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forum thread Posted by Openheimer • Nov 1, 2024
forum thread Posted by Openheimer • Nov 1, 2024

Acer Aspire 5 15.6" Full HD Laptop, Intel Core i7, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD $399.99

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15.6 IPS screen 16G DDR4 ram 512G SSD Intel I7 CPU Backlit keyboard Magnesium-Aluminum cover.

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Nov 1, 2024
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DelightfulFruit916
Nov 1, 2024
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is this best deal for daily use?
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Quote from BCKit :
An OK productivity laptop with a nice, if older i7 CPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM (upgradeable) and OK battery life at around 8 hours. Integrated Iris XE graphics means limited gaming and 3D performance on this machine. Acer Aspire is usually low-mid build quality.This would probably have been a pretty good laptop mid 2023 or early 2024, but it's missing USB-C 4.0, an APU for AI enabled apps, decent onboard graphics and DDR5 RAM.If my budget allowed, I would look for a laptop in the $500 - $550 range with a Core Ultra 155 CPU and DDR5 RAM for improved power efficiency, AI performance and 3D graphics. You'll get better battery life and better performance in the years to come.
You can't find a laptop with the specs you mentioned fir 500$!
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Link: https://www.bjs.com/product/acer-...0005229753

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Spec (A515-57-713P):
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 15.6" 1080p 60Hz IPS Display, 45% NTSC
  • Core i7-1255U (2P+8E)/12T 1.7 GHz (4.7 GHz Tuurbo, 12MB Cache)
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)
  • 16GB (8GBx2) DDR4 3200 MHz Ram (2 Slots, 64GB Max)
  • 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • 720p Webcam
  • Wi-Fi 6 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.3 + Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (1 with Power Off Charging)
    • 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 65W, 15W USb Charging)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x RJ-45 (Gigabit)
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack
  • 3 cell 50 WHr battery
  • 3.88 lbs
Last edited by mattzane227 November 1, 2024 at 09:47 PM.
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Quote from BCKit :
An OK productivity laptop with a nice, if older i7 CPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM (upgradeable) and OK battery life at around 8 hours.

Integrated Iris XE graphics means limited gaming and 3D performance on this machine. Acer Aspire is usually low-mid build quality.

This would probably have been a pretty good laptop mid 2023 or early 2024, but it's missing USB-C 4.0, an APU for AI enabled apps, decent onboard graphics and DDR5 RAM.

If my budget allowed, I would look for a laptop in the $500 - $550 range with a Core Ultra 155 CPU and DDR5 RAM for improved power efficiency, AI performance and 3D graphics. You'll get better battery life and better performance in the years to come.
Are you serious? Didn't you see the Thunderbolt 4 port before complaining about USB 4.0?
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Quote from Suryasis :
Are you serious? Didn't you see the Thunderbolt 4 port before complaining about USB 4.0?
To be fair to them, it is in the pics if you look closely, but not in the specs details on the BJ's site. Glad you mentioned it in your post which got merged into the OP as a repost.

My peeve is that it would be so much better if folks posted the source in titles.

This one, being from BJ's limits some folks considerably. None near me and I am not a member, so this time I can't qualify. I would not have clicked in from my deal alert.

Once I got here, and into the thread, I can tell from the links, but emailed deal alerts, as well as the FP, and Popular Deal forums, only show titles.

I know that even SD employees often don't bother including sources in their titles, but I am all for posts being more user-helpful and feel it should be a requirement. Merchant sources matter for all kinds of reasons.
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Not great reviews of the screen in this review https://www.ultrabookreview.com/5...-5-review/

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FantasticMoon621
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Oos already
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fb88
Nov 2, 2024
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Quote from FantasticMoon621 :
Oos already
Still see it in stock...
Edit: 11/3 now I see out of stock for shipping but still available for local pickup (so location dependent)
Nov 3, 2024
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bestdeal113
Nov 3, 2024
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not a fan of Acer regardless of any products. good price tho.
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FantasticMoon621
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Quote from fb88 :
Still see it in stock...
I am a BJ's member and am logged in.
But do not see it in stock.
Nov 3, 2024
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BCKit
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Quote from Suryasis :
Are you serious? Didn't you see the Thunderbolt 4 port before complaining about USB 4.0?
I didn't see the TB4 port listed in either the SD description or in the specifications on the linked page. Diving into the "features" section it does list a TB4 port, so I will edit me previous post.
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mtwykstr
Nov 4, 2024
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Thank you. Perfect for what I'm after for use at our church, doesn't need any high-end features.
I've never ordered from BJs before, I used their 24 hour trial guest membership to checkout. However they charged me 10.5% sales tax, and I'm in a state where tax is 6%, so beware. Couldn't figure out how to easily complain, nor is it worth my time to track it down.

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Quote from c2nah777 :
To be fair to them, it is in the pics if you look closely, but not in the specs details on the BJ's site. Glad you mentioned it in your post which got merged into the OP as a repost.

My peeve is that it would be so much better if folks posted the source in titles.

This one, being from BJ's limits some folks considerably. None near me and I am not a member, so this time I can't qualify. I would not have clicked in from my deal alert.

Once I got here, and into the thread, I can tell from the links, but emailed deal alerts, as well as the FP, and Popular Deal forums, only show titles.

I know that even SD employees often don't bother including sources in their titles, but I am all for posts being more user-helpful and feel it should be a requirement. Merchant sources matter for all kinds of reasons.

Is there a fee if you're not a member?

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