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Acer Aspire ES1-111-C56A

Specifications

Acer Aspire ES1-111-C56A
Acer Aspire ES1-111-C56A (Aspire ES1-111 Series)
Processor
Intel Celeron N2840 2 x 2.2 - 2.6 GHz, Bay Trail-M
Graphics adapter
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Core: 760 MHz, shared memory
Memory
2048 MB 
, PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM
Display
11.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, AU Optronics AUO215C, TN LED, glossy: no
Mainboard
Bay Trail Host Bridge
Storage
32 GB eMMC Flash, 32 GB 
, 15 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: headphone jack, Card Reader: SD
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Broadcom BCM43142 (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/)
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 21.2 x 291 x 211 ( = 0.83 x 11.46 x 8.31 in)
Battery
30 Wh Lithium-Ion, 3 cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 1280x720
Additional features
Speakers: stereo speaker, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: no, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.29 kg ( = 45.5 oz / 2.84 pounds), Power Supply: 230 g ( = 8.11 oz / 0.51 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 72.25% - average
Average of 4 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 51%, features: 41%, display: 69% mobility: 76%, workmanship: 78%, ergonomy: 73%, emissions: 95%

Reviews for the Acer Aspire ES1-111-C56A

77% Acer Aspire ES1-111-C56A Netbook Review | Notebookcheck
Little companion. Netbooks still have a purpose. A small, light, and portable Windows device does not have to be expensive. But what can the buyer expect for a price below 250 Euros (~$310)?
80% Acer Aspire ES1-111M review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
It seems unfair to be too harsh on a laptop which costs a measly £175, but such a low price isn't the headline-grabbing feature it once was. There are plenty of excellent rivals available for similar money - not least the HP Stream 11 - and the Acer just isn't consistently good enough to win itself an award. If battery life is a prioroty, however, we wouldn't rule it out completely.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

74% Acer Aspire ES1-111
Source: Tecbuy German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 65% mobility: 65% workmanship: 80%
58% Preistipp mit toller Mobilität
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 58% price: 70% performance: 35% features: 31% display: 63% mobility: 84% ergonomy: 76%

Comment

Model: The Acer Aspire ES1-111-C56A is a lightweight, functional laptop with good build quality. Design is kept simple with the entire laptop sporting a matte dark gray chassis. The top cover has a unique texture and sports the Acer branding towards the left side. Input devices come in the form of an island style keyboard, which can feel spongy at times and a comfortable looking trackpad. The Acer Aspire ES1-111-C56A is equipped with an 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 pixels display, which is sufficiently clear with good saturation. An Intel Celeron N2840 dual-core processor powers the Windows 8 system.

Moreover, the Acer Aspire ES1-111-C56A comes with an Intel Graphics GPU, 2 GB of DDR3L RAM and a 32 GB SSD as internal storage. These components allow a low-end price. Audio quality is decent with the stereo speaker setup and the laptop comes with an integrated webcam for basic video calls. Other features found on the laptop are two USB 2.0 ports, a USB 3.0 port, a card reader, Bluetooth 4.0 HS, and an HDMI out. A 3-cell Lithium Polymer cell makes for battery life.

Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail):

Integrated GPU for tablet and notebook Bay Trail SoCs. Based on the Ivy Bridge GPU with four Execution Units and support for DirectX 11.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


N2840: Soc with an integrated dual core Atom processor clocked at up to 2.58 GHz and an Intel HD Graphics GPU.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


11.60":

This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.


72.25%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2015-03-18 (Update: 2015-03-18)