Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Acer Aspire V3-571G-9435 Manual
Overview
It's apparent that Acer wanted to produce a work horse when they made the Aspire V3-571G. It certainly will get the job done with its impressive second generation Intel Core i7 processor and powerful NVIDIA graphics card. However, the relatively high-end spec points of this $850 (price at time review was written) machine comes at a cost. The overall build quality of the machine is questionable, and the display is rather lackluster. Can the Aspire's strong performance make up for its weak visual aesthetics and display? Read the full review to find out.
Build and Design
The Black Glossy plastic exterior of the Aspire 571G initially caught my eye when I took the machine out the box. At first glance it looks sleek, beautifully reflecting light off its surface. However, the second my finger touched the chassis I realized this was a terrible a design choice. The glossy plastic is a fingerprint magnet, as even the lightest touch will sure to result in an unseemly smudge. With only minimal transportation -- usually consisting of taking the notebook to and from work -- the once pristine exterior looked as though someone had viciously whipped their greasy paws all over the device. It's unfortunate that the plastic cover is so easily decremented, as it looked great out of the box; but keeping the machine in that out-of-the box condition appears to be rather unlikely. I fear for the sanity of any OCD consumers (like myself) who may purchase this notebook.
On a brighter note the thin metal coating that supports the keyboard and speakers actually complements the glossy plastic quite well. Furthermore it is fully resistant to fingerprints, it's a shame that the rest of the chassis could not be made of the same material.
Due to how messy the device is sure to become in transport I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, but weighing in at only 5.7 pounds (6.7 with adapter), it is more than manageable to use this device on the go. Additionally the device should fit in most travel bags with its dimensions of 15 x 10 x 1 inches.
