR 667MHz Memory
* Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500HMHD
* 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
* Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
* 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
* WiMAX Forum Certified WAN/802.11a/b/g/n
* Acer Crystal Eye Webcam
* Dolby Home Theater
* Windows Vista Premium
* MSRP $899.99
Specifications for Aspire 6930-6771
* Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology
* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7350
* 16″ WXGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD (1366 x 768)
* 3GB DDR 667MHz Memory
* Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500HMHD
* 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
* Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
* 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
* WiMAX Forum Certified WAN/802.11a/b/g/n
* Acer Crystal Eye Webcam
* Dolby Home Theater
* Windows Vista Premium
* MSRP $899.99
The Aspire 4930-6862 and Aspire 6930-6771 will be available to customers in Baltimore through Newegg.com and TigerDirect.com.
