LX.PRF02.098 | Acer 5740DG-524G64MN Notebook

Aspire 5740

The 15.6" Aspire 5740 delivers comfortable, accessible computing and entertainment wherever you go. Equipped with the latest Intel processors, ultra-fast DDR3 memory, high-def audio and video support, and optional Blu-ray Disc technology, this notebook has what it takes to let you multitask effectively and indulge in quality gaming, video editing, music, photo viewing and Internet surfing.

 

Blazing performance, huge storage

• Powered by the latest Intel processors and graphics solutions, the Aspire 5740 allows you to breeze through the most demanding applications for both work and play. In addition, the extra-large hard disk drive provides ample storage for all of your photos and videos.

Realistic, high def display

• Surround yourself with the cinematic experience of 16:9, full HD video playback complemented by 3rd Generation Dolby surround sound for truly lifelike entertainment. What's more, the optional Blu-ray Disc drive plays amazing multi-channel surround sound, high-def music and movie effects with true-to-master precision.

Wide-ranging communication

Operating System  

 

    * Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium

 

Processor & Chipset  

    * Intel® i5-520M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.40 GHz, up to 2.93 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W) processor, supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

 

Memory  

 

    * Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support
    * Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules

 

Optical media drive  

* 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

 

Storage  

 

    * 640 GB or larger hard disk drive
    * Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)

 

Display  

 

    * 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™
    * 16:9 aspect ratio
    * 8 ms response time
    * 60% color gamut

 

Graphics  

    * Intel® Core i5-540M/-520M/-430M processor with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD (Intel® GMA HD) with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10
    * MPEG-2/DVD decoding
    * WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding
    * HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support

 

Audio  

 

    * Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers
    * Optimized 3rd Generation Dolby Home Theater®7 audio enhancement, featuring Dolby® Digital Live, Dolby® Pro Logic® IIx, Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Natural Bass, Dolby® Sound Space Expander, Dolby® Audio Optimization, Dolby® High Frequency Enhancer technologies
    * True5.1-channel surround sound output
    * High-definition audio support
    * S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
    * MS-Sound compatible
    * Built-in microphone

 

Communication  

 

    * Acer Video Conference*, featuring integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology
      *(depending on model)
    * Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 a/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ network connection, featuring MIMO technology, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology or
    * Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™,supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
    * UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), upgradeable to 7.2 Mb/s HSDPA and 5.7 Mb/s HSUPA, supporting receiver diversity and equalizing at 2100 MHz (for 3G models)
    * 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
    * Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
    * Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
      (manufacturing option)

 

I/O Interface  

 

    * Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
    * 4x USB 2.0 ports
    * HDMI™ port with HDCP support
    * 1x external display (VGA) port
    * 1x Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
    * 1x Microphone-in jack
    * Line-in jack
    * 1x Modem (RJ-11) port
    * 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
    * 1x DC-in jack for AC adapter

 

Security  

 

    * Slot for Kensington lock
    * BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

 

Power Supply & Battery  

 

    * ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
    * 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack:
      • 4-hour battery life:
      • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off
      • 3.5-hour charge-in-use
    * 3-pin 65W AC adapter
    * Energy Star®

 

Keyboard & Special Controls  

 

    * 103-/104-/107-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout, 1.8 mm (minimum) key travel
    * Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device, supporting:
      • Circular-motion scrolling
      • Pinch-action zoom
      • Page flip
    * 11 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, independent standard numeric keypad, international language support
    * Programmable key
    * Easy-launch keys: Acer Backup, WLAN, Bluetooth®*, volume up/down, touchpad lock
      *(depending on model)
    * Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next

 

Weight & Dimensions  

 

    * 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches)
    * 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

 

Quality & Reliability Tests  

 

    * Temperature & humidity test
    * Free drop test
    * Acoustics test
    * Weight and Pressure tests
    * Spillage test
    * Shock and Vibration tests
    * Electrostatic discharge immunity test
    * MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) test
    * Hinge life test
    * Keyboard-switch life test

 

Software  

 

    * Acer Arcade™ Deluxe featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies
    * Acer Backup Manager
    * Acer eRecovery Manager
    * Acer Crystal Eye
    * Acer GridVista™
    * Acer Launch Manager
    * Adobe® Reader®
    * Adobe Flash® Player
    * EarthLink®
    * eSobi™
    * McAfee Internet Security Suite trial version
    * Google Toolbar™
    * Microsoft® Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial
    * NTI Media Maker™
    * MyWinLocker®
    * NetZero®
    * Oberon GameZone
    * WildTangent®

 

Options  

 

    * 1 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module
    * 6-cell Li-ion battery pack
    * Additional AC adapter

 

Warranty  

 

    * One-year International Travellers Warranty (ITW)