Acer Aspire E5-471G-53XG

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70% Acer Aspire E5-471G-53XG
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Acer Aspire E5-471G-53XG is a good desktop-replacement laptop, and is certainly a passable choice if you need to replace an older system and still keep compatibility with older programs and peripherals. Its longer battery life is its one advantage over the Lenovo Flex 2 (15-inch). However, the Flex 2 holds on to its Editors' Choice award, due to its innovative hinge and larger 1080p full HD touch screen for a list price of just $80 more.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

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The Aspire E5-471G-53XG is a laptop clearly made for the average mid-range user. It measures about 1.25 by 13.75 inch (3.18 x 35 cm) and weighs about 4.4 pounds (2 kg), which is certainly light enough to carry around the house but might be slightly bulky for the ultimate "go-user". The 14-inch screen has a resolution of 1366x768 pixels, which is common for budget systems. Apart from that, its mediocre display lacks any touchscreen functionality, a function rather important for maximizing the Windows 8 experience.

Around the corners, you'll find a mix of old and modern I/O ports including a USB 3.0 port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, an SD card reader, an Ethernet port, and VGA and HDMI for video output. The Aspire E5-471G-53XG comes with the standard connectivity options, Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi. Under the hood are a mid-range Intel processor, the i5-4210U, 8 GB of RAM, a discrete Nvidia GeForce GT 820M graphics and a 500 GB hard drive. The lack of an SSD kills the hopes of any instant Windows start-up but for a mid-range laptop, this is fine.

Battery life is where the Acer Aspire E5-471G-53XG shines. Its suggested battery life is around 10 hours on standby. This laptop is a perfect laptop for a mid-range user looking to replace a desktop with something that is easier to carry around.

NVIDIA GeForce 820M:

Entry level 28nm Fermi GPU from the GeForce 800M series based on the GT 620M and 710M.

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.

4210U: Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.7 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

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.

70%: 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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