Acer Aspire 5742G-464G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39,6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420M Windows 7 Home Premium Black

  • Brand : Acer
  • Product family : Aspire
  • Product name : Aspire 5742G-464G64MN
  • Product code : LX.R5302.012
  • Category : Laptops
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  • Short summary description Acer Aspire 5742G-464G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39,6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420M Windows 7 Home Premium Black :

    Acer Aspire 5742G-464G64MN, Intel® Core™ i5, 2,53 GHz, 39,6 cm (15.6"), 1366 x 768 pixels, 4 GB, 640 GB

  • Long summary description Acer Aspire 5742G-464G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39,6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420M Windows 7 Home Premium Black :

    Acer Aspire 5742G-464G64MN. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5, Processor model: i5-460M, Processor frequency: 2,53 GHz. Display diagonal: 39,6 cm (15.6"), Display resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels. Internal memory: 4 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 640 GB, Optical drive type: DVD Super Multi DL. On-board graphics card model: Intel® HD Graphics, Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420M. Operating system installed: Windows 7 Home Premium. Product colour: Black. Weight: 2,6 kg

Specs
Design
Product colour Black
Display
Display diagonal 39,6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Display brightness 200 cd/m²
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model i5-460M
Processor cores 2
Processor threads 4
Processor boost frequency 2,8 GHz
Processor frequency 2,53 GHz
System bus rate 2,5 GT/s
Processor cache 3 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor socket BGA 1288
Processor lithography 32 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor series Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename Arrandale
Bus type DMI
FSB Parity
Stepping K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 35 W
Tjunction 105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16
PCI Express slots version 2.0
PCI Express configurations 1x16
Number of Processing Die Transistors 382 M
Processing Die size 81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) 19
ECC supported by processor
Memory
Internal memory 4 GB
Internal memory type DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 2 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory 8 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity 640 GB
HDD interface SATA
HDD speed 5400 RPM
Optical drive type DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards MMC, SD
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420M
On-board graphics card
Discrete graphics card
On-board graphics card family Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency 500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 766 MHz
Audio
Audio system High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers 1
Camera
Front camera resolution (numeric) 1,3 MP
Network
Wi-Fi
Networking features Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity 3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
DVI port
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1
Headphone outputs 1
S/PDIF out port
Microphone in
Docking connector
Charging port type DC-in jack
ExpressCard slot
CardBus PCMCIA slot type
SmartCard slot

Ports & interfaces
TV-out
Performance
Motherboard chipset Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboard
Pointing device Touchpad
Software
Operating system installed Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 1.0
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Intel® Insider™
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Intel Flex Memory Access
Intel® Smart Cache
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel Demand Based Switching
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
Intel 64
Execute Disable Bit
Idle States
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Processor package size rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Processor code SLC22
Physical Address Extension (PAE)
Physical Address Extension (PAE) 36 bit
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available
Graphics & IMC lithography 45 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
Intel FDI Technology
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Intel Fast Memory Access
Processor ARK ID 50179
Conflict-Free processor
Battery
Number of battery cells 6
Battery life (max) 3 h
Security
Cable lock slot
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Weight & dimensions
Width 381 mm
Depth 253 mm
Height (front) 2,5 cm
Height (rear) 3,4 cm
Weight 2,6 kg
Other features
Infrared data port
Graphics card family NVIDIA
Type PC
Display LCD
TV-in port
Wake-on-LAN ready
Internal modem
TV tuner integrated
Reviews
Updated:
2011-08-17 03:52:00
Average rating:77
Uk has collected 39 expert reviews for Acer Aspire 5742G-464G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420M Windows 7 Home Premium Black and the average expert rating is 77 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-04 01:42:09
Average rating:80
Acer's Aspire 5742G is a 15.6in laptop that's big, but not all that heavy. It weighs only 2.4kg and it actually feels light when you hold it in your hands. It's a well-balanced notebook with a nice design, it performed well in our tests, and it has go...
  • Relatively lightweight, good performance, good battery life, feels good to use...
  • Screen is reflective...
  • Acer's Aspire 5742G is a 15.6in laptop that offers good performance and battery life in a surprisingly light body. It's comfortable to use and it feels well built. We think it's a good all-rounder that can be used by students, home users and even busin...
gadgetguy.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-04 01:42:10
Average rating:60
When shopping for a basic notebook PC that neither sacrifices performance to be super-light or super-stylish, nor expects you to pay a hefty premium for power you might not even need, well, you're usually spoilt for choice. Dozens of models with only...
  • Clean and minimalist design; Decent spec for this price...
  • Doesn't necessarily stand out from the crowd; Disappointing screen resolution...
Zdnet.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-04 01:42:10
Average rating:80
Acer's Aspire 5 series covers quite a few price tiers, but to the consumer they'd never be able to tell the difference just by looking at them. Without the stickers on the side pointing out that the internals are different, you'd not be able to...
  • While the lack of 5GHz radio is a little concerning, we doubt many people would care at this price point. For general use the Acer Aspire 5742G excels, and its excellent battery life makes it a top choice.
techradar.com
Updated:
2012-11-19 02:00:24
Average rating:70
Students on a tight budget will find great value to be had from the Acer Aspire 5742G-384G64Mnkk. Strong performance is just the icing on the cake, with plenty of great features to speak of, although the short battery life is a pain.The Aspire 5742G-38...
  • Good performance, Decent graphics power, Large hard drive, Usability...
  • Battery life, Some flex in chassis...
techradar.com
Updated:
2012-11-19 02:00:24
Average rating:80
Acer aims to balance price with performance and the Aspire series has been its mainstay for many years. With the Aspire 5742G, Acer has put everything you need in a starter laptop and wrapped it up in a great-looking package. Right out of the box the A...
  • Good performance, Battery life, Vibrant screen, Connectivity, Dedicated graphics...
  • Some flex in keyboard, Keyboard also attracts dust and dirt...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2012-11-19 02:00:25
Average rating:80
The Aspire 5742G is typical of the latest breed of Acer laptops, with its slimline design, powerful processor and relatively low price. We're amazed sometimes how much Acer crams into its laptops; not only do you get the latest Core i3-370M processor...
  • The 5742G lives up to Acer's reputation for value, with good performance and decent features, but it lacks a few expansion ports...