Acer AS5735-6694 15.6-Inch Laptop

by Acer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 15.1 x 1.5 inches ; 5.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001NPEB6K
• Item model number: AS5735-6694
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,419 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 1, 2009

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Featuring Acer's eye-catching, award-winning Gemstone design the Acer Aspire AS5735-6694 presents a cool, confident look and delivers powerful mobile computing. Designed for high-definition multimedia entertainment at home or on the go, the Aspire 5735 boasts a 15.6-inch HD Acer CineCrystal TFT LCD panel with a native 16:9 aspect ratio for a true cinematic view. And it includes two Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers and high-definition audio support for a complete, immersive multimedia experience.

The cover is shaped to resemble a precious stone, with the Acer logo floating on a polished midnight sapphire sublayer. The palm rest area has a matt grey finish that gives remarkable tactile feedback, while contrasting with the gleaming cover. Easy-to-use media keys allow access to frequently used functions and allow total multimedia control. The multi-gesture touchpad with circular-motion scrolling and pinch-action zoom puts swift, flawless navigation and intuitive zoom in and out at your fingertips.

The Acer Video Conference solution integrating real-time video and voice over internet delivers highly mobile and extremely flexible communication, and it includes the Acer Crystal Eye webcam and PrimaLite technology, which incorporates a premium sensor and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions. In addition, the Aspire 5735 comes with Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) networking, featuring MIMO technology and supporting Acer SignalUp with Nplify wireless technology for a smooth connection to wireless networks.

It's powered by the 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor, which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. It also offers a fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed and 2 MB L2 cache. Other features include a 250 GB hard drive, 4 GB of RAM (maximum capacity), Super-Multi drive for burning single- and dual-layer DVDs as well as CDs, Gigabit Ethernet networking, Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics (with up to 1759 MB of shared video memory), and pre-installed Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.

Spec Check 15.6-inch LCD screen 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor 250 GB hard drive 4 GB RAM (maximum) Dual-layer DVD±R drive Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) Weighs 5.9 pounds

The Basics

• Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor has a 2.0 GHz processor speed, fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

  With two computational execution cores in a single processor, it provides greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include:

  • Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.
  • Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.
  • Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.
  • Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.

• Hard Drive: The generous 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) provides more than enough capacity for storing a large audio and video library, as well as extra space required for video editing. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.

• Memory: The 4 GB of installed RAM (PC2-5300, 2 x 2 GB) maximizes the capacity for this notebook,. It also offers a fast 667 MHz speed.

• DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the following speeds: 4x for DVD+R DL, 4x for DVD-R DL, 8x for both single layer DVD±R, 8x for single layer DVD+RW, 6x for single layer DVD-RW, 5x for DVD-RAM, and 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.

• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 105-key keyboard (12 function, four cursor, two Microsoft Windows keys; independent US dollar and Euro sign keys ), inverted T cursor layout, standard numeric keypad, hotkey controls, 2.5mm minimum key travel, and international language support. The touchpad has multi-gesture technology, including circular-motion scrolling and pinch-action zoom.

Screen, Video & Audio
The wide-aspect 15.6-inch Acer CineCrystal Full HD display provides a true cinematic view with 16:9 aspect ratio for HDTV and the latest Blu-ray Disc format. The 1366 x 768 resolution captivates with its precision and ensures flawless, pixel-for-pixel reproductions of entertainment created in the 720p high-def format. An 8 ms high-def response time diminishes ghosting in games with finely rendered, complex graphics. Acer GridVista software simultaneously shows up to eight windows on dual displays and automatically resizes open application windows to fit the screen for fantastic multitasking.

Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500MHD, which uses shared video memory (up to 1759 MB allocated from the system memory) and provides Windows Vista Aero interface support and enhanced 3D graphics performance--delivering over 2x scores on 3DMark 06. Intel Clear Video Technology provides outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and customizable color controls. It also enables enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays. This notebook also includes an integrated audio card with Microsoft DirectSound compatibility and two Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments).

It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. It comes with the following external connectors:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 ExpressCard/54 slot (compatible with ExpressCard/34 media)
• Analog video output: 1 VGA
• 5-in-1 memory card reader, compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and XD Picture Card
• 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
• 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
• 56K modem (V.92)

Operating System
The 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium (with SP1) is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Empowering Technology (eRecovery, eSettings, ePower Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, CyberLink PowerDirector (trial version), McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version), NTI Media Maker (OEM, not full-featured, version)

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 15.1 x 9.6 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 5.9 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 3 hours (depending on usage; 2.5 hours recharge time with power off, 3.5 hours with power on, 80% charge in 1.0 hour.

What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer Aspire AS5735-6694 (LX.AU50X.249) notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase.

Product Description

Intel Core2 Duo Mobile Processor T6400 (1 MB L2 Cache, 2.0 GHz, 667 MHz FSB); Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1; 15.6-inch Widescreen WXGA (HD) Acer CrystalBrite; Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset Packaging and Documentation; 4096MB DDR2 667 MHz Dual Channel Memory; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M Hardware Items; 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive 6-Cell Lithium-Ion (2.2AHr) Battery; 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive AC Power Adapter; 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader AC Power Cord; Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wireless LAN; 3 - USB 2.0 Ports; 6-Cell Lithium-Ion (2.2AHr) 3 Features Rich Images Bring Media to Life Documentation; 5.94 lbs. | 2.7 kg. (system unit only).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Computer, May 28, 2009

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Tracy L. Marrs "Dr. Tracy L. Marrs" (Arkansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acer AS5735-6694 15.6-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

I have had my computer for about three months and use it everyday. I manage two web sites, create and edit movies, manage my finances, surf the internet, and much more. This computer has met all my expectations and more. It has plenty of RAM memory and is easy to use. However, some software will not work properly with the 64 bit version of Windows Vista. I personally do not like the mouse pad and purchased a bluetooth mouse to use with my computer. The hard drive could be a little bigger for me, but over all I love my computer and would recommend it in a heart beat. My mother bought one after I did and she loves hers. We are able to video conference and that is a joy. I did some research on Acer before purchasing my computer and found it to be a good company. I have not had any issues so far with my computer. Don't be afraid to purchase this computer for your needs, I believe you will be pleased, just as I am.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap and Smooth, March 17, 2009

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M. O'Brien (Miami, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acer AS5735-6694 15.6-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

I have used this computer for about three weeks and love it so far. The computer comes with a couple Acer programs that are very useful, my favorite being Acer GridVista. This allows you to divide up your screen and pin windows to each division. Since the computer is a wide screen, I can easily write about a set of data that is pinned to the right on a word processing document pinned to the left while still having both large enough to read. The monitor is crisp, and the webcam more than enough for clear video chat. My only problem this far is that the computer has frozen on me twice when i have left it alone for a couple of hours. Upon restart, it is fine. I would suggest this machine to anyone, especially those who need to frequently write about documents online, in PDF, PowerPoint or Excel. Using the Acer Grid program to prevent flipping back and forth is a huge time/frustration saver. I would also suggest turning off the mouse pad zoom feature immediately, it is a tad annoying.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Screen had to be fixed twice for flickering within 8 months, June 19, 2009

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Some Dude (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Acer AS5735-6694 15.6-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

I like Acer products EXCEPT for the fact that I had to shell out shipping costs twice because the laptop's screen was flickering badly after just 3 months.

AND, they didn't fix it right and/or good enough (the first time) because 5 months later, they had to fix it again as it had gotten extremely bad.

This was a very bad sign of "initial quality." I would buy another IF I felt they could make a solid product and provide solid service when the products fails.