Although there are some drawbacks "inherent" design, but this model of Acer is noteworthy because property performance graphics processor is quite good.
Acer AS5740 was the first to use laptop processors Intel Core i3. Machine also noted for owning graphics chip ATI Radeon HD5470 512MB DDR3, memory bus 1066 MHz DDR3 4GB, 320GB hard drive (speed 5400 rpm).
This model's design features of Acer's curved at the edges with a definition first. To minimize costs, Acer AS5740 with the frame made of plastic so when the situation does not really feel sure, on the surface more susceptible to scratches when the machine will use. Although using only 15.6-inch widescreen is 16:9, but the machine should look quite bulky and weigh up to 2.7 kg (including battery 6 cell).
Ports connect to most designers to push the two sides of the machine. The left side of the hole plug the power cord, connect the LAN ports, HDMI, VGA signal to (D-SUB), 2 USB 2.0, Audio 3.5 mm 3 of microphone jack, line out and SPDIF out. Right of the machine has two USB 2.0 ports, additional hard disk drive read / write DVD, Fax Modem RJ11 and Kensington lock. Front edge of the machine only appears only five types of memory card reader to the key turned lid. Acer AS5740 also owns the Wi-Fi connectivity as standard n latest Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR. However, even integrated a wide variety of ports to connect the Acer AS5740 cause frustration with lack of ports to connect high-speed eSATA.
With 15.6 inch screen with 16:9 but, this model of Acer enough area to own full size keyboard with designers featured. Keys to a full remote users are not typing the wrong key, but not great depth of the key should not really make sense to use. Four-way navigation key is quite small and slightly difficult Monitoring should use the same accurate, especially for those with big fingers. A further drawback is the keyboard type is also known to receive many complaints of users before the dust is difficult sanitation.
Meanwhile, the touchpad layout reasonable Slight right under the keyboard on the left is quite extensive but easy to manipulate the user when the keyboard to the wrist on impact. Sensitivity of this touchpad is only average.
Acer Aspire AS5740 is equipped with Dolby Home Theater speakers with relatively large volume but the sound quality is only average with a weak bass. The system is fully heard in the small room with an area of over 20m2.
This model owns the screen wide-screen 15.6-inch LED backlight resolution 1366 x 768 pixel display sharp and bright clear details. However, disadvantages of this type of display viewing angle is quite narrow and vulnerable to the ball is when the display natural color of dark mass.
Configuration information including the Intel Core i3 330M (2.13Ghz / 3MB cache L3), HM55 Intel Express chipset, 4GB capacity DDR3 Bus 1066MHz, ATI Radeon HD5470 512Mb GDDR3, 320GB SATAII hard drive ( speed 5400 rpm), the Acer machines that really surprised many people when comparing performance to price it.
Grading system based on Windows Experience Index in Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit, Acer AS5740 to reach 5.1 points. Point AS5740 levels that "extra effort" to run smoother Peak Aero graphical interface with all the default settings and can see the video and HD game play more "heavy" on Windows 7.
Using 3DMark06 program to "measuring" the strength of the graphics engine, the result is really impressive. Acer's product reach to 4041 points, quite a lot higher than the average of less than 3,000 points of the product range as 650$ as AS5740.
Meanwhile, the test program wPrime CPU, although limping slightly, but the scores of processors are integrated in the Acer AS5740 is equivalent to the Intel Core 2 Quad X9000 (a model processor's advanced 4 Intel).
When testing the game play is so high profile as PES2010, this engine speed steady at 60 frames per second to set the highest graphics. For some game worse, Acer AS5740 can also explore but do not be too smooth but still beyond expectations. Game machine can play COD4 at an average rate of 25 frames per second, also with Need For Speed: Shift all set at the highest level, the average speed of 18 frames per second (all game play in the resolution of the machine is 1366 x 768 pixels).
Using the 6 cell battery with good graphics power, battery life time of actual Acer AS5740 about 3 hours when running more basic applications like Web surfing, music, word to the display brightness level max.
When using the program normally, the machine does not have signs of heat. Even during games, machines just warm up a bit at acceptable.
Despite some drawbacks, such as design boring, bulky, lack of connection eSATA port, the keyboard is not really good performance but Acer AS5740 has worked very impressive, especially compared to the cost 650$ to own it. If users are interested in many brands and designs to the range with this money in the domestic market Acer AS5740 really difficult "opponent" match range.
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