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Acer AS5738Z-4111 15.6-Inch Blue Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)
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| List Price: | $549.99 |
| Price: | $499.99 |
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Product Description
Acer AS5738Z-4111 Notebook comes with these specs: Intel Pentium Processor T4300, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 15.6 inch HD Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset, 4096MB DDR2 667MHz Dual Channel Memory, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M, 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Acer InviLink 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Gigabit Ethernet, High Definition Audio Support, Integrated Acer Crystal Eye Webcam, 4 - USB 2.0 Ports, 1 - HDMI Port, Convenience Features- Multi-Gesture Touchpad, Acer Backup Manager, Touchpad-lock, 6-Cell Lithium-Ion (4400 mAh), 6.16 lbs. | 2.8 kg. (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, McAfee Internet Security Suite Trial (60-day trial),
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #67 in Personal Computers
- Color: Blue
- Brand: Acer
- Model: AS5738Z-4111
- Platform: Windows
- Format: CD
- Dimensions: 1.50" h x 15.10" w x 9.90" l, 6.16 pounds
- CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core 2.1 GHz
- Memory: 4GB SDRAM
- Hard Disk: 320GB
- Display size: 15.6
Features
- 2.1GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4300 Processor
- 4096MB DDR2 667MHz Dual Channel Memory
- 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
- 15.6" HD Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy a portable theater experience with the Acer AS5738Z-4111 PC laptop, which features a 15.6-inch CineCrystal display with a fast response time so that fast action moves seamlessly across the screen and a 16:9 aspect ratio--perfect for viewing content created for the widescreen. The two built-in speakers produce vividly realistic audio thanks to the Dolby Home Theater technologies, and you can connect the AS5738Z to your own home theater receiver for 5.1-channel surround sound with the audio line-out jack with S/PDIF support. You'll also be able to connect this laptop to your HDTV via the HDMI port.
 Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below. |
 The Acer AS5738Z-4111 with blue Gemstone design (see larger image). |
 Enjoy cinematic brilliance on the 15.6" HD Acer 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 (see larger image). |
Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.)
You'll enjoy dual-core productivity from its 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium T4300 processor for excellent multitasking. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (8 GB maximum), dual-layer DVD±RW drive, Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n), Gigabit Ethernet, Intel GMA 4500M integrated video graphics, dedicated 10-key pad, and multi-format memory card reader
Key Features
- 15.6-inch CineCrystal LED-backlit widescreen display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio (Learn more)
- Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more)
- Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
- 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium T4300 dual-core processor (Learn more)
- 320 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB of installed RAM with 667 MHz speed (8 GB maximum)
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1700 MB of shared video memory and support for DirectX 10 games (Learn more)
- Multi-gesture touchpad supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip (Learn more)
- Backup Manager software and easy launch backup key for scheduled and as-needed backups of your most important digital files. (Learn more)
- Crystal Eye webcam supports Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions. A built-in digital microphone helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes.
- 8x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM
- Draft-N Wi-Fi wireless networking (802.11a/b/g/n) with SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
- 5-in-1 memory card reader
- HDMI (with HDCP) and VGA video output
- Stereo speakers with third-generation Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement technologies transforms the experience of movies, music, and games. Includes Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass, and Dolby Sound Space enhancer technologies.
- Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
- Up to 4.5 hours of battery life with 6-cell battery (4400 mAh)
- Dimensions: 15.1 x 9.9 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 6.16 pounds
- Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
With its integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers). The Acer InviLink Wi-Fi networking chip also offers Acer's SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency. This notebook also provides ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet networking (10/100/1000).
- 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable
- Analog video output: 1 VGA
- 5-in-1 card reader compatible with MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card
- 1 headphone/line-out jack (with SPDIF digital audio support), 1 microphone jack
- 1 RJ-45 port for Ethernet
- 1 RJ-1 port for modem
- 1 Kensington lock slot
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What's in the box
This package contains the Acer Aspire AS5738Z-4111 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions
It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version); CyberLink PowerDVD; Google Toolbar; Acer Recovery Management; Acer GridVista; Microsoft Works; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Trial (60 days); Acer Backup Manager
Learn More
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
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Jump Lists
New in Windows 7, Jump Lists take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. (You'll also find them on the Start menu.) What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List for Internet Explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly-played tunes. Your Jump List missing a favorite? You can "pin" whatever files you like there. Jump Lists don't just show shortcuts to files. Sometimes they also provide quick access to commands for things like composing new e‑mail messages or playing music.
Improved Windows Taskbar
In Windows 7 you can "pin" favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Finally, there are new ways to preview windows. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews--a big time saver.
Snap
Ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window? Just click a pane and give your mouse a shake. Every open window except that one instantly disappears. Jiggle again--and your windows are back.
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15.6-Inch High-Definition Display
This notebook has a 15.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels (native 720p for high-definition viewing). Its widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio is designed to present websites without lots of left-right scrolling, as well as with a smoother line of sight. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M, which uses shared video memory (up to 1750 MB allocated from the system memory). This graphics card is built with Intel Clear Video technology, which delivers clearer, more detailed images by eliminating many of the jagged edges and video artifacts seen when viewing interlaced content and features powerful color control to ensure videos are not too dark, overly bright, or washed out.
Dual-Core Pentium Power
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With the 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium T4300 dual-core processor, you'll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly. And its Intel 64 architecture is also ready for tomorrow's 64-bit applications, and offers enhanced performance through improved virtual memory. It has a 1 MB L2 cache and an 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB). (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
The Acer Multi-Gesture Touchpad
 | A Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. The TouchPad can also be disabled with a one-touch button, eliminating accidental cursor movement with palms and wrists when using an external mouse. |
Customer Reviews
What a Beauty!
After making a lot of comparisons between the various laptops being offered since Windows 7 was released I found the Acer 4111 to be an outstanding buy at $479.99 through Amazon. It has so many nice features, 4 gigs of memory, 4 USB slots, a built in modem, 2.1 gig CPU and I could go on and on. It is a long list of features. I have only had it for 4 days and am impressed with it in so many ways. So far I am pleased with Windows 7. It seems pretty solid and it does have some nice touches to it. A word of caution on this model is that it does not come with backup DVD's. You will need at least 4 blank DVD disks and the built in backup program works very smoothly.
One irritant I ran into was a very annoying Macaffe (trial version) pop-up window every few minutes. I solved that by deleting the program. As the Acer comes with a 320 gig hard drive you will find that you have only about 260 gigs free. There is a lot of junk on the hard drive that could come off to free up more space.
I recommend this Acer and gave it 5 stars. I also am very well pleased with Amazon.
best computer I've had
I must have owned at least 50 computers (about 8 laptops) by now and this is an example of how they just keep getting better.
They display is improved and really gives color and sharpness to your drab old photos. The large square keyboard keys are a joy to type on. Mousepad takes some getting used to since you have to use the left side since the right is reserved for (new W 7) pinching etc. But there is a key to disable the pad (and then use a USB mouse)
The unit stays remarkably cool and the battery lasts 3.5-4.5 hrs (I think)
Seems to pick up more wireless signals and stronger
Incidently the notebook has 4 usb inputs! - 2 on each side!
Volume + and - keys are nice when watching DVD's
It doesn't have built in bluetooth but evidently another model must because it has a (disbled) bluetooth on off key
It comes in a small box with just the battery and charger and very little literature (most is loaded on the hard disk and available online. good - less clutter
I made the single repair disk but haven't done the big 5 disk image. I also deleted MacAfee
Windows 7 seems amazingly solid and simple. By far microsoft's best effort. It eliminates a lot of clicks. Features a dedicated show desktop hover click in lower right. Simplifications abound. After a while you seem to forget how easy everything is to do without losing the way you have done thing for a long time. You can think more about what you are doing and not on how to get the computer there
So far only one problem with Win 7 (perhaps my recent update fixed it) is that the desktop has twice lost icons I have placed there
Great except for the keyboard
I got this last week and am generally pleased. The display is great--large and very sharp. Everything works very quickly, and there weren't too many junky programs preloaded.
HOWEVER, they keyboard is really terrible. It fails to recognize about 1 in 10 letters I type. Then, sometimes, it doubles letters. It is very, very frustrating to type on this thing. I would not recommend it if you have lots of typing to do!
