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Product summary
The Acer Aspire 7520-5115 is an 8.2-pound, general-purpose notebook computer.Compared to other consumer level notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $865.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.Features NVIDIA GeForce Go 7000M graphics with 256MB of video RAM.
Specifications: Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology (1.6 GHz); RAM installed: 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM; Weight: 8.2 lbs; See full specs
Price range: $828.83 - $910.02
CNET product brief
Description: The Acer Aspire 7520-5115 is an 8.2-pound, general-purpose notebook computer.Compared to other consumer level notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $865.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.Features NVIDIA GeForce Go 7000M graphics with 256MB of video RAM.
Pros: Comes with Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Vista Home premium OS, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with a comparable set of OS is $1,420.Also, this notebook has 1440 x 900 native screen resolution, which is considerably higher than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this high a native screen resolution is $1,630.
Cons: Has an 8.2-pound weight, which is somewhat heavier than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Dell XPS M1330, at around $905, has only a 4-pound weight.Also, this notebook only has a turion 64 X2 mobile technology processor, which is less efficient than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Toshiba Satellite P305D-S8828, a 7.5-pound notebook at around $780, has a turion X2 mobile processor.The Acer Aspire 7520-5115 comes with entry-level word processing software ? if you often need to create presentations you will likely need to upgrade to a more powerful office suite.
Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Comes with a DVD recorder, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital Handycam onto DVDs.With 256MB of dedicated video RAM, this machine will do a lot better than most other notebooks, when it comes to multimedia applications and games.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.
Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, given the trade-offs between performance and low price, this item will likely only appeal to serious bargain hunters.
Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.
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Desktop Replacement
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Where to buy
Acer Aspire 7520-5115 - Turion 64 X2 TL-52 1.6 GHz - 17" TFT:
$828.83 - $910.02
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