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Acer Aspire 5 15.6" Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, 8gb ram, 512gb SSD, 1080p IPS - AR $429

$429.00
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So tempting! This or my just purchased Lenovo laptop? Price is after rebate.


Processor & Memory:
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Processor at 2.1 GHz
8GB DDR4 RAM

Drives:
512GB PCIe® NVMe™ Solid State Drive
No Optical Drive

Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows 10 Home (64-bit)

Communications:
802.11 Wireless-AC (2x2) + Bluetooth® 4.0
Integrated HD Webcam (1280 x 720)
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN

Graphics & Video:
15.6" Widescreen IPS LED-backlit FHD (1920 x 1080) Display
Integrated AMD Radeon™ Vega 8 Graphics

Keyboard:
Backlit Keyboard

Ports & Slots:
1x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2x USB 2.0
1x Combination Headphone/Speaker/Line-Out Jack
1x RJ-45 Ethernet Port
1x Kensington Lock Slot
1x HDMI with HDCP Support
1x DC-In Jack for AC Adapter

Power Supply:
Lithium-Ion Battery

Additional Information:
Dimensions: 14.31" W x 9.74" L x 0.71" H
Approximate Weight: 3.97 lbs


https://www.costco.com/acer-aspir...75658.html
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Larsion
08-10-2020 at 06:00 AM.
08-10-2020 at 06:00 AM.
Quote from SmartWater69 :
No need for your sentimental comment for this kind of posts.

Ohh boi, wakanda dramma did I missed here?
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c2nah777
08-10-2020 at 06:13 AM.
08-10-2020 at 06:13 AM.
Quote from SmartWater69 :
No need for your sentimental comment for this kind of posts.
Here is my best translation attempt:
No need to whine about the shortcomings of every laptop deal post. It is what it is.

The problem with that attitude is that many times the nitpicking helps determine shortcomings we might otherwise overlook. So I say game on!
It is an inherent part of every laptop, desktop, or any tech item thread. Get used to it. Embrace it. You will never stop it.

There are several major classes of buyers (no judgement).

1) Those never satisfied because they are looking for their perfect laptop. They will point out one or more issues that disqualify or deter them. They will often still need to modify whatever they choose. They may be less price conscious, as long as they can get most of their needs met.
2) Those who settle and modify without fanfare. They need certain features on their list but are flexible with things they can upgrade or do without.
3) Those who don't know tech much. They deal with shortcomings they find. Price point, and/or popularity guide their selection, primarily.
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jmunjr
08-10-2020 at 06:40 AM.
08-10-2020 at 06:40 AM.
My main concerns with every laptop are the quality of the screen, the amount of RAM possible, the size and weight, the CPU power and the battery life. The rest are a step below in importance.
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CosmologicalConstant
08-10-2020 at 06:52 AM.
08-10-2020 at 06:52 AM.
Quote from SmartWater69 :
No need for your sentimental comment for this kind of posts.
and no need for yours as well.
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russianbandit
08-10-2020 at 06:55 AM.
08-10-2020 at 06:55 AM.
How's the build quality of this?
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whitecruiser
08-10-2020 at 06:56 AM.
08-10-2020 at 06:56 AM.
Is the single channel ram upgradeable?
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CosmologicalConstant
08-10-2020 at 07:00 AM.
08-10-2020 at 07:00 AM.
This will go frontpage soon.

Even better - combine the purchase with the one in this deal. 1-Yr Costco Gold Star Membership w/ $40 Costco Card & $40 Off Online Orders $250+ $60 w/ Auto-Renewal (New Costco Members Only).

which means the laptop will cost $429 - $40 ($40 off $250) = $389 minus $40 ($40 costco card for purchasing membership) = $349. [Plus the cost of Costco membership]. OP, include this information in the body of your original post! I can't see how the laptop in this deal doesn't go frontpage very soon.

https://slickdeals.net/f/14259998-1-year-costco-gold-star-membership-with-a-40-costco-shop-card-and-40-off-online-order-of-250-for-60-w-auto-renew?src=SiteSearch
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ThriftyKestrel1633
08-10-2020 at 07:24 AM.
08-10-2020 at 07:24 AM.
Quote from dravid :
This will go frontpage soon.

Even better - combine the purchase with the one in this deal. 1-Yr Costco Gold Star Membership w/ $40 Costco Card & $40 Off Online Orders $250+ $60 w/ Auto-Renewal (New Costco Members Only).

which means the laptop will cost $429 - $40 ($40 off $250) = $389 minus $40 ($40 costco card for purchasing membership) = $349. [Plus the cost of Costco membership]. OP, include this information in the body of your original post! I can't see how the laptop in this deal doesn't go frontpage very soon.

https://slickdeals.net/f/14259998-1-year-costco-gold-star-membership-with-a-40-costco-shop-card-and-40-off-online-order-of-250-for-60-w-auto-renew?src=SiteSearch

So, $409 because the Cosco Groupon cost $60 ($429 + $60 -$40 -$40) = $409 and that is only if the 2 $40 off vouchers can be used together on the order.
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phdeez
08-10-2020 at 07:31 AM.
08-10-2020 at 07:31 AM.
Sort of interesting they include an Ethernet port but no USB-C.

I'm more concerned about durability on those hinges. I had a convertible Acer and it's hinges broke a little after a year. Super disappointed.
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kb24ed
08-10-2020 at 08:01 AM.
08-10-2020 at 08:01 AM.
Looking for a laptop for my pops. Any pros and cons of this laptop? How are IPS screens?
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twoweeled
08-10-2020 at 08:35 AM.
08-10-2020 at 08:35 AM.
Quote from SmartWater69 :
No need for your sentimental comment for this kind of posts.
Continue! Some of us feel the more info the better (generally speaking). Others are just gonna bitch no matter what. Too much, too little. Preach on.
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kenstogie
08-10-2020 at 08:56 AM.
08-10-2020 at 08:56 AM.
Quote from dravid :
This will go frontpage soon.

Even better - combine the purchase with the one in this deal. 1-Yr Costco Gold Star Membership w/ $40 Costco Card & $40 Off Online Orders $250+ $60 w/ Auto-Renewal (New Costco Members Only).

which means the laptop will cost $429 - $40 ($40 off $250) = $389 minus $40 ($40 costco card for purchasing membership) = $349. [Plus the cost of Costco membership]. OP, include this information in the body of your original post! I can't see how the laptop in this deal doesn't go frontpage very soon.

https://slickdeals.net/f/14259998-1-year-costco-gold-star-membership-with-a-40-costco-shop-card-and-40-off-online-order-of-250-for-60-w-auto-renew?src=SiteSearch
I tried this and what a pain in the ass.... wish i never did it.... between groupon and membership numbers and etc etc.... what an effing train wreck.
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savio26
08-10-2020 at 09:01 AM.
08-10-2020 at 09:01 AM.
By any chance, can the RAM be upgraded? I am assuming the 8gb of RAM is soldered. I had seen a review of this model in the UK, where the reviewer claimed RAM could be upgraded since there was one more slot..
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