Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33340 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Acer
• Model: Aspire AS5710
• Released on: 2007-08-08

Manufacturer's Description
The Aspire 5710 is a brilliant combination of design and entertainment power. Running on Intel® Centrino 2 Duo processors and featuring Acer's new, innovative, Gemstone design the new Aspire 5710 is the notebook for power hungry multimedia and home entertainment users, an empowering combination of classic design elements: Quality of execution; Enduring style; Superb usability. The smooth shape of the whole notebook provides a very comfortable touch

A laptop with amazing processing power!
The Acer 5710 features the Revolutionary Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring the Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T5500 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66, 667 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® 64 architecture. Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset

The Core 2 Duo is more than just a processor. It's the engine that drives your Acer Notebook to perform better, faster, smarter, and smaller! With a 64-bit capable Intel® Core™2 Duo processor enabling Intel's latest and greatest technologies for your Acer Notebook, you've got unrivaled energy-efficient performance at home and on the go. Whether you're looking for lean, mean and on the go, or a multimedia powerhouse-you'll find the perfect Acer Notebook powered by processors to fit your needs. Processing leaps like this come once in a decade. We're not talking small incremental change here. With the Intel Core 2 Duo processor in your Acer Notebook, you've got revolutionary dual-core technology working for you so you can stay on the cutting edge of technology longer

Powerful Design Statement
The stylish Acer Aspire 5710 notebook combines the latest advances in notebook design with a stunning 15.4" WXGA CrystalBrite display and features extensive multimedia capabilities. Built around the powerful Centrino 2 Duo processor you will not run short on processing power

The cool-looking speaker grill featured on value Aspire notebooks adds a nice interior touch. The Aspire Inlaid nameplate and Empowering Key are bejeweled in translucent emerald green. The floating text in the inlaid template complements the Acer logo silhouette on the LCD cover for an attractively unified design element. Contrasting the shadowy gloss of the outer surface, the inside of the notebook reveals a refreshingly light, pearl gray shade. The CeramiFinish surface features a unique, ceramic-like texture for a cozy hands-on feel

Maximum Multimedia
The rich features of the Aspire 5710 will satisfy any multimedia or home entertainment demand. Choose between a comprehensive shared graphics solution or the latest ATI graphic card offering up to 256MB of VRAM which, combined with the 5-in-1 card reader, Expresscard slot, Dolby® certified surround sound system, IEEE1394 (FireWire) port and large storage space, make the Aspire 5710 a notebook offering the maximum in multimedia

Grand Performance
High-brightness, high-color, high-contrast, 8 ms 15.4" WXGA premium viewing experience. 30% more information can be seen on screen, empowering users to enjoy DVDs and video in native widescreen resolution. Two side-by-side pages can be viewed comfortably. Left-to-right scrolling can be used for screening spreadsheets. Bundled with the very useful Acer GridVista™, which organizes windows, gathers thoughts, boosts productivity. Acer GridVista™ is an easy-to-use tool for cleaning up the desktop, reducing screen clutter, and saving time and effort through an easy 1-2-3 process.

Taking full advantage of a widescreen display and multi-window viewing on dual displays, this application reveals up to 8 windows at once for superb multimedia enjoyment. With Acer GridVista™, users never need to manually organize their windows again!

When used on a 15.4" WXGA wide-aspect LCD, Acer GridVista™ auto-adjusts web pages of 800 x 600 resolution to whole-page width, so users can see more and scroll less

DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive meets multimedia needs, using all popular DVD formats: DVD±R/±R DL/RW and DVD-RAM
The Double-layer DVD discs are Single-sided with two information layers that can be independently recorded to and read from. It records up to 8.5 GB of data, four hours of DVD-quality video, 16 hours of VHS-quality video, or more than 2000 songs onto a single disc!

Amazing Graphics!
High Definition Graphics:Enhanced 3D graphics performance with Mobile Intel® 945GM/PM Express Chipset. Offers full support for Windows Vista™ Aero™ interface. Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 delivers impressive graphics capability and has a Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 3.0 intelligently allocates memory, ensuring smooth video playback

The Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset's low power design enables up to 28% less average power consumption compared to previous generations. Featuring the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, the Mobile Intel 945GM Express chipset delivers up to 2x improvement in graphics performance over the previous generation chipset. The Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset enables up to 25% higher data transfer rate compared to the previous generation bus speed. Additionally, it features PCI Express* x16 graphics ports and PCI Express x1 I/O ports, next generation Serial ATA, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity

The new Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel® GMA 950) graphics core is an intelligent and responsive graphics engine built into the chipset that is on the motherboard. This integration provides incredible visual quality, faster graphics performance and flexible display options without the need for a separate graphics card

Quality speakers with Dolby® Home Theater™
Aspire is the world's first full line of notebooks to feature Dolby® Home Theater™ for truly enhanced digital home entertainment. Movies, music, gaming, TV and radio, audio creation and even instant messaging take on a whole new dimension with Dolby® Surround sound!

Quick access to audio mode controls via the Empowering Technology tool bar, Empowering key or system tray. Allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Certified sound on your Aspire notebook. As well as Dolby®-certified surround sound system it boosts all around, high-end audio fidelity. The Aspire 5710 has the latest audio transfer file format, providing impressive sound quality for enjoyment of digital audio. It accurately preserves signal quality without degradation from conversion to analog format. It provides high-fidelity sound effects when watching DVDs, listening to MP3s, and playing games via S/PDIF output to headphones or speakers, with specialized audio modes for movies, music and games, eAudio Management provides centralized control over notebook sound

Acer QuicCharge™ Battery Technology
Works well with Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries which hold more power capacity to help the battery retain its charge longer and improve longevity. Circuit-based design intelligently monitors battery performance, output voltage, and temperature for enhanced reliability and safety. Optimized battery charging brings uninterrupted productivity: Typical battery reaches 80% full capacity in one-hour charge; Full battery charge in 2 hours (system off); Full battery charge in 3 hours (system in-use)

Acer Empowering Technology

Gigabit performance
Gigabit Ethernet delivers the most efficient, secure and stable office LAN connection available, keeping corporate employees consistently in touch and up-to-date while lowering IT service costs

The Latest Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium delivers the productivity and entertainment that you need from your Notebook at home or on the go. Using Windows Vista Home Premium it’s easier to enjoy your digital photos, TV and movies, and music. Plus, you'll have the peace of mind of knowing that your Notebook has a whole new level of security and reliability. All together, Windows Vista Home Premium redefines enjoyment in home computing

Windows Vista Home Premium also helps keep your personal information, your Notebook and your family computing experience safer than in previous versions of Windows. For example, Windows Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista includes automated defences against malicious software and fraudulent websites so you can use your Acer Notebook online with greater confidence. Windows Vista Home Premium also provides automatic backup of your files, such as your valuable digital photos, music, movies, documents and other files, so you can relax and focus on the things you care about most. And, by using the built-in parental controls, parents can help ensure their children's computer use is appropriate and safer

And what about fun? A major advance in Windows Vista Home Premium is the dramatically improved digital entertainment experience. Enjoy entertainment on your Notebook or even on your TV in the living room. Windows Vista Home Premium makes it easier to burn your photo slide shows and home movies to a professional-looking video DVD that your friends and family can watch on a DVD player or PC whenever they like. Combined with unbeatable support for gaming and music, Windows Vista Home Premium delivers a complete home entertainment experience

If you want a Notebook that can keep up with you while you're on the go, then you'll appreciate how Windows Vista Home Premium helps you get the most from your Acer Notebook. It provides simplified power management, easier wireless networking and streamlined ways to sync with the devices that keep you connected. Because it's incredibly flexible, you can enjoy all of your entertainment through Windows Vista Home Premium when you're on the road, in a coffee shop or relaxing on the couch. Mobile computing has never been like this before

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Customer Reviews

Contemporary looks, bright display, nice software
I've had my Acer 5710 for a few days now. I'm used to using compaq and HP business laptops, so bear that in mind as you read my comments.

First off, this doesn't look like a drab old business laptop. It has a contemporary design, half matt grey (keyboard half) and half shiney black. The build quality is pretty good, better than I expected (I'm pretty demanding!)

The screen is STUNNING its the shiney type that seems very bright and colourful compared to my HP NC6400 laptop that cost nearly twice as much.

The machine uses integrated graphics that steals some memory from the OS but it runs Aero and Glass perfectly. The 1024Mb looks a bit thin, I will probably swap the 2X512 DDR2 PC5300 sodimms for a pair of 1024Mb sometime.

The built in (intel) network card works very well, better range than my old atheros based card in the old laptop. I presume this is due to the aerial technology built into the top of the screen. You can turn the wifi off when not in use to save battery.

Talking of the battery, I haven't run on it much yet, but it seems to last well and charge quickly.

The laptop doesn't get anywhere near as warm as my HP. Also it's pretty quiet, except of course when using the cdrom drive.

The included software is reasonable at the price point. I'm not a fan of the crap manufacturers often bundle with their machines. I deleted the game demos but everyhting else has remained so far. The backup tools are nice. I also like that pressing the green-e button gives you a status screen overlay with info from the acer network/screen/security etc drivers. A nice touch.

The disk comes in 3 chunks. 10gb EISA partition with the installation/boot info. Part 2 about 35Gb is the C drive and part 3 is 35Gb D: drive. Note if you intend to delete the D drive and expand the c drive to all the space you wont be able to use the included backup tool to backup to disk as it seems to be hard wired to the D drive (to a folder called erdata)


So far I only have 2 things I don't like:

1. You can't fold the screen right back to 180 degrees in line with the keyboard. Guess most people wont want to do this anyway.

2. The touchpad is a litte unresponsive at times. However I have yet to check for latest drivers for this (it seems to be the same part as inluded in some sony and HP laptops) and I haven't played with the settings much.

Overall at £400 I think its VERY good. I looked at some sub £400 machines before buying but they always seemed to come with just Vista Home Basic.

Oh the laptop also comes with MS works and a trial for Office (60 days). I didnt try these as I have a full office license. Not sure it mentions Works on the Amazon specs, but its there.

There is also several bundled extra home entertainment cd/dvd/video/camera programs too.

There was a windows Vista DVD in the box, but no acer recover disc. You can burn this yourself using the recovery disk option in Erecovery program. this requires two blank DVD-R.

Hope this helps someone. I'd definitely buy again.

Excellent value laptop but with a few quirks.
I received my 5710 from another website because at the time i couldn't find this particular item on Amazon, however upon receiving the item i was very impressed. For a sub £400 range laptop it certainly doesn't skip in quality aspects, for one thing the quality of the screen is excellent, the pictures look sharp and it brings out the Aero effect brilliantly. I presume the Crystal Brite technology allows for a perhaps CRT quality image since i suspect it is glass fronted to bring out the clarity.

In terms of the keyboard and trackpad, if you've never used a laptop keyboard before then you'll find it difficult at first because many desktop users tend to angle their keyboards either towards or away from them, therefore using a laptop it is not possible to do that. I would urge any new user to spend time learning to use the keyboard again. The track pad is good but like the other reviewer mentioned it has a tendency to stick and become unusable from time to time, i presume this is a mechanical problem or simply driver related so i will contact Acer about it at a later date if it becomes a frequent problem.

The bundled software includes a 60day trial of Office, which is most generous since i was interested in upgrading to the latest version anyway the new version is very good but takes a while to get used to simply because it is not drop down menu driven anymore and is now available in terms of tabs which sits on a ribbon. If you're unsure what i mean then search 'office 2007 ribbon' into Google Images. The other software includes some of the Acers own version's of the Windows built in services such as Wireless Networking Management and other features such as power settings, perhaps useful to some but i prefer Windows own services.

Vista Home Premium is a nice inclusion because it moves beyond Home Basic and therefore includes more features such as Media Centre, which is useful for people with alot of media on their systems and who wish to perhaps manage it via a large screen.

The wireless reception is not quite as good as other Acer laptops but i think it depends on where the antennas are placed for example in some laptops it is placed near the motherboard, where as in this system it is situated at the top of the screen, therefore depending on the location of your wireless networking device it can reduce signal by a small amount.

The core 2 duo T5500 aids in terms of performance, for example i can multi-task quite easily due to the fact that the processor is dual-cored therefore tasks are prioritized depending on the the amount of use the processors are under, so for example if Core 1 is being utilised by 1% then most tasks will take place on that core depending on how much strain core 2 is under.

1GB of RAM is generous but the built in graphics use around 255MB of this therefore you are left with less than 1GB so in my opinion i would upgrade to 2GB later on to further aid performance. At the moment there is 2 x 512MB PC5300 SODIMM RAM installed but for better performance i would change them for 2 x 1GB PC5300 SODIMM.

Overall this laptop is excellent and extremely good value for money. If you're in the market for a new laptop but can't afford more than £400 then this laptop is your first option :)

Acer 5710 Notebook - yes it's a good one.
I ordered this from Amazon Reseller for family. Excellent service, PC was as described. I use PC's all day and was pleasantly surprised by Vista Premium. The PC boots up quickly and seems responsive. Screen is excellent. Keyboard area is quite spacious and keys feel good. Casing is not super sturdy so will not stand too much presure in a squashed bag so protect it adequately but on the hwole good build and lots of ports. Processor is fast and memory upgrade seems readily available should i find the intergrated graphics is hogging too much memory. Not a full on gamers spec but excellent quality/price for most home users I would say. The 80GB drive might be average for folk who store everything and delete little but I will make DVD Rescue disks and remove the 10GB recovery partition so that will be a useful slice of storage to get back. I am pleased and think Acer has done a good job with this price/spec. Lookslike this model is being replaced but I think the 'gemstone' design of Acer's Aspire range is good, so definitely consider a gemstone version. I will probably tidy up/remove some of the included apps as they take space (e.g. Norton IS) but some users may find them useful if they do not already have similar. Good job Acer and Amazon.