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Acer Aspire 3 15.6'' FHD (i31005G1/4GB/256GB SSD) $498 + Delivery (Free w/ C&C) @ Harvey Norman

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Acer Aspire 3 15.6'' FHD (i31005G1/4GB/256GB SSD) $498 + Delivery (Free w/ C&C) @ Harvey Norman
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jtrvk on 30/01/2022 - 16:04 harveynorman.com.au (1107 clicks)
Last edited 30/01/2022 - 16:16

Budget Acer Aspire 3 (Intel 10th Gen i3) on sale at HN.
Some compromises would be no USB-C and no backlit keyboard. But considering the price, those are fair trade-offs in the current market.

Probably the AMD version posted here was better because of 8GB RAM but it is currently not on sale
There is a spare RAM slot for memory expansion

Also you can easily switch out of Windows 10S mode as per instructions at Microsoft

Specs:
Colour Black
Processor Brand Intel
Processor Type Intel Core i3
Processor Model 1005G1
Processor Max Speed (GHz) 3.40
Cache Size (MB) 4
Installed RAM 4GB
RAM Configuration 1 x 4GB
RAM Expandable To (GB) 12
RAM Type DDR4
Primary Storage Capacity 256GB
Storage Type SSD
Screen Size (inches) 15.6
Screen Definition Full High Definition
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080
GPU Chipset Manufacturer Intel
GPU Chipset UHD Graphics
Graphics Card Memory Type Shared
Wireless Networking IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth
Estimated Battery Life (hr) Up to 8
Connectivity 1x USB 3.1 (Gen1), 2x USB 2.0, HDMI, RJ45
Operating System Windows 10 Home in S Mode
Product Width (cm) 36.34
Product Depth (cm) 24.75
Product Height (cm) 1.99
Weight (kg) 1.9
Manufacturers Express Warranty (months) 12

Computing 15.6inch Acer Computer Laptop

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  • xyron on 30/01/2022 - 16:07

    For $498 I can forgive it only having 4gb ram but it does seem like the strangest thing to compromise on in a budget lappy like this.

    • albert0pia on 30/01/2022 - 16:17
      +18

      Better they skimped on the RAM than something else like the display resolution or primary storage device. Only one of these 3 cannot be easily and cheaply upgraded.

      • glashalful on 30/01/2022 - 17:10
        +11

        agreed, selling of1366x768 screens on laptops should be banned. Its absured so many retailers still selling laptops with that resolution priced well over $700.

      • xyron on 30/01/2022 - 17:23
        +4

        Good point actually - didn't even notice this has a full HD screen. It's even more deserving of my + 😁

        • garage sale on 31/01/2022 - 08:38

          just the FHD screen is worth $120 on ebay at the moment ….. upgrading hd to fhd not cheap at the moment ……

    • tonyjzx on 30/01/2022 - 16:17
      +5

      its because it has 4gb soldered and it has an empty slot

      i think all of the aspire series uses the same board

      also it doesnt power off type c

      also i dont think it will be pricematched, looks like a gerry hn special sku

  • ph81 on 30/01/2022 - 16:15
    +9

    It's a parents dream at that price. If the child destroys it, and usually they do, it's it too expensive to replace.

    EDIT: Hopefully someone else has this to price match and make sure that grub Jerry doesn't see a cent.

    • xoom on 30/01/2022 - 16:19
      +16

      That grub Gerry deserves not a single cent after the shenanigans he has been pulling.

    • [Deactivated] on 30/01/2022 - 17:42
      -3

      With a core i3 I think Windows 10 will render it useless very quickly

      • ihfree on 30/01/2022 - 18:36
        +1

        It's fine. I've got family members who have much older machines(C2D/i5 2c4t) running windows 10 without issue.

      • Agret on 30/01/2022 - 18:47
        +2

        The old i3s are gone, you can compare this to an older i5. It's 2 core with hyperthreading and boosts up to 3.40GHz. Old i3 didn't have hyperthreading and much lower clocks. Should be more than fine for Windows 10. Only thing holding this machine back is the 4gb of ram but that should be a cheap upgrade to 8gb if there is a slot available.

  • Edlson on 30/01/2022 - 16:28
    +3

    Sweet deal

    • WatchNerd on 30/01/2022 - 17:45
      +8

      Username checks out.

  • kingmoron on 30/01/2022 - 16:30

    almost tempted for htpc ….

  • Noblejoker on 30/01/2022 - 16:35
    +1

    As a thought process - what could you buy for around $550 (this plus and extra 8gb ram) that would be at least as good
    Even a decent 2nd hand machine of a year or two old would be $500+ and wouldn't be better
    I don't need a machine right now but at the price the specs are hard to beat
    PS - great price for school but at 1.9kg and 15.6 it is a little big and heavy
    Plus if real world battery doesn't make 8 hrs as claimed then not suitable for school/uni
    Make a good office machine though

    • jtrvk on 30/01/2022 - 16:41

      If it's for school/uni, probably Lenovo or Dell with education discounts may be able to match the specs/budget?

      There is an Inspiron 15 3505 in current Dell eBay sale for $600 (FHD,R5-3450U, 256GB, 8GB) which is closest I guess

    • SlowCarSlow on 30/01/2022 - 18:56

      $550? Ok I'll make a little something…

      Prereqs. Needs Windows, must have a laptop.

      https://www.harveynorman.com.au/ollee-14-1-inch-celeron-n335…

      https://fusetechau.com.au/products/dell-optiplex-bundle-dell…

      Second isn't in stock at the moment, but the kind of deal worth getting.

      The laptop will 'work' and then you have a desktop with monitor included for $550.

      • ihfree on 30/01/2022 - 19:26
        +1

        Ollee is an absolute potato and underpowered.

        Desktop is fine if you're happy with a desktop and being stuck on windows 10.

        • SlowCarSlow on 30/01/2022 - 20:15
          +1

          You are right. Better off buying the laptop here for $500.

  • spy on 30/01/2022 - 16:50
    +4

    Lost me at Acer. False economy buying anything Acer. Burnt with their unreliability too often.

    • shroomish on 30/01/2022 - 17:50

      who do u recommend?

      • spy on 31/01/2022 - 00:09

        Not Acer.

      • smknbdha on 31/01/2022 - 01:14

        Asus (1st) and Lenovo (2nd) for me. I always get an extended warranty too where possible.

        • stephendt on 01/02/2022 - 11:40

          Asus are almost as bad as Acer these days. Lenovo is great though.

  • The Value on 30/01/2022 - 17:00
    +9

    This for $599.

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/392979774633

    New Inspiron 15 3505 Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 3450U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD FHD Win11

    1.83kg

    • WatchNerd on 30/01/2022 - 18:27
      +2

      Looks wotrth the extra $100 but I'm no LaptopNerd. You should post it as a deal.

      Just found old posts on this model.

    • Agret on 01/02/2022 - 02:48

      Where do you get that for $599?

      eBay says there is a voucher for it but doesn't reduce it to $599, do you need eBay Plus?

      Item price:
      AU $748.75
      -AU $50.00 Discount amount
      Your price:
      AU $698.75
      Enter code SPSAVE at checkout to redeem.
      Hurry, your voucher expires 09/02/2022.

  • justaddwater on 30/01/2022 - 17:23
    -2

    No backlit is deal breaker

    Ffs, 50 cents LED

    • The Value on 30/01/2022 - 17:50
      +1

      That's the difference between basic and premium models. Only so many things they can upsell you on.

    • bargaino on 30/01/2022 - 18:24
      +4

      Learn to touch-type.

  • [Deactivated] on 30/01/2022 - 17:33

    Many serm to work for Gerry here. Never buy from HN full stop.

  • ShouldIBuyIt on 30/01/2022 - 18:09
    -3

    No USB-C, no deal.
    Also 15" and FHD is a no.

    • ihfree on 30/01/2022 - 18:20
      +4

      What res do you expect from a budget 15" laptop?

    • holisticboy on 30/01/2022 - 18:38
      +2

      This is almost a stereotype at this point, someone ignores the price and quotes features beyond the price point when you consider the whole of the system. I'm assuming that you expect at $498 with an 11th gen i3 that the screens are typically 1440p or 4k? Next someone will say "OK show me one that does for the same price" and the commenter will either go silent, or a flame war will start with products that don't hit this pricepoint or feature set.

    • Agret on 30/01/2022 - 18:42
      +6

      1080p is great on 15" - I know most of them are 1366x768 but if you find the writing too small on 1080p you can always increase the display size to 125% or 150% to make it effectively the same with a sharper picture.

      • holisticboy on 30/01/2022 - 18:54
        +1

        Absolutely it is, and this isn't even one of those pentium or atom laptops too, it's stupidly good value. Just joking around the fact that someone, no matter what, will always say something like "I know it's $498 but it doesn't have a 32" 4K 120hz screen with an Nvidia 3090… no deal"

    • ShouldIBuyIt on 30/01/2022 - 19:07

      Interesting that you all focused on the resolution but not usb-C.
      I mean if you can only afford $500, there are plenty of 2nd hand alternative cheaper on eBay.

      • ihfree on 30/01/2022 - 19:35
        +3

        Second hand and new are different markets. There not really comparable. Imagine every deal was compared with second hand.

        I don't really like the idea of buying a second hand laptop from a private seller. I'd be inspecting a second hand laptop with a black light.

        Absolute jungle, but there are some decent machines at the $500 price point on eBay.

        • ShouldIBuyIt on 30/01/2022 - 19:48
          +1

          Not saying they are same market. Just mentioning that if one is on a budget, there are good 2nd hand alternative.
          Also, I thought qhd+ was more the trend those days but apparently not. My bad.

      • Noblejoker on 01/02/2022 - 11:12

        Not picking a fight but I think most people would be lucky to find a more premium laptop secondhand for $550
        Even forgetting about 12mth warranty you get with new you aren't getting a 1-2 yr old premium $1500-$2K laptop for $550
        What would you buy instead of this for $550?

  • vash12 on 30/01/2022 - 18:31
    +2

    Fyi, the touchpad and battery life is trash on this laptop.

  • Agret on 30/01/2022 - 18:40

    Can you upgrade the RAM? 4gb isn't enough for modern computing. I'd say 8gb minimum.

    • ihfree on 30/01/2022 - 18:56
      +1

      4gb isn't enough for modern computing

      4gb is fine for many use cases. Word processing, web browsing.

      • [Deactivated] on 30/01/2022 - 19:10

        word processing? now ya talking

      • Damonator84 on 30/01/2022 - 19:10
        +4

        4gb is sub par, absolute minimum sold these days hould be 8/16gb

    • Noblejoker on 01/02/2022 - 11:14

      4gb soldered with a free slot
      8gb dimm for <$50 = 12gb ram
      With current i3 this would be surprisingly powerful for regular tasks - office/net

  • holisticboy on 30/01/2022 - 18:41
    +6

    Just sharing that even though it says it will take a maximum of 12GB (4gb soldered, add 8GB sodimm), we've got 20GB RAM running on one here by adding a 16GB sodimm, and it works just fine.

  • Solrak on 30/01/2022 - 19:02

    Guys if you are after the laptop OP posted and they don't show stock for your area to pickup. Try calling your local HN store up, most stores will have a display model they will sell you.

    In saying that I would rather spend the extra $100 and get the Dell AMD 3450 deal.

    • MrBillions on 30/01/2022 - 19:38

      Can you link to the dell deal please. Thank you

    • kingmoron on 31/01/2022 - 00:34

      do they discount it?

      • ozhunter68 on 31/01/2022 - 07:16

        Currently $50 off, was 20% off untill just the other day.

  • Lets Make Sandwiches on 30/01/2022 - 20:45
    +2

    A royal piece of crap this laptop. And Harvey Norman selling it tops the cake for me.

    • garage sale on 31/01/2022 - 08:49

      i have 2 acers …. i bought when dicks it’s was still a store front and not mail,order , at one stage upgraded the screen from HD to FHD to get more life ….have been real workhorses, only retiring then now as no win11 support ……not as nice as my enterprise grade laptop but then they were than 1/3 price of the enterprise model from work ….

      out of stock ….. while some complain about gerry, seems others were hitting the buy it now button taking advantage of the pricing to pickup a bargain …

      • Agret on 01/02/2022 - 02:46

        Win10 is still supported until 2025 so you can keep them going

  • cunningdrew on 31/01/2022 - 09:28

    If you want to play along with this pile of…. cost effective laptop, Good Guys have it at $529

    https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/acer-aspire-3-156-inches-lapt…?

    • Noblejoker on 01/02/2022 - 11:15

      Nope that is the Celeron model - not i3 as above

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