Acer Aspire 7741G-5464G50Mnkk

Acer Aspire 7741G review

Acer has impressed over the past couple of years with its range of high-quality, well-priced laptops. The Acer Aspire 7741G-5464G50Mnkk is a desktop replacement machine boasting a large screen and decent performance; it's just a shame that build quality and a few usability issues mean this laptop isn't quite as competitive as it should be.Such an expensive machine should feature the kind of premium finish sported by the Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 and Asus U36JC, but that's not the case. Instead, dull plastics are used, which appear suspiciously similar to the much cheaper Acer Aspire 5552.Nevertheless, the mottled finish featured on the lid makes the laptop easy to grip, while also hiding scuffs and scratches well. Once you open the lid, things get better, and the brushed aluminium palm rest looks great.The 17.3-inch screen features a 1600 x 900-pixel resolution, and its sheer size ensures this laptop will spend most of its time on your desk or around the house as, unlike the Asus U36JC, it doesn't suit regular travel. The picture it produces is great, and will appeal to those wanting to watch movies or view photos. It's highly reflective, however, and creates distracting reflections under bright light.