Acer TravelMate 5740G

Introduction

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Specifications

For full specifications see the Acer TravelMate 5740G specifications page.

Name	Acer TravelMate 5740G
Processor	Intel Core™ i5-430M/i5-520M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.26/2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.53/2.93/3.06 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache Intel Core™ i3-330M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.13 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache
Screen	15.6” (1366×768) Widescreen
RAM	Up to 8GB
HDD	320GB to 640GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650
Network	10/100/1000 Ethernet Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Not Tested
Screen	Not Tested
HDD	Not Tested
Optical Drive	Not Tested
Graphics	Not Tested
Sound	Not Tested
Ethernet	Not Tested
Wireless	Not Tested
Bluetooth	Not Tested
Modem	Not Tested
USB	Not Tested
Card Reader	Not Tested
Webcam	Not Tested