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Cons: Has only a 14.1-inch screen size, which is somewhat smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Dell Inspiron 1420, a 5.5-pound notebook at around $600, has a 14.1 screen size.The poor battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more frequently than other notebooks in its class.Graphics-intensive applications (such as texture-rich games, DVD playback, and video editing) will hinder performance on a system that relies on shared video memory. Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.Archive your digital videos using this computer's DVD writer. Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, it should be considered by serious bargain hunters. Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) The integrated camera, while it does not have the resolution of most handheld cameras, can be handy if you want to teleconference over the Web. CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us. 
Description: This configuration of the Acer Extensa 4630-4565 is a 5.3-pound, mainstream notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $545.The 14.1 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among notebooks.Runs on the Intel Pentium dual Core processor.This notebook includes a 160GB hard disk drive and 2 GB of RAM. 
Pros: Includes an HDMI port so you can easily output the notebook's audio and video to a compatible TV or monitor.