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May 20, 2022 8:03 PM

Acer Aspire 5 Laptop (Refurbished): i5-1135G7, 14" IPS, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD

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Acer via eBay has Acer Aspire 5 Laptop (Refurbished, A514-54-501Z) on sale for $307.99 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member hocuspocusblade for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-1135G7 2.4Ghz Quad-Core Processor
  • 14" 1920x1080 IPS Display
  • 8GB DDR4 Memory
  • 256GB PCIe Solid State Drive
  • Intel Iris Xe Integrated Graphics
  • 802.11ax Wifi
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
  • 3-Cell Li-Ion Battery
  • Weight: 3.2 Lbs

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $242 lower (44% savings) than the list price.
    • Excellent specs for an everyday laptop priced at just over $300.
  • About this product:
    • Comes with a 2-year warranty from Allstate.
  • About this store:
    • Acer via eBay offers free 30 day returns.

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Written by hocuspocusblade
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Acer via eBay has Acer Aspire 5 Laptop (Refurbished, A514-54-501Z) on sale for $307.99 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member hocuspocusblade for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-1135G7 2.4Ghz Quad-Core Processor
  • 14" 1920x1080 IPS Display
  • 8GB DDR4 Memory
  • 256GB PCIe Solid State Drive
  • Intel Iris Xe Integrated Graphics
  • 802.11ax Wifi
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
  • 3-Cell Li-Ion Battery
  • Weight: 3.2 Lbs

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $242 lower (44% savings) than the list price.
    • Excellent specs for an everyday laptop priced at just over $300.
  • About this product:
    • Comes with a 2-year warranty from Allstate.
  • About this store:
    • Acer via eBay offers free 30 day returns.

Original Post

Written by hocuspocusblade

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MrSkeptic
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I bought a refurb from the Acer store last year. Has been rock solid and looked brand new. There was a 20% off refurb coupon at the time, plus some cashback (not SD).

The free 2-year Allstate warranty is a nice touch.

It was missing the hard drive expansion bracket, but that was $12.

Solid deal for a basic laptop.

8GB soldered. Add up to a 16GB stick to get to 24GB.
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uhsarp
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I use touch screen instead of the TouchPad as I struggle with carpal tunnel syndrome. Touching is less taxing on my wrist compared to clicking on the touch pad.
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NotHilariousBook
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I have bought many refurb acer laptops.

In each case, they looked and worked like new.

Once I got one with a charger that had a broken tip on it. Opened a ticket with them on a Sunday, and 2 days later received a replacement charger. Exceptional service, but I probably just got really lucky.
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nowaymanMay 20, 2022 8:34 PM
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Quote from lengygf View quoted comment :
I thought "refurbished" technically means the package has been opened, the item is unused and somehow buyer decided to return it. If it's already used, then it should be classified as "used" or "pre-owned". I guess in this case, the laptop is actually pre-owned?
Refurbished and preowned are nowadays used interchangeably, and yes generally means "used". Exceptions are Dell Outlet, Apple Outlet, which are usually "as new"
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Quote from lengygf View quoted comment :
I thought "refurbished" technically means the package has been opened, the item is unused and somehow buyer decided to return it. If it's already used, then it should be classified as "used" or "pre-owned". I guess in this case, the laptop is actually pre-owned?
I've found an article below that should answer your query.

https://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/159806/technology/what_does_refurbished_remanufactured_... [streetdirectory.com]
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namlookMay 20, 2022 11:51 PM
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Quote from lengygf View quoted comment :
I thought "refurbished" technically means the package has been opened, the item is unused and somehow buyer decided to return it. If it's already used, then it should be classified as "used" or "pre-owned". I guess in this case, the laptop is actually pre-owned?
A refurb can be pre-owned and used to some degree and still be in "like new" condition. If someone bought something new and opened the box, in most cases they used it for a period of time before it was returned. Where do you see in the listing something that leads you to believe these items are not lightly used returns that have minimal use?
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HapShaughnessyMay 21, 2022 12:00 AM
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I bought a refurb from the Acer store last year. Has been rock solid and looked brand new. There was a 20% off refurb coupon at the time, plus some cashback (not SD).

The free 2-year Allstate warranty is a nice touch.

It was missing the hard drive expansion bracket, but that was $12.

Solid deal for a basic laptop.

8GB soldered. Add up to a 16GB stick to get to 24GB.
Last edited by MrSkeptic May 20, 2022 at 05:06 PM.
May 21, 2022 3:21 PM
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TisfortonyMay 21, 2022 3:21 PM
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Seems like a pretty good deal to me. Manufacturer refurbs are better than no name refurbs and its backed by a 2 year warranty, but idk how easy claiming the warranty is. This looks to be the best value laptop I see atm.

I do tend to buy refurb gear as they are generally better value, and sometimes refurb chromebooks are stupid cheap for decent specs, like $90-120, which is another great value option if this is more laptop than needed.
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May 21, 2022 4:35 PM
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NotHilariousBookMay 21, 2022 4:35 PM
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I have bought many refurb acer laptops.

In each case, they looked and worked like new.

Once I got one with a charger that had a broken tip on it. Opened a ticket with them on a Sunday, and 2 days later received a replacement charger. Exceptional service, but I probably just got really lucky.

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kittunniMay 21, 2022 4:50 PM
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Thanks OP, got one.
(Thanks to the OP of the other deal, thats how I ended u here)This is much better deal than the Ryzen deal.
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dkslblackjackMay 21, 2022 5:00 PM
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Tempting. Is there a deal on something similar on 360 hinge type?
May 21, 2022 5:06 PM
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ddrantMay 21, 2022 5:06 PM
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Anyone know if the keyboard is backlit?
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May 21, 2022 7:45 PM
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TenfoldSystemsMay 21, 2022 7:45 PM
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Quote from ddrant View quoted comment :
Anyone know if the keyboard is backlit?
Based off the model number they listed, yes. (https://www.acer.com/ac/en/IL/con....A29EC.001)
May 21, 2022 8:13 PM
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umamuMay 21, 2022 8:13 PM
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Quote from MrSkeptic View quoted comment :
I bought a refurb from the Acer store last year. Has been rock solid and looked brand new. There was a 20% off refurb coupon at the time, plus some cashback (not SD).

The free 2-year Allstate warranty is a nice touch.

It was missing the hard drive expansion bracket, but that was $12.

Solid deal for a basic laptop.

8GB soldered. Add up to a 16GB stick to get to 24GB.
RAM is upgradeable ?
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zdiddy987
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How bad is the screen?
May 21, 2022 8:27 PM
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PC9394May 21, 2022 8:27 PM
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Quote from umamu View quoted comment :
RAM is upgradeable ?
Yes, 4GB soldered + 4GB removable

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May 21, 2022 8:30 PM
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bishoptfMay 21, 2022 8:30 PM
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Quote from ddrant View quoted comment :
Anyone know if the keyboard is backlit?
Quote from TenfoldSystems View quoted comment :
Based off the model number they listed, yes. (https://www.acer.com/ac/en/IL/con....A29EC.001)
Eh I was going to bite on this but I do not believe the keyboard is backlit, which is so lame - see here - https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/con....A25AA.002 and here https://www.pcworld.com/article/6...price.html

I do not think this version is backlit....Frown

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