Acer AS7741G-6426 17.3-Inch Laptop (Black)

Acer Aspire 7741: Big Screen Sensation

Enjoy a portable theater experience with the Acer Aspire 7741 (AS7741G-6426) PC laptop, which features a 17.3-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. And with the smart performance of the turbo-charged Intel Core i5 processor and a plethora of cool convenience features, you have everything you need within reach to power through daily tasks and enjoy your media wherever you are.

Smart performance and a seamless visual experience
start with the Intel Core i5 processor.

The notebook's rounded edges and smooth lines bring a slenderized look while the mesh-patterned cover brings a rich appearance. The keyboard also extends to a dedicated numeric keypad, making number key-ins quick and streamlining productivity.

The two built-in speakers produce vividly realistic audio, and you can connect this laptop to your HDTV via the HDMI port. A Multi-Gesture Touchpad enables 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. Other features include ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, an integrated webcam for video chats, and a SuperMulti optical drive that's compatible with double-layer DVD discs.

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.

You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010. Complete your PC. Buy full-featured Microsoft Office 2010.

The enormous 17.3-inch HD widescreen LED-backlit display lets you experience high-definition entertainment like never before.

Acer AS7741G-7017

Key Features

17.3-inch CineCrystal LED-backlit widescreen display with 1600 x 900-pixel resolution (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.
2.66 GHz Intel Core i5-480M dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (2.93 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). Intel's Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most.
640 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; expandable to 8 GB)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6550M graphics deliver advanced technology to deliver cinema-quality audio and video with 1 GB of DDR3 discrete graphics memory. Using ATI Stream technology, it helps accelerate even the most demanding applications, enabling you to do more than ever with your notebook. And it supports DirectX 11 for immersive 3D games.
8x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive can also write to CD, DVD-RAM, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs--which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data.
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 such as Google Earth. It also enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. (Learn more)
1.3-megapixel HD webcam lets you go face to face in online chats and VOIPs with 1280 x 1024 resolution, and easily take still pictures and videos that you can share with friends.
Built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD)
3 USB 2.0 ports
HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD. It also includes a standard VGA video output.
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.
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. (Learn more)
Preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 free software offering with selected functionality of Word and Excel for your text and spreadsheet tasks. Plus, if you decide you want the full suite, just purchase a product key to activate an ad-free version that also includes the latest Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher programs. Complete your PC. Buy full-featured Microsoft Office 2010.
6-cell battery (4400 mAh)
Weight: 7.3 pounds
Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty

What's in the Box

This package contains the Acer Aspire AS7741G-6426 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions

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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.

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC

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, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.

Peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop (see larger image).

Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.

Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.

Create, Connect and Share with Windows Live

Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.

Get 25 GB of free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
Share photos during video chats with Windows Live**
Easily edit photos and combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.

Windows Live is available for free at download.live.com.

Complete your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010

Microsoft Office Starter 2010 includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.

* Additional hardware may be required. Not available in all countries. (See windows.microsoft.com/products/windows-7/system-requirements/ for more information.)
** Requires a compatible microphone, speakers or headset, webcam, and broadband connection.

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
As soon as I took it out of the box, I was amazed! ***PLEASE READ IF YOU'RE TRYING TO DECIDE BETWEEN THE 6426 MODEL & THE 7017 MODEL*** The screen is very bright & very vivid, I find it just beautiful. I've read reviews on other sites complaining about the large size of it, please remember this is a 17.3" laptop. It is a nice size laptop & will of course be a bit heavier than an 11". If you aren't sure how big it is, please grab a tape measure & measure 17.3" diagonally. Rating the laptop lower because you didn't want a large laptop is just plain idiotic. I plugged it in & turned it on. I was expecting to have to fight with it to set up the network connection (sometimes connections are a hassle), but this laptop made it so easy. I was able to set up my network within the first two minutes of having turned it on. It booted up, I typed in my network key, & I was connected, easy as that. I'm a long time Windows XP user, so I had to get used to the Windows 7 set up. But, I really like it! I find it very easy to figure out. The keys on the keyboard are nice. They don't feel sticky, or too large. You do have to give it time if you are moving over from a regular keyboard though, due to a little more space. Some people also complain about not having a light on the keyboard itself to signify the CAP/NUM locks, I don't have issues with this due to the fact, I look at my screen as I type. If you accidentally hit the CAP/NUM lock it will show you on the screen. It will have a lock icon with either an uppercase A for CAPS lock or a number 1 for NUM lock, the lock will be closed if on, or open if off. It's really simple if you know your "home keys" & are able to type & read at the same time. One reason I bought this laptop was because of the dedicated graphics card. This has not disappointed me whatsoever. My boyfriend bought me the Sims 3, the week it came out, but because of his desktop computer being older than a dinosaur, I was unable to play it. THIS LAPTOP PLAYS IT BEAUTIFULLY! And on mostly high settings as well. Picture quality is good when watching things on Netflix or Hulu, as well as Youtube. I've had no trouble multitasking either, I'll have music playing, Firefox open & GIMP 2.0 open for photo editing & I have yet to see it lag. One thing, the battery life isn't going to be as well off as the smaller laptops. That's just something that's obvious, bigger screen = more power needed to run. I get about 2.5 hours of multitasking before I have to plug it in. It does seem to charge rather quickly though, so that's a plus. I also like how you can keep it plugged in & not have to worry about over charging the battery because it stops charging once it gets to 100% regardless of being plugged in or not. I would rate it a 4.5 if it was an option, due to the volume. It's worth more than 4 stars, but the laptop volume isn't as high as I would like. But, you have to remember it's a laptop & if you wanted a stereo system attached to it, you should go with a desktop. It's still more than loud enough for games, but Youtube it's a little low. I have not tried headphones yet, but I'm sure that when something is actually attached to your ear the sound will be louder. lol. When I was looking to buy this laptop, I had also looked at the 7017 Model which is more expensive. Looking at the specs, I can't really see why that one has so many more reviews. It's the same laptop except THIS one the 6426, has a higher speed processor (2.66GHz vs. 2.53GHz) & a larger hard drive (640GB vs. 500GB). So why buy the 7017 Model for $829.99 when you can buy the better 6426 Model for $677.99? Save the $152 bucks! I bought mine for $677.99 & paid for two day shipping. The total was around $701 & sure enough it was here two days later. I absolutely love this laptop & I'm 100% happy with my decision to go with the Acer AS7741G-6426. :)