Additionally, the Aspire 1551 sports a 320GB hard drive, 802.11n WiFi, an HDMI port and a 6 cell battery.
The Aspire 1551's AMD TurionII Neo dual-core processor is clocked at 1.5GHz, providing it with smooth performance during everyday use as well as allowing for a moderate amount of multitasking. Its ATI Radeon HD 4225 graphics processor allows the Aspire 1551 to handle high definition media files at 720p on its own 11.6" LED display or at 1080p when connected to a 1080p capable viewing device via HDMI. Meanwhile, the Aspire 1551's 6 cell battery provides up to five hours of regular continuous use on a single charge.