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How bad is the display on this one?
Based on spec of IPS 400 nit 100% sRGB, I think it's pretty decent. I know I would be fine with it. Of course there will be screen snobs that want oled 4k 600 nit screens. Personally I think 1200p is fine if it's IPS. For oled, I would want at least 2.5k (around 1600-1800p). I don't use my laptops outside so 400 nit is more than enough.
For me though, is the Aspire series build quality good enough to spend $800+ on?
I am looing for a laptop and specs wise this looks good for the price but why do I see more thumbs down? I would lobe a omninook or yoga at this price and specs (processor RAM SSD) but they are much more expensive
I am looing for a laptop and specs wise this looks good for the price but why do I see more thumbs down? I would lobe a omninook or yoga at this price and specs (processor RAM SSD) but they are much more expensive
I'm not sure why this got a thumbs down, but I certainly wouldn't consider this a bad deal for the specs you get. The laptop is super mobile at 3lbs, the Ultra 9 processor is crazy good, 32GB ram, 1TB SSD and a 2 year warranty + 1yr Costco warranty extension if purchased online seems pretty darn good. If it was a Dell I'm pretty sure this would be getting 50+ thumbs up - SlickDeals folk look at Acer as a slightly lesser brand for reliability & support so that's my guess for the lack of interest.
Keep in mind back to school sales events will be occurring soon so there may be a similar deal from HP or Dell in a few weeks, but no guarantees.
Based on spec of IPS 400 nit 100% sRGB, I think it's pretty decent. I know I would be fine with it. Of course there will be screen snobs that want oled 4k 600 nit screens. Personally I think 1200p is fine if it's IPS. For oled, I would want at least 2.5k (around 1600-1800p). I don't use my laptops outside so 400 nit is more than enough.
For me though, is the Aspire series build quality good enough to spend $800+ on?
Mine(this model) stays in my house all day and its great. My kid is going to college, and I got him a swift series.I wouldn't consider this for that, I don't think it would hold up well to being carried around all day. This is definitely a laptop for home users.
Mine(this model) stays in my house all day and its great. My kid is going to college, and I got him a swift series.I wouldn't consider this for that, I don't think it would hold up well to being carried around all day. This is definitely a laptop for home users.
I'm not sure why this got a thumbs down, but I certainly wouldn't consider this a bad deal for the specs you get. The laptop is super mobile at 3lbs, the Ultra 9 processor is crazy good, 32GB ram, 1TB SSD and a 2 year warranty + 1yr Costco warranty extension if purchased online seems pretty darn good. If it was a Dell I'm pretty sure this would be getting 50+ thumbs up - SlickDeals folk look at Acer as a slightly lesser brand for reliability & support so that's my guess for the lack of interest.
Keep in mind back to school sales events will be occurring soon so there may be a similar deal from HP or Dell in a few weeks, but no guarantees.
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Why? It's so portable.
It's not that it's an Acer. It's that it's an Acer Aspire line, which is a budget to midline tier (traditionally lean towards budget). The condern is build quality, hence if you haul it around alot, it may not be great, as oppose to leaving it at home. If this was the Swift line, it would be better.
I can't find what the chassis is made of. If this turns out to be a metal chassis like aluminum instead of plastic, then this would be a great deal.
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It's not that it's an Acer. It's that it's an Acer Aspire line, which is a budget to midline tier (traditionally lean towards budget). The condern is build quality, hence if you haul it around alot, it may not be great, as oppose to leaving it at home. If this was the Swift line, it would be better.
I can't find what the chassis is made of. If this turns out to be a metal chassis like aluminum instead of plastic, then this would be a great deal.
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Based on spec of IPS 400 nit 100% sRGB, I think it's pretty decent. I know I would be fine with it. Of course there will be screen snobs that want oled 4k 600 nit screens. Personally I think 1200p is fine if it's IPS. For oled, I would want at least 2.5k (around 1600-1800p). I don't use my laptops outside so 400 nit is more than enough.
For me though, is the Aspire series build quality good enough to spend $800+ on?
Keep in mind back to school sales events will be occurring soon so there may be a similar deal from HP or Dell in a few weeks, but no guarantees.
Based on spec of IPS 400 nit 100% sRGB, I think it's pretty decent. I know I would be fine with it. Of course there will be screen snobs that want oled 4k 600 nit screens. Personally I think 1200p is fine if it's IPS. For oled, I would want at least 2.5k (around 1600-1800p). I don't use my laptops outside so 400 nit is more than enough.
For me though, is the Aspire series build quality good enough to spend $800+ on?
Keep in mind back to school sales events will be occurring soon so there may be a similar deal from HP or Dell in a few weeks, but no guarantees.
I can't find what the chassis is made of. If this turns out to be a metal chassis like aluminum instead of plastic, then this would be a great deal.
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It's not that it's an Acer. It's that it's an Acer Aspire line, which is a budget to midline tier (traditionally lean towards budget). The condern is build quality, hence if you haul it around alot, it may not be great, as oppose to leaving it at home. If this was the Swift line, it would be better.
I can't find what the chassis is made of. If this turns out to be a metal chassis like aluminum instead of plastic, then this would be a great deal.
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