Acer Aspire 5742Z - Intel Dual-Core

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Dual-core processor offers competitive performance for the price. HDMI port. Two-year warranty.

Cons:

Similar, and only slightly pricier, Acer model offers much better performance and battery life. Flimsy plastic chassis. So-so battery life. Trial apps litter the hard drive.

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Last revision on January 2, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Dual-core processor offers competitive performance for the price. HDMI port. Two-year warranty

Reviewers Didn't Like

Similar, and only slightly pricier, Acer model offers much better performance and battery life. Flimsy plastic chassis. So-so battery life. Trial apps litter the hard drive

Expert reviews and ratings

Acer is one of the most prolific manufacturers we know, producing everything from huge multimedia powerhouses such as the Aspire Ethos 8951G to stripped-down budget models. The Aspire 5742Z is one of the latter, and another strong entry-level...

By TechRadar on September 13, 2011

The Acer Aspire AS5742Z-4097 laptop covers the basics by supplying a dual-core CPU, a roomy 15.6-inch display, and a Webcam, while doubling down on the warranty, providing two years of coverage. There's nothing wrong with this $500 laptop, but Core...

By PC Mag on October 13, 2010

There are many laptop models available on the market, with several variations on price, size, performance, and software. There are notebooks aimed at gamers for multimedia presenting, other ones looking for extreme mobility, some focusing on design...

By Hardware Secrets on July 08, 2011