Acer Aspire 5740DG - Intel Core i5

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

2
Average:

4
Bad:

1

Pros:

Discrete numeric keypad, Good gaming performance.
New Core i3 CPU and ATI Radeon graphics bring improvement in performance, decent build quality, good keyboard, decent pricing

Cons:

Poor audio quality, Keyboard layout not optimal for touch typists
Same monotonous design of the earlier generation, slightly bulky, erroneous webcam color representation, a higher SKU with better components available for just a little more money

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Last revision on February 7, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Discrete numeric keypad, Good gaming performance
New Core i3 CPU and ATI Radeon graphics bring improvement in performance, decent build quality, good keyboard, decent pricing

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor audio quality, Keyboard layout not optimal for touch typists
Same monotonous design of the earlier generation, slightly bulky, erroneous webcam color representation, a higher SKU with better components available for just a little more money
Somewhat dull display, Glossy lid picks up fingerprints easily, Single mouse button, Mediocre battery life, Limited tech support hours

Expert reviews and ratings

Acer is on a roll at the moment, producing a stream of award winning laptops that regularly put other manufacturers in the shade. The Aspire 5740G-434G64Mn continues this good run of form and, although it doesn't boast the number of features of some...

By TechRadar on May 26, 2010

The Acer Aspire 5740G laptop offers great performance at a good price. The inclusion of a DirectX 11.0-class discrete graphics chip is another plus, providing good gaming performance and video playback. If you're in the market for an affordable...

By PC Advisor on April 26, 2010

This $750 Acer laptop offers very good performance, but substandard audio and a lack of Bluetooth may limit its appeal....

By PCWorld on April 23, 2010

Summary The Acer Aspire 5740G is a refreshed model in Acer's 2010 Aspire series line up. Earlier versions of the Aspire have been decent performers with a Value for Money (VFM) proposition. This year it receives an update with Intel's Core i3...

By TechTree on March 29, 2010

To summarize: The Aspire 5740G comes equipped with a state of the art Core i5 430M CPU, which sports the patented Turbo Boost Feature. Next there is the Mobility Radeon HD 5470, an entry-level graphics adapter capable of handling more demanding games,...

By NotebookCheck on March 25, 2010

This 15.6-inch notebook provides powerful graphics, zippy Core i5 performance, and strong audio for less than the...

By LaptopMag on March 11, 2010

In recent years, Acer has been doing an admirable job of condensing respectable hardware into affordable machines. Each successive generation, Acer has usually had one or two solid notebooks that were able to squeeze a decent gaming GPU into a...

By AnandTech on June 01, 2010

Acer 5740G laptop is featured in the latest technology and the most powerful configuration, delivering comfortable, accessible computing and entertainment wherever you go. Acer 5740G laptop allows you to indulge yourself in quality gaming, video...

By LaptopZ on March 04, 2010

Avec l’Aspire 5740DG-434G64Mn, Acer propose deux nouveautés majeures. D’une part l’introduction du nouveau processeur Core i5 d’Intel, et d’autre part une solution 3D abordable qui fonctionne en théorie avec...

By Ere Numérique on April 09, 2010

Acer rückt beim Aspire 5740DG-434G64MN vor allem sein 3D-Display in den Vordergrund: Filme und Games sollen Sie damit in einer neuen Dimension erleben. In der Theorie ein Quantensprung, praktisch erinnert es eher an einen Stolperer des...

By Chip.de on April 06, 2010

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