Acer AS5740-5144 15.6-Inch Laptop (Blue)

by Acer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 15.1 x 1.5 inches ; 6.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003155ZI8
• Item model number: AS5740-5144
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,006 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 17, 2010

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Acer Aspire 5740: Multimedia Powerhouse

Enjoy a portable theater experience with the Acer Aspire 5740 (AS5740-5144) PC laptop, which features a 15.6-inch CineCrystal display with a fast response time so that fast action moves seamlessly across the screen and a 16:9 aspect ratio--perfect for viewing content created for the widescreen. The two built-in speakers produce vividly realistic audio thanks to the Dolby Home Theater technologies, and you can connect the laptop to your own home theater receiver for 5.1-channel surround sound with the audio line-out jack with S/PDIF support. You'll also be able to connect this laptop to your HDTV via the HDMI port.

The Acer AS5740 with blue Gemstone design (see larger image).

Enjoy cinematic brilliance on the 15.6-inch HD Acer CineCrystal widescreen LCD display with a true 16:9 aspect ratio and Intel integrated graphics delivering crystal-clear images and brilliant color for today's best entertainment (see larger image).

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Burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming with the breakthrough performance of the Intel Core i3 processor--with 4-way multitasking processor power to work on four tasks simultaneously. A Multi-Gesture Touchpad enables you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites. Other features include ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, an integrated webcam for video chats, and a SuperMulti optical drive that's compatible with double-layer DVD discs.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

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Key Features

• 15.6-inch CineCrystal LED-backlit widescreen display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution (native 720p for high-definition viewing). Its widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio is designed to present websites without lots of left-right scrolling, as well as with a smoother line of sight.
• 2.13 GHz Intel Core i3-330M dual-core processor for a fast, responsive PC experience (3 MB L3 cache). It comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics, an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing. Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.
• 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; expandable to 4 GB)
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD with 128 MB of dedicated video RAM and support for Microsoft DirectX 10.
• 8x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive can also write to CD, DVD-RAM, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs--which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data.
• Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites such as Google Earth. It also enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. (Learn more)
• Backup Manager software and easy launch backup key for scheduled and as-needed backups of your most important digital files.
• Crystal Eye webcam supports Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions. A built-in digital microphone helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes.
• Stereo speakers with third-generation Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement technologies transforms the experience of movies, music, and games. Includes Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass, and Dolby Sound Space enhancer technologies.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD)
• Four USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD. It also includes a standard VGA video output.
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
• Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
• Up to 4.0 hours of battery life (6-cell battery; 4400 mAh)
• Dimensions: 15.1 x 9.9 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 6.2 pounds
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty

What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer Aspire AS5740-5144 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions

It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version); NTI Media Maker; Google Toolbar; Acer Recovery Management; Acer GridVista; Microsoft Works; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Trial (60 days); Norton Online Backup; MyWinLocker

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The Acer Multi-Gesture Touchpad

A Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through Web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. The TouchPad can also be disabled with a one-touch button, eliminating accidental cursor movement with palms and wrists when using an external mouse.

Product Description

Acer AS5740-5144 Notebook comes with these specs: Intel Core™ i3-330M Processor 2.13GHz, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 15.6" HD Acer CineCrystal™ 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 InviLink™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, Gigabit Ethernet, High Definition Audio Support, Built-In Webcam, 4 - USB 2.0 Ports, 1 - HDMI™ Port, Convenience Features- Multi-Gesture Touchpad, Acer Backup Manager, Touchpad-lock, 6-Cell Lithium-Ion (4400 mAh), 6.16 lbs. | 2.8 kg. (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, McAfee Internet Security Suite Trial (60-day trial),

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Laptop I ever owned, June 17, 2010

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A. Skarzynska "NMAEmber" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acer AS5740-5144 15.6-Inch Laptop (Blue) (Personal Computers)

I've owned this laptop for about a month now, and it's been a fantastic month with it! I own an Acer Aspire One Netbook for school, so when the time came for me to trade in my three year old Durabook laptop for something new, I immediately looked for Acer. Other than the phenomenal price that Amazon offered, it had more features than I ever dreamed I could find in a laptop on a College Student's budget.

The wide HD screen is crystal clear with beautiful graphic properties. I've never seen pictures or videos look better on a laptop screen.

It runs extremely fast, which I knew it would from the beginning but even now after I'm using about 150GB of space it runs just as fast as it did before I installed anything on it.

I love, LOVE the webcam as well, it syncs with my movements very well and I don't need to put all the lights on in my room for the other person to see me. The microphone is pretty decent and I don't need to turn down the TV to be heard clearly.

The touchpad took some getting used to, but now I can't imagine not using it. It makes getting things accomplished much more simpler and quicker.

To sum it up, I would expect to pay twice for a laptop that was as well, awesome as this one. If I had to name a con to it, it was a big pain in the butt uninstalling a lot of the pre-installed programs, but that's about it. GREAT BUY!

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT, March 13, 2010

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Malcolm Beegle (tacoma wa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acer AS5740-5144 15.6-Inch Laptop (Blue) (Personal Computers)

this laptop is fast, has all programs i need plus more...extremely fast shipping from amazon. light weight, just an excellent laptop....I highly recommend. it does take some getting use to because of the numbers pad to the right of the key board but once you shift your hands over correctly on the board it seems alright.... go get it!

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Laptop..., January 31, 2010

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C. Dorsey "Popcorn Packers" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acer AS5740-5144 15.6-Inch Laptop (Blue) (Personal Computers)

I have the model Aspire 5738Z, and it is excellent. I have had it for over 4 months now, use it every day for online University and it has never failed me. Smooth running, no freezeups. The number pad next to the keyboard is an excellent addition as I use it for my math classes. The price is right, the quality is excellent.

Sound is very good, keyboard and keys are comfortable, webcam is awesome. Battery life is as described, even though I mostly use it plugged in. I am running Windows Vista and have no issues. Love this computer.