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Editors' rating: 89
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 253 reviews of Acer Aspire 7720 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 166834 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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whatlaptop.co.uk
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: A well-specified and affordable media centre for the whole family
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notebookcheck.net
Editors' rating: 82
Summary: The battery should make a limited mobile use possible. But, this notebook is a DTR notebook anyway, so, it is actually designed for being used at the desk next to an already existing power source
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personal computer world
Editors' rating: 100
Summary: HD DVD arrives in a budget notebook that has loads of features
CNET editors' buying advice
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Laptop computer memory size
To maximize battery life, notebook computer processors are often designed to save more energy and run cooler than desktop processors. The drawback is slower performance, but more memory can help, which it won't consume energy or radiate heat. Even better, up to 4GB of RAM can now be found in budget configurations. If you want more memory later, expansion is often a simple procedure.
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Notebook computer processors
The central processor (CPU) is the heart of any computer system and an excellent litmus test as to whether a desktop computer or notebook fits your needs. The trouble is, processor names like Athlon and Celeron are as cryptic as system names like Latitude and Pavilion. Here's a quick guide to see which chip is a fit:
| Manufacturer | Processor name | Processing power | Designed use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel | Core 2 Extreme Quad | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| Intel | Core 2 Quad | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| AMD | Turion | High | Mainstream |
| AMD | Athlon | High | Mainstream |
| Intel | Core 2 Duo | High | Mainstream |
| AMD | Sempron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Celeron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Pentium Dual Core | Medium | Entry level |
| AMD | Athlon Neo | Low | Netbook |
| Intel | Atom | Low | Netbook |
| Via | C7-M | Low | Netbook |
| Via | Nano | Low | Netbook |
| Intel | Pentium | Low | Budget |
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CNET product brief
Description: The Acer Aspire 7720-6569 is a 7.9-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $600.The 17 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1440 x 900, which is better than most laptops.Powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo chip.This configuration includes a 160GB hard disk and 2 GB of RAM.
Pros: This laptop?s great sound performance will bring out the best in your games and movies.
Cons: Has a modest 1.66 GHz CPU speed.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is slower than the average notebook on the market today.The poor battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more frequently than other laptops in its class.This notebook's Intel GMA X3100 graphics chip uses system RAM, which sometimes results in slower performance.
Suitability: A mainstream notebook, suited for general mobile computing.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.Archive your digital videos using this computer's DVD burner.
Value: In view of its very 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) The integrated camera, while it does not have the resolution of most handheld cameras, can be handy if you want to web chat over the Internet.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
