Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1252 in Personal Computers
- Color: Black
- Brand: Acer Computer
- Model: V3-571G-6407
- Released on: 2012-10-26
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 1.30" h x
9.96" w x
15.00" l,
5.74 pounds
- CPU: Core i5-3210M 2.5 GHz
- Memory: 4GB SDRAM
- Hard Disk: 500GB
- Processors: 2
- Display size: 15.6
Features
- Intel Core i5 3210M 2.5 GHz (3 MB Cache)
- 4 GB SDRAM
- 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
- 15.6-Inch Screen, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
- Windows 8, 4.5-hour battery life
Acer Aspire V3-571G-6407 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
Product Description
Acer V3-571G-6407 comes with these high level specs: 3rd Generation Intel Core i5-3210M Processor, Windows 8, 15.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel HM77 Express Chipset, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M with 1GB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, 4096MB DDR3 Memory, 500GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM), Optimized Dolby Home Theater v4 audio enhancement, 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Bluetooth 4.0+HS, Built-In HD Webcam, 2 - USB 2.0 Ports, 1 - USB 3.0 Port, 1 - HDMI Port, 1 - Gigabit Ethernet Port, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh), Up to 4.5-hours Battery Life, 5.74 lbs. | 2.6 kg (system unit only)Don’t forget Office with your PC purchase. Download Office 2013 instantly with Amazon Digital Software.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
40 of 42 people found the following review helpful.
By Green King
To begin, I've owned laptops in both 14" and 17" sizes and specifically chose this 15-inch model based on my previous experiences with each. The screen size is perfect for productivity while keeping the machine small enough for lugging around. At around 5 pounds, I have no trouble carrying it to the next room or outside so portability is great. My first impression out of the box was that this is an elegant looking machine but you probably won't draw attention like you would with an ultrabook (which I actually like!)I really like the responsiveness of the keyboard, though I feel like it will take some "breaking in" before the keys are well-suited for typing long documents. The display is crisp and colors are showing up nicely. I'd probably rate it a 7 or 8 based on the display quality alone.Several reviews have stated that the touchpad is difficult to use, and to some extent I would agree. However, there is one setting, namely the horizontal scrolling setting, that can be turned off in the Elan touchpad configuration (from the taskbar) which will almost eliminate the touchpad issue that the CNET and notebook review sites don't mention. I believe Acer simply didn't factor in the horizontal scroll ability from Elan because there are arrows for the vertical scroll on the touchpad, but none for horizontal.Windows 8 has some issues, but they aren't related to the notebook itself and this isn't a windows 8 review so I won't badmouth nor rate Acer on these grounds. Specifically there should have been better support for users without a touch screen device (I refuse to use a display with fingerprints on it) but that blame should fall on Microsoft, not acer.There is a good deal of pre-installed software, but much of it seems somewhat useful. I usually remove about 80-100% of pre-installed manufacturer programs on the first boot, but with this machine I kept about 40% of the software to at least give them a chance.Solid performance, zero lag, and everything just seems to work. No trouble with any of the hardware thus far (still first day of use) and I'm generally feeling really good about this purchase with the help of those black Friday discounts!I may update this review in a few weeks once I've had some more time to get used to it, but I wanted to average out the overall ratings of this system because at least the first review was completely biased based on the experience of the operating system alone and the ability to play games. Please don't waste our time and badmouth the entire system in your reviews because you had a bad experience with a few aspects of it.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
By John F
I own the previous model of this laptop. Acer upgraded the new model from Windows 7 to Windows 8. The only other difference between the two models is that Acer swapped out the second generation sandy bridge i5 processor for the the new third gen ivy bridge i5 processor. The new i5 3210m processor has a slight performance increase of 5 percent, better graphics performance, and should get slightly better battery life as compared to the old 2450m.With that said, here is my review for the previous model. Everything else I said will still apply.It took nine days from the time I ordered the laptop until it was delivered.Several components of this laptop can be upgraded/tweaked to increase the overall performance of the laptop. The Nvidia graphic interface can be adjusted in Windows to a high performance mode which will override the Intel graphics. The Nvidia 630m gives a noticeable performance boost. The Nvidia GPU puts a serious drain on the battery if you aren't plugged in to the wall. Make sure to check that your Nvidia graphics card is updated with the newest drivers that are available.I also installed 4GB of additional DDR3 RAM in the empty slot. I went with the 20$ budget RAM that Amazon suggested as an accessory. And finally, I spent a few hours cloning the 5400rpm hard drive onto a new Sandisk Extreme 240GB SSD. It was my first time cloning a drive and it turned into a huge headache, but I learned a lot. I'm seeing read speeds of 480 MB/S on the new SSD. After I got windows up and running on the SSD, I went through and uninstalled all of the bloatware that Acer pre-installs and cleaned up the junk programs running in memory.After upgrades, this budget laptop is almost exactly on par for performance with the most expensive version of the new Macbook Pro with the Ivy Bridge i7 processor that costs over twice as much. With the upgrades, my laptop boots up in less than ten seconds. After upgrades, your Windows experience index should be around a 7. According to Windows, "A computer with a base score of 6.0 or 7.0 has a faster hard disk, and can support high-end, graphics-intensive experiences, such as multiplayer and 3‑D gaming and recording and playback of HDTV content."I'm very impressed with the performance so far. As a test, I simultaneously ran a dozen windows in Google Chrome, an HD movie, BitTorrent, Warcraft 3, Photoshop, and Microsoft Word. The processor gadget in Windows showed that the processor was running at only 4 percent. It handles every game I've tested on the highest settings. So far I've played Call of Duty 2, Grand Theft Auto 4, Fallout 3, Warcraft and Borderlands. It also handles video editing 1080p HD movies without any lag.Pros:Price/performance for this laptop is insanely goodIntel i5 processor easily handles multitaskingUpgradeableOpen slot for additional DDR3 memoryeasily accessible hard drive bayPhotoshop CS6 opens in 2 seconds (after SSD upgrade)Ridiculously fast 10 second Windows boot time (after SSD upgrade)instantaneous wake from hibernation stateNvidia Graphics card can run demanding video games at high/medium detail4-5 hour battery lifeDVD drive is handy (a lot of manufacturer's are phasing them out, especially in the ultrabooks)Wireless internet worked perfectly right out of the box (because I hate downloading drivers)Cons:As described by other users, the black plastic outer shell on this laptop definitely shows off finger prints.A bit heavier than it looks, but definitely reasonablebuilt-in speakers are not that great (they never are)Microsoft Office 'starter' only includes Word and Excel
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
By J. Applesmith
I needed a cheap(er) laptop that could play games, do school, play movies; be the ultimate entertainment machine. After spending dozens of hours of research and reading way to many reviews, I came across the answer; the Acer V3. After seeing the price drop from $650 to $530, I finally made my decision and purchased this semi-gaming behemoth. Packaging: As you might expect, it came with lots of cardboard, and lots of bubble wrap. It arrived in perfect condition however, and I am happy with the speed of the shipping. 5/5 Build: A little on the heavy side (around 5lbs.), but is not near as bad as my previous Dell Latitude. The screen is nice, winning the best screen award in the house :D, bright too. The keyboard is stellar, and it has a full number pad that is excellent for gaming. I have not been experiencing the mousepad issues other reviewers have raged about, I like it for light web browsing, but I usually prefer my gaming mouse over the mousepad. A downside, that is sure to enrage others, is that the screen, keyboard, and pretty much everything on the surface of the laptop is a extreme fingerprint magnet. While I don't mind it as long as it doesn't get on the screen, it will annoy some I'm sure. Overall, 4/5.EDIT: I little nitpick I have is that there is no cap locks indicator. I usually don't mind this, but it does get annoying somethimes. Gaming: The graphic card, the Nvidia 630m 1gig is a good (not great) graphic card that should be able to play most games at med/high. Below are the fps scores I've got playing games1. Minecraft: Easily 60-120 fps, everything max, I installed optifine and some hd texture packs and still got around 60-100 fps. I tried to lag that game in Creative Mode, I blew up 100 plus tnt, had four Wither Bosses out, and it still maintained 40+ fps. Don't believe rumors that you can't install this game on Windows 8, I've been playing this game without any issues thus far, will update otherwise.2: Feed the Beast: Around 40-60 on max. Feed the beast is a collection (60) mods for minecraft that work simultaneously.2. Planteside 2: Around 20-40 fps on Medium; average 30. It works great while playing, I didn't try on high, and don't except it to work well. But it's still fun playing on Medium.3. Torchlight 1: Steady 60 fps.4. Transformers: War For Cybertron: Steady 30 fps on high, even on multiplayer.5. Arkham Asylum: 20-30 on max.6. Rayman Origins: Easily playable on 720p.7. DCUO: Hovers around 30 on a mix of med. and high settings.8. Lord of the Rings Online: Do not know the exact fps, but ran fairly smoothly on med-high.9. Realm of the Mad God: Easily playable in 720p.I don't have that many games installed as I am a little short on money, but with each new game I get, I will update this review. Overall: 4/5Heat: This is a downside for me. The vent that sucks in air and circulates it around the laptop is on the bottom of the laptop, right where your leg will be if it is on your lap! This results in putting the laptop in an odd position on your lap if your gaming. I did not realize this at first while I was playing transformers and was blocking air circulation while playing. This resulted in temps reaching 65-70 C; really hot. But after I positioned to increase airflow It kept relatively cool (for gaming) at 50-60 C. You won't notice the heat too much, however, if your watching a video or surfing the web. Overall: 3/5.Internet connectivity: Here is where the laptop's biggest flaw is. Windows 8 will NOT connect to a WEP network on a shared key, I did not realize this and could not connect to the home network! It was a huge pain in the side to change from a WEP to a WPA-PSK network, too which my laptop connected fairly well, I still get random dropouts sometimes, but all our devices in the house are experiencing the same problem too. We still don't know the problem with it yet and hopefully it will be resolved soon. 2/5So, if you want a cheap laptop that can play games relatively well, get this one as it has one of the cheapest price/performance ratio I've seen on amazon. While not prefect, a little heavy, a finger print magnet, and gets a little hot while gaming, and it doesn't to a WEP network on shared key, I'm quite happy with my purchase.I will continue to update this review over time. If you have any questions regarding this laptop, please ask and I'll do my best to answer them.Hope this helps,J. Applesmith
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