28-Nov-2007 mrs trudgeon: can I connect my cannon printer to this laptop? can I use a modem with dialup access? what is the difference between this model and the aspire 5633WLMI

Easycom: This will depend on you printer connection, if it connects with a serial connection then no if it is a USB connection then yes. You can connect using a dial-up connection as it has built in 56K modem. The LX.AY30X.049 has a faster processor, larger hard drive and a better graphics card.

2-Dec-2007 Gav_Marge: With the Aspire 5700 range laptops is there a dedicated slot to insert a graphics card, for example PCI-E, if you wished to upgrade it personally?

Easycom: Unfortunately the graphics card cannot be upgraded.

30-Nov-2007 craig: does this come with santa rosa?

Easycom: This is a santa rosa processor.

28-Nov-2007 mrs trudgeon: can I use this laptop at home plugged into the mains (in Switzerland)? use a mouse with it? use a memory stick? listen to cd's? webcam? thank you

Easycom: You will need another power adapter as this will be supplied with a UK adapter. You can use a mouse with it, and listen to cd's. It has a memory card reader and a webcam.

5-Dec-2007 Jakub: How is it with warranty? If I buy with standard 1 year warranty and something happen do I have to send laptop to Acer nad pay for it or You will arrange collection? If I pay now all amount is delivery free?

Easycom: It is a collect and return warranty ad you will have to arrange this with Acer, please see our FAQ page for delivery options and rates.

3-Dec-2007 Caroline: Does it has bluetooth and how does it compare to the 2920z and the 5720?

Easycom: This doesn't have Bluetooth, both systems will offer a similar performance with the specifcations been so similar the only difference is the 5720 has a slightly faster processor.

26-Dec-2007 dave d: Hi, do you know if the graphics are capable of running Second Life at all? cheers.

Easycom: It might work but probably wouldnt be very good if it did.

4-Jun-2008 Lloyd: Please advise the battery life on this product. the only information I can find refers to am 8 cell battery with unshared graphics.

Easycom: It is 6-Cell Li-Ion Battery. And its life is uptop 2.45 hrs Depending on use.

19-Jun-2008 Al: I am looking for a laptop suitable for use by a school child aged 12. Would this one do? Would it be campatable with wireless internet at home? Would I be able to load my existing microsoft software such as Office XP on to this vista laptop.

Easycom: Yes this laptop would be fine - It has integrated wireless and there are no problems with installing Office XP onto Vista - It works just fine!

9-Jul-2008 Rachel: Does this laptop have a webcam

Easycom: Yes, this model has a CrystalEye Webcam :-)

12-Jul-2008 ChrisSy x: Hiaah i am 11 and i want to get this laptop with a clear built in webcam and wireless internet so i canuse it anywhere around my house ? has it got both of those ?? and is it a good laptop ?

Easycom: Yes this laptop has a good webcam and wireless! You will not be disappointed with this laptop

15-Jul-2008 jaycee: hello, will this laptop work effectively on mobile broadband only ?? thanks

Easycom: Yes.

18-Jul-2008 suzanne285: Can I burn onto CD and DVD disks on this laptop?

Easycom: Yes.

20-Jul-2008 Sez: I notice the system is Vista - does this mean that it will be incompatible with my work PC which uses Microsoft Office?

Easycom: No, it should be compatible.

20-Jul-2008 bronco: Can I use my own xp on this laptop instead of vista? I have an unused disk and prefer this o/s

Easycom: Yes, the drivers should be available from Acer themselves.

5-Aug-2008 Peter: Can this 5720 be purchased with XP instead of Vista?

Easycom: You will have to purchase XP from the software section of our site.

12-Aug-2008 mother: Hi is this laptop compatible with a lexmark P4350 printer/scanner? andwould this be suitable for an 11yr old re emails/games/msn etc

Easycom: Yes this laptop will be fine with that printer/scanner. It's a good all-round laptop and will be fine with emails/msn/games - but for great performance in 3D games, I would recommend spending a little more to get a laptop that has a dedicated 3D graphics card, such as LX.AN60X.001

22-Aug-2008 Jake: How do I set up a wireless network as I'm havibg trouble?

Easycom: Can't really answer that one without some more info. If you are within you're first week of purchase then you will have 24/7 freephone technical support, they should help, if not then try your broadband provider.

27-Aug-2008 Stu: Does this laptop come with a recovery disc just in case anything goes wrong?

Easycom: No it doesn't but give our sales team a call and they can get one made up for you to go out with the laptop.

25-Sep-2008 Colin: Hi, Would like to take this this laptop on holidy to New Zealand. Would this model be suitable for watching movies and can it play DVD,s bought there. Im told you need regional capabillity but not sure what this means.

peterh: This laptop is great for watching movies - You can watch DVDs from other regions if you use software such as AnyDVD. In the UK, we are region 2. New Zealand is region 4.

29-Sep-2008 Colin: Thanks for answering my question about watching movies on this laptop in New Zealand. Just ordered one. Would also like to know how to connect to the internet while im on the move in my campervan. Would this be possible? No nothing about computers so if this is a stupid question sorry!

SteveF: The process is fairly automatic. There is an icon in the bottom right which lets you know its picked the internet up. You click on that icon and select the network you would like to use and you should be up and running.