Acer Aspire 5542g Review

The Acer 5542G is the successor business model is very popular 5536/5536G series. The new model features a completely updated and a new processor platform Tigris. It is waiting for more than a week and phone calls, which I think have an Acer Aspire 5542G. From the moment I read the technical details, I was very excited to enter the car in my hands. The specification is an AMD Turion II 2.2 GHz, 3 GB DDR2 RAM, ATI 4570 graphics card with 512MB dedicated DDR3Memory and a 320GB hard drive for a very generous price of less than RS 34000, which is very tempting to consider.

In this detailed review, we will see how these data, the real power of justice.

Main features:

This section will detail the key components that makes this laptop to watch. I will also try and many specific details as possible from the source of manufacturer.

Processor:

AcerAspire 5542G comes with the second generation AMD Turion (AMD Turion II M500) clocked 2.2GHz, 1MB L2 cache for a house. The Turion II M500 is manufactured with 45nm technology. Belongs to the generation of processors from the Caspian Sea and supports HyperTransport 3.0 and virtualization hardware.

The Turion is AMD's answer to mobile processors, the excellent performance while providing the power consumption to a minimum. The Turion processor generates less heatthan horses AMD Desktop works, have a bad reputation in the heat department. The Turion II is the next version of the Turion decent performer, raises high expectations in terms of competing with the Core 2 Duo on the market. We'll see how the values in terms of actual performance, if we reference point along the road.

Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 512MB DDR3

One of the main attractions of this laptop is the graphics engine, which is below theHood. The Acer 5542G has a dedicated ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 with 512MB of DDR3 memory.

For those of you who did not understand the difference between an integrated and dedicated graphics solution, as I said a few words. Integrated graphics (eg Intel X4500) does not have dedicated video memory, it feeds the system memory for graphics processing, and therefore the slowest path between memory and the graphics engine is the largestBottleneck when it comes to performance. The integrated graphics processor is less efficient than a mainstream one dedicated to raw processing power. Second is a dedicated graphics card usually have a high speed dedicated video memory (ie DDR3), which is coupled to the graphics processor. This eliminates the bottleneck and gives details of performance. The graphics processor on a dedicated card would be provided in general support of high-end effects using the latest DirectXOpenGL API, and visual realism and candy in the latest games are.

The HD 4570 is a faster clocked version of Mobility Radeon 4530/4330. It has a 64-bit memory bus and comes with a 512 MB DDR3 VRAM. The 512 should be sufficient for most games and graphics needs, if you play the craziest resolutions. (Increases as the resolution rendering, the more memory you need). DDR3 memory will meet the requirements for rapid and huge change in the volume structure that modern gamesDemand. But the 64-bit bus is below the 128-bit bus, which provide most of the mainstream cards.

The ATI Mobility Radeon 4570 is based on RV710 chip basis, and has 80 stream processors. The Mobility Radeon HD Avivo technology also offers video calling, which offers on-board audio chip 7.1. The graphic solution is a second generation Unified Video Decoder that supports a full decoding of H.264/MPEG-4 AVC and VC-bit-stream. The graphics unit 4570able to all the video features including HD video decoding.

Display:

The Acer 5542G has a "15.6 high-definition TFT LCD with LED backlight, 220-nit high brightness and offers Acer Display Technology CineCrystal. The pure widescreen (16:9) screen supports a maximum resolution of 1366x768 and offers a color gamut of 60%. It has a response time of 8ms high definition.

Memory: There is not much to 3GB DDR2 800MHz, is proudwith the Acer Aspire 5542G if the current line of laptops, many of which sports a 4GB than under the hood. The 3 GB is enough for most IT needs which can then be upgraded to 4 GB. 3GB but it seems reasonable to treat, whether to keep the price of the Acer 5542G head.

Hard Disk: Once again, there's nothing jaw dropping in that department. But I would say that the 320 that comes with the Acer 5542G is generous for most storageNeeds.

Processor and performance benchmark:

I was initially reluctant to switch from proven workhorse of the Intel Core 2 Duo family, AMD Turion processor. It 'a generally accepted fact that Intel, AMD counterpart passed, subject to the same clock speed, the main culprit is the L2 cache than AMD. But my reluctance to move the AMD Turion II was blown away by the performance benchmarks. AMD Turion IIM500 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo over 6670 at 2.2 GHz. If AMD Turion II M500 scores a decent result since 1426, was able to get the Intel Core 2 Duo 6670, only 1379, although the margin is not large.

The M500 Turion II also received the highest rating in Windows 7 performance with a score of 5.7 compared to the value of 5.5 of the Intel Core 2 Duo 6600

The Turion II, without doubt, the architecture has improved considerably over the previous generation Turion what helpsObtain a benchmark of the highest, while competing directly with Intel counterpart, although AMD Turion II M500 than houses only 1 MB of L2 cache, 2MB offered to the Intel versions.

The AMD Turion II M500 is certainly an excellent performer, for passing the first AMD-processor model Intel Core 2 Duo line performance, which are both the same clock speed commendable. Although the Turion II has only 1 MB of L2 cache provides an excellentPerformance and processing power on a budget. The Turion II M500 offers the Acer 5542G with a large number of processing efficiency, which was evident when we did experiments with compression / extraction, video games and 3D graphics rendering programs. This Acer 5542G showed lively performance computing in the day, and responsiveness of Windows and multi-tasking significantly faster.

Graphics Performance:

The Acer 5542G with ATI MobilityRadeon 4570 with 512MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM is not an outstanding performer under rules most recent games. But very few laptops come with a high-end graphics card that meets the needs of high-end player, and these machines burn a hole in your wallet safe. The HD 4570 in the Acer 5542G graphics card is a decent game titles a bit 'bigger to play well in mind when it comes to newer games, you may need to manipulate the level of detail half to be reasonableFrame rate.

The Acer 5542G is an excellent choice for gamers on a budget and 3D graphics and animation.

I found the Acer 5542G provides a very smooth frame rate on Test Drive Unlimited at the highest settings when a video review of the Dell Studio 15 stay the same graphics card has a frame rate significantly lower in YouTube. Can improve performance, because of the DDR3 memory and better graphics-intensive made by AMD Turion IIM500. The map was excellent with titles like Need for Speed Most Wanted, Need for Speed Undercover, Unreal Tournament 2003 and Crysis Warhead activated even at the highest detail settings at 1024x768 resolution and FSAA. The Acer 5542G constant playable frame rate even in Microsoft Flight Simulator, which is a very resource hungry game provided by the presence of large textures and green.

Display Output:

The high 220-nitThe brightness of the display of the Acer 5542G is exceptional display quality with good sharpness and contrast. It also provides very good color reproduction and accurate (60% color gamut). The readability of pages is not extraordinary, but adequate. The only significant disadvantage is that the display is glossy finish attracts glare. It is therefore not suitable as against any direct source of light.

Audio Performance:

The Acer 5542G features a Dolby certifiedSystem. The Realtek provides 32-bit audio decoding and provides S / PDIF, and Dolby Digital. It also supports Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Surround modes. This means they will be saved to audio when you connect the Acer 5542G a nice home theater or high-end headphones.

The speaker of the Acer 5542G is not clear down was a disappointment, and during our tests. The sound clearly lacks the thumb in his element. This does not mean that the speakers are useless. TheSpeakers will be very nice and high frequency average to quite good. The sound volume should have been strong enough and if you're in the middle of a very noisy environment.

Battery:

The Acer 5542G has a 6-cell battery. It would probably be disappointed when looking for a laptop with 3 + hours of battery backup. The backup battery can be less attributed to the great modest 15.6 "screen with a dedicated graphics card that coupledcan drain a lot of battery power. With the screen brightness down, I could in 2 hours and 50 minutes to get back without audio, live video or games. The settings for higher performance, you can expect about two hours of battery backup.

Heating:

Like a laptop based on AMD processors, most of us, the sytem uses an AMD-based concerns have had on warming. Stay cool. The Acer 5542G handles heat well. If you think that is longer opening hours for your newspaperComputing applications, does not generate much heat. I found the heat near the palm resting under some other competing Intel-based notebook models in comparison. The Acer 5542G is adequate ventilation of the bottom and a hole in the back that blows out hot air. The steps fan at high speed for the moment things start to warm.

This does not mean that the Acer 5542G generate heat at all. Once you change to start the game, the rosy picture. Although the Acer5542G remained only warm body, the mouth to the back end was really blowing hot air, which means, of course, the heat is serious when it moved well. Although the Acer 5542G away with the heat well enough, it would be a good choice, use a laptop cooling pad efficient, if you are in serious play.

Other components:

The Acer 5542G has a good DVD burner, Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and etc. These devices may not be goodapparently no specific points are worth noting.

Accessories:

The laptop must have a nice backpack from Targus Acer logo. The backpack has enough room to carry some extra things that even when you're away. And 'the build quality is good and provides adequate cushioning for the laptop compartment.

Conclusion:

Acer 5542G is a portable computer, the great value this brings to a family who have discontinued treatment and graphicsPerformance. I recommend it to all gamers and graphic designers integrated, thanks to the excellent performance of the processor and the graphic solution. And 'powerful processor, most of the computing power of extreme necessity, when I meet your needs, the target for ultra-high-end as a i7. The Acer 5542G is equipped with Turion II competes very well with the Core 2 Duo out there, no need to "Will AMD's lead as well?" More than a question. Provides brutalComputing power.

If you're an audiophile, music played on the laptop built-in speakers throughout the day, the Acer 5542G can not be the most suitable for you. This is not a priority for you, or if you have a Nice Home Theater / headphones, then the Acer 5542G is a great joy in the audio department, has processing and Dolby digital outputs. It all depends on your needs.

The battery fits Computing Home / play / design needs. E '2 + hour backupThe presentation can handle, on-the-go needs, even if a backup was 3 + hours is recommended.

The portable model that I bought comes with Linpus Linux operating system (Command Prompt) is loaded and removed the dependence on Windows, the Acer 5542G helps to lower the price. You can also pre-installed with a version of Windows, but for a higher price.

Pros:

Excellent processor

Excellent graphics for designers and BudgetGamer

Good Looks

Very robust

Good processing and digital audio output

HDMI

Cons:

Speaker does not fail completely with good audio processing, and Bass

glossy screen is difficult to work in direct sunlight

volume control buttons should be soft

Arrows need to be improved

Price and conclusion:

This laptop is in India in many online shopping sites with aRS sub 35k price tag. I caught one for RS 33,700 / - (about 717 USD) for a local dealer. With such a low price and impressive feature set, I recommend the Acer 5542G.