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Acer Aspire 3 15.6" R3-3250U/8GB/128GB SSD Laptop $498 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Harvey Norman

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Acer Aspire 3 15.6" R3-3250U/8GB/128GB SSD Laptop $498 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Harvey Norman
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superforever on 26/09/2021 - 10:27 harveynorman.com.au (2999 clicks)
Last edited 26/09/2021 - 10:50 by 1 other user

Last deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/590906

Brand Acer
Model A315-23-R7G6
Series Aspire 3
Processor Brand AMD
Processor Type AMD Ryzen 3
Processor Model 3250U
Processor Max Speed (GHz) 3.50
Cache Size (MB) 1
Installed RAM 8GB
RAM Configuration 2 x 4GB
RAM Expandable To (GB) 16
RAM Type DDR4
Primary Storage Capacity 128GB
Storage Type SSD
Screen Size (inches) 15.6
Screen Definition Full High Definition
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080
GPU Chipset Manufacturer AMD
GPU Chipset Radeon Vega 3
Graphics Card Memory Type Shared
Wireless Networking IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth
Estimated Battery Life (hr) Up to 5.5
Connectivity 1x HDMI, 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, RJ45
Operating System Windows 10 Home in S Mode
Product Width (cm) 36.3
Product Depth (cm) 25.0
Product Height (cm) 1.99
Weight (kg) 1.9
Manufacturers Express Warranty (months) 12

Computing 15.6inch Acer Computer Laptop

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  • Donkey19 on 26/09/2021 - 10:34
    +7

    This looks like a very good budget laptop

  • Bargainaholic on 26/09/2021 - 10:47
    +10

    Take a further $30 off
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/651800

  • phxsun on 26/09/2021 - 10:47
    +1

    [Officeworks] (https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/acer-aspir…)

    This is the i3 version. Is it better?

    • Fiximol on 26/09/2021 - 10:59
      +12

      I think the 8gb of ram (this one) compared to 4gb (the i3 one from officeworks) will have a bigger impact than the CPU.

      • dcep on 26/09/2021 - 11:04

        thoughts on vega3 vs g1 ?

      • utsc on 26/09/2021 - 11:09
        +5

        AMD processor is a newer 2020 Q2 processor but the score is 4121
        Intel is an older 2019 Q2 processor with a slightly better score of 5253
        Yes 8GB is the minimum - but RAM can upgraded

        • Zackeroo on 26/09/2021 - 11:39
          +6

          but RAM can upgraded

          For most people the:
          1. Extra cost
          2. Having to open the laptop and manually install the RAM

          Would be the issue. I'd pick the 8GB RAM version over the 4GB RAM version despite the CPU power difference.

        • taki on 26/09/2021 - 16:12
          +3

          USB 3.1 & 8h batt for the i3 vs USB 3.0 & 5.5h battery for this one. I would rather upgrade the memory on the i3.

      • Zackeroo on 26/09/2021 - 11:40
        +13

        Definitely, plus users should take into account the fact that the integrated graphics on the AMD Chip is a respectful amount better than the integrated graphics on the i3

      • phxsun on 26/09/2021 - 17:59

        You're right, didn't see this one had the 8Gb

  • bwatt72 on 26/09/2021 - 10:48

    Windows 10 in s mode what's the recommendation for this to switch to Windows 10 or leave in s mode, i take regardless of what method you prefer does not affect your warranty.
    Do you get much devices with this method?

    • Clear on 26/09/2021 - 10:52
      +7

      You can switch it out of S mode with a single click in the Windows app store. Then it's back to normal Windows 10 without an impact on warranty or anything.

    • hsvprez on 26/09/2021 - 11:05
      +1

      And it is a free upgrade path. There is no cost to move from Windows S Home to Windows Home despite them calling it an 'upgrade' option.

      I have purchased this laptop for home schooling addition to the home schoool/office. Fine for that purpose and FHD at this price point is great. Thanks OP.

  • chinaman on 26/09/2021 - 11:20

    Is this a better deal than the ipad/microsoft trade in deal? (for simple laptop user?)

    • superforever on 26/09/2021 - 11:24
      +2

      Of course surface if you have iPad 2 3 4 to trade

      • chinaman on 26/09/2021 - 12:06

        Seems like ipad 2 about $50 on gumtree :)

        • superforever on 26/09/2021 - 12:10

          But only surface laptop 3 with bigger screen like this Acer. Surface laptop go is cheaper but not that screen size

  • ultimatemike on 26/09/2021 - 11:24

    Wifey is getting into this Cricut craze.. would this be good enough to run the software it needs? Seems like a great deal.

    • Look Up on 26/09/2021 - 12:57
      +1

      More than enough power to run the software and also mid duty graphics design, $468 with Latitude Pay is an extremely good deal

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 26/09/2021 - 11:37
    +10

    Good deal but boo Harvey Norman

    • cheaponos on 01/10/2021 - 11:37

      Agree. OZB are not fans of HN, but then upvote many deals.

  • hardya on 26/09/2021 - 11:45

    Help keep the Norman Ross retirement fund topped up

  • KH234 on 26/09/2021 - 12:15
    +2

    Further reduce with buying HN - 7% off on gift card in shop back

  • vash12 on 26/09/2021 - 12:47
    +3

    I got the 14” model with 10th gen i3 & 8gb

    Keep in mind
    Touchpad is trash
    Cant charge with usb-c
    Battery life is below average

    My model had backlid keyboard and IPS screen, not sure about this one.

    • shiny1 on 26/09/2021 - 13:19
      +2

      Sounds about right for a laptop in this price range. Can't be disappointed if the expectations are correct.

      • tonyjzx on 26/09/2021 - 18:36
        +1

        yeah but keep in mind the 14" was last sold thru HN almost two years ago, ie. prior covid, for about $400

        for $400 i'm willing to take a lot of negatives… there's also the 45% NTSC screen which is the worst screen I've ever seen on anything that isnt TN.

  • Look Up on 26/09/2021 - 13:03
    +1

    Great laptop for 80% desktop / 20% mobile use. Acer is weak on build quality, battery life, weight and general finish so this is more an indoor device

    • pennypincher98 on 26/09/2021 - 13:19
      +3

      Not sure about this particular model but I got an Acer Spin and it has better build quality and battery life than the Dell it replaced or the HP that tried to replace it.

      Haven't had an issue with it in 3 years, but then again this model will likely have cheap creaky plastic compared to the metal finish I've got.

  • pennypincher98 on 26/09/2021 - 13:23

    Seems a decent deal (but HN bad)

    If you want an Ryzen 5 5th gen this is $400 more comes with a nice 512GB SSD too. Just can't bring myself to post xD

    • tonyjzx on 26/09/2021 - 14:01
      +2

      $900 is a big difference to $500 though and this has the same issues all Aspire 5s have…

      1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 (Type C, Gen1), 2x USB3.2 Gen 1, HDMI, RJ45

      Still gen 1 type c usb and that 45% ntsc screen

      i bought that acer swift 3x for $800 and its miles above this trash… granted i did buy that 14" one for $400 pre covid and for $400 you can accept a lot of bad stuff but for $800 i wouldnt

      • pennypincher98 on 26/09/2021 - 14:19

        Yeah it's $400 to quadruple the storage space and upgrade the processor 2 generations and up 1 tier.

        You can't expect an entirely new build with no faults for that - you'd have to spend easily upwards of $1k

      • taki on 26/09/2021 - 16:18

        Depends on how you use it (if you have main powerful desktop), it would be only few meters above/below ;) the metric system was introduced 1795.
        40cm diagonal vs 36cm screen is KMs above :)

        • HeelTaker on 27/09/2021 - 16:06

          He also used the American pejorative of “trash” so he’s either from U.S. in which case don’t be so harsh on the poor Yank ;-) or he’s been corrupted by watching too many American Let’s Players/streamers in which case have at it! >:-)

  • danielm88 on 26/09/2021 - 15:54
    +3

    Bought this laptop, its perfect for general web browsing, checking emails, watching youtube, using Microsoft office ect. Nice build quality and lightweight. SSD gives it fast boot times and responsiveness. Obviously not at all for gaming or any type of editing/content creation but very good for general use at this price point.

    • bob19 on 26/09/2021 - 18:08

      What's the monitor like? Is it IPS?

      • edfoo on 26/09/2021 - 18:27

        Picked up mine this afternoon. I think it is just TN panel. Don't know the nits in brightness but quite bright indoor.

        • bob19 on 26/09/2021 - 19:20

          Thank you

    • autolux on 26/09/2021 - 19:13

      how is it for watching movies/streamed content? whats the screen like?

  • furyou on 26/09/2021 - 17:47

    Will this be OK for zoom meetings for skoolkids, and doing their browser based stuff?
    I ask because my kid's been borrowing my surface laptop 3 13", and for some reason these things make the fan run crazy loud. He's got maybe 4-5 tabs open, 1 of them the skool version of zoom, but we couldn't work out why it's running hot.

    • bob19 on 26/09/2021 - 18:09

      It should handle all these tasks easily.

  • bob19 on 26/09/2021 - 18:32
    +2

    This deal was available earlier this month:
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/649398

    • WatchNerd on 26/09/2021 - 19:30
      +1

      That only received 24 upvotes (now 25). Just goes to show if the title is too long members won't read it all.

      • superforever on 26/09/2021 - 20:38

        members won't read it all.

        Yeah they only read the Lenovo

  • spy on 26/09/2021 - 19:03
    +2

    You lost me at Acer. Every gadget of theirs I've owned hasn't served me well.

  • Fobsessive on 26/09/2021 - 23:28
    +2

    Acer AND hardly normal, no thanks

  • handles1 on 27/09/2021 - 00:45

    Ordered, thanks OP.

  • Plug on 27/09/2021 - 12:11

    This got a backlit keyboard?

    • edfoo on 27/09/2021 - 16:11

      No

  • edfoo on 27/09/2021 - 16:11

    Does anyone know if the SSD can be changed out for bigger size?

    • RydersOfTheStorm on 03/10/2021 - 10:02
      +1

      Yes, you can install a bigger size SSD. Also comes with screws for extra storage devices.

      • edfoo on 03/10/2021 - 11:27

        Cheers.

  • rohitroygre on 28/09/2021 - 09:01

    This is $20 but no stock online. Good luck in case you find any Officeworks store stock. Might help someone.

    https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/acer-aspir…

  • 898agm on 28/09/2021 - 18:25
    +3

    Got one from HN Bundall yesterday-for $498, I’m very happy with it.

    Been playing Minecraft, Grim Fandango Remastered and Roblox on mine.

    Switched my Aspire 3 out of S-mode so I could run Photoshop, CorelDRAW and Lightroom.

  • abacus on 05/10/2021 - 16:38

    $799 now.

  • hsvprez on 05/10/2021 - 22:26

    Back down to $698

  • perthhunter on 16/10/2021 - 11:30

    Thanks OP - I bought one and opened the cover. The maximum memory is either 12GB or 20GB.
    It comes with 4GB soldered RAM plus 4GB module.
    Has anyone tried a 16GB module for 20GB total RAM?

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