Acer AS7551-3634 17.3-Inch Laptop (Mesh Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought a version of this computer that has a few added videophile features such a Blu Ray player and Dolby 5.1 output.No matter - with or without those goodies this is one excellent laptop.

Two particular components stood out to me. The first is the screen which is vibrant and detailed like no other I have used. (I work coordinating a help desk for an AT department) It has a glossy surface like a pane of glass which adds tremendously to the appearance of depth in the images (but also makes placement critical to avoid reflections).Absolutely superb.

Second is the keyboard which is more like that of a desk computer than a laptop. The 16/9 video format screen allows for a correspondingly wide keyboard.A unique construction provides a desktop type feel without the depth a desktop-type keyboard typically requires. (The laptop thus remain relatively light and thin.)

Other features include 4 USB jacks, a monitor output, a network jack (along with a fine built in 802.11b/g/n wireless connection), Multi-Gesture Touchpad, 4 gigs of RAM, a Dual-Core Processor and Windows 7. Additional goodies include a built in web cam and mike.

There are numerous small touches that show great care in design. Two examples: There is a small lighted switch next to the touch pad that turns it on and off. No more "where did the curser jump to?") Also the surface surrounding the keyboard is slightly textured in such a way as to both look great and be less prone to showing contact soiling.

This is my 2nd Acer computer. The first, a small netbook, has been flawless during its 1st year of service. I have no reason to expect otherwise from this far more deluxe model.

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Product Description:

Acer Aspire 7551: Mobile Cinematic Entertainment

Enjoy a portable theater experience with the Acer Aspire 7551 (AS7551-3634) 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. When even 17.3" fails to satiate your visual appetite, go bigger by connecting to your widescreen HDTV via HDMI port, delivering crystal-clear visuals and audio through a single cable.

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 dual-core AMD Athlon II processor and the ATI Radeon HD 4250 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.


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.


You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010.

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.
2.20 GHz AMD Athlon II Dual-Core P340 processor with 1 MB L2 cache and 800 MHz front-side bus for excellent multi-tasking. It's designed to handle simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. 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.
320 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; expandable to 8 GB)
ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics (with 256 MB of discrete video memory) is equipped with 40 stream processors and an advanced 3D engine to provide support for hybrid graphics when paired with this system's Windows operating system. It provides up to 1919 MB of total shared system memory and is compatible with Microsoft DirectX 10.1.
8x SuperMulti DVD