Although Acer Aspire AS5742-6475 is released as a cheap laptop, but its specification similar as high-tech laptops. Relied on fast Intel Core i3-380M processor, great battery life, and spacious hard drive storage makes Acer Aspire AS5742-6475 performance like the expensive one. But its not at all, Acer Aspire AS5742-6475 also suplied with HDMI port and its weight is the lightest in the class. In the market, its price ranges from $499.99 to $584.99, which is very affordable.

Acer Aspire AS5742-6475 equipped with Intel Core i3-380M processor (clock speed 2.53GHz). On Cinebench R11.5 test it's scoring 2.1 and PCMark Vantage it's scoring 5,639. Acer Aspire AS5742-6475 use Intel GMA HD integrated graphics. Combination of its processor and graphics chip, can maximize its batterey life. Although it only use 48WH battery, on MobileMark 2007 battery test, it can stand for 5 hour and 1 minute. Acer Aspire AS5742-6475 has 15.6-inch widescreen with maximum resolution 1,366-by-768. This size is spacious enough and really can comfort your eyes. The keyboard is large with island-style keys.

The AS5742-6475 features are standard comparing with its rival. It has 500GB hard drive storage. Ports and slots you may have are: 3 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, a Webcam, a multimedia card reader, VGA, and an HDMI port. For wireless connectivity, there's 802.11n Wi-Fi, but no Bluetooth. But if you looking for stylish laptop, Acer Aspire AS5742-6475 maybe is not your ideal. Its design are too common. The chassis are all-black, no gloss, streaks of colors, or decorative patterns. Its weight is only 5 pounds, which is the lightest 15-inch laptops.