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For its time, and this is almost ten years ago, Acer specifications Aspire 5738 was considered quite acceptable and corresponded to all trends and trends. The company began equipping its devices with discrete video cards from AMD and fast processors. In addition, a full-fledged wide-format matrix was implemented here, and Acer Aspire 5738 boasted a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Another plus is its eccentric appearance for today, but still a nice appearance with an abundance of ports and interfaces. And the full-size keyboard of the Acer Aspire 5738 turned out to be surprisingly successful. Certainly, modern world, advancing by leaps and bounds in technical strides, requires much more from a laptop than this old man can offer, but it is still capable of surprising. But first things first.

So, we present to your attention a review of the Acer Aspire 5738 laptop. Let's consider the main characteristics of the device, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as the advisability of purchasing in a particular case. We will also take into account reviews from laptop owners.

Equipment

The device comes in a nice box made of thick cardboard in the form of a suitcase. On the front part you can see an image of the model itself and the capabilities of playing on a laptop in 3D modes. On the reverse side there is a brief specification, which indicates the most remarkable characteristics of the laptop, and on the ends there are the usual labels, barcodes and other dealer surroundings.

Contents of delivery:

• the device itself;
• battery;
• cable;
• polarized glasses for playing on a laptop in 3D;
• attachment for diopter glasses;
• disk with drivers and software;
• documentation with warranty card.

Users responded especially warmly to the attachment for regular glasses. It is universal and will fit almost any form factor. So you can use it not only when working with a laptop, but also a computer, as well as a TV. Glasses for 3D visualization look impressive, and it’s simply hard to call them just another Chinese consumer goods. All other accessories are standard, there is nothing remarkable about them.

Appearance

Of course, the Acer Aspire 5738 is clearly not made according to the latest fashion, but the exterior cannot be called repulsive; rather, it is nice and original. In general, you can’t even tell by appearance what is in front of us budget solution.

The lid of the laptop is bright and glossy. Yes, on the one hand, this adds beauty, but such a surface collects fingerprints like a vacuum cleaner, fortunately they can be easily removed with a napkin or a damp cloth. So users are generally satisfied with the exterior of the Acer Aspire 5738.

As for the assembly, judging by the reviews of the owners, there are no complaints about it. Users do not note any cracks, creaks or backlashes, as well as any deflections of the case.

Interfaces

On the front panel there is a universal card reader with a latch for the cover. The latter is not very convenient to open with one hand, so you will have to get used to it.

On the right side there are a pair of USB 2.0 ports, a DVD drive, an RJ-11 modem output and a security port.

On the left side you can see the power connector, network interface type RJ-45, a pair of HDMI video outputs with one VGA, additional USB 2.0 and a 3.5 mm mini-jack audio input.

Judging by user reviews, there are more than enough ports, and there are no problems connecting peripherals. This abundance will come in handy if you work outdoors with photo and/or video gadgets.

Screen

The screen and its capabilities are not much different from those of its peers. Here we have a widescreen layout that supports a resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels. The matrix is ​​built using TFT technology and has a smart LED backlight, so on a sunny day the screen does not go blind, but in direct sunlight it is not possible to read the data.

One of the main features of the Acer Aspire 5738 is its support for 3D modes. Using special TriDef 3D software (included), you can reveal all the visual capabilities of the laptop. Judging by user reviews, the 3D modes work as they should and actually present the picture in three planes.

The only thing worth clarifying is that the point of entry of the gaze is decisive, and even with a minimal change in the viewing angle, the 3D image begins to “float”. So, in the field and on your knees, it’s quite difficult to watch full-fledged 3D, and you have to look for a flat and non-shaking surface. In general, the three-dimensional mode was a success, and there are no critical shortcomings here.

As for other characteristics, here we have a solid average: a good reserve of brightness and contrast, viewing angles that are more than acceptable for the TFT standard, as well as a more or less natural output picture.

Input Devices

The Acer Aspire 5738 boasts a full-fledged work area with a digital pad. The location of the auxiliary keys is standard, so you won’t have to get used to them. The buttons themselves are responsive and have a smooth but noticeable action. Typing on this keyboard is a pleasure.

The touchpad is shifted slightly to the left of the center of the working area and is slightly recessed relative to the main plane. There is only one button and is designed like a swing, so the edges have their own functional meaning. Users in their reviews complain about the weak responsiveness of the touchpad, but without any critical flaws. You can get used to it, as well as to the non-standard arrangement, heaped to the left side.

Performance

Time-tested processor delivers performance Intel Pentium Dual Core series T 4400, working in tandem with a Radeon HD 4570 video card. 4 GB installed on board random access memory DDR3 type. This is quite enough for stable operation of the Windows operating system of the seventh series. User data is stored on a 320 GB hard drive.

Naturally, there is no need to talk about launching modern games, but the chipsets can handle old programs and new indie platformers quite well. But even in this case, there is something to play: Dragon Age: Origins, Call of Duty: Modern WarFare 2, Assassin`s Creed 2 and similar ones.

Autonomy

The laptop received a 4400 mAh lithium-ion battery. WITH maximum load, and this video, games, the Internet turned on and the maximum screen brightness, the device lasted about an hour and a half. In mixed mode (Internet, music), the device will last for a little over two hours.

If you turn on the energy-saving mode and use the laptop as a typewriter and a device for surfing the Internet, then battery enough for almost 4 hours, which is very good for a laptop.

Summarizing

This model suitable for unpretentious users and those who need workhorse, with which you can watch 3D videos and videos during breaks. So for the regulars social networks, field correspondents and students, the purchase of an Acer Aspire 5738 will be completely justified.

Everyone else is better off looking at something newer. Otherwise, you will curse from slow toys and attempts to install the tenth and even the eighth version of the Windows platform.

The Acer Aspire 5738ZG laptop is the optimal combination of good functionality, attractive appearance and multimedia focus.

Frame

Compared to other models, the Aspire 5738ZG is thinner, sleeker and, accordingly, lighter. The glossy lid of this laptop is made in a deep, evenly applied blue color with a pearlescent tint. In the middle of the lid there is a silver Acer logo.

The top cover of the Acer Aspire 5738ZG extends behind the body when opened, which visually reduces the size of the laptop. Due to this, it seems small-sized and light even when open. The display of this model is framed by a black frame, making it appear wider.

The power button is illuminated in blue and is located on the front panel - above the keyboard on the cover speaker system. There is also a button to access the proprietary energy saving management utility. Buttons turn on Wi-Fi adapter, proprietary utility Reserve copy Acer Backup Managers are located between the keyboard and the speaker cover, on an area that is made of the same material as the work surface. Next are the indicators for pressing the NumLock, CapsLock and hard drive. On the right are the sound control buttons. In the middle there is a hole for the built-in microphone. At the edge of the work surface you can find a battery charge and power indicator. The working surface itself is made of a pleasant-to-touch, non-staining matte material with a fine embossed pattern.

Screen

The 15.6-inch display of the Acer Aspire 5738ZG is equipped with LED backlighting. This model is distinguished by quite good color rendition - the picture is bright and saturated. The brightness level is also sufficient for solving everyday tasks.

Sound

Thanks to the Dolby Home Theater audio system, the sound quality in the Acer Aspire 5738 is at a fairly high level. The speakers are located above the keyboard, hidden by a decorative covering.

Keyboard

The keyboard of the Acer Aspire 5738ZG is eye-catching because it is new and has a different design from previous models. This keyboard is quite ergonomic and comfortable. Here, just like Apple and Sony, the keys are spaced apart. Button size: 17x17 mm, thickness: 1 mm, stroke: 2 mm. The keys themselves are square and have rounded edges.

The keyboard layout has undergone changes: the cursor control keys now do not protrude beyond the keyboard, the dollar and euro keys have also been removed from this block, and Home buttons, PgUp, PgDn and End are now above the number pad.

The touchpad flows smoothly into the work surface and is made of the same material. The square itself touchpad quite spacious. The touchpad supports multitouch functionality: zoom in/out with a two-finger pinch, control the back/forward buttons with a two-finger swipe, and scroll through pages with a one-finger circular rotation, which has an additional sub-function called ChiralRotat, with which you can rotate objects by 90 degrees.

In Synaptics (a special driver for the touchpad), you can enable or disable these functions. The vertical scrolling area is highlighted by a distinct edge and is about 1 cm. The touchpad keys are combined into a single rocker key, and on the right there is a button to disable the touchpad.

The Acer Aspire 5738ZG laptop is quite enough connectors, most of which are located on the left: 2 USB port, audio jack, HDMI port with HDCP support, network card output (Gigabit Ethernet), VGA port, power supply input.

On the right are 2 more USB ports, an RJ-11 connector, a Kensington lock slot and an optical drive. There is a card reader at the front end, and a webcam (0.3 MP) is located above the screen. You can connect to the Internet using the Wi-Fi module, network adapter LAN or using a dial-up modem.

Specifications Acer Aspire 5738ZG laptop

CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200 (2.0 GHz).

Chipset: Intel GM45 Express.

RAM: 2 GB (expandable up to 4 GB).

Display: 15.6 inches (resolution 1366×768 pixels), aspect ratio 16:9 glossy, LED backlight.

Video system: discrete graphics card NVIDIA GeForce G 105M with 512 MB of memory.

HDD: 320/500 GB (5400 rpm).

Optical devices: Integrated DVD-RW Super multi

Sound system: Dolby Home Theater

Communication interfaces:

1 x VGA port;

HDMI port;

Card reader (SD, MMC, MS Pro, MS, xD cards);

1x headphone jack;

1 x microphone jack;

RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbit/s;

RJ-11(modem); . Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g.

Battery: Li-Ion battery 10.8V 4400 mAh (about 3 hours battery life).

Dimensions and weight:

383×250×15/37;

Acer Aspire 5738ZG laptop testing results

Video card

Graphic NVIDIA card GeForce G 105M supports GeForce® Boost and HybridPower technologies for increased performance discrete card through an integrated solution. HybridPower is a technology that saves energy. This video card supports DirectX 10 and Shader 4.0, full MPEG-2/DVD hardware decoding using NVIDIA PureVideo technology, as well as high-definition video (allows you to watch movies on Blu-ray discs). The graphics adapter core operates at a frequency of 640 MHz , DDR2 video memory - 500 MHz. The bus is 64-bit.

The figure below shows that the NVIDIA GeForce G 105M showed fairly good performance results in the 3DMark 06 test.

CPU

Processor 2 nuclear Intel® Pentium® Dual Core™T4200 (Penryn family) is manufactured using 45nm technology. Its frequency is 2 GHz, L2 cache is 1024 KB, bus frequency is 800 MHz, heat dissipation is 35 W. The maximum permissible processor temperature is 105°C. Below you can see the results of the processor test using the Super Pi and 3DMark06 utilities.

The Acer Aspire 5738ZG laptop is equipped with 3072 MB DDR3 RAM, which is the optimal value for this model.

This index was obtained through performance testing using a utility built into the system.

In general, it can be noted that this model has quite good performance indicators. So, Acer laptop The Aspire 5738ZG is suitable for watching movies in high definition, and for working with a large number of programs, and even for some games.

Battery

The Acer Aspire 5738ZG laptop is equipped with a 6-cell battery. A test using the Battery Eater program showed that a “classic” laptop will work for 1.5 hours with Wi-Fi turned on, power consumption mode “ high performance"and maximum display brightness. Reader mode will extend battery life to 3 hours 55 minutes. It should be noted that these are good indicators for a laptop with a discrete card.

Thus, the Acer Aspire 5738ZG laptop has a very good and balanced configuration. And its low price and attractive design increase the number of fans.

Screen resolution 1366x768 Pentium processor CPU frequency 2100 MHz Number of processor cores 2 Type of video card: discrete ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 video card Video memory capacity 512 MB Installed OS Windows 7 Drive type HDD Weight 2.8 kg

Type

Convertible laptops are devices that have both a keyboard and a rotating touch screen. This screen can rotate 180 degrees, covering the keyboard and turning the laptop into a tablet PC. Laptop tablets can be used as both laptops and tablets. They consist of a removable touch screen, which is capable of working as a separate tablet and keyboard.

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Memory

In many cases, the overall performance of the system depends on the size of memory. For confident and productive work, it is advisable to have 4 GB of RAM “on board”. If you are going to use the laptop to work with serious software packages or you require maximum speed in modern games, then the amount of RAM should be increased to 8-16 GB. Glossary of terms for the category Laptops

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