Acer Aspire 3 A315-42-R5P7

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Acer Aspire 3 (A315-42) review – the bare minimum
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
Then, you are given neither an SD card slot nor a USB Type-C port, which is some sort of mandatory these days. In addition to that, two of the USB Type-A ports that are actually present on the device are 2.0. Thankfully, there is a keyboard that works just fine, and is in fact, pretty comfortable to use.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/06/2019

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-42) review – the bare minimum
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
Then, you are given neither an SD card slot nor a USB Type-C port, which is some sort of mandatory these days. In addition to that, two of the USB Type-A ports that are actually present on the device are 2.0. Thankfully, there is a keyboard that works just fine, and is in fact, pretty comfortable to use.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/31/2019

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Model: The Acer Aspire 3 A315-42-R5P7 is a laptop which is able to meet all daily computing needs. Aimed for casual users, its combination of powerful tech and thoughtful design features make it the ideal device for work or recreation. Its thin, high-quality aluminum design with brushed aluminum cover offers a breathtaking look. The brushed lid and the smooth horizontal brushed hairline on the user interface create a stylish look and convey a delicate, silky touch. The narrow, only 7.82 mm slim, frame offers even more space for impressive pictures. The 39.6 cm (15.6") diagonal Full HD display and the Acer Color Intelligence technology impress with lifelike, bright colors. Gamma values and saturation can be adjusted in real time so that users can optimize color balance and brightness in no time.

With a fast AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor that has a basic clock of 4x 2.10 GHz and 8 GB DDR4 RAM, the notebook reliably masters all common applications. The dedicated Radeon Vega 8 Graphics relieves the processor in graphics applications and is very energy efficient. A fast 256 GB SSD hard drive provides space for documents, pictures, films and music on the one hand, and on the other hand programs and operating systems are started at lightning speed. The inexpensive notebook allows a monitor, projector or TV set to be connected via HDMI for stationary use. The Acer notebook can access the Internet via fast WLAN 802.11ac or Gigabit Ethernet. With Bluetooth 4.2 users can easily connect to wireless accessories such as a headset or speaker to the notebook. Users can connect external devices such as a printer, memory sticks or hard drives via three USB sockets, including a fast USB 3.0 connection and two USB 2.0 sockets. Furthermore, a built-in webcam enables video chatting with friends and acquaintances. Acer TrueHarmony makes users listen. The speakers provide rich bass and powerful sounds. Breathe life into your favorite songs and videos with clear, lifelike sound. As a conclusion, the Acer Aspire 3 A315-42-R5P7 is an inexpensive all-round notebook with good computing power. It is suitable for students, small businesses and home users alike. Thanks to its sophisticated hardware equipment with fast processor, matte and large Full HD display, it enables productive work and fun with multimedia.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

AMD Vega 8: Integrated graphics card of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 8 CUs (= 512 shaders) and a clock of up to 1100 MHz.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

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

R5 3500U: Mobile Quad-Core APU using Zen+ cores clocked at 2.1 to 3.7 GHz and a Vega iGPU with 8 CUs running at up to 1200 MHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

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.

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

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