Modem Interface

Item

Specification

 

 

Supports modem protocol

V.92

 

 

Modem connector type

RJ11

 

 

Modem connector location

Right side

 

 

Bluetooth Interface

Item

Specification

 

 

Chipset

Built-in ICH7M

 

 

Data throughput

723 bps (full speed data rate)

 

 

Protocol

Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG

 

specification is ratified).

 

 

Interface

USB 1.1

 

 

Connector type

USB

 

 

Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)

Item

Specification

 

 

Chipset

Built-in ICH7M

 

 

Data throughput

11~54 Mbps

 

 

Protocol

802.11b+g

 

 

Interface

Mini-PCI

 

 

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vendor &

Seagate 40G ST9402112A

Seagate ST96812A

TOSHIBA MK8025GAS

Model Name

Toshiba MK4025GAS

Seagate ST960821A

HITACHI HTS421280H9AT00

 

Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00

Toshiba MK6025GAS

SEAGATE ST9808210A

 

WD WD400UE-22HCT0

HGST HTS541260H9AT00

SEAGATE ST98823A

 

Samsung M40MP0402H

WD WD600UE-22HCT0

TOSHIBA MK8026GAX

 

 

 

HGST HTS541280H9AT00

 

 

 

WD WD800UE-22HCT0

 

 

 

 

Capacity (MB)

40000

60000

80000

 

 

 

 

Bytes per

512

512

512

sector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data heads

2

3 (for Hitachi and Seagate)

4 (for Hitachi)

 

 

4 (for Toshiba)

3 (for Seagate)

 

 

 

 

Drive Format

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disks

1

2

2

 

 

 

 

Spindle speed

4200 RPM

4200 RPM

4200 RPM

(RPM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buffer size

2048KB

8192KB

8192KB

 

 

 

 

Interface

ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6

ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6

ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6

 

 

 

 

Max. media

372

350

350

transfer rate

 

 

 

(disk-buffer,

 

 

 

Mbytes/s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Acer 5590, 5560 manual Bluetooth Interface, Wireless Module 802.11b/g optional device, Hard Disk Drive Interface

5590, 5560 specifications

The Acer 5560 and 5590 series laptops are well-regarded for their balance of performance and affordability, making them popular choices among students and budget-conscious consumers. These models are part of Acer's larger lineup and are known for their reliable functionality, portable design, and essential features that cater to everyday computing needs.

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