Acer Aspire 5741G

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Acer prefers to update the design of their laptops gradually, adding a model with an altered appearance to those already available for assortment. A good example of this can serve Aspire 5741G - its appearance is not typical for other members of the mobile PC Acer, even almost the same configuration on the Aspire 5740 looks very different. Acer Aspire 5741G Notebook, despite their relatively low cost, feature impressive filling. In them you will find CPU Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7. Add to this a discrete graphics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 or nVidia GeForce GT320M with its own VRAM DDR3 and 2 GB of RAM DDR3, and you will understand that the computer is on a lot of ways. The combination of advanced graphics and advanced processors allows notebook Acer Aspire 5741G cope not only with surfing the Internet and the creation of textual content, but also with multimedia entertainment.

Thanks to modern dual-core processor Intel Core i5 450M Notebook Acer Aspire 5741G-5454G32 able to cope even with demanding tasks, and a large amount of memory allows you to run multiple programs simultaneously without slowing down the work. The graphics subsystem of this model is based on a discrete graphics card nVidia GeForce GT320M with 1 GB of dedicated video memory, which allows the user to enjoy a modern three-dimensional graphics in games. It is possible to connect to a laptop second monitor, but with the help of digital multimedia interface HDMI can display the image on the HD-TV, for example, to view high-definition movies.

With features similar to those offered by Acer Aspire 5740G models of equivalent value, the 5741G also features a new casing, reminiscent in some ways to that of the Apple MacBook Pro, and appears to be the main difference with respect to the first. No change, therefore, the main features of this model and, therefore, still lack eSATA, FireWire, or ExpressCard slot, the lack of which is, in my opinion, the main disadvantage of this laptop. Like many current laptops in this price range, this model includes an Intel Core i3-330M to 2.13 GHz. Offering enough performance to carry all sorts of advanced tasks, being equivalent to an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4 GHz.

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CPU

Processors that are installed in laptops highly cost-5741G, which could not affect the battery life laptop. And another detail: due to the use of technology Turbo Boost (except Intel Core i3) clock speed of these processors can become more than nominal.

Display & Design

As we have said, the Aspire 5741G different color back side of the screen caps - he was light gray, whereas previously used either a black or dark gray or dark blue color. The entire cover is flat and the sides of it are no longer smoothly mown, but rather "cut off". Coupled with a smoothly rounded head in front of the laptop by it seems thinner than it actually is. He looks like a laptop CULV-large sizes, which are usually deprived of the optical drive. In general, turned out very effectively.

The notebook has a display with a diagonal of 15.6 inches and a maximum resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels. On a laptop Acer Aspire 5741G is very similar model Acer Aspire 7741G. Distinguishes them only the size of your monitor. 7741G creators added a 17.3-inch matrix. To laptop 5741G and 7741G are equipped with LED backlighting. Screens Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio. Notebook Acer Aspire 5741G will give you a vivid and realistic picture. Sound for movies and games will provide two stereo speakers Acer 3DSonic. Now you can watch high-definition video on the screen of your laptop or on another monitor, which will connect the port HDMI. Available computers and modern computer games. Fine details of graphics will be displayed on the screen Acer Aspire 5741G with unprecedented quality.

Touchpad

Inside the casing around the keyboard and touchpad has a brown tint, which makes it similar to the coating of magnesium alloy. To the touch at first it seems that the metal on hand, though in fact it is plastic. Build quality is also excellent, no backlash and no squeaks. In general, Acer Aspire 5741G managed to issue a laptop from a higher price category. As for the keyboard layout, then it got a laptop from the models of the past generation. It is not surprising - the keyboard they have a very good one. All the keys are large, especially with regard to both Shift, Enter, Backspace. Analog unit is separated from the bottom row of keys, so working with him blindly does not alert the unscheduled operations. Well, there is still a convenient numeric keypad.

The touchpad is large, when dealing with her troubles has arisen. Coverage here is a little rough, finger glides confidently, precisely controlling the mouse pointer. On the right marked area for scrolling. Buttons under the touchpad buttons are a little click. They are hidden under the whole plate, which is located in the middle partition. Additional buttons in Acer Aspire 5741G absent. On / off button located to the left of the computer keyboard. It is large and round, and combined with the LED. To her right is an indicator of the hard drive and wireless controllers.

Storage

Store your favorite movies, games, music and other useful files, you can on your hard disk with a capacity of 250 GB. Link a laptop with Internet provides both wired and wireless technologies. The laptop has a network adapter LAN and Wi-Fi modules and Bluetooth.

Camera

Notebook Acer Aspire 5741G-equipped and web Acer CrystalEye camera with high definition images. This will allow you to stay connected with friends, even if you are just a few hundred or thousand miles away, and hold video conferences with business colleagues.

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Ram

It has 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz (Dual channel), 320 GB hard drive at 5400 rpm. And the typical multi-format DVD rewriter supports dual-layer discs. In this version the graphics solution available is the integrated Intel GMA HD, which offers high energy efficiency at the expense of reduced performance. This graphics chip offers good video playback capabilities HD (1080p) hardware and its capabilities with games, though limited, are sufficient for some recent games . Notebook Acer Aspire 5741G-5454G32 features widescreen display with LED backlight, which not only improves the brightness and color, but also has low power consumption. Ergonomic keyboard with a separate digital module provides a comfortable typing.

Optical Drive

Acer Aspire 5741G-5454G32 has built DVD-ROM drive capable of read and write CD and DVD-drives, and memory card reader allows you to quickly exchange data with digital cameras and mobile phones. The model can be connected to the LAN and the Internet, both through cable and using wireless module and Wi-Fi. The display is a HD LCD panel (1366x768) LED backlit CineCrystal. This is not one of the strengths of the laptop because, although the brightness is reasonably good contrast and viewing angles are not so.

Graphic

Although, as usual, Acer does not provide data on the autonomy of this version in particular, measurements made in some reviews on the model with Radeon 5470 dedicated graphics allow me to assume about 3 hours of media use with 6-cell battery, which could be extended to about 4 with a light application. Windows 7 comes with Home Premium (64 bit) installed and your license.

Price

Before us is affordable notebook based on the latest-generation mobile platform, Intel. "Affordable" in this context means that the laptop is inexpensive, while it installed are not the most productive components, for example, the slowest of the family of processors Core i3 - Model i3-330M. However, this does not mean that its speed will be enough - the frequency of 2.13 GHz, along with two cores and Hyper-Threading technology will be enough for comfortable work and even games.

Of course, performance in games, in this case has a greater effect video. GeForce GT 320M can be roughly categorized as "below average". Compared to previous generations of accelerators, this card is the best of fast, by modern standards, its ability to look modest, but in any case better than any integrated. Incidentally, the built-in graphics processor is not available, but sorry - we could save more energy in battery life.

Three gigabytes of RAM - not so much, but, in principle, enough to work with Windows 7. And when you consider that our sample Aspire 5741G comes with the option of Basic, where there is no "heavy" user interface Aero, the user experience any discomfort should not. Hard Disk Drive 250 GB - not the most capacious version. Today, more frequent drives to the 320 or 500 GB. Communications capabilities are standard: a gigabit network card and Wi-Fi controller with support for 802.11n.

Dimensions and weight do not differ much from other notebooks with a screen the same diagonal. And as for prices, until we arrive at the disappointing conclusion that "affordable" version of the laptop based on the new platform is still not "available", as the older models. For the same amount you can find a mobile PC with a more slowly (i.e., Core 2 Duo), but he will have plenty of RAM, hard drive, maybe there is Bluetooth. In general, it is nothing terrible in this - a common phenomenon in the transition from old to new generation. Take another half a year and an Acer Aspire 5741G will be available for Rs. 33000/-

Others

Its networking capabilities are quite good, being compatible with Gigabit Ethernet and wireless-N. This version does not have bluetooth support. Other features include 4 USB ports, VGA, HDMI, Card Reader 5 in 1, keypad, touchpad and webcam multi-touch HD. As I said at the beginning of the commentary, the main difference of this model over other Acer Aspire equivalent, is his appearance, which changes the shiny plastic look of previous models by a matte metallic look very similar to that provided by recent models as HP G62, for example. As I said, most of the surfaces of this model are mate (including housing), thus preventing the notebook is full of footprints.

Conclusion:

Update design notebooks from Acer, as typically happens slowly. Four years ago, its mobile computers apparently do almost no difference - to use a single design concept for virtually the entire range. Later, the company from this practice a little bit moved away and became more varied appearance of their mobile products. However, it still representatives of individual sub-series look very similar. Aspire line of laptops for the most part belong to the category, focused on general consumers. As a rule, Acer is trying to keep them in balance between the configuration, functionality and price. That is a general-purpose laptops, where you can and work, and leisure pass.

Acer's new bet this one stands out by offering extreme performance by incorporating the new Intel Core i5, 4 GB DDR3 RAM, 500 GB HDD and GT Nvidia graphics card 1Gb are other specifications that make this notebook stands out as one of the most complete of the manufacturer. Acer has announced the availability of the new 5741G-434G50Mn notebook, a high performance team that includes a very high specification. With only 2.5 kilos and a range of about 4 hours, this model seems quite interesting for those who want mobility without sacrificing the power of a last generation chip, if the price is as advantageous as this time, it becomes a difficult option to refuse. Notebook Acer Aspire 5741G - a perfect combination of performance and availability.

Notebook Acer Aspire 5741G we liked in the first place - successfully updated design. Acer laptops in the past look good, but the new version we like more, it creates the impression that the laptop is more expensive than it actually is.