Acer today announced its new Aspire 5738DG – an innovative notebook with 3D viewing technology. Featuring advanced display capabilities, high-definition graphics engine, premium Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Dolby surround sound, the Aspire 5738DG delivers cinematic images that literally pop from the screen, while maintaining the performance and productivity features of a desktop replacement notebook.

Introduced with the exciting new Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, the new Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D notebook will be available this week at select retailers.

The Aspire 5738DG features the unique TriDef® 3D solution, which includes a 3D screen, software and glasses to enable vibrant 3D visuals. Not only does it handle 3D content with ease, but the Aspire 5738DG also takes 2D content and replicates a vivid 3D experience. It allows customers to easily switch from standard viewing applications like spreadsheets, documents and email to 3D enjoyment with a simple click of the mouse. The TriDef solution includes a simple and intuitive interface, which also allows customers to view 3D multimedia without the need for a special graphics card.

The notebook features a 15.6-inch Acer CineCrystal™ HD display coated with a special 3D film which clings to the panel pixel by pixel, enabling the LCD technology to deliver a 3D image. Users slip on a pair of included 3D polarizer eyeglasses, which filter 2D images to 3D, and enjoy eye-popping, true cinematic high def playback of movies, video and games. Customers can use the TriDef Media Player for playback of videos and photos in 3D, while the TriDef Ignition tool to enables 2D to 3D conversion for games and applications supporting DirectX 9 and above.

Beyond the notebook’s unique 3D capabilities, the Aspire 5738DG provides HD entertainment with a host of high-performance features. The system is fueled by Intel Core 2 Duo Processor technology, providing the power needed to enjoy the most demanding applications and experience the ultimate in digital media. Powerful ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 Graphics with 512 Dedicated DDR3 VRAM graphics delivers vivid color and crisp detail and provides the muscle to render 3D content for a cinematic multimedia experience in a mobile package. Dolby Home Theater® Audio Enhancement with built-in stereo speakers and 5.1-channel surround sound output brings entertainment to life with vibrant audio clarity.

Customers will have plenty of ways to access, store, share and enjoy their digital media files. The spacious 320GB hard drive can store a vast library of music, video, photos, spreadsheets and email. An integrated multi-in-one media reader enables a convenient connection to peripherals and electronic devices, while the HDMI port allows the system to support any PC, TV or other device via a single cable to its HDMI port. The four USB 2.0 ports provide ample connections to peripherals and consumer electronics.

The new Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D notebook PC also comes with helpful and easy-to-use one-touch buttons: the Acer Backup Manager for backing-up important files and information, and the PowerSmart button for maximizing battery life. In addition, the notebook is Energy Star qualified.

Acer Aspire 5738DG-6165 3D Notebook PC Specifications
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T6600 (2 MB L2 cache, 2.2GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
Microsoft Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
15.6″ HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD with integrated TriDef® 3D screen
Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 with up to 2304MB of HyperMemory™ (512 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, up to 1792 MB of shared system memory)
4GB of DDR2 1066 MHz memory
320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive1
Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
Integrated Acer Crystal Eye Webcam
Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers
Multi-Gesture Touchpad
4 – USB 2.0 Ports
6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh)
6.16 lbs. (system unit only)
15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches
Gemstone design
MSRP: $779.99

The Acer Aspire AS5738DG-6165 notebook will be available for U.S. customers with Windows 7 Home Premium this week at leading retailers. Pricing begins at $779.99.

Via Businesswire.com