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- 2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M Processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GHz
- 4GB DDR3 1066MHz Dual Channel Memory
- 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
- 15.6″ HD Acer CineCrystal LCD Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
- Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit); 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi Certified
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Acer AS5740-6025 Notebook comes with these specs: Intel Coreâ„¢ i5-430M Processor 2.26GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GHz, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 15.6″ HD Acer CineCrystalâ„¢ LCD Display, Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipset, 4096MB DDR3 1066MHz Dual Channel Memory, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD, 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Acer InviLinkâ„¢ 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CE… More >>
Acer Aspire AS5740-6025 15.6-Inch Laptop
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Picked up nearly the same model at Costco for $599 after discount. Only difference is a 320GB drive instead of the 500GB drive. Seems like fairly solid construction. Keyboard is quiet. Track pad is a tad sensitive but I’ve adjusted how I use the pad with my fingers. There is a button to shut the pad off should you decide to use a mouse. Processor is fast, and, as advertised, fires up to 2.5GHz+ when doing processor intensive things. Did run a few low graphics intensive games and it did a fairly admirable job, though definitely not on high settings. Wireless-n has been solid. No mute button on the console, which is something I like, but not a big deal. Screen is bright – brighter than expected – though does have a low viewing angle from the top – and the screen doesn’t tilt as far back as my old Dell laptop did. So you really have to be pretty square in front of it. I’m not a huge fan of the outer blue plastic, but, hey, I don’t look at the back of the screen when I’m using it. The matte finish on the touchpad and handrest is smart (not like the HP’s which show fingerprints VERY easily). Overall, great value. Time will tell on durability (I’m hoping for 1.5-2yrs).
Rating: 4 / 5
Just received. Amazon service as usual, perfect. My expectations were high and I have not been disapointed. Core i5 processor is fast. Screen is glossy but beautiful. Keyboard is excellent. Everything works. First experience with Windows 7; looks good, nothing to complain about it. Time will tell, but this seems to be a bargain.
Rating: 5 / 5