The Acer 5542G is the company's replacement model is very popular series for 5536 / 5536G. The new model has a better processor and a new Tigers whole platform. It 'was after waiting and calls for more than a week that I got hold of an Acer Aspire 5542G. From the moment I read the technical details, I was very excited to have the car in my hands. The specification boasts about an AMD Turion II 2.2 GHz, 3 GB DDR2 memory, ATI 4570 dedicated graphics card with 512MB of DDR3 memory and a nice generous disk 320GB hard drive for a price of less than RS 34000, which is quite a tempting deal.
In this detailed review we will see how these specifications meet the needs of real-world performance
main features :.
In this section, we will see in detail the key components that constitute this handset. I will also try to include as specifications and details as available from the manufacturer of the source
Processor :.
Acer Aspire 5542G comes with the second generation of AMD Turion (AMD Turion II M500) clocked at 2.2GHz, which is home to a 1 MB L2 cache. The Turion II M500 is manufactured using 45nm technology. It belongs to the Caspian generation of processors and HyperTransport 3.0 support virtualization and hardware.
The Turion is AMD's answer to mobile processors, which provides excellent performance while keeping the power consumption to a minimum. The Turion processor generates less heat than the workhorses of AMD's desktop that have a bad reputation in the heat issue department. The Turion II is the next version of the Turion decent performer, puts high expectations in terms of competing with the Core 2 Duo in the market. We'll see how the scores in royal performance when we reference point down the road
Graphics Card :. ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 512MB DDR3
One of the main attractions of this handset is the engine that is located under the hood. The Acer 5542G is equipped with a dedicated ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 with 512 MB of DDR3 memory.
For those of you who are not clear about the difference between integrated and dedicated graphics solution, I'm adding a few words. Integrated graphics (for example: the Intel X4500) does not come with dedicated video memory; eating system memory for graphics processing and then the slowest path between the system memory and the graphics engine makes the biggest bottleneck when it comes to performance. The integrated graphics processor would be less powerful than a mainstream dedicated to processing power. On the other hand, a dedicated graphics card usually have a high speed dedicated video memory (eg: DDR3) that is coupled to the graphics processor. This removes the neck of the bottle and gives the superior performance tab. The graphics processor on a dedicated usually board supports high-end effects provided by the latest DirectX and OpenGL API that gives realism and eye-candy in the latest games.
The HD 4570 is a faster clocked version of the Radeon 4530/4330. It has a 64-bit memory bus and comes with a 512MB DDR3 VRAM. The 512 should be sufficient for most of the gaming needs and graphics, unless you play in the most idle resolutions. (As the rendering increases the resolution, the more memory you'll need). DDR3 memory will meet the needs for faster processing and large weaving volume that modern games demand. However, the 64-bit bus is less than the 128-bit bus that the more traditional cards offer.
The ATI Mobility Radeon 4570 is based on RV710 chip has 80 stream processors. The Mobility Radeon also provides video technology called Avivo HD which provides an on-board 7.1 sound chip. The graphic solution also features a second generation Unified Video Decoder that supports full bitstream decoding of H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC and VC-1 streams. The 4570 graphics unit is able to handle all video activity including HD video decoding
Display :.
The Acer 5542G is equipped with a "high-definition 15.6-in TFT LCD backlit LED display that provides 220-nit high brightness Acer CineCrystal display technology and Pure widescreen. (16: 9) display supports a maximum resolution of 1366x768 and provides a range of colors 60% has a response time of 8ms high definition
memory :. there is not much to brag about a 3GB DDR2 800Mhz memory that comes with the Acer Aspire 5542G compared to the current line of laptops, many of which sports a 4GB under the hood the 3GB is enough for most. processing needs that can later be upgraded to 4 GB However the 3GB deal would seem reasonable when we look at the price of Acer 5542G in mind
hard Disk drive :. Again there is nothing jaw dropping in this department. but I would say that that is 320GB supplied with the Acer 5542G it is generous for most of your storage needs
processor performance and benchmark :.
I was initially reluctant to move from proven horse battle core 2 Duo from Intel to AMD Turion family of processors. It 'a widely accepted fact that the Intel processor outperforms the AMD counter part, provided that both races on the same clock speed; the main culprit is the lower L2 cache AMD. But my reluctance to go to the AMD Turion II processor was blown away by the performance benchmarks. The AMD Turion II M500 2.2 Ghz exceeds the Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 Ghz 6670. When AMD Turion II M500 marks a decent score of 1426, the Intel Core2 Duo Processor 6670 managed to get only 1379, though the margin is not huge.
The Turion II M500 also high scores in the evaluation of Windows 7 performance with a score of 5.7 against the 5.5 score of the Intel Core 2 Duo 60.
The Turion II without definitely improved its architecture dramatically compared to the previous generation Turion, which helps to achieve a benchmark higher performance, while in head-on competition with the counterpart of Intel, although the houses AMD Turion II M500 only 1MB L2 cache compared to the 2MB offered by the Intel variants.
The AMD Turion II M500 processor is definitely a great performer and it is commendable to be the first to overtake AMD processor model Intel Core 2 Duo performance along the lines, both of which have a clock at the same speed. Although the Turion II has only 1 MB of L2 cache that brings excellent performance and computing power on a budget. The Turion II M500 processor gives the Acer 5542G with great number crunching efficiency, which was very evident when we performed tests involving compression / extraction, video games and rendered using 3D graphics tools. The Acer 5542G showed brilliant performance during daily computing, and Windows responsiveness and multi-tasking were significantly faster
performance graphics card :.
The Acer 5542G with the ATI Mobility Radeon 4570 with 512MB dedicated DDR3 VRAM, is an outstanding performer in terms of the latest gaming standards. But very few laptops are equipped with a high-end graphics board capable of meeting the needs of high-end gamers, and those cars will burn a hole in your wallet for sure. The HD 4570 in Acer 5542G is a decent graphics card to play a little 'biggest game titles in detail while when it comes to the latest games, you may need to change the level of detail of a way to get a reasonable frame rate.
The Acer 5542G is an excellent choice for gamers on a budget as well as 3D graphic designers and animators.
I found the Acer 5542G offering very smooth frame rate to Unlimited drive tests even at the highest settings, even if a video review of the Dell Studio 15 housing the same graphics card showed frame rate significantly lower in YouTube . It may be the performance improvement is due to DDR3 video memory, as well as the number of better-hard done by AMD Turion II M500. The board went very well in older titles like Need for Speed Most Wanted, Need for Speed Undercover, Unreal Tournament 03, and Crysis Warhead, even at the highest detail settings at 1024x768 resolution and FSAA on. The Acer 5542G has also consistently delivered a playable frame rate in Microsoft Flight Simulator which is quite a resource hungry game, because of the huge structures and vast land there
display performance :.
The 220-nit display with high brightness Acer 5542G, it gives excellent quality with good sharpness and contrast of the display. It also offers a very good and accurate color reproduction (60% gamut). The visibility from the sides is not exceptional, but it is adequate. The only major disadvantage of the display is that it is of high gloss finish attracts glare. So it is not suitable when viewing from any direct light source
audio performance :.
The Acer 5542G sports a Dolby certified sound system. The Realtek chip provides 32-bit audio decoding and provides SP-DIF and Dolby Digital output. It also supports Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Surround mode. This means that you will be audio bliss, if you connect the Acer 5542G in a nice home theater or high-end headphones.
The built-in speakers of the Acer 5542G clearly lacks the bass and was a disappointment during our tests. The sound clearly lacks the crash element in it. This does not mean that the speakers are useless. The speakers will give very nice treble and mid-range quite well. The audio volume levels were strong enough and will be sufficient unless you are in the middle of a very noisy environment
Battery :.
The Acer 5542G is equipped with a 6-cell battery pack. It would probably disappoint you, if you are looking for a laptop with 3+ hours of battery backup. Backup lower battery can be attributed to moderately large "display 15.6 paired with dedicated graphics card that can drain a lot of battery power. With the screen brightness down, I was able to get a 2 hours and 50 minutes of back up with no audio, video or games started at maximum performance tuning, you can expect about two hours of battery backup
Heating: ..
Being a laptop based AMD most of us who have used an AMD-based system would have concerns about overheating. Stay cool. the Acer 5542G handles heat well. When you use it for extended hours for your daily computing needs, does not generate any significant heat. I found the heat near the wrists regions less than some other competing models of laptops based on Intel. the Acer 5542G has adequate ventilation at the bottom and a vent at the back, blowing hot air out. the fan passes in high speed instant things start getting hot.
This does not mean that the Acer 5542G will not generate heat at all. The moment you start playing, the rosy picture changes. Even if the body of Acer 5542G remained only hot, the fan in the back blew out the very hot air, which means, of course, the heavy heat generation, even if it is moved well. Although the Acer 5542G gets away with the heat well enough, it would be a good choice for an efficient laptop cooling pad if you're serious game
Other components :.
The Acer 5542G is equipped with a good DVD burner, Bluetooth, wireless LAN, etc. These devices are running quite well and does not seem to have any specific points of note
Accessories :.
The handset comes with a nice backpack from Targus with Acer logo on it. The backpack has enough room to bring a little 'extra stuff in it, while on the move. And 'the build quality is good and provides adequate cushioning for the laptop compartment
Conclusion :.
Acer 5542G is a laptop that brings a great value for those on a budget who need high performance computing and graphics. I highly recommend it for all game enthusiasts and graphic designers, thanks to the excellent performance of the processor and integrated graphics solution. It's powerful processor that can meet most of Extreme Computing needs unless your requirements targeting the ultra-high-end like an i7. The Acer 5542G is equipped with the Turion II processor competes very well with the Core2 Duos out there; no need for the 'will of AMD perform equally well?' interrogate more. It offers a brutal processing power.
If you're an audiophile who would listen to music through the laptop speakers in around the clock, Acer 5542G may not be the best suit for you. If this is not a top priority for you or if you have a nice home theater / earphones, then the Acer 5542G gives you great joy in the audio department too, through its processing and Dolby Digital outputs. It all depends on your needs.
The battery fits the home computing / game / design needs. And '2+ backup hours able to handle the presentation, on-the-go needs too, even if a 3+ hours backup would be most recommendable.
The laptop model I bought is loaded with Linpus Linux operating system (command prompt only) and eliminates the dependence of Windows, which helps the Acer 5542G keep its price down. You could also get a version with Windows preloaded, but for a higher price
. Pro:
excellent processor
Excellent graphics for designers and budget players
handsome
fairly robust design
good audio processing and
HDMI
Against digital out:
speakers do not correspond to the good of audio processing and lacks bass completely
glossy screen hard to work with direct light
the volume control keys could have been softer to the touch
arrow keys needs of aging
prices and final words:
This handset is available in India for many online shopping websites in a RS sub 35k price tag. I got hold of one for RS 33700 / - (about $ 717) through a local retailer. With this reasonable and convincing price range of functions, I strongly recommend the Acer 5542G.
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