Acer Aspire AS7740-5618 17.3-Inch HD Display Laptop (Blue)

by Acer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 16.2 x 1.8 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00336EFX6
• Item model number: AS7740-5618
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,774 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 AS7740: Cinematic High-Def Performance

Enjoy a movie-theater experience wherever you roam with the Acer Aspire 7740's 17.3-inch CineCrystal widescreen display, which features a 16:9 aspect ratio, high pixel resolution and 8ms response time--giving you crisp, smooth-moving imagery. The two built-in stereo speakers are optimized by the integrated third-generation Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement for true 5.1-channel surround-sound output.

The Acer Aspire 7740 with 17.3-inch widescreen display for an on-the-go movie-theater experience (see larger image).

Dolby Home Theater Audio Enhancement with two built-in stereo speakers and 5.1-channel output liberates the senses with vibrant audio, bringing movies and music to life (see larger image).

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

• 17.3-inch CineCrystal LED-backlit widescreen display with 1600 x 900-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. The screen also delivers a 220 nit brightness rating, 60 percent color gamut, and 8ms (millisecond) high-definition response time for excellent viewing of fast action video.
• 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 8 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)
• Acer Backup makes it easy to back up your data without a hassle. Duplicate files to another location quickly and easily with a single press of the Acer Backup Key.
• 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. This laptop uses Acer InviLink Nplify technology that enables multi-stream input or output for faster and more reliable bandwidth.
• 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 (with HDCP support) 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 3.5 hours of battery life (6-cell battery; 4400 mAh)
• Dimensions: 16.2 x 10.8 x 1.8 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 7.05 pounds
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty

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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 Aspire AS7740-5618 Notebook comes with these specs: Intel Core i3-330M Processor with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, Windows 7 Home Premium, 17.3- InchHD+ Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipset, 4096MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD, 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive, Built-in Webcam, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Dolby Home Theater Audio Enhancement, Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, 4 - USB 2.0 Ports, HDMI Port, Multi-gesture Touchpad, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh), up to 3-hours 30 minutes of battery life, 7.05 lbs. | 3.2 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60-day trial)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great laptop, May 18, 2010

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Hendrik J. De Boer - See all my reviews
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Very impressed with my first Acer. Quick set up with easy to follow software. It is very fast and I like the key board. Only negative - volume could be louder.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Acer Aspire laptop w/17.3 inch HD display, June 2, 2010

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Connie (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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Laptop was easy to set up and is very fast to download. I purchased this laptop with the 17 inch screen to replace my desktop and it definitely has. I have a smaller Acer and have never had any problems so didn't change brands.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Laptop, January 10, 2011

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Leslie A. Schrader - See all my reviews
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I purchased this laptop last summer and love it. It's a great laptop and the speed is very impressive. While I use a desktop as my main system when I'm on the road I grab my laptop. In fact the speed of this laptop was the cause for me to upgrade my desktop which was only a year old. The i-Core processor in this laptop is very impressive.