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Acer Aspire 5740-6378
The Acer Aspire 5740-6378 parks itself next to most midrange laptops. It feels fast enough for all common productivity applications; carries a big, 15.6-inch screen; and has nearly all the inputs and outputs you could want. But it never reaches beyond that middle ground. Its big screen makes it a good portable movie player, but without a dedicated graphics processor or 1080p resolution, it balks at gaming and high-end media. If you can get by with only adequate video performance--and matching audio, trackpad, and battery performance for that matter--the Aspire achieves its midrange aspirations: It's not too slow and not too fast. Many will want more, but for some, it will be just right. And at a price around $800, it won't break the bank. This laptop's case design manages to include a full keyboard--including a number pad--and a 1366-by-768-pixel, 15.6-inch screen without feeling bloated. At 5.8 pounds, it's as comfortable on a lap as on a desk. We're used to bigger-screen laptops elbowing into everything nearby, but this system was surprisingly svelte. The Aspire's basic performance earned it solid scores for its price level. It earned an overall score of 101 in our WorldBench 6 test suite, putting it on an even footing with many costlier systems.
Acer Aspire 5740 (6378)
Priced at an aggressive $649, the Aspire 5740 (6378) combines serious multitasking muscle (thanks to Intel’s Core i5 processor) with a rich multimedia experience for considerably less money than Acer’s rivals. How much less? A similarly configured 15.6-inch machine from Dell or HP would cost you at least $150 more. This 6.2-pound mainstream notebook also includes a comfortable keyboard and third-generation Dolby Home Theater surround sound. However, Acer’s Gemstone design is starting to feel a bit dated, and the battery life is below average. Still, bargain hunters will find a lot to like about the 5740.Acer has unified the design of its larger Aspire notebooks; from the outside, the 5740 looks identical to the 5738PG, sporting the same glossy blue (and fingerprint prone) lid. On the inside, however, it’s reminiscent of the Aspire 8940G. When opened, the 5740 reveals a deck which transitions from a slick matte surface near the screen to a dimpled texture surrounding the touchpad. Blue LED lighting beneath the power button complements a glossy midnight blue lid. The overall look is far from cheap, but it’s not exciting, either. Measuring 15.1 x 9.8 x 1.5 inches and tipping the scale at 6.2 pounds, this notebook is not one you’re going to tote around much; it’s heavier than such mainstream competitors as the Toshiba Satellite E205 (5.2 pounds).
Prices
| Retailer | Information | Stock | Prices | |
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Acer Aspire 15.6" Notebook Computer - Gemstone Blue (AS5740-5749) | unknown | $628.95 | |
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Acer Aspire AS5740-5749 2.13GHz Intel Core i3-330M Not - LX.PM902.053 | unknown | $724.99 |
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