Performance Made Smart
The Acer Aspire AS5742 Notebook offers powerful performance, the latest connectivity technology and rich media features for a fast, responsive PC experience. Starting from the gorgeous 15.6" widescreen LCD display with built-in HD webcam to the smart performance of the Intel Core i5 processor and the new Microsoft Office Starter 2010; throw in cool convenience features like Bluetooth technology and you have everything you need within reach to power through daily tasks and enjoy your media wherever you are.
Mobile Multitasking Performance
Intel Core i5 Processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology delivers smart performance that adapts to your needs, enabling more responsive multitasking and energy efficiency, increased cpu clock speeds, and a stunning visual experience. Always be connected to your friends, email and favorite websites with 802.11b/g/n WiFi CERTIFIED wireless connectivity and Gigabit Ethernet LAN. Wirelessly facilitate data with the Bluetooth technology enabling you to exchange information between your personal computer to your mobile phone, printer and digital camera. Windows 7 Home Premium makes the things you do every day easier and with Office Starter 2010, experience new ways to deliver your best work!
High-Definition Widescreen Experience
Enjoy cinematic brilliance on the 15.6" 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. Go even bigger by easily connecting to your HDTV via the HDMI port, delivering crisp high-quality visuals and high-fidelity audio through a single cable. 1.3 Megapixel HD Webcam lets you go face to face in online chats and VOIPs with 1280x1024 resolution, and easily take still pictures and videos that you can share with friends.
Stylish Design, Cool Features
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. The full size keyboard extends to a Dedicated Numeric Keypad making number key in's quick. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the Multi-Gesture Touchpad for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos and more. A Touchpad Lock Function Key prevents accidental cursor movement from your wrists and fingers while typing. Conveniently transfer files from your digital devices with integrated Media Card Reader and save on 500GB Hard Drive or burn onto DVDs and CDs to share with friends.
High Level Specifications
Intel Core i5-460M processor 2.53GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.8GHz
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Microsoft Office Starter 2010
15.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal LCD Display
Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipset
4096MB DDR3 Dual-Channel Memory
Intel HD Graphics
500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
1.3 MP HD Webcam (1280 x 1024)
2-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Bluetooth 3.0+HS
High Definition Audio Support
3 - USB 2.0 Ports
1 - HDMI Port
Multi-Gesture Touchpad
Dedicated Numeric Keypad
Touchpad Lock Function Key
6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh)
5.74 lbs./2.6 kg.
Processor
Intel Core i5-460M processor 2.53GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.8GHz (3MB L3 cache) (Overall system performance is based on several PC attributes. GHZ, processor clock speed, is one of the attributes.)
Display
15.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal LCD Display 1366x768 resolution; 16:9 aspect ratio
Chipset
Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipset
Memory
4096MB DDR3 Dual-Channel SDRAM Memory (Shared system memory may be allocated to support integrated graphics depending on system memory size and other factors. Actual system memory available to the operating system will be reduced by the amount of shard system memory utilized by the graphics solution and resources required by the operating environment.)
Used Slots: 2 x 2048MB/0 Slots Available
2 Slots (Total) - Maximum 8GB
Video
Intel HD Graphics with 128MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft DirectX 10 (Shared system memory may be allocated to support integrated graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors. Actual system memory available to the operating system will be reduced by the amount of dedicated and shared system memory utilized by the graphics solution and resources required by the operating environment)
Audio
Built-in Mono Speaker
High Definition Audio Support
MS-Sound Compatible
Built-in Microphone
Hard Drive
500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive (1 GB is 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less and may vary depending on preloaded materials and operating environment. Acer eRecovery Management utilizes up to 8 GB (10 GB with Microsoft Office Starter 2010 Trial) of the stated hard disk capacity as dedicated backup space.)
Optical Drive
8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAMDigital Media Card Reader
2-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Communications
802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
Bluetooth 3.0+HS
Case Design
Mesh Black
Interfaces
3 - USB 2.0 Ports
1 - HDMI Port
1 - VGA Port
1 - Headphone/Speaker/Line-out Jack
1 - Microphone-in Jack
1 - Ethernet (RJ-45) Port
1 - DC-in Jack for AC Adapter
1 - Kensington Lock Slot
Webcam
1.3 MP HD Webcam (1280 x 1024)
Convenience Features
Multi-Gesture Touchpad supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate and flip Dedicated Numeric
Keypad
Touchpad Lock Function Key
Battery Type
6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh)
Battery Life
Up to 3.5-hours of battery life (Battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings and applications or features launched.)
Dimensions (System)
15 (W) x 9.9 (D) x 0.98/1.3 (H) inches
381 (W) x 253 (D) x 25/34 (H) mm
Weight
5.74 lbs./2.6 kg.
Limited Warranty
One-year International Travelers Limited Warranty (ITW) (For a free copy of the standard limited warranty end-users should see a reseller where Acer products are sold or write to Acer America Corporation, Warranty Department, P.O. Box 6137, Temple, TX 76503. TFT displays commonly exhibit a small number of discolored dots, so-called "nonconforming pixels." This phenomenon is a limitation of TFT LCD technology, not a product defect and, as such, is not covered by the limited warranty or by the upgrade programs. For International travelers warranty Valid only in countries where Acer has an authorized repair facility. Services and response times may vary in countries outside the U.S. and Canada)
Software
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Productivity
Acer Backup Manager
Acer ePower Management
Acer eRecovery Management
Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (Includes Microsoft Office 2010 preloaded. Purchase a product key to activate a full Microsoft? Office 2010 suite. This PC is preloaded with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising. PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher are not included.)
Adobe Flash Player 10
Adobe? Reader 9.1
eSobi
Norton Online Backup
Security
McAfee Internet Security Suite Trial (nternet access required. First 60 days of live updates included, subscriptions required post 60 days.)
MyWinLocker
Multimedia
Cyberlink PowerDVD
NTI Media Maker
Gaming
WildTangent Demo Games (Additional fees and conditions may apply)
Communication & ISP
Acer Crystal Eye
Microsoft Silverlight
Skype
Windows Live Essentials - Wave 3.2
(Mail, Photo Gallery, Live Messenger, Movie Maker, Writer)
