Acer Aspire 4730-4516

The Acer Aspire 4730 notebook features a Pentium dual-core processor, dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive, 5-in-1 digital media card reader, and 14.1" WXGA widescreen LCD.

Acer 4730-4516 14.1 Laptop PDC 2.16GHz 2GB 250GB DVDRW

The bottom of the laptop lists 4730z as well.

The 4730-4516 was a member of a series of 4730 models. Aspire 4730 models:

• 4730-4516
• 4730-4901
• 4730-4947
• 4730-4972

Product Features

• Intel Pentium Dual-Core mobile processor T3400 - Features a 667MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.16GHz processor speed.

• 2GB DDR2 memory - For multitasking power, expandable to 4GB.

• Multiformat DVDRW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support - Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R and DVD-R DL media, also supports DVD-RAM.
• 14.1" WXGA TFT-LCD widescreen display - With Acer CrystalBrite technology and 1280 x 800 resolution showcases your movies and games in stunning clarity.
• 250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) - Provides plenty of storage space and fast read/write times.

• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD - Features up to 1759MB
• shared video memory with Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0.
• Supports Microsoft DirectX 10. High-definition audio with built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers.
• Acer MediaTouch media console - Allows easy media access and control with the touch of a button.

• 5-in-1 media reader - Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats for easily

transferring digital photos and videos from your digital camera or camcorder.

• 2 high-speed USB 2.0 ports - For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.

• Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) - Wirelessly connect to the Internet.

• 56 Kbps V.92 high-speed data/fax modem - For flexible wired Web connectivity options.

• Weighs 5.3 lbs. and measures just 1.6" thin - For easy portability.

Drivers and Support

The ACER Driver Download Link

• http://global-download.acer.com/Step5.aspx?Step1=Notebook&Step2=Aspire&Step3=Aspire%204730&BC=Acer&SC=PA_6&LC=en&OS=X02&FS=O01&Category=Driver
• WiFi driver for Atheros Wireless LAN driver
• Card Reader

Multiple Display Issue

WinXP - extend desktop from laptop to external monitor works but clone display causes blue screen crash.

note: graphic driver not listed on acer driver download page.

In Device Manager, Display adapters:

• Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
• Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family

Listed twice.