Acer has unveiled a couple new laptops at CES that are designed to run the new Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processors. Both of the notebooks use the Acer gemstone style with deep colors and rounded edges. The machines also both run Windows 7 Home Premium.

The Aspire AS5740G-6979 has an Intel Core i5-430M CPU and a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 screen. The machine has 4GB of RAM, ATI HD 5650 RAM, a 500GB HDD and a DVD burner. Other features include a track pad that supports gestures, 802.11N WiFi, Webcam, and a 4400 mAh battery. The machine will sell for $749.99.

The Acer Aspire AS7740-5142 has an Intel i3-330M processor that runs at 2.13GHz. The machine has a 17.3-inch screen with a resolution of 1600 x 900 and 4GB of RAM. Storage is to a 500GB HDD and it has 802.11n WiFi. Power is from a 6-cell battery good for 3.5 hours and the machine will retail starting at $749.99. Both of the notebooks will ship on January 17.

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