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Description: The Acer TravelMate 5730-6953 is a 6.6-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $850.The 15.4 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among notebooks.Built around the Intel Core 2 Duo chip.This unit comes with a 160GB hard 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.The External Serial ATA port (ESATA) will transfer data to an external hard drive much faster than USB 2.0.The built-in fingerprint reader will speed up the log in process while adding a strong layer of data protection.The EPA has classified this notebook as Energy Star compliant because it has built-in power management features. Cons: Has a 6.6-pound weight, which is somewhat heavier than some similarly priced notebooks..The fair battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more frequently than other notebooks in its class.This notebook's Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics chip uses system RAM, which sometimes results in slower performance. Suitability: A mainstream consumer notebook, suited for general mobile computing.If you have a Wireless Network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.Archive your digital videos using this laptop's DVD writer.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot. Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of consumer level products with a comparable screen size is considerably more -- in fact around $1,048. Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a WAP for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) The integrated camera, while it does not have the resolution of most digital cameras, can be handy if you want to video chat over the Internet. 
Acer's TravelMate 5730 comes packaged in the new ProFile design chassis and boosts on-the-job performance with features perfectly suited to the progressive professional's daily life. The TravelMate ProFile's look and feel is all business and equipped with cutting-edge Dual Core Processor technology, latest graphics and full wireless communication, the TM5730 boosts mobility and efficiency of any professional user inside a rigid magnesium alloy chassis for maximum protection.
Exceptional performance and complete communication
The new TravelMate 5730 sports cutting-edge dual core processor technology which empowers exceptional multitasking productivity to keep professionals on the cutting edge while the latest ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470 or NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS card delivers new levels of graphics and video performance for the reliable and stress-free running business applications. The provision of WPA2 advanced data encryption and full wireless communication (802.11a/g/Draft-N) guarantee trouble free wireless compatibility and security to protect business critical data while Gigabit Ethernet with Alert Standard Format (ASF) and Wake-on-LAN support offers fast, efficient and secure LAN connection and remote manageability
Review :Processor & Chipset Memory HDD Storage Display Graphics Multimedia Communication I/O Interfaces
(1x USB 2.0 port combined with eSATA port) Security Power supply and battery
• 80% charge in 1 hour
• 2-hour rapid charge system-off
• 3-hour charge-in-use Keyboard & Special Controls Weight and dimensions
(14.17 x 10.51 x 1.09/1.69 inches)
2.88 kg (6.36 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Quality & Reliability Tests Software Options Certifications