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Acer Aspire 5742 Windows 7 Laptop

SKU: LX.R4F02.081 Quickfind Code: 549363
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When it comes to computing there’s nothing more important than your multimedia; with this Acer Aspire 5742 you can take charge of your digital world and get the most out of all your favourite tools and applications.

Perfect for home users and students who want to get online, watch movies, sort their photos and download music, the Aspire 5742 comes with one of Intel’s latest processors and stacks of memory, so you’ll never be found wanting when it comes to power.

The Aspire 5742 has been designed as the perfect all-round notebook, delivering lightning fast performance on almost every task you can imagine; don’t miss out, get your hands on one today.

  • Processor: Intel Core i3-370 (2.4GHz)
  • RAM: 3GB RAM
  • Hard Drive: 250GB HDD
  • Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Screen: 15.6" HD Screen
  • Optical Drive: DVDSM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
  • Bluetooth: No
  • Notebook Camera: Integrated
  • Warranty: 1 Year
 

Question from Manlio: Asked on 11/05/2011 is the wi fi card a g or an n?

Answer from Ross: Answered on 12/05/2011
the wireless card is compatible with both G and N connections including N1.

Question from AKSHAY SANGHVI: Asked on 28/04/2011 As per your knowledge which Laptop is more healthy for IT student ?

Answer from Ross: Answered on 28/04/2011
For graphic packages I would suggest the Acer Aspire 5553G model. For general coursework , mail checking , word processing , Facebook etc. I would suggest the Acer Aspire 5552.

Question from 4ftofflame: Asked on 06/04/2011 i already own this laptop,and i'm looking to get a charger for it for use in my car. which charger would be best?

Answer from Ross: Answered on 07/04/2011
We sell replacement power chargers for laptops , however car chargers we no longer stock. You would need to have an invertor to use our power adapters.

Question from Elliee123: Asked on 27/03/2011 Does it come in white?

Answer from jonathan s: Answered on 29/03/2011
Unfortunatley we dont have this model in white

Question from callum: Asked on 21/03/2011 Hi just wondering what the graphics is like on the aspire 5742. e.g. 512MB. Thanks

Answer from Ross: Answered on 21/03/2011
This is the full technical spec of this model.

Aspire 5742 # Core i3 -370 2.4 Ghz, 3Gb (8Gb) 250Gb HDD, DVD SM, 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 screen ,Intel® HD Graphics (128 MB dedicated ram) 1.3M HD Webcam, Win 7 Home Premium, 2 in 1 CR,

Question from Sam: Asked on 20/03/2011 Hi,
it
The cashback offer appears to have expired as on the factsheet it specifies the qualifying dates between 11 March through 14 March. So, has the cashback offer come to an end now (the 50 pound one)? Thank you.

Answer from paul: Answered on 20/03/2011
The £50.00 cash back is still on pls call me on 01484 481 138 and I will process your order.

Question from kp: Asked on 18/03/2011 Can you confirm that these are brand new laptops not reconditioned

Answer from Ross: Answered on 18/03/2011
These are brand new units and not refurbished.

Question from Harry: Asked on 18/03/2011 Is this a 2nd generation i3 processor?

Answer from Ross: Answered on 18/03/2011
This is the 1st generation i3 processor.

Question from stephanie: Asked on 18/03/2011 I'm willing to buy this laptop but I need to know how the cashback works. Does it automatically go into my account after making the payment or will I have to only pay £349.97?

Answer from vicki: Answered on 18/03/2011
The laptop is £349.97 with us upfront and the cashback is claimed back 14 days following your purchase.
Please follow the below link for our full terms and conditions
http://www.acerdirect.co.uk/pdf/New_cashback_terms.pdf

Question from nadya: Asked on 14/03/2011 Hi, does this laptop purchase include international warranty and a laptop bag please? Thank you

Answer from paul: Answered on 15/03/2011
It has a 12 month international warranty and carry cases are not included but there is a wide range on the web site.

Question from bhish: Asked on 09/03/2011 what is the wireless LAN type? b,g or n.

Answer from jonathan s: Answered on 10/03/2011
The Wireless LAN type on this laptop is B,G & N

Question from andy: Asked on 09/03/2011 Hi,

seems I have just missed the £100 cashback by a couple of days? If the £100 cashback is still available, I'll buy immediately! have I missed the boat?

andy

Answer from paul: Answered on 10/03/2011
It has now changed to £50.00 cash back. The £100 cash back was a weekend offer.

Question from SSR: Asked on 09/03/2011 At this kind of price would you recommend any other laptop/notebooks for a frequent home user looking for a decent size screen and keyboard (but on a non-sizable piece of kit), fast internet, regular office package usage and reasonable battery life?

Answer from paul: Answered on 09/03/2011
Hi,
There are many laptops the meet the criteria stated in your email. Due to the amount of incoming calls I receive I cant respond in detail by email to your enquiry so this enquiry is better dealt with over the telephone. Please call me on my direct line 01484 481 138 and I will be happy to assist you.
Sorry I can't be of more assistance.
Regards,
Paul

Question from toni: Asked on 07/03/2011 Hi I called yesterday but answering machine came up. i called today again to buy this pc but answering machine picked up. Left my phone number but not call back. Btw how much is the cashback? £50 or £100? How can i get in contact with you ?

Answer from vicki: Answered on 08/03/2011
I have forwarded a quote to you via e mail with a direct dial contact number. If you go through to voicemail please leave a message and you will receive a return call.

Question from Bryan: Asked on 07/03/2011 I'm away from a phone - how do I order FOR COLLECTION

Answer from paul: Answered on 08/03/2011
Orders can be placed on our site or by phone.

Question from Prem: Asked on 06/03/2011 Hi,
We’ve received your e-mail advertise on Acer Aspire 5742 laptop for £299.97 (After £100 cash back) with FREE copy of Webroot Internet Security Essentials, FREE 3 Year Warranty and following specs: -
• 15.6” Screen
• Intel Core i3-370M Processor
• 3GB RAM / 320GB Hard Drive
• DVD Duper-Multi
• Intel HD Graphics
Nevertheless, when clicked the link, it was shown on the website 3GB RAM / 250GB Hard Drive for the same price. Please would you verify?
Thank you.
Prem
M: 07990 587295

Answer from paul: Answered on 08/03/2011
The £100 cash back ended yesterday it is now £50.00. The hard drive is 250GB not 320GB it was a mistake sorry about the confusion.

Question from Shazia: Asked on 06/03/2011 Hi. I've gone through all the questions and answers on this and noted there are some contradictory answers regarding battery life. Simon in one answer (4th Dec) states that the battery life is upto 7 hrs. On 31 January he says it's 3 hrs. Which is correct?

Answer from Ross: Answered on 08/03/2011
3.5 hours to be exact. many apologies for the confusion.

Question from Ali: Asked on 05/03/2011 The downloaded claim form states £50 cashback only. How can I confirm that I will get £100 cashback if it states £50 on the form only?

Answer from paul: Answered on 08/03/2011
£100 cash back ended yesterday the cash is now £50.00

Question from Graham: Asked on 05/03/2011 Has this got a hdmi port?

Answer from Mike: Answered on 08/03/2011
Yes.

Question from Stan: Asked on 05/03/2011 Which one is it then - 50 pounds or a 100 pounds cashback?

Answer from paul: Answered on 05/03/2011
It was £50.00 but now it's £100.00

My number is 01484 481 138 if you wish to order or have any further questions.

Question from Mike Davies: Asked on 04/03/2011 Hi looking to purchase one of these however could you supply this Laptop with either Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Ultimate please.

Answer from paul: Answered on 05/03/2011
We sell upgrade disks pls see products
7KC-00003 - for Win 7 Pro
39C-00003 - for Ultimate

Question from Mike: Asked on 03/03/2011 WOULD LIKE TO BUY THIS LAPTOP.HAVE I GOT IT RIGHT - IT COMES WITH A £50 CASH BACK & 3YEAR WARRANTY .

Answer from paul: Answered on 04/03/2011
Yes, see
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/acer_aspire_cashback/page.asp

Question from Himanshu: Asked on 31/01/2011 how is the battery life on this laptop?

Answer from simon: Answered on 01/02/2011
upto 3hrs

Question from joa: Asked on 31/01/2011 what about communications? Is it Wifi?

Answer from simon: Answered on 01/02/2011
All laptops have wireless.

Question from alison: Asked on 30/01/2011 i have purchased the acer 5720at xmas and it seems slow when i turn it on loading up is there anything i can do to sprrd it up

Answer from vicki: Answered on 31/01/2011
give Acer a call on 0871 7601000 for help and diagnostics.

Question from karim: Asked on 22/01/2011 how mush ram(memory) of graphics chipset ?

Answer from vicki: Answered on 24/01/2011
128mb

Question from mags: Asked on 20/01/2011 can you get tv on this computer

Answer from simon: Answered on 21/01/2011
If you buy a USB TV tuner or there is a site called catch up Tv you can get digital Tv.

Question from deenybean21: Asked on 16/01/2011 Can this machine be ordered with 4GB RAM and a 320GB hard drive? If you how much would it cost? It is difficult to make comparisons with other online retailers when the specs are all different for the same laptop model.

Answer from vicki: Answered on 18/01/2011
we can upgrade the ram for you but not the hardrive. the 4gb chip costs £79.97 plus £10 for fitting.

Question from pauline: Asked on 18/12/2010 what audio details are on board

Answer from simon: Answered on 20/12/2010
Dolby®-optimized surround sound

see
http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/series/aspire

Question from Jigar Modi: Asked on 16/12/2010 Does the 1 yr standard warranty covers internationally or not?

Answer from simon: Answered on 20/12/2010
Yes.

Question from Leon: Asked on 04/12/2010 Is this model essentially identical to the 5741 (LX.PSV02.102) but with a more powerful processor? Are there any other material differences/improvements? Crucially, is the battery of the same quality as the 5741?

Answer from simon: Answered on 06/12/2010
The models are very similar, the 5742 does have a smaller hard drive at 250GB and a slightly smaller memory at 3GB but you do get a faster processor and up to 7 hours battery life.

Question from lily: Asked on 24/11/2010 Is it possible to play games like Sims 3 on it?

Answer from simon: Answered on 24/11/2010
This will not play sims 3 it has to be NVIDIA or ATI graphics card

Question from Jo: Asked on 23/11/2010 Does it have an intergrated mic

Answer from simon: Answered on 23/11/2010
Yes. My number is 01484 481 138 (PAUL) if you want to proceed.

Question from g: Asked on 20/11/2010 has this laptop got bluetooth

Answer from simon: Answered on 23/11/2010
No this laptop does not have bluetooth

Question from Hari Kara: Asked on 19/11/2010 What is teh max RAM this laptop can take?

Answer from simon: Answered on 19/11/2010
upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules

Question from prince: Asked on 18/11/2010 Does it have an integrated mic and webcam?

Answer from simon: Answered on 19/11/2010
It has 1.3 Mega pixel intergrated web cam

Question from Jon Cross: Asked on 18/11/2010 Is the memory DDR3 or DDR2?

Answer from simon: Answered on 18/11/2010
DDR3 RAM

If you wish to place a order or need any more help my number is 01484 481 138 and my name is PAUL.

Question from Matt: Asked on 17/11/2010 Hi - how many rpm does the hard drive do - 5400 or 7200?

Answer from simon: Answered on 17/11/2010
5400rpm

Question from Corskey: Asked on 11/11/2010 Can the memory be upgraded to 4Gb

Answer from simon: Answered on 12/11/2010
£49.97 installed pls call me on 01484 481 138 if you want to proceed. Regards, PAUL.

Question from Jim Gleeson: Asked on 07/11/2010 There is no mention of network connectivity. Does this have wi-fi capability?
Jim

Answer from simon: Answered on 08/11/2010
All laptops have wireless.

Question from Quesiton21414: Asked on 01/11/2010 What integrated graphics chipset?

Answer from simon: Answered on 02/11/2010
Intel® HD shared Graphics. If you need more advice or want to go ahead and place an order, my direct dial number is 01484 481 138. Regards, PAUL

Question from Krishna: Asked on 26/10/2010 how much is the L2 cache memory ?

Answer from simon: Answered on 27/10/2010
3 Meg, If you need more advice or want to go ahead and place an order, you should respond to this quote number on my direct dial number 01484 481 138. Regards, PAUL.

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