Press Releases
18 Aug 2008
Introducing the Advent 5511 exclusive to PC World
- PC World launches the UK's lowest priced Intel Centrino 2 Processor laptop
- The Advent 5511 delivers full HD entertainment, superior performance and energy efficiency at a great price
PC World has today announced the launch of the Advent 5511 laptop – the UK's lowest priced Intel® Centrino® 2 laptop which will retail at £529.99 exclusively at PC World.
The Advent 5511 utilises its superior Intel chipset to enable longer battery life, greater wireless connectivity and the ability to handle everything from intense business to advanced multimedia functions (such as HD video encoding) all of which are done at astounding speeds, making it ideal for home and business use.
The 5511 combines its processing power with a meaty 250GB HDD, a 2GB RAM and shows off its HD capabilities on a crisp 15.4" widescreen display. In addition it integrates the latest 802.11n WI-FI, which is fast enough to support wireless video streaming and mobile online gaming.
Dean Kramer, Senior Category Manager for laptops at PC World said:
"We have high hopes for the Advent 5511 and feel that with its super-fast chipset it's one of the bargains of the year. The Advent is perfect for entertainment with the HD content – you watch high-def movies etc downloaded from the web on your laptop where ever you are. With such a strong price-point, the Advent 5511 gives people the option of purchasing a superb, powerful high-end laptop without breaking the bank."
Specifications
ADVENT 5511 – sku751569
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P7350 (2 GHz, 1066 MHz, 3MB cache)
- OS: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
- RAM: 2GB
- Hard Drive: 250GB Internal
- Screen: 15.4" widescreen display
- Resolution: 1280x800
- Disc drive: DVD ReWriter
- Inputs: HDMI, ESATA, 3x USB, LAN, Card Reader
For further media information, images or comment from PC World, please contact:
Ben Thomas
ben.thomas@talkpr.com
020 7544 3616
Rachel Flynn
rachel.flynn@talkpr.com
020 7544 3762
About PC World
PC World is Britain's largest specialist chain of computing superstores. The superstores offer more than 5,000 product lines including extensive ranges of PCs, laptops, printers, software, peripherals and accessories from the major brands, as well as many PC World exclusive products. In-store PC Clinics offer on the spot advice and service. Component Centres offer a 'one-stop shop' for customers with advanced technical knowledge, providing a vast choice of PC components and upgrade products at competitive prices. In 2007, PC World won Retail Week's Product Innovation of the Year award, for its Data Recovery service. Every PC World store has an in-store business centre staffed by experienced business specialists. They offer local companies face-to-face help and advice with choosing the best IT solutions. There are 157 stores in the UK and 10 in the Republic of Ireland.
