Acer Aspire V3-772G-9460

The Acer Aspire V3 - 772G - 9460 ( $ 1,249.99 , as tested ) is something we rarely see in the labs today : the 17 - inch laptop that is not built with gaming in mind . The system is too big to fit in with the current ultraportable craze , and the inclusion of an optical drive is very nearly an anachronism in the laptop space . Despite its rarity , the Aspire V3 - 772G - 9460 was an important place in the laptop world , as a true desktop replacement , with many added for good measure entertainment options . Unfortunately , it offered just enough , not brilliant , performance in our tests .




design
The central feature of the V3 - 772G - 9460 will display it . The 17.3 - inch screen with full HD ( 1,920 -by - 1 , 080 ) resolution , with decent viewing angles . While it boasts an HD display , it is missing the touch capabilities needed to really take advantage of the better features of Windows 8 . Participating in the display is a set of built - in speakers with Dolby Home Theater proud V4 . Sound obviously does not match the true surround sound through external speakers , but the volume is decent and the sound is clear .

The laptop is made ​​of black plastic , with fake - brushed aluminum ( but still plastic ) panels on the lid and palmrest . Construction The Pretty tough , but this 17 - inch desktop replacement too heavy ( 7.1 pounds ) for carrying around on a regular basis . Measuring 1.4 by 16.3 by 10.8 inches ( HWD ) , it's also too big to fit in most laptop bags , so this is one you'll probably keep around the house or dorm room .



Chiclet keyboard with key - styleAcer Aspire V3 - 772G - 9460 - Lid
key , with a 10 - key numeric pad for entering numbers . While the standard keys are reasonably laid out and efficient space , function and Arrow keys are smaller , which might bother some people , but it is in accordance with the common design of Acer 's keyboard . Just below the spacebar is a touchpad , which offers some of the touch and gesture support lost in the omission of a touch screen . For basic scrolling and zooming, the touchpad is responsive and accurate . For side swipes , which is used in Windows 8 to access the menu and turn the open apps , the accuracy is less consistent.