Acer AS5742-7120 is another mid-level entertainment laptop with cheap price but offers more values.It comes with Intel’s Core i3 processor, which provides fast, responsive PC experience. The CPU has a 4GB of DDR3 memory, coupled with integrated Intel graphics. The 15.6-inch HD LED-backlit display offers native 720p HD resolution (1366 x 768), high-brightness (200-nit), and 16:9 aspect ratio. Plus, it also built-in HD webcam lets you go face to face in online chats and VOIPs with 1280 x 1024 resolution.
To enhance your visual experience, the Acer AS5742-7120 laptop offers 15.6-inch CineCrystal LED-backlit display and supported by Intel HD Graphics with a dedicated 128MB GDDR3 video RAM. With these specs, the laptop will be able to deliver stunning graphic quality for HD video entertainment and good performance for graphic applications.
This Acer notebook comes pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit edition) and also some software / programs including Microsoft Office 2010 Starter. The advantage here is its office program is a full version software (not a trial), but only includes Ms Word and Excel. Acer Aspire AS5742-7120 has some other features like Wireless-N WLAN 802.11b/g/n for faster connection speed and greater reception; 1.3 MegaPixel webcam plus digital mic for video chatting; HDMI port to connect the laptop to HDTV with a single cable; full keyboard with numeric keys for easy data entry; multi-gesture touchpad; DVD SuperMulti Double Layer and etc.
Specifications
* Dimension: 9.9 x 15 x 1.3 inches inches; Weight: 5.7 pounds
* Color / Finish: Mesh Black
* Display: 15.6-inch HD CineCrystal LED-backlit widescreen display, 720p, 1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
* Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3-370M dual-core processor, 3 MB L3 cache
* Memory: 4GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM
* Graphic Card: Intel HD Graphics, 128 MB discrete video memory
* Storage: 320 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
* Optical Drive: 8x SuperMulti DVD burner drive, with double layer support
* Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
* Camera: built-in 1.3 MP webcam and digital array microphone
* Audio: 2 Standard Stereo Speakers
* Input/Output: 3x USB ports, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA output; multi-in-1 digital media card reader; 1x Headphone-out; 1x microphone-in; 1x RJ45 LAN port
* Battery: Lithium-ion 6-cell (4400 mAh), approx 3.5 hours of battery life
* Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (x64)