Acer Aspire AS5741Z-5539 Laptop
Acer Aspire AS5741Z-5539 Reviews
Product Reviews on Acer Aspire AS5741Z-5539
By ” PointLisse “ I’ve been using this laptop for about a week and overall I am very happy with this purchase. The machine is fast, the screen is looks amazing (glossy, FYI), very bright and no dead pixels. Another plus is that there was not excessive bloatware on this unit, and I only had to remove a handful of trial software, un-needed apps and desktop shortcuts to clean it up. The speakers sound good, and HDMI out is a nice option (though we’re unlikely to use it). I like, too, that the outside of the case is matte, so it does not attract fingerprints.
I removed one star for two key reasons:
- The keyboard is “soft”; we’re clicky-keyboard family. It’s layout is fine, comfortable, etc, but it will take some time to adjust to the softness of this keyboard.
- I was unable to connect to my 5GHz wireless N network, but a few comments about this:
I have a dual-band router (Linksys WRT600N), sending both G and N speeds separately. This Acer Aspire was unable to connect to the N, but the G connection was fine. Note that my work laptop connects to the N network without issue. I think it may have to do with a newer wireless chipset in this unit because, although it only connects to G, it’s reporting speeds of 130mbs (over the 54mbs 802.11G standard). Regardless, we’re happy with the wireless performance and speed so far, but disappointing and frustrating it didn’t “just work”.
I tried contacting Acer support and though I only had the unit less that week, they stated that they did not have resources to assist me with this problem and directed me to fee-based support. Frankly, I find that a bit appalling. I happen to be fairly technical, but if you need basic support from a company, it’s best to look elsewhere. This was the main reason for the star coming off.
In summary, if you need an affordable, full-featured laptop, this is a great option, but only if you’re comfortable digging out of your own support holes — Acer is not your friend post-sale. Extra props to Amazon (as always) for crediting me when the price dropped prior to my receiving the computer.
Technical Details
* Enjoy multimedia brilliance, power and performance with the Acer Aspire AS5741Z-5539 Notebook showcasing a vivid 15.6-Inch HD widescreen CineCrystal LCD display, Intel Pentium performance and a 1.3 megapixel HD Webcam.
* Enjoy cinematic brilliance on the 15.6-Inch HD CineCrystal widescreen LCD Display with a true 16:9 aspect ratio and Intel integrated graphics delivering crystal-clear images and brilliant color for today’s best entertainment.
* Intel Pentium Processor and 3 GB DDR3 Memory accelerate all your daily needs with the multitasking performance and responsiveness needed to download music, launch movies, chat and complete your daily tasks.
* Always be connected to your friends, email and favorite websites with 802.11b/g/n WiFi CERTIFIED wireless connectivity and Gigabit Ethernet LAN.
* The notebooks rounded edges and smooth lines bring a slenderized look while the textured mesh black cover bring a rich appearance and prevents fingerprints and scratches.
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
* Processor: 1.86 GHz
Hard Drive
* Size: 320 GB
Ports and Connectivity
* USB Ports: 3
Cases and Expandability
* Size (LWH): 9.9 inches, 15 inches, 1.3 inches
* Weight: 5.74 pounds
Power
* Rated Charge (normal use): 4.0 hours
Wireless
* Wireless Type: 802.11bgn
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