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Acer Aspire AS5742-6811 performs like the high-end class. Equipped with Intel processor Core i5 make Acer Aspire AS5742-6811 performance is outperforming other laptop whose has same price rate. This Acer Aspire is offered for $699.99. While its graphics performance is only standard, but with its performance, and long battery life make this laptop should be add to your laptop shopping list (for you who plan to shop budget laptop).

Acer Aspire AS5742-6811 Features and Performance

Acer Aspire AS5742-6811 uses Intel Core i5-480M processor speed 2.67GHz. Moreover, its RAM memory size is 6GB. Even though the processor is not the latest technology (Sandy Bridge), but it is still more powerful than Intel Core i3 found in most laptops in this price range. Acer Aspire 5742-6811 graphics performance is standard since it only use integrated Intel HD Graphics. You still can watch video in good quality, but not for gaming.

Acer Aspire 5742-6811 design is not to so special (the design is plain looking). But, weighted at 4.9 pounds make this laptop is lighter than most of other contender in 15-inch laptops (HP Pavilion g6-1a69us weighted for 5.5 pounds). Its 15.6-inch display has 1,366x768 a resolution.

Ports and connections provided are: 3 x USB 2.0 ports, VGA and HDMI video ports, headphone and microphone jacks, an Ethernet port, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, and a multi-format card reader. However, Wireless 802.11n networking given does not support Intels WiDi (wireless Display) or WiMAX broadband. It also does not have eSATA port. Acer Aspire 5742-6811 equipped with DVD multi drive. Its main storage is spacious: a 640 GB hard drive. Operating system used is Windows 7 Home Premium. [Gadgetspecs.info]

Acer Aspire AS5742-6811 Specifications:

Processor Intel Core i5-480M, speed 2.67GHz
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Video Graphics Intel HD Graphics
Memory 6 GB
Display Screen Size 15.6 inches, Screen Size Type widescreen, Native Resolution 1366 x 768
Hard Drive HDD 640 GB 5400 rpm
Optical Drive Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW
Network an Ethernet port, Wireless 802.11n networking
Ports 3 x USB 2.0 ports, VGA and HDMI video ports, headphone and microphone jacks, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, and a multi-format card reader
Weight 4.9 pounds
Batterey up to 5 hours 7 minutes
Price $699.99

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