After all of the fuzz about their next operating system, Microsoft finally announced that Windows 7 will be on sale come October 22 of this year. This after much talks about the new OS have been circulated all over the Web, including a trial version released early this year.
The announcement came after a very long wait because of some “minor” adjustments done to the software.
CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card
Monitor
Monitor Type
None.
Graphics Controller
Type
PCI Express x16 - plug-in card
Multi-GPU Configuration
2 single GPU cards / integrated GPU (SLI)
Graphics Processor / Vendor
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280
Installed Size
1 GB
Digital Video Standard
Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Audio Output
Type
Sound card - integrated
Sound Output Mode
7.1 channel surround
Compliant Standards
EAX 4.0, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic II, High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater
Input Device
Type
Mouse, keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard Name
Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard
Interface
USB
Mouse
Technology
Laser
Interface
USB
Networking
Networking
Network adapter - integrated
Ethernet Ports
2 x Gigabit Ethernet
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Features
Wake on LAN (WoL)
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free)
4 ( 0 ) x hot-swap - 3.5″ x 1/3H ¦ 2 ( 0 ) x front accessible - 5.25″ x 1/2H ¦ Front accessible - 3.5″ x 1/3H
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
1 ( 0 ) x processor - LGA775 Socket ¦ 4 ( 0 ) x memory - DIMM 240-pin ¦ 3 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16 ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x8 ¦ 2 ( 2 ) x PCI Express x1 ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x PCI
Interfaces
10 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A ( 5 in front ) ¦ 6 x audio ¦ 1 x microphone - mini-phone 3.5mm ( 1 in front ) ¦ 1 x audio - output ( 1 in front ) ¦ 2 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ¦ 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ¦ 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 PIN FireWire ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF - TOSLINK ¦ 4 x display / video - DVI
Miscellaneous
Features
Liquid cooling system
Compliant Standards
CE, UL, C-Tick, BSMI, NEMKO, CCC, FCC
Power
Device Type
Power supply
Power Provided
1000 Watt
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Software
NTI CD-Maker Gold Edition, Adobe Reader 7.0, Acer Empowering Technology, Microsoft Works 8.5, Acer Arcade Live, Microsoft Office 2007 (60 days trial), eSobi 2.0 Lite (90 days trial)
Genuine Windows® XP Home
(*Pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 60-day Trial and vary by country) GNU Linux
Display
10.1″ LED Backlight WSVGA Screen (1024×600) with Color-Shine (Glare-type)
Intel CPU & Chipset
Intel® Atom N280
Memory
1GB DDR2 SO-DIMM
Hybrid Storage
160GB 2.5″ SATA II 5400RPM HDD
10GB Eee Storage *Eee Storage service is complimentary for the first 18 months. Please register account information for 6 months extension (depend on country)
**Eee Storage has games, wallpapers and customized software free for downloads to enhance your experience!
Wireless Data Network
WLAN 802.11b/g/n @2.4GHz
Bluetooth2.1 + EDR
Camera
1.3M Pixel
Audio
Hi-Definition Audio CODEC
Stereo speaker
Digital Array Mic
Input / Output
1 x Mini VGA Connector
2 x USB 2.0
1 x LAN RJ-45
2 x Audio Jack (Head Phone / Mic-in)
Card Reader: MMC/ SD(SDHC)
Battery
6 hrs*, 32Wh Slim and Eco-friendly Li-polymer Battery *Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations.