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Acer Aspire 5 Laptop: 15.6" 1080p, i5 1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Micro Center has Acer Aspire 5 Laptop (A515-57-52YQ) on sale for $479.99. Select free store pick up where stock permits otherwise shipping is $19.85.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 15.6" (1920x1080) Full HD IPS Display
  • Intel i5 1235U 10-Cores, 12-Threads (1.30GHz Base / 4.40GHz Boost) Processor
  • 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 RAM
  • 512GB NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • 2x2 Wireless LAN Wifi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4
    • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x RJ-45
    • 1x 3.5mm audio jack

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Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $170 lower (26% savings) than list price
  • About this product:
    • 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • About this store:
    • Micro Center return policy here

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Micro Center has Acer Aspire 5 Laptop (A515-57-52YQ) on sale for $479.99. Select free store pick up where stock permits otherwise shipping is $19.85.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 15.6" (1920x1080) Full HD IPS Display
  • Intel i5 1235U 10-Cores, 12-Threads (1.30GHz Base / 4.40GHz Boost) Processor
  • 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 RAM
  • 512GB NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • 2x2 Wireless LAN Wifi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4
    • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x RJ-45
    • 1x 3.5mm audio jack

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $170 lower (26% savings) than list price
  • About this product:
    • 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • About this store:
    • Micro Center return policy here

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Michiganfan
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I bought this computer for my dad a few weeks ago. It's awful. The keyboard is a lighter grey than what appears in the photos. The text is white, so unless the lighting is perfect the keys are unreadable. You can see it in the top-down photo on the site. It performed well, but you'll spend all day trying to find an angle to see the keys.
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This is already below $500...no need to wait for BF
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Sep 30, 2022 4:05 AM
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MichiganfanSep 30, 2022 4:05 AM
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I bought this computer for my dad a few weeks ago. It's awful. The keyboard is a lighter grey than what appears in the photos. The text is white, so unless the lighting is perfect the keys are unreadable. You can see it in the top-down photo on the site. It performed well, but you'll spend all day trying to find an angle to see the keys.
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Quote from Michiganfan View quoted comment :
I bought this computer for my dad a few weeks ago. It's awful. The keyboard is a lighter grey than what appears in the photos. The text is white, so unless the lighting is perfect the keys are unreadable. You can see it in the top-down photo on the site. It performed well, but you'll spend all day trying to find an angle to see the keys.
I fail to understand that. This is a dark gray keyboard which is backlit. How can you possibly not be able to see the keys, buddy?

Edit: just realized it was for your dad. Maybe his age was a factor? Hope you find a better laptop for him.
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Sep 30, 2022 4:34 AM
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MichiganfanSep 30, 2022 4:34 AM
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat View quoted comment :
I fail to understand that. This is a dark gray keyboard which is backlit. How can you possibly not be able to see the keys, buddy?

Edit: just realized it was for your dad. Maybe his age was a factor? Hope you find a better laptop for him.
It is not dark grey. The issue is more in a well lit room where backlighting isn't being used. I noticed the issue while setting it up for him. There's not enough contrast between the key color and the white text. Maybe it's just me 🤷🏽
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emmit76Sep 30, 2022 2:00 PM
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Can you recharge using usb c?
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Can you recharge using usb c?
Yes, you can.
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whatgooddealOct 4, 2022 9:39 AM
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Quote from shigshag View quoted comment :
Mediocre screen quality in a 16:9 aspect ratio. Low RAM, small SSD, middle-tier processor. This is exactly the kind of computer that's gonna be less than $500 on Black Friday. Strongly advise against this price.
This is already below $500...no need to wait for BF

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Oct 4, 2022 9:41 AM
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Quote from Michiganfan View quoted comment :
It is not dark grey. The issue is more in a well lit room where backlighting isn't being used. I noticed the issue while setting it up for him. There's not enough contrast between the key color and the white text. Maybe it's just me 🤷🏽
Most people these days have the keyboard memorized. One only look at it for obscure punctuation.
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat View quoted comment :
Yes, you can.
Are you sure? Acer site shows:
USB Type-C Detail

USB Type-C port: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps), DisplayPort over USB-C, Thunderbolt 4, USB charging 5 V; 3 A, DC-in port 20 V; 65 W.

That's just 15W on USB-C
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GolgathaOct 4, 2022 5:20 PM
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Quote from lesterhung View quoted comment :
Are you sure? Acer site shows:
USB Type-C Detail

USB Type-C port: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps), DisplayPort over USB-C, Thunderbolt 4, USB charging 5 V; 3 A, DC-in port 20 V; 65 W.

That's just 15W on USB-C
You can probably slow charge it, but you can't run it indefinitely off of just USB-C.
Oct 4, 2022 6:55 PM
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Need2$aveOct 4, 2022 6:55 PM
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Quote from Michiganfan View quoted comment :
I bought this computer for my dad a few weeks ago. It's awful. The keyboard is a lighter grey than what appears in the photos. The text is white, so unless the lighting is perfect the keys are unreadable. You can see it in the top-down photo on the site. It performed well, but you'll spend all day trying to find an angle to see the keys.
I get the frustration. I have a silver laptop with shiny silver keys with white lettering. Never again.
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Quote from lesterhung View quoted comment :
Are you sure? Acer site shows:
USB Type-C Detail

USB Type-C port: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps), DisplayPort over USB-C, Thunderbolt 4, USB charging 5 V; 3 A, DC-in port 20 V; 65 W.

That's just 15W on USB-C
You misunderstood 5Vx3A. That's standard OUTPUT of USB-C port.
For USB-C power delivery, USB-C port becomes INPUT of power. By USB-C standard, it should support up to 100w (20Vx5A), which is more than the included 65w charger. Maybe the laptop won't be able to utilize the full 100w but I think it should at least take 65w.
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TochiTOct 4, 2022 7:44 PM
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Quote from Golgatha View quoted comment :
You can probably slow charge it, but you can't run it indefinitely off of just USB-C.
No. If USB-C charge source only provides 15w, it's just barely enough for the 1235u processor, not including other power consumptions like mother board, SSD, fan, USB output.
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whatgooddealOct 4, 2022 8:02 PM
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Quote from TochiT View quoted comment :
You misunderstood 5Vx3A. That's standard OUTPUT of USB-C port.
For USB-C power delivery, USB-C port becomes INPUT of power. By USB-C standard, it should support up to 100w (20Vx5A), which is more than the included 65w charger. Maybe the laptop won't be able to utilize the full 100w but I think it should at least take 65w.
I know they probably meant 15w output. But then again, their specs did not mention anything about PD input. Not all USB-C have PD.

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GolgathaOct 4, 2022 8:21 PM
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Quote from TochiT View quoted comment :
No. If USB-C charge source only provides 15w, it's just barely enough for the 1235u processor, not including other power consumptions like mother board, SSD, fan, USB output.
Agreed. I'm saying you could turn it off and charge it back up with USB-C at 15w instead of the full 65w. It'll charge the internal battery while turned off, it'll just take longer.

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