Pros
- Discrete numeric keypad
- Good gaming performance
Cons
- Poor audio quality
- Keyboard layout not optimal for touch typists
At A Glance
This $750 Acer laptop offers very good performance, but substandard audio and a lack of Bluetooth may limit its appeal.
Manufacturer’s Description
The 15.6" Aspire 5740G-6979 Notebook delivers comfortable, accessible computing and entertainment wherever you go. Equipped with the latest Intel processor, ultra-fast DDR3 memory, high-def audio and video support, this notebook has what it takes to let you multitask effectively and indulge in quality gaming, video editing, music, photo viewing and Internet surfing.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | LXPMB02070 |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor speed | 2270.0 MHz |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 4000.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1066.0 MHz |
| Display | |
| Display size | 15.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Storage | |
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Drive size | 500.0 GB |
| Other storage |
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| Green | |
| Energy Star compliant | 1.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 15.1 inches |
| Depth | 9.9 inches |
| Height | 1.7 inches |
| Weight with Accessories | 7.0 pounds |
| Weight | 5.9 pounds |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Storage Media | |
| Memory stick | Memory Stick |
| XD picture card | 1 |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | NTI: Backup Now 5, Media Maker 8; Microsoft Works 9 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Other Features | |
| Docking Station Port | No |
| Devices |
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| Input devices | Touchpad (multitouch) |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ethernet Type |
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| MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) | Yes |
| Memory Stick PRO | 1 |
| Available Interfaces |
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| SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) | 1 |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Slots |
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Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 93 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 2:58 (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 272 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 355 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 517 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 448 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 331 seconds (lower is better) |
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 462 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 236 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 512 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 200 seconds (lower is better) |
| Multitasking | |
|---|---|
| World Bench 6 Multitasking | 326 |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 108.76 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 102.41 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 72.1 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 72.52 Frames per second (higher is better) |
