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Acer Aspire AS7551G-5056 17.3-Inch Laptop (Black) | 
| Brand: Acer
Category: Personal Computer
Buy New: $749.99
as of 9/6/2010 01:54 CDT details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 1036
Color: Black
Media: Personal Computers
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU Manufacturer: AMD
CPU Speed: 2.1
CPU Type: Phenom Triple-Core
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Hard Drive Size: 500
Graphics RAM: 1024
USB Ports: 3
Display Size: 17.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.3
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 16.3 x 1.4
Model: AS7551G-5056
UPC: 884483214846
EAN: 0884483214846
ASIN: B003N19478
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | The Acer Aspire AS7551G Notebook delivers outstanding performance, great communication features and rich multimedia for the ultimate desktop replacement. | | • | Get lost in high-definition entertainment and gaming on the enormous 17.3-Inch HD widescreen LED-backlit display with true 16:9 aspect ratio while vibrant audio pumps out of the built-in stereo speakers. | | • | AMD Phenom II Processor and 4GB DDR3 Memory accelerate all your daily needs with the multitasking performance and responsiveness needed to download music, launch movies, chat and complete your daily tasks. | | • | Always be connected to your friends, email and favorite websites with 802.11b/g/n WiFi CERTIFIED wireless connectivity and Gigabit Ethernet LAN. | | • | The notebooks rounded edges and smooth lines bring a slenderized look while the mesh-patterned cover bring a rich appearance and prevents fingerprints and scratches. |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Acer Aspire 7551G: Mobile Cinematic Entertainment Enjoy a portable theater experience with the Acer Aspire 7551G (AS7551G-5056) 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. The two built-in speakers produce vividly realistic audio, and you can connect the laptop to your own home theater receiver for 5.1-channel surround sound. You'll also be able to connect this laptop to your HDTV via the HDMI port. 
Enjoy cinematic brilliance on the 17.3-inch HD Acer CineCrystal widescreen LCD display with a true 16:9 aspect ratio and Intel integrated graphics delivering crystal-clear images and brilliant color for today's best entertainment. |  | 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. It's powered by a triple-core AMD Phenom II processor and the ATI Radeon HD 5650 graphics processor, which combines multi-core processing and powerful graphics for a superior digital entertainment experience. 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. This Aspire laptop comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version). 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.
- 2.10 GHz AMD Phenom II Triple-Core N830 processor with 1 MB L2 cache and 1333 MHz front-side bus for excellent multi-tasking. You'll enjoy movies, music and games like you never have before, with amazing detail, clarity and color. Plus, you can experience Microsoft Windows 7 the way it was intended. And with Vision Technology from AMD, you'll get a combination of cutting-edge processing and video power that allows you to experience vivid web and video content, sharp photos and crystal-clear music.
- 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; expandable to 8 GB)
- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 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.
- 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 Crystal Eye webcam with a built-in digital microphone that helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes. Acer Video Conference Manager software supports 1280 x 1024 resolution online video calls.
- Built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capability provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers). This laptop uses Acer InviLink Nplify technology that enables multi-stream input or output for faster and more reliable bandwidth, and it also offers Acer SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency.
- 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)
- Three 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)
- Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
- Up to 3.0 hours of battery life (6-cell battery)
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 10.8 x 1.4 inches (WxDxH)
- 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 AS7551G-5056 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version); NTI Media Maker; Google Toolbar; Acer Recovery Management; Acer GridVista; Microsoft Works; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Trial (60 days); Norton Online Backup Learn More
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 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. And with Windows Anytime Upgrade, you'll be able to add new features to your PC in as little as 10 minutes. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process, it requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings
Product Description
Acer Aspire AS7551G-5056 Notebook comes with these specs: AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Processor N830, Windows 7 Home Premium, 17.3-Inch HD+ Widescreen CineCrystal LCD Display, AMD M880G Chipset, 4096 MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory, ATI Radeon HD 5650 Graphics with 1024 MB of Dedicated System Memory, 500 GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, Built-In HD 1.3 MP Webcam, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, High Definition Audio Support, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, 3 - USB 2.0 Ports, 1 - HDMI Port, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh), Up to 2.7 hours of battery life, 7.26 lbs. | 3.3 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60-day insert)
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| Customer Reviews:
 Rather Nice August 4, 2010
Tom6823
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Well so far it is a really nice machine.
Pros: Nice Graphics, Very very nice display, keyboard is solid.
Cons: Onboard graphics drivers are terrible, the speakers could be better, the mouse pad could be better.
Based on what I have seen so far I would say its worth getting. At first I was really annoyed because I was having display issues with Call of Duty 4 and Civilization IV would crash frequently. Eventually I installed ATI's drivers and it solved those problems. The screen is gorgeous though, its nicer then my monitor on my desktop and that thing is really sweet. The keyboard responds well and I especially like the number pad. It runs rather hot but most laptops do. I have just been setting it up so it is off the surface about half an inch and it runs much cooler now (cooling pad would also work). Oh right and the HDMI port is handy too. The battery lasts about half an hour to 45 minutes while playing Call of Duty on high settings, which is better then I would have expected from a 6-cell laptop battery.
On the other hand it runs into the same problems that all Acer's have rather bad speakers. I mean don't get me wrong laptop speakers are not the best around but these things are very loud and on the loudest setting they distort the sound a little. But I was expecting that from an Acer. Also the customer support for it is TERRIBLE!!! Again that is a problem with Acer though. Luckily I really haven't had any really issue to call Acer about. The mouse pad on it feels a little cheap. I mean I haven't had any problems with it but the pad on an HP or Dell are much better.
Overall its a very nice laptop once you install ATI's drivers. And since it is about $100 cheaper (when I got it) then a different company's essential identical twin it does make it worth it. Just be warned it is an Acer.
Oh right I think it says it comes with Windows 7 Pro. It lies it is Windows 7 Home. Still 64 bit though so not a big deal I guess. I'll try to check back later on after I have played with it more.
Excellent Laptop--especially for demanding video tasks. September 3, 2010
Actmeister (Lost Angeles)
AMD recently started offering 3-core and 4-core CPUs for laptops, and this is one of the first to market. It has most of the newest features, and it's 17.3 inch screen keeps you from missing your desktop. What really sets this laptop apart from most others, especially in this price range, is it's video. A dedicated video card with it's own GDRAM is always better, but this is notable as the first laptop I've seen with an ATI 5000 series video card. The result is impressive performance for a good price. It's not a hard core gaming machine. There's really no such thing in a sub-$1,000 laptop. But it does a good job on mid-level, slightly older games like Red Faction Guerrilla. Where this machine really shines is in tasks that require heavy graphics processing like photo editing and especially, video transcoding.
Battery life is listed as two hours, two hours and a half and three hours in various descriptions of this laptop. 2.5 seems about right for average computing chores. Two hours would be a good estimate if you're working it hard. You won't need a notebook cooler, by the way. The heat is exhausted out the left side of the unit and the bottom never gets more than pleasantly warm.
It's comes with Win 7 premium which means you have the media center capability, but not the ability to run XP apps. That requires Win 7 pro which is close to a hundred bucks more than premium at the store. Vista apps run. Xp apps don't. You may want to figure the cost of upgrades into your budget if you're moving up from XP.
The trackpad is pretty good and can be set up to recognize gestures in some programs, a little like an i-phone, but not as complete a set. Still, it's a nice touch. You have to set it up though--the gestures don't work out of the box. As with all new computers you have to burn your own restore disks. There's a little program that pops up that will let you do that easily, but not quickly. You will need four single layer DVDs and a couple of hours. You must do all four at once. If you stop before completing all four, you will have to start all over again with disk number one. You might also want to do this while plugged in, or it will be a race to see if the battery runs out before you finish, as the drive is burning the whole time, which uses some serious juice.
The Wi-Fi is wireless N and works great. It's backward compatible with -b and -g. There is another review on this unit that complains about the wi-fi. I can only assume he either had bad luck, or doesn't know what he's doing.
I can't comment on Acer customer service, as I've had no need for them. I do have a couple of small disappointments. There is no e-sata port which would have made backups to a portable hard drive a lot quicker. Solved the problem by doing my backups over the wi-fi to an e-sata external drive connected to my desktop. I would also have liked a fourth usb port. The card reader is hard to find. It's located on the front edge on the right and has a little plastic thingy to protect the slot. You need to push in on this, as you would a card, in order to remove it. Then you can put the card in. Just be warned--the protector thingy is not attached to the laptop and could easily be lost. I'm guessing that would not be a problem for most people, but it is the only protection from getting dust and dirt in the slot. I would have preferred some kind of flip back cover that just moves out of the way when you stick the memory card in. If none of the stuff I just mentioned matters to you it's probably a five star laptop for you. For me it's still four stars.
For me, the 5000 series video card was much more important than a fourth core, which very few programs use effectively anyway. I'm guessing from what I've read, that this unit is the best balance of price, performance and battery life for my specific needs, and so far I'm very happy. I've had it about six weeks now. Your mileage may vary. If it starts causing problems at some point, I'll post an update.
If all you want your laptop for is watching movies, surfing the web and basic office apps, you can spend less and be perfectly happy. If you want a legitimate desk top replacement or video workhorse on a budget this is a good choice.
 no wifi connection August 21, 2010
hoooott
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Unit works fine but the wifi connection will not pick up -- this is my second unit in 5 months -- the first unit I purchased works fine with wifi
I will need tech help. Unit works fine with wire hook up.
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