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Acer Aspire 5740G-6979

PCWorld Rating

3.5
3.5 / 5 - PCWorld, Apr 23, 2010

Pros

  • Discrete numeric keypad
  • Good gaming performance

Cons

  • Poor audio quality
  • Keyboard layout not optimal for touch typists

Bottom Line

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

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