Aspire V7-482PG-9884

so which msata ssd would u recommend? plextor m5m is good?

 

Yes. That is the msata I would get.
Amazon.com: Lite On Plextor M5M 0.85-Inch 256GB mSATA Solid State Drive (M5M 256GB): Computers & Accessories

 

well i think i will get a 128gb one which is enough for me:thumbsup:

 

I just found an internal pic of V7, do i need to remove the HDD first after i replace the msata ssd to install windows and put back the HDD after finish?

 

Take out the HDD and Cache drive, put in your new MSATA SSD.
Do a recovery, have your two USB drives ready that you made using the Acer Recovery Program.
Reinstall Windows. Then put in your old HDD, and reformat it as a secondary drive. Or, just leave it out and get an enclosure. You will save weight. Also read this,
The SSD Optimization Guide Redesigned | The SSD Review

 

what if I uninstall Acer Recovery Program, can I use a Windows 8 bootable usb to install?
and do i need to remove the battery before remove the HDD?

 

Always remover the battery before taking anything out of a laptop. As to how to unplug the battery, I do not know. I am sure it is just one plug, but I have not gone in and looked. If anyone who has done so (unplugged the battery) please highlight which cord to unplug.

 

NCIX has the V7-482PG-6662 back in stock on the USA site. There is no sales tax, if you order outside of California. I just put my order in.

Acer V7-482PG-6662 Intel i5 4200U 8GB 500GB+24GB SSD 14in FHD Touchscreen IPS BT4.0 Win8 Ultrabook

 

The battery is the rainbow plugin the center.

 

That is what I assumed from the pictures I have seen, but I do not want people blaming me for wrong information. It is good to get first hand knowledge from someone who has opened the laptop, and unplugged the battery.

 

well I replaced m5m 128gb and works great with 500mb/s read:thumbsup:

 

Can anyone confirm if the onboard HDMI port supports 1.4? I'm looking to output to a WQHD monitor (U2713HM).

 

If the HDMI port did not work, could you not use the Mini Display Port?

 

I wasn't aware there was a mini-dp port on this laptop! Source? Isn't that squareish port at the back mini VGA?

 

Is the Synaptics touchpad significantly better than the Elan touchpad? My 6662 came with the Elan touchpad and can't say I enjoy using it. That being said my last laptop had a Synaptics which I basically avoided using as much as possible and got a mouse. At least in this case it blends with the look of the laptop even if I barely ever use it. I've never really gotten the hang (and liked) touchpads in general. Actually one of the reason's I decided on this was to try using the touchscreen possibly instead of the touchpad. What I'd be interested in actually is a touchscreen + pointing stick setup.

Otherwise so far mostly everything I was expecting to be good is better than I expected (build, display, speakers, aesthetics, gaming performance, storage performance) and I got it cheaper than I expected to, so quite pleased with the purchase so far.

 

Anybody else getting a slight flicker every now and then? Nothing consistent.

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It is a miniDP port. At least my two adapters that are miniDP to HDMI, and miniDP/thunderbolt to VGA, both fit. It is not mini VGA.

Not happening to me.
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I love how this laptop has great speakers, and how the Dolby Home Theater program actually works. I usually leave the Dolby in Music mode. Today I was watching The Master on Blu-Ray, and the main actor mumble too much and I could not hear him well. Switched the Dolby to Movie mode, and wow it sounds so much better, I can understand the mumbling in the movie now.

Also it is fantastic how nice this screen is, again watching the movie, and it looked a little dark, opened up the Intel Graphics control panel and set to brighten movie. And it is smart enough to leave the screen alone, except inside the PowerDVD 10 program, it made the movie brighter. Fantastic how this screen is high enough quality, that you can make adjustments, that work, that make a difference.

On my other laptops, I could make the screen brighter, but it looked worse.

This laptop has a fantastic screen, and fantastic speakers.

 

The flicker happens to me when I switch programs that use the graphic card or the screen heavily. In my case, these are mostly games. Video playing programs like VLC and MPC-HC when given executive control, or priority, can also do this.

IPS screens have a bit of lag in their response time compared to TN screens. It's usually only a few milliseconds, and is perfectly normal. Observe that you also have light bleeds at the sides, when the screen is dark. Once again, perfectly normal for an IPS.

 

That's great news - Thanks thomasw333! I assume you're outputting video off that Acer 'combo' port, right?

 

I can't speak for this specific laptop (mine hasn't arrived yet; hurry up shipping!) but in my personal experience I've found the Synaptics touchpads to be better. Though sometimes it took replacing the shipped drivers with generic ones from Synaptic's website.

-Jim

 

I am still waiting on the V7-482PG-6662 from NCIX. I paid $15 for Fedex ground. They still sent the order by UPS.

If you order from them, it's best to go with the free shipping. Hopefully, the money gets refunded.

 

I bought the adapters for my GF Macbook Pro, she needed them. I have tried today though, I used the mDP to HDMI and used my tv as a second screen. So, it is a Mini DP port.

 

My laptop seemed laggy when I played Sims 3 the other day, maybe it was throttling. I will run SpeedFan more often now and monitor my temps.

 

Love Torchlight 2.
Played for a few hours, the GPU topped out at 80C, was stable in the mid 70C degrees.
The CPU at 70C, stable around 65C.

I play at 1600X900, most things enables, settings at medium.
Usually I play with everything maxed but was worried from Sims 3, so I played on medium today. Maybe TL2 is easier on the laptop, I guess I should play on max settings and watch the temps.

 

Games like TL2 should be a piece of cake for that GPU. I hit around 60+ FPS all settings maxed, at 1920x1080.

Only very demanding games within the last few years should push it, games like Crysis, and The Witcher. Your GPU should be safe to range up to the 90's. It's only when we get to triple digits that we should start worrying.

There is a bit of throttling, but mostly with the i7 version, the 9884. This leads to very similar performance to the i5 version, the 6662. Most games today are graphic card-dependent, not processor bound. Most likely due to the form factor of this PC, Acer limited the GPU to DDR3 memory instead of DDR5, to reduce power consumption and more importantly, overheating. Performance takes a hit with this, but that's the limitation of their price point, and Ultrabook form factor.

 

Hi,
I am going to purchase a 14 inch or 13.3 laptop for some programming and some light gaming, one of the candidates is the Canadian version of Aspire V7-482PG. But I am not sure to pull the trigger for it or wait for acer aspire S3 which hopefully should come in a month. (according to acer it should have released by Q3). Do you think S3 deserves more waiting?
Thanks,

 

I would really recommend the Aspire V7-482PG-6662 (Canadian exclusive), than the Aspire S3. Key reason for me would be the graphic card. The V7 comes with a GT 750M, which far outclasses the Aspire S3's GT 735M. Comparison here if you're interested: GeForce GT 750M vs 735M. The only reason I would recommend the Aspire S3 is a slimmer, smaller form factor, compared to the slightly bulkier V7 (0.2 inches thicker). All the rest are very much similar, 1080p IPS touchscreens, with backlit keyboards, and discrete nVidia GPUs. The V7 performs better, while the S3 is a thinner machine.

This might be just what you want if your games aren't too demanding, and thus the S3 is worth waiting for. Otherwise, just get the V7.

 

So I finally got my v7-482pg from ncix, which took forever. But now that I have my laptop in hand, I think there is a manufacturing defect on my trackpad. Before I start going back and forth with acer I thought some of you might be able to weigh in on whats "normal" operation for the trackpad.

The defect is there is a small rise underneath the trackpad so if you run your finger over the trackpad you can feel that there is a bump underneath it. The bump is maybe an inch from the left side of the pad, and .25 inches from the top of the pad. The bump on its own would be tolerable, but im worried it limits where I can actually click on the pad.

The top 0.5 inch of the trackpad cannot be clicked, it seems fixed in place and won't move at all under pressure. Also if i try to click along the left or right edge about halfway between the top and bottom of the pad the whole thing flexes but it doesn't register a click. Do others see this kind of behavior with their trackpads? How much of this do people think is tied to the bump defect in my trackpad?

thanks

 

There should be a very slight bump, midway in the trackpad. This is where the left and right buttons get divided. Should only be 4 or 5 times the width of a hair. It's very thin. You shouldn't even notice it that much, unless you really pay attention to it. The upper half of the trackpad should flex very, very slightly, without any clicking since it's not supposed to register any at all. The vertical halfway point should flex more, but not register a click either. Only the bottom half, about an inch vertically and 1.5-2 inches towards the midway should be able to register any clicks.

 

Thanks for the reply generelfluff. The bump is definitely noticeable, and not centered on the trackpad so i think its distinct from the left click right click divider. But from your reply it sounds like the issues aren't tied to this rogue bump. I was hoping for a trackpad that clicks more like the mac track pads, but I guess this one is what it is. FYI to potential buyers, only the portion of the trackpad mentioned above is clickable.

 

I am loving this computer but today I noticed a pixel stuck on red. I'm not sure if this is just a fluke or a sign of poor quality components. I will try some methods to fix the pixel and post back soon.

 

Oh good.
If the pixel is stuck at a color, then it's not dead. There is hope to fix it.

Despite what you may think, this happens very, very rarely. It's usually acceptable to most manufacturers if there's less than 3 or 5 at a screen. Thankfully, most merchants are willing to accept exchanges for this, like Amazon. It's a waste of time though to return it, when it can be easily fixed.

I suggest gently massaging the screen area of that stuck pixel, while running this JScreenFix - Pixel Repair, for 10-30 minutes. It should fix things, by forcing the stuck pixel to change colors. Best of luck.

 

I spent a little time doing this last night but the glass screen makes it a bit difficult to actually apply pressure to the LCD. I plan to try again when I have more time.

 

It's very light pressure. Gauge it by looking at the circle feedback from the screen as you push down lightly. If the circle you make is larger than your finger, then it is too much pressure. If you can, get a pointed, blunt object like an empty Sharpie. Tapping is the trick, not prolonged pressure. You might not even need to apply pressure either, if a 30 minute session of the Pixel Repair's flashing colors does the job.

If it doesn't work, just go ahead and make an exchange.

 

Acer Aspire V7-482PG or wait for ASUS UX301? hmmm...

UX301 Specs:
A 13.3-inch display available with a 1920 x 1080 Full HD and 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolution means the new ASUS Zenbook gives incredibly sharp images and text. IPS (In-Plane Switching) display technology also ensures rich and accurate color with wide 178-degree viewing angles, while 10-point multi-touch gives smooth and responsive fingertip control with Windows 8.

The new Zenbook is powered by 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors for seamless multi-tasking performance and outstanding energy efficiency. A high-end 28W Core i7-4558U dual-core option makes light work of even the most demanding applications, while optional 512GB RAID0 SSD storage turbo-charges performance even more. Models feature either Intel Iris™ graphics, or NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730M graphics with Optimus technology for incredible game visuals at high resolution and detail settings.

 

Let's see, the V7-482-PG has a 750M, that blows 730M of the UX 301 out of the water when it comes to gaming performance. Because the V7 has a slightly thicker chassis, you actually can OC it a little bit, since the thermals are a tad better, than a much thinner UX301. Here's a GPU comparison with benchmarks: GeForce GT 750M vs 730M

They use the same processors, and given how underclocked the i7 is for these ultrabooks, they don't perform much better than an i5 (or even the 3rd gen Intels really), unless you plan on frying the device. Once again, constraints of the 4th gen Intels, lower power, for higher battery life, and lower heat output, which ultrabooks require in spades. The screens are similar for both the UX301 and the V7-482-PG, 1080p IPS touchscreens, unless you opt to upgrade the UX301 to the WQHD, which will no doubt cost a pretty penny. I'd wager this will up the unit's price by 200-300$ or more.

This brings me to my final point, the V7-482-PG is at the 900-1300$ price range, where it is most competitive at the price/performance ratio. The UX301 is at a much higher price range, most likely around 1600$ up, if their last year's models are any indication. Even then, the UX301 is worse as a gaming PC, that you might as well have gotten a Xotic or Sager, that actually give Class 1, GTX GPUs at the same price point. However, if you want a much thinner device, closer to a typical Ultrabook, and don't mind sacrificing on performance, or you just really want a super high res screen (WQHD), then the UX301 is the right choice.

 

I agree with you. The GPU and the lower cost of V7-482-PG are the selling points for this device. Looking at the comparison of 730M and 750M, the difference is about 10~12 fps for the most demanding games.

On the other hand, the aesthetics, build (gorilla glass lid + aluminum), weight (1.3 kg), raid0 ssd, and wqhd screen are for UX301.

Battery life maybe the deciding factor for me. But given that it will not come out until November, I won't know until then which one is better in this criterion.

 

Just ordered the Canadian laptop (V7-482PG-6662)! Should get here early next week. Some questions though...

According to Acer's website this laptop comes with an Acer converter port, whatever that is. Does it come with a corresponding VGA adapter to this port as well?
What software should I use to reroute the smaller left shift key? I've never used a French keyboard before and I think it'll annoy me quite a bit...
What software should I use to bring the Windows 7 start menu to Windows 8?

 

Fixing the "flicker."

Like some others, I noticed some flickering from my display. I discovered it's Intel's semi-idiotic power-saving feature. There are two settings under the Intel graphics control panel power settings: "Panel Self-Refresh" and "Display Power Saving Technology." To see them, you have to click on "On battery." Disabling both got rid of all flickering.

Unfortunately, the driver re-enables the power-saving one every time I reboot.

-Jim

 

Hey guys, I was looking for a light, portable laptop that would do some light gaming (FIFA 14, WoW) and looking at this. My question is, does anybody have experience with returns with Acer? Is it hassle free?

I also can't seem to find this anywhere else part from Acer's website?

NCIX has the Canadian version I think and I don't want to deal with the multi-lingual keyboard.

Also, if anybody is doing programming on this and can post impressions of the keyboard that would be great.

Thanks!

 

I don't know much about what Acer's return policies.
I did get a chance to try out a keyboard on the v7 without a dedicated GPU and it felt pretty good, it was a little bit shallow but nothing too bad I managed to type fairly well on it although I only got to try it for a few minutes so I can't speak to how it would do long term.

Can anyone who owns the Canadian version with the i5 tell me how the processor stacks up for gaming and everyday use, I'm trying to decide between this and a y410p and the screen and battery life are really pulling me towards this thing any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

Thanks man. I changed the settings and ima give it some time to check if it takes it away.

 

The i5 and i7 don't really vary that much in performance. The i7 actually throttles often. I have yet to see a game that uses more than two cores, and the difference for everyday use and gaming is negligible. Unless you want the extra 500 GB (which an external HD can give) of storage and really want a US keyboard, I see no reason to buy the 9884 over the 6662. Almost all games are GPU-bound, not processor bound. After trying both models, I returned the 9884, and kept the 6662.

 

Hi all, I read every post on here and it sounds like a great machine. I bought an ASUS Vivobook S400CA with an i7-3537 processor a couple weeks ago and have noticed I need a backlit keyboard for airplane travel, significantly better battery life than the 4 or so hours I get now, and better screen resolution than its 1366x768 so I am about to return it. I was wondering if anyone knew of a computer available for purchase in the USA that is actually available with stats like the Acer Aspire V7-482PG-9884 or the Lenovo IdeaPad U430? I have looked everywhere for them and like others mentioned the Acer is only available through NCIX.com and other Canadian websites, and the U430 is only at Best Buy but is currently unavailable everywhere. Is there something in the 600-900 price range that has a 14inch screen, 1600x900 or better resolution, backlit keyboard, and the 4th gen Haswell processor that you could recommend? I only play limited games like Command and Conquer Tiberium Alliances but would like to be able to play FIFA 14 if it could. Thanks in advance!

 

FenwaySteve, you can get the V7 from Acer's website in the US:
Acer North America Online Store - Aspire V7-482PG-9884 (Windows 8)

 

Oh wow, yes I see that you're right! Wasn't expecting to pay 1300, but I misspoke on the 9884, really was looking at the 6662 in this price range. Will anything like it be offered in the USA do you think?

 

Tadah!

Acer V7-482PG-6662 Intel i5 4200U 8GB 500GB+24GB SSD 14in FHD Touchscreen IPS BT4.0 Win8 Ultrabook

It's a Canadian exclusive, but any Canadian seller can choose to sell and ship it to US customers.

 

Amazon.com seems to have a US version of the i5-4200u version, model Aspire V7-482PG- 6629, but it takes a long time to ship - Amazon.com: Acer Aspire V7-482PG-6629 14-Inch Touchscreen Ultrabook (Cool Steel): Computers & Accessories

How are your experiences with backlight bleed on the display? I actually returned the original one I had because of this which was immediately noticeable the first time I ran a movie in the dark. There was pretty terrible bleed all along the right side (very visible even on min brightness) and as well a little in the bottom right corner. So watching movies any dark scene looked like there was a strip of light along the right side.

I re-bought a new one from a new source (after thinking about it seems like this is still the best fit on paper as a laptop). The backlight bleed is much better but I can't say I'm 100% happy with it (still noticeably worse then my desktop IPS LCD in this QC aspect). Wondering if its worth it playing the return roulette or chalk it up as acceptable and the likelihood of getting a better sample isn't very likely?

On the other hand the new one I bought has the Synaptics Touchpad instead of Elan, so I can actually comment in regards to a comparison between the two (which I asked myself earlier). The left and right click defiantly has a better feel and is more responsive on the Synaptics, otherwise neither stands out at the moment from one another.

New one also had 0% battery wear versus 2%. Also GPU memory OCes better (more of an academic test out of interest for me) and runs cooler (although this could just be the ambient temperature change). Also was $10 cheaper.

 

Have any of you had any luck using this laptop with a VGA output monitor? My monitor only supports VGA. Did you need the special Acer Converter Port to VGA dongles they sell on the Acer site or would any Minidisplay Port to VGA adapter work?

 

I just got this laptop today. When it's running, the center bottom of the screen heats up while the rest of the screen and laptop remains cool. Is this normal?