Main Specification Overview
CPU Type Centrino Pentium M
CPU Speed 1.4GHz CPU
RAM  256MB
Hard Drive 30GB
Display 14.1 inch TFT display
Optical Drive DVD/CDRW
Operating System MS WinXP Pro
Wireless LAN Built in Wireless LAN 802.11b 11Mbps
Weight Kg 2.76

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The Acer TravelMate 661 series has been specifically designed for professional users from small, medium and large companies, who are looking to replace their desktop with an elegant, high-performance notebook based on an advanced concept of modularity and featuring outstanding security systems, maximum connection flexibility and unrivalled quality. Equipped with the latest mobile technology, the Acer TravelMate 661s are the most comprehensive solution for all professional applications. They guarantee plentiful battery autonomy and integrate the most advanced wireless architecture, to ensure flexible connectivity, while meeting the latest security standards.

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LOWER CPU CLOCK SPEED BUT WITH PENTIUM P4 PERFORMANCE
This new high performance CPU and associated chipset has lower clock speed for reduced power requirements but is as powerful as a full size Intel Pentium P4 CPU Below is the Centrino clock speed and the equivalent P4 clock speed

Intel Centrino 1.3GHz = Pentium P4 2GHz
Intel Centrino 1.5GHz = Pentium P4 2.2GHz
Intel Centrino 1.6GHz = Pentium P4 2.5GHz

CPU Mobile Intel® Centrino Technology
Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.4GHz with 1024KB L2 Cache and supporting Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology
Wireless: Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100 network connection

System Memory 256MB Standard DDR-266 SDRAM, upgradeable to max. 2048MB* on dual soDIMM sockets (*depending on availability of 1024MB modules)

Storage 30GB Ultra ATA/100 HDD with Disc Anti-Shock Protection system

Optical Devices hot swappable standard 24/10/8/24x DVD/CD-RW combo drive

Display & Graphics 14.1” TFT colour LCD(XGA)
Intel® DVMT graphics dynamically allocated

Audio Audio system with two speakers, SoundBlaster-Pro and MS DirectSound compatible, Built-in microphone

Security TravelMate SmartCard solution BIOS user and supervisor passwords, Slot for Kensington lock

Networking & Communication 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
56K ITU V.92 data/fax software modem (with international PTT approval); Wake-on-Ring ready
Wireless LAN: Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100 network connection
I/O Ports 1 Ă— CardBus type II slot, 1 Ă— RJ-11 jack for modem, 1 Ă— RJ-45 jack for Ethernet, 1 Ă— DC-in jack for AC adapter, 1 Ă— ECP/EPP-compliant parallel port, 1 Ă— external VGA port, USB 2.0 port, 1 Ă— SmartCard interface slot

Power Subsystem ACPI power management standard supports Standby and Hibernation power saving modes Long Battery life (actual battery life might vary, depending on usage and configuration);
1.5 hours in rapid-charge
3.5 hours charge-in-use

Keyboard & Pointing Device Acer FineTouch keyboard: with a 5° curve, 84/85/88-key, inverted "T" cursor layout, 18mm spacing, 2.5mm (min.) key travel
Built-in touchpad pointing device with ergonomic buttons and four-way integrated scroll key
12 function keys; 4 cursor keys; two Windows® keys; hotkey controls
International language support

Operating System Preload Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro

Software BIOS Set-up, Power-on and HDD passwords, Acer Notebook Manager, Acer Launch Manager, Norton AntiVirus, Adobe Acrobat Reader, CyberLink® PowerDVD®, NTI® CD Maker (for models featuring DVD/CD-RW combo drive module), Acer On-line User’s Guide, Acer System Recovery CD

Weight and Dimensions
330 (W) x 272 (D) x 28.9-31.8 (H) mm
2.76 kg for 14.1" LCD model (661XCi)
2.86 kg for 15" LCD model (661LCi / 661LMi)

Warranty One Year Collect & Return