Acer Aspire 5534-5410 Review
- posted by Morris Lee on December 19th, 2009
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**UPDATE**
Those of you that uses Internet Explorer(not sure why you don’t use Firefox/Opera/Chrome as alternative to a safer environment) that experiences “screen flashes” download the driver from here, install it and you should should be golden!
Don’t like glossy laptops you scratch or attach finger prints so easily? Need something mobile and light, yet having a big enough screen for web browsing? don’t have the budget of more then $500USD? Aspire 5534 sounds just about right!
Fortunately, I get to get my hands on one of these babies, I took my friend to shop for his first laptop, this is what we came across, $399.99CAD with AMD Turion 64bit, 3GB, ATi Radeon HD3200, 250GB HDD, pretty nice for the price I say! Thanks to David, my friend, we get to take a peek at this product!
Here is the boxing for it,
Little logo for Olympic partner I think,
Looks nice doesn’t it? I am even jealous comparing my Aspire 5920 to such elegant design!
The lid is finished nicely with brushed texture
Here are some comparisons between my 5920 and the 5534:
My 5920 literally looks like a tank comparing to 5534! it weights like one too, unlike the 5534, it is so light, when it was in an empty laptop shoulder strap, it felt like nothing but a bag with a small binder.
The inside:
Keyboard is not the cool water lily design you seen on some recent models of the laptop, but I prefer the bushed surface of the keyboard keys, fingers have better precision in typing.
Another of my jealousy:
Media keys are accessed using function keys:
Something not that useful comparing to the media keys on the 5920G with direct access.
Here is the first screen
Another one of my jealousy!
I have enabled multi-touch on the Aspire One as well, I will be uploading my modded driver when I finish my exams, along with a simple guide.
Here are some extra things you might want to see:
The battery looks like the ones made for the Timeline series, 6 cell, should last to 3-4 hours according to Windows Battery indicator
even though the battery does not last 8 hours+, we have a small charger so light weighted!
CPU: AMD Turion 1.6Ghz
RAM: 3GB DDR2
Graphics: ATi Radeon HD3200
HD: 250GB HDD
Bluetooth: Not included in this model
Drive: DVD Burner
Wireless: Atheros a/b/g/n wireless
Sound: unknown ATM
Keyboard: Not sure, but with a number pad merged with the Home, Page up, down, End button
Battery: 6 Cell
Time to bring David on board with The Acer Guy and the facebook fan page!
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Michael Walsh wrote, on December 20th, 2009:
Nice review Morris… Sounds like it’s nearly time for you to upgrade your battleship…
Morris Lee wrote, on December 20th, 2009:
@Michael,
sigh…. there is no point of upgrading at this moment, I rather downgrade to 5534 if I had a desktop for games from time to time. Since the 5920 is the only thing allows me to game, I can’t sell it to get one of those, otherwise, I would.
With the possibility of becoming a game reviewer, the 5920 might come in handy for them!
Anyways, there are couple of missing info, I will try and get it on Monday where I will have 2 more exams with couple of hours between to check out this beauty again!
Morris Lee wrote, on December 20th, 2009:
As for my aspire one, I will never sell it XD, it is my baby! forever and ever! unless someone will pay for it for ONE MILLION dollars, that will help me with my tuition and possibly a replacement of Ferrari One, since it should have almost the same horse power as this laptop, at a smaller size and same resolution!
stamatis wrote, on December 21st, 2009:
Can you play games on theAcer Aspire 5534 ?
is it a good laptop.please someone tell me because im thinking of buying one
Morris Lee wrote, on December 21st, 2009:
@stamatis,
yes, HD3200 can run some newer games on low settings
Michael wrote, on December 26th, 2009:
I just got the 5534 laptop today for Christmas, and love it! It charges faster than my sisters Toshiba Satilitte, the keybored has the side number pad, unlike most laptops, it runs very fast, is very light weigh and slim, very impresed so far!
Michael Walsh wrote, on December 26th, 2009:
@Michael – wanna review it? I’ll happily publish…
Exal wrote, on December 28th, 2009:
I have this laptop model, and I have problems making the drivers and restore DVD’s through the acer tool, do you have this problem also?
Morris Lee wrote, on December 29th, 2009:
@Exal,
I don’t have the laptop myself, I would assume you need to use eRecovery to make the recovery disks
Javier wrote, on December 30th, 2009:
I just got the 5534 for xmas. I love it but when I play Sims 3, sometimes, it says that the video card is not able to play the game but sometimes it works just fine. Also when sometimes when I use Internet Explorer the screen flashes when the cursor moves or when a button is pressed. I do not have this issue with Firefox. Any idea what may be causing this?
Chris Flynn wrote, on December 30th, 2009:
I also got the Acer Aspire 5534 for Christmas. I love this laptop computer because it’s very lightweight compare to the Acer Aspire 5735-4744. The Acer Aspire 5735-4744 is very heavy to carry around. What is nice about Acer Aspire 5534 is that it’s very lightweight and portable. So overall I am very happy with Acer Aspire 5534.
Morris Lee wrote, on January 1st, 2010:
@Javier,
found you a fix
download this updated driver
http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Driver/VGA/VGA_ATI_8.635_W7×64W7×86_A.zip?acerid=633940168285981242&Step1=Notebook&Step2=Aspire&Step3=Aspire%205534&OS=701&LC=en&BC=Acer&SC=EMEA_27
install it, it should work fine after!
Weinter wrote, on January 4th, 2010:
Not so great.
TF-20 is a rather weak CPU although the 3200HD is a rather decent GPU.
However those who got it can consider upgrading to a RM/ZM Processor since the chipset is based on AMD M780G logically speaking it should support Griffin CPU.
Anyway you can try getting the CPU off ebay and do DIY upgrade.
Preferably choose a RM-70 because it has the lowest TDP hence the least hot.
Because TF-20 is a low power CPU the thermal module might not be able to handle hot cpus.
Eric 507 wrote, on January 11th, 2010:
i have a problem with notebook Aspire 5534
I can not recover the operating system Windows 7 Acer Aspire 5534.
I need help to restore my operating system Windows 7.
This computer I bought in Panama, and within the box will not leave any record of restoration.
Use the method to start my recovery disk via ALT + F10. Perform the complete operation but does not lift after you restart the operating system. It is to start a black screen with blinking cursor and does not follow its normal operation.
Please send instructions to restore my operating system Windows 7 Starter. The following information corresponds to the model: and serial number.
Acer Aspire 5534-1470 Notebook MODEL NAL10
LXPJU08016943350B51601
Ver BIOS v1.15
If anyone has the recovery disks or ISOS thank and tell me where to download the procedure for using and return my notebook.
Best Regards
Eric Soto
hard247904@yahoo.es
wizardfingers wrote, on February 10th, 2010:
Hey dude my webcam doesn’t work every IM client I install software I install from acer’s site I have Windows 7 Home Pre. x64 they have the driver the software installs but when I start the software it says
Camera not found….etc
Morris Lee wrote, on February 10th, 2010:
@wizardfingers,
Can you go into device manager and check if the webcam shows up? did your laptop come with Windows 7? did you reinstall the Windows at all?
Mickey wrote, on February 14th, 2010:
Hi I wonder if anyone can help me I have just purchase an Acer 5534 but sometimes it does not seem to read the video card, and it tells me I don’t have one other times it is ok what ca I do here?
Morris Lee wrote, on February 14th, 2010:
@Mickey,
I am sorry, I am not really sure what you are trying to say, from what I can interpret, your video card is not functioning, are you getting any visual on the screen?
Morris Lee
Saurav wrote, on February 15th, 2010:
Hi,
i just recently bought Acer 5534-5410 notebook. It is nice and works well but some time i get problems like that of mickey’s.
The problem is that it do not detect the graphics card, due to which no video is displayed nor picture can be viewed. When i check in DirectX Diagnostic tool it says Error like “Problem getting extra display info”
it also says that “Direct3D acceleration: Not Available”. Can you provide any solution, please?
Irwin Leonardo wrote, on February 21st, 2010:
hi sir, can you show some pics on how to replace the processor for this laptops?? with pics?? im having a hard time opening this laptop.. thanks. can u put some pics too?? im book marking your blog so i can monitor thanks, a lot of people are having this kind of problem, if you can help me yuove helped a lot of people too, thanks
Morris Lee wrote, on February 21st, 2010:
@Irwin Leonardo,
Sorry, like I mentioned above, this is not mine, I do not own this baby to mod with, HEHE.
HOWEVER! He is considering of getting a more powerful CPU, if he does the upgrade(or if he gets me to do it.) I will definitely write one up, seems to be that everyone is looking for an upgrade guide.
Morris Lee
Irwin Leonardo wrote, on February 21st, 2010:
well my laptop is 5534, similar to that one, i got it at futureshop, i cant disassemble it theres like a crunchy sound wich leads to breaking, so i wont force it, but if sum1 can help me i’d be willing to help others to, simple pics would help no need for instructions is that possible?? thanks i hope im not too demanding, hehehehe!
Morris Lee wrote, on February 22nd, 2010:
@Irwin Leonardo,
I love to help, if I have the funding, I’d get myself one’o those! soo light easy to carry! and do the upgrade images for you guys.
But you see, I ain’t got that option, can’t find service manuals either, so I don’t see any other way to help you ATM.
Morris Lee
Irwin Leonardo wrote, on February 22nd, 2010:
thanks btw
Morris Lee wrote, on February 22nd, 2010:
@Irwin Leonardo,
You are most welcome!
Morris Lee
Michael wrote, on February 22nd, 2010:
My wife bought me the Acer Aspire 5534 for Christmas. I also had the flashing screen problem. Installed Firefox since then I been using Internet Explorer with out a problem. Anyway, my question is, Should I be able to play some basic video games with this computer? I’ve tried Lord of the Rings, Serious Sam, and even tried installing Scrabble a basic game along with some others, none of them worked. Any input or suggestions. Thanks
Morris Lee wrote, on February 22nd, 2010:
@Michael,
they should all work fine, 5534 comes with ATi HD3650, it should be able to run quite a few games since it is got full DX10 capability I believe.
My friend was able to run games like Counter strike source, it uses Half Life 2 engine. make sure you have the most updated direct x runtime installed, you can get them free from Microsoft website.
As for the screen problem, you should get the fix on the top I have linked, the problem should be fixed.
Morris Lee
Michael wrote, on February 22nd, 2010:
Thanks Morris, I did download that fix problem as well, i’ll give in a try later. I’m going to head on over to the Microsoft website right now and update my direct x.
Thanks again
Ricardo wrote, on February 24th, 2010:
Morris, I’ve just bought the Aspire 3354 and tried stupidly to run a fake upgrade on my “starter windows 7″. After that I keep getting a e acer recovery procedure which doesn’t finalize correctly even though it says so..by the end it says something in a foreign language I click ok and after restarting I get again the same nagging screen, is there something I can do?
Morris Lee wrote, on February 24th, 2010:
@Ricardo,
Honestly, I do not have any experience with the acer upgrade package, as I was never eligible of receiving one.
However! don’t keep your hopes down, keep track of the postings here, you never know if some expert might come across and provide a solution!
Morris Lee
Ricardo wrote, on February 25th, 2010:
I’ll keep you posted on this, as I’ve contacted acer and the procedure seems to be getting a recovery cd directly from them…It should take a while if you think I live in South America! The Laptop should come with the cd.