Acer Aspire 8943G Notebook Atheros WLAN Driver 9.0.0.173 Download

Chipset    

- Mobile Intel PM55 Express

Memory    

- Up to 8GB (2GB installed in each of four memory slots) DDR3 1066 SDRAM
- User upgradeable up to 16GB (one 4GB memory card in each slot)*

Storage

- 500GB* SATA hard disk drive, 5400RPM
- Integrated variable-speed Blu-ray Disc drive / Super-Multi drive combo:
- Read - 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 8X DVD-ROM DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 6X DVD+R DL, 8X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X BD-ROM, 4X BD-R, 2X BD-RE, 4X BD-ROM DL, 4X BD-R DL, 2X BD-RE DL
- Write - 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL
- 5-in-1 card reader supports optional MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card
- Optional external USB 1.44MB* diskette drive

Video    

- Acer CineCrystal full HD 18.4" (1920 x 1080) high-brightness (220-nit) TFT LCD
- 16:9 aspect ratio, 8ms high-definition response time, 60% color gamut, LED backlight, frameless design, mercury-free
- Discrete ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 graphics (1024MB dedicated DDR3 VRAM)
- Microsoft DirectX 11.0 support
- Up to 16.7 million colors
- Acer Video Conference:
- Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, 1280 x 1024 resolution
- Acer Video Conference Manager software supporting 640 x 480 resolution online video calls
- MPEG-2 DVD, WMV9/VC-1 (Windows Media Video 9, VC-1 standard), H.264/AVC decoding
- VGA and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (high-bandwidth digital-content protection) ports
- Support for simultaneous display on notebook LCD and external monitor

Audio

- Dolby-optimized Acer CineSurround sound system with five integrated speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects
- Optimized third-generation Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement
- True 5.1-channel surround-sound output
- Acer Video Conference:
- - Acer PureZone technology with two integrated stereo microphones, featuring beam forming, echo cancellation, Dynamic Gain Control and noise suppression technologies
- Headphones/speaker/line-out with SPDIF support, microphone and line-in ports
- Microsoft DirectSound compatibility

Interface Ports

- DC-in
- RJ-45 LAN
- VGA
- Headphones/speaker/line-out with SPDIF support
- Microphone
- Line-in
- FireWire (IEEE 1394)
- eSATA
- HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (high-bandwidth digital-content protection)
- CIR (consumer infrared)
- Five USB 2.0 (four are functional when an eSATA device is plugged in)

Card Slot    

- 5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card

Communications    

- Acer InviLink Nplify network connection supporting 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN, Acer SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency, WI-FI CERTIFIED
- Bluetooth v3.0 + HS (high speed) wireless PAN or Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR (enhanced data rate) wireless PAN
- Gigabit LAN, Wake-on-LAN ready
- Acer Video Conference:
- Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, 1280 x 1024 resolution
- Acer Video Conference Manager software supporting 640 x 480 resolution online video calls
- Acer PureZone technology with two integrated stereo microphones, featuring beam forming, echo cancellation, Dynamic Gain Control and noise suppression technologies

Included Software    

- Acer Arcade Deluxe
- Acer Assisst
- Acer Crystal Eye
- Acer eRecovery Management
- Acer Identity Card
- Acer InstantOn Arcade
- Acer Registration
- Acer Updater
- Acer Video Conference Manager
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Adobe Flash Player
- eSobi
- Google Setup
- Google Toolbar
- McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version)
- Microsoft Office (60-day trial)
- Microsoft Silverlight
- Microsoft Works
- Norton Online Backup
- NTI Media Maker*
- Skype
- Windows Live Essentials
*OEM, not full-featured, version.

User Interface    

- Back-mounted 103-key keyboard, independent standard numeric keypad, international language support
- Dual-mode touchpad with media console and multi-gesture function supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip
- Touch-sensitive media console with:
- Movie and music shortcuts
- Play/pause, stop, previous and next media controls
- Horizontal volume wheel
- Control keys:
- Instant-on Acer Arcade Deluxe support
- Acer PowerSmart or programmable key
- Acer Backup key
- Communication key

Dimensions & Weight

- 17.3" (440.0mm) W x 11.6" (295.0mm) D x 1.2" - 1.7” (31.0mm – 43.8mm) H
- 10.1 lb. (4.6kg)
- Size and weight may vary depending on configuration

Power    

- 120-watt AC adapter
- Eight-cell lithium ion battery: up to 3.0 hours life depending on configuration and usage, 2.0 hours recharge time with power off, 80% charge in 1.0 hour

Security Features

- User, administrator and hard drive BIOS passwords
- Kensington lock slot

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