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    thoughts on the new aspire AS5740G-6979 i5 laptop??

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by jeff69dini, Feb 6, 2010.

  1. jeff69dini

    jeff69dini Notebook Geek

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    * 2.26GHz Intel Core i5 processor
    * 4GB RAM
    * 500GB hard drive
    * 15.6-inch display
    * 8X Super Drive
    * Webcam
    * Memory card reader
    * Multi-gesture touchpad
    * 4 USB ports
    * HDMI

    also has a 1 gig dedicated 5650 video card......I am looking at something reasonable price and moderate gaming, just not sure of acer build quality and stuff, never had one before, anyone got any thoughts on this new model? price for under a grand seems nice.....

    thanks
     
    jeff69dini, Feb 6, 2010
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    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    If I had a chance to sell this 6920G for one of those, I would. The performance is at least DOUBLE what I've got right now.
    Acer's build quality is more or less identical to any of the major OEMs. There are sob stories of lemons, but that can be said for any major manufacturer.
     
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    after "testing" several laptops from different manufacturers, yes I agree on that....seems there are problems with each and every brand in some way or another.....lol.............yeah this model seems great for the price, oh yeah does the AS5740G model come with the blue lid for both canada and the us??
     
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    chewietobbacca Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm waiting on this one as well. Fit's the needs of my little brother perfectly. Any idea on an ETA?
     
    chewietobbacca, Feb 7, 2010
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    antman Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm in Australia and recently purchased an Acer 5740g-434g64mn (for my mum!). Sounds like similar specs to the one your looking at.

    The notebook worked fine for the 1st couple of days but then it wouldn't boot into windows on power up. No HDD activity after initial Acer screen. The only way to get into windows was to hit one of the keys. I took it back to the retailer and got an exchange. No problems with the replacement.

    Other than that, it a pretty well spec'ed notebook.
     
    antman, Feb 7, 2010
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