Acer Aspire Timeline AS5742-7653 Laptop – Aluminum Ruggedness, Acer Reliability

Acer has long been a respected name in the laptop market. Actually, I am a big believer in Acer products, and am typing this article on my Acer Aspire 7741Z-5731 I picked up in Christmas of 2010. Like all the Acer products I have owned before, it delivers premium performance at a great price. Making many “Best Laptops of 2011″ lists, the Acer Aspire Timeline AS5742-7653 is no exception.

Offering an elegant, brushed aluminum finish, the benefit is not only visual. The heavy-duty aluminum cover protects the screen and the electronics inside as well as looking great. Before you open your laptop lid, you make an upscale statement that sets your laptop apart from the crowd. If you like flash, this laptop will get it done.



And if you prefer performance to accompany your panache, the Timeline 7741Z-5731 offers that as well. The large 15.6 inch backlit display is designed to be energy efficient and uses 33% less energy than  a common laptop screen. Without sacrificing execution at the cost of saving money and energy, the screen actually handles glare and bright light situations markedly better than most.

Not to stop there on the energy conservation theme, Acer has coupled the low energy consuming Intel Dual Core SU4100 processor to run the show. The lower power needs of this thrifty chip require only 10 watts, and that drives battery run time up to an impressive 8 hours. Acer also adds a “smart adapter” that shuts off energy use when the battery is full. These two features return an impressive 66% in energy savings, and cause less wear and tear on your battery over time.

The Timeline AS5742-7653 has plenty of storage and memory, with a 320 GB hard drive and 4GB RAM. Ethernet and WIFI internet connectivity options are onboard offering wired or wireless access, and the integrated webcam provides high quality video chat, Skype and other visual media options in a high resolution video rendering that looks better than most laptops.

And if you are hard on your laptop, like I am, and run it for extended periods of time, Acer added a feature that every manufacturer should make standard.  Their patented cooling innovation allows your laptop to run cooler, which means longer battery charge, longer battery life, and less electricity used.

Acer has once again done a great job creating a mid-level laptop with great features that saves money and conserves resources, while delivering a fashionable, sturdy package that is priced right. This machine weighs a light 5.3 pounds and is a mere 1.16 inches thin. This flashy package is geared for maximum mobility, and qualifies as a green product with its environment conscious energy conservative theme. You can pick one up for around $720 at your favorite retailer, but for online savings and ease of purchase, Acer offers multiple  Aspire Timeline models at a discount at online retailer Amazon.