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Ready when you are, Acer Green Instant On wakes the Aspire S3 Series in 1.5 seconds, you're online in just 2.5 seconds, and you get up to 80 days of standby power.1, 2, 3 Instant Update automatically refreshes webpages and email on resume, and AcerCloud grants anytime, anywhere access to all your media on all your devices.4
Lean and fit for the road, the Aspire S3 Series is one cool companion. At just 13.3 mm thin and less than 1.4 kg, it's light in your hand and packs away nicely. The easy-open/stay-closed hinge makes use and travel simple. Plus, the aluminum/Mg-Al case takes bumps in stride, and smart airflow design keeps this Ultrabook™ cool.
From graphics-intensive multimedia to everyday tasks, the Aspire S3 Series has the fast performance you desire with third-generation Intel® Core™ processing. Your entertainment enjoyment reaches a new level thanks to the gorgeous 13.3" screen, professionally tuned speakers with Dolby® Home Theater® v4 delivering immersive audio, and HDMI® for transferring the experience to your giant screen.
The Aspire S3 Series Ultrabook™ provides what you need to enjoy the digital lifestyle. Choose a model with a solid state drive or a hard drive/SSD combo -- both benefit from solid state's quiet operation and long battery life of up to 6.5 hours.5, 6 USB 3.0 accelerates data transfer, and 802.11n and Bluetooth® 4.0 perfect your wireless experience.5
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Always ready for your next adventure, the Aspire S3 Series Ultrabook™ is ultra responsive, taking just seconds to resume and connect when you open its sleek yet protective magnesium alloy cover. Its ultra-slim 13 mm design is paired with the ultra-smart performance of third-generation Intel® Core™ processing, Bluetooth® 4.0 and available solid state drives.