Aspire 5 Slim Laptop

First off, CHECK YOUR MODEL NUMBER. If you're like me, you chose this model because of the specs. I had to get a replacement as I received a similar model but not the one i ordered (A515-54G-73WC). I could see how most people wouldn't think twice about this but its important to check. The box i got had the correct model number but the laptop did not.That being said, this laptop didn't end up working out for me. I am definitely a power user, and the specs of this laptop are great. I upgraded it with a 16gb module maxing it out at 20GB and I replaced the M.2 SSD that came with it, with a 1TB 970 Pro. I didn't have any issues with the specs or performance. It was fantastic at this price point.I did have issues though with the overall quality of the device as well as what I believe were BIOS issues with using a different hard drive than what came with it. I couldn't get the laptop to properly go into standby or hibernation mode without some combination of BSOD or being told the hard drive couldn't be found etc. This wasn't going to work for me as i needed to use the fast 970 PRO. Maybe Acer will update the BIOS and that will help in the future. This may not be an issue for you, especially if you don't re-image the laptop or put in a different hard drive.I did happen to time battery life. Using the high performance profile doing lots of various tasks, basically everything a power user would do minus playing games, it lasted 3 hours and 10 minutes until i got the 15% warning. At this point it said it had 19m remaining. Do keep in mind this was a brand new battery so this should improve.I also noticed that it seemed to run the fans pretty loud.. especially when i first got it. It seemed to die down after having it for a week, but it still seemed to be louder than what i would expect.Pros:InexpensiveAwesome specs for the priceEasy to open the case to replace the memory module or hard drive.I actually kind of liked the color, but some would say it doesn't have the "premium" lookCons:Possible BIOS issue with using different hard drives.Included SSD is a slow SSD (some may not even notice this)Plastic bodyBody sometimes would "creek" when it flexed (it was minor.. but an artifact of the plastic build)I only had one for a bit over a week with my normal usage, and it already started to "wear" in the palm area below the keyboard.Body seemed to pick up oils easily. Just needs more cleaning.The lid needs a bit more of a touch to open as it doesn't have a notch like some laptops do. I found it had a small "ridge" that would usually work to get it to open, but it wasn't as easy as it could have been.In order to trigger the power button to turn off or hibernate, you have to hold it for 3ish seconds.The back lit keyboard wouldn't turn on when swiping the touchpad, only when pressing a key.I know I had a lot of negatives here and the laptop didn't end up working for me.. but I feel like it has its place. If your looking for a budget laptop with excellent specs, but can deal with some of the nuances of a less expensive build then this is for you. You wont find something similar and aesthetically pleasing without spending at least $3-400 more.I really wanted this to work, but I had to move onto something more expensive.

Well I paid closer to $800 because of CAD exchange but it was worth it because of Amazon shipping.Here is what you need to know.Slim and light build: People are here complaining about the plastic chassis and aluminum screen cover without realizing that this form factor is what keeps the laptop at under 2kg (under 4lbs).Cheapest laptop with an IPS display = Full 180 degree viewing angle with zero color shifting.Cheapest portable GPU = can play low requirement games like League of Legends at 1080p 60FPS easily and can play most modern games if downscaled to 720pLong lasting battery life = 8-10h battery life with light internet browsing. 6-7 hours of video playback. 4-5 hours of intensive gaming.Thermal efficiency = The laptop runs cool when the GPU not engaged. When GPU and CPU are running at max, the fan is a little loud and the fan exhaust will heat up but it is unnoticeable on the keyboard.The downsides:The thin form factor combined with a long lasting battery and thermal efficiency comes at a cost. While fine in dark environments, the screen is not as bright in direct sunlight (low wattage). The CPU turbo-boosts to 3.4ghz for 10 seconds, and will then downclock to maintain temp and battery life. The CPU may downclock even more when the GPU is engaged for long periods of time, again to maintain temperature and battery life.What this means is that the i5 version is more cost efficient than the i7 version as this laptop will almost never fully utilize it's CPU when running on max loads. In short bursts, the difference between i5 and i7 is not noticeable. The i7 version will only benefit those who are using high intensity loads in short bursts, like photo editing software like Photoshop, rendering programs like AutoCad, or statistical engines like SAS.This is a budget laptop; if you are expecting this to be your main workstation, I would invest in a an MSI / ASUS.

La compre cuando estaba en 11mil y por el precio esta muy bien tiene mucjos pros pero mencionare los contras a tener en cuenta. 1- Conectada se calienta, anda en los 60 grados o mas siempre. 2-La bateria dura muy poco, maximo unas 3hrs sin hacer mucho con ella.

muy buena computadora, super rapida, la recomiendo si necesitas usar programas render, llego en tiempotodo bien