Budget laptop for the entry user!
Up today is the Acer Aspire AS5750. This budget laptop has the potential to offer good value for money with its decent specifications and good price point. So let’s take a look at what this baby can do.

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU: Intel® Core™ i3-2350M (2.3GHz)
Memory: 4GB DDR3 (1333MHz)
Hard Drive(s): 500GB 5400RPM
Optical Drive(s): Super Multi DVD R/W
Networking: Gigabit Ethernet
Graphics: Intel HD3000
Display: 15.6” HD LED LCD Backlight (1366x768 Resolution)
Audio: Dolby Advanced
Coms: 802.11b/g/n
Inputs: 2x USB2.0, 1x USB3.0, 1x Microphone, SD Card Reader
Outputs: 1x Headphone Out, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI
Acer have done relatively well with its packaging. It is neat and organized with well-placed cautionary warning cards on the unit (tells you ways to maximise battery life and performance). Once I had the unit in my hands, I couldn’t help but feel like it was a bit cheap and plastic-y.

The sound of the unit is actually pretty good comparing against some of the past ear cringers I’ve heard, but what lets it down is the display. It lacks the clarity and sharpness of other laptops in its price range; however this could be something to do with the Intel HD Graphics. Past laptops I’ve reviewed with similar problems regarding the screen are usually those with a lower end graphics processor. The screen is glossy so reflection and glare can be problematic on it. Outdoor use on a sunny day could be turned into a complete waste of time trying to actually see what you’re doing.


Overall the unit seems to hit a good point when it comes to getting a bang for your buck. It’s not perfect, but at its price point and simple features, it gives those low-end users a fantastic option to consider for their next laptops.
sahin.s@centrecom.com.au