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Acer Aspire Go 15 i5-1235U, 8GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, 15.3" WUXGA IPS 300nits, 53W Battery $568 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Harvey Norman

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Acer Aspire Go 15 i5-1235U, 8GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, 15.3" WUXGA IPS 300nits, 53W Battery $568 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Harvey Norman
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[Deactivated] on 23/02/2025 - 13:32 harveynorman.com.au (2982 clicks)
Last edited 25/02/2025 - 13:47 by 2 other users

Deal for the best new budget laptop returns and now with the faster i5-1235U.
As confirmed by MdMa7, DIY add 8GB of DDR5 for $33 from Umart or Amazon to build a $600 budget beater.
Comes with a 16:10 IPS 300nits display which is above average for this class.

AG15-51P-50TD
NX.J4DSA.005

Intel Core i5-1235U, 10C (2P + 8E) / 12T, P-core 4.4GHz, E-core 3.3GHz, 12MB
8GB DDR5 5600Mhz, 2x SO-DIMM slots, maximum 32GB
512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe
Intel UHD Graphics (Intel Iris Xe when both RAM slots/dual channel used)
15.3" WUXGA 1920x1200 IPS ComfyView (Matte), 300nits, 45% NTSC, 60Hz, Acer BlueLightShield
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo
Wi-Fi 6 11ax + BT5.1+
FHD 1080p webcam + 2x Speaker + 2x Microphone
US English, non backlit Keyboard + Numeric Pad + Copilot Key
Precision Touchpad
53Wh battery
65W AC Power Adapter
344.2 x 243.5 x 18.9mm
1.7 kg
1 Year Warranty
Windows 11 Home

Computing 15.3inch Acer Computer Laptop

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Comments

  • kaikor on 23/02/2025 - 13:54
    +5

    again something like 300nits, 45% NTSC don't know if my old eyes can read properly …

  • Hamsahamsahamsa on 23/02/2025 - 14:16

    Beats the Dell inspiron 15 with DDR5 > DDR4, 300nits>250nits and $50 less even after student discount. What's the quality comparison though, I'm happy with the robustness of my Dell, but it's time to replace it

  • rockpeblar on 23/02/2025 - 14:56
    +10

    Our Acer laptop lasted less than 12 months before a faulty screen hinge cracked the screen. Returned to Acer and was told it wasn't covered under warranty and they wanted $700 to fix. Will never buy Acer again.

    • AliusCairo on 23/02/2025 - 15:29
      +11

      If it wasn't too long ago and you have the time/energy you could go through Fair Trade to at least get your money back.

      Acer or whatever retail you bought it from, has an obligation to action a faulty product, within the 12 month warranty. Heck even shortly after the 12 month warranty they would have to.

      • smartProverble on 23/02/2025 - 17:50
        +2

        This. You guys gotta get educated on The ACL

    • heef on 23/02/2025 - 17:56
      +1

      Happened to my Dad with a 2020 (I think it had an 11th gen i5) Yoga 7i 15". Plastic around the hinge screws snapped, cracking the screen on its way out.

    • Freestyle on 23/02/2025 - 17:58
      +6

      I am always surprised that so many people think this is America and you cant do anything

      Literally just tell them you will report them to the ACCC and in most cases they’ll cave if not just report them and you’ll get your money

      • jbird84 on 23/02/2025 - 23:19

        California has good consumer protections. But yeah in most states you're asking for trouble

      • smartProverble on 24/02/2025 - 10:17

        Literally just tell them you will report them to the ACCC and in most cases they’ll cave if not just report them and you’ll get your money

        Literally I did just that - threaten to report, and the actually report. Did not receive a cent back.

        This was with CeX. They don't follow ACL.

        • Ronney on 24/02/2025 - 11:10
          +2

          Don't CeX sell second hand stuff?

          • smartProverble on 24/02/2025 - 13:07
            +1

            @Ronney: Yes. The issue was that what they advertised wasn't what I received.

    • bob19 on 23/02/2025 - 19:09

      My Lenovo Idea developed issues in less than 2 years. Luckily just a few days before the warranty expired.
      They replaced motherboard , then found that SSD broke down and they replaced it too. Unfortunately SSD can't be accessed by any computer. Not sure if I will be able to restore the files.

      I also had MSI gaming laptop. After 2 years it developed lots of issues: the case became brittle, keyboard became faulty, the screen started having lots of lines, and the list goes on. And it happened even though the laptop was used at home only!

      The point is: the problems are not necessarily related to the specific brand.

      • Ronney on 24/02/2025 - 10:04
        +1

        You need to distinguish between a manufacturing or design flaw and a general hardware failure. I think this laptop has a design flaw at least around the hinges.

    • Geekomatic on 24/02/2025 - 17:40
      +1

      Acer hinges on some models is a well known issue. Def the ACCC would help & def Acer must repair within warranty. I've owned two & both were/are great. Only replaced the oldest in 2019. So far, so good.

      PS: I've sold laptops in retail and no more Acer came back than the other brands. It's a crap-shoot.

  • butter on 23/02/2025 - 14:59
    +5

    Does this have USB-C power? Or is it a barrel?

  • Woosta on 23/02/2025 - 15:15

    hows the GPU on this? in comparison to NVIDIA

    • Indomietable on 23/02/2025 - 17:15

      Nvidia 4070 is so much better

      • Woosta on 23/02/2025 - 17:32

        Of course. I just want to know if it can run some basic games like d2r etc..

        Is it comparable to like a 1070

        • heef on 23/02/2025 - 17:58

          Comparable to NVIDIA's MX range. Iris XE is okay.

        • San4k4 on 23/02/2025 - 20:16
          +1

          Games made around that time should be fine. Would be lower than a 1070 performance wise, maybe around a gtx 1030.

        • shaybisc on 24/02/2025 - 12:13

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iNXcyo3VY0

          NTEL i5-1235u Gaming Test in 2024 | Intel Iris XE in 30 GAMES

      • McMaferMur on 23/02/2025 - 17:38

        We are at 5090 now

  • KneeOnLites on 23/02/2025 - 15:25
    +5

    "Intel UHD Graphics (Intel Iris Xe when both RAM slots used)"

    Using both RAM slots, turns the intel UHD graphics into Intel iris XE graphics? How does that work?

    • McMaferMur on 23/02/2025 - 15:36

      Magic of acer….

    • mr_fjackson on 23/02/2025 - 15:43
      +1

      Yeah did some googling it's a thing

    • superforever on 23/02/2025 - 16:07

      XDD, isn't Xe is better and newer?

  • McMaferMur on 23/02/2025 - 15:38

    Which one better the intel processor ending with P or U ?

    • superforever on 23/02/2025 - 16:19

      I think U mainly for laptop

      • CrispyChrispy on 23/02/2025 - 17:58

        They're both for 'laptop', you won't find a desktop processor with the P designation. U is just the 'efficiency' focused variant of the CPU and P is the 'performance' version.

    • smartProverble on 23/02/2025 - 17:51
      +1

      P is for Power, and U is for Ultra. H is for Hyper.

      • pennypincher98 on 23/02/2025 - 20:45
        +4

        Well the actual meaning and hierarchy of the letters are more like:

        • U is Ultra-Low Power
        • P is Performance
        • H is High Performance

        Although H could be for several other things too like High Power Usage and Hungry Heater lol

  • iNeedMoreMoney on 23/02/2025 - 17:07

    My wife said there's only 300units available tho

    • McMaferMur on 23/02/2025 - 17:37
      +1

      What

      • iNeedMoreMoney on 23/02/2025 - 18:20
        +2

        She thought its units, but its nits

        • tonyjzx on 23/02/2025 - 18:23
          +1

          yeah you gotta watch that stuff in your kids hair

          • iNeedMoreMoney on 23/02/2025 - 18:24

            @tonyjzx: but I want more. the more the better

          • edfoo on 23/02/2025 - 18:26
            +1

            @tonyjzx: LOL, 300nits on screen, not enough. 1 nit on hair, too many.

        • smartProverble on 24/02/2025 - 22:24

          Lmao what are you on mate

  • pennypincher98 on 23/02/2025 - 20:42

    Specs say

    Weight (kg) 2.98

    Deal description says:

    1.7 kg

    I'm inclined to believe the 1.7kg more lol but where is this listed on the page?

    • CrispyChrispy on 23/02/2025 - 21:28
      +1

      2.98kg is most likely the package weight, i.e. including the box and power brick and all that stuff

      1.7kg sounds about right for this size of laptop

  • iNeedMoreMoney on 23/02/2025 - 22:00
    +1

    This or the Aspire 3 from Officeworks $567?

    • shaybisc on 24/02/2025 - 07:58

      "This or the Aspire 3 from Officeworks $567?"

      Is there a difference?

      • pennypincher98 on 24/02/2025 - 16:53
        +1

        Definitely is, but not sure how much.

        Different dimensions
        15.3 vs 15.6 inch screen
        65W vs 45W charging

  • Turd on 23/02/2025 - 22:11

    Nice cheap laptop

    I got this one last time and it is great - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/882889

    • CrispyChrispy on 24/02/2025 - 00:27
      +2

      (very) different models FYI

    • smartProverble on 24/02/2025 - 10:20

      I have that one, except the Intel Core 125H variant.

      Is your screen warped so that your face reflection looks hilariously elongated?

      • Turd on 24/02/2025 - 17:04

        Not really. I dont use the screen that often, as it's connected to a larger monitor.

        Could the warping be due to the heat of the CPU? as the exhaust of the laptop goes up the screen

        • smartProverble on 24/02/2025 - 22:16

          It was warped from when it was brand new, and the exhaust should only affect one half of the screen (or the bottom right to be more precise), but it is warped right from the middle.

          It's slightly annoying, not sure if I should claim warranty for a defect…

  • Jayze on 24/02/2025 - 13:21

    Seems like this specific model were made for low price offering….I cannot find this model anywhre on AU sites…but can see few on Singapore sites including Acer Singapore

    Review : https://laptopmedia.com/au/series/acer-aspire-go-ag15-51p/

  • DarknessItself on 24/02/2025 - 20:01

    How does this laptop on eBay compare to the deal? I know it is a different model but it does has 16GB of RAM and costs the same if not slightly less than the 8GB one here after a RAM upgrade. I'm not an expert so I could be missing something but as somebody with no experience tinkering on laptops is this a good buy or have I overlooked something?

    • smartProverble on 24/02/2025 - 22:20
      +2

      I'm trying to spot the differences but can't find any… Same processor, more RAM but also slightly more expensive, same screen…

      The eBay one is not new though, it is "opened but not used" or whatever.

      At this point I'd stick with Harvey Norman as they're a store you can visit.

      • Jayze on 25/02/2025 - 10:47

        The difference is the screen hinge….not sure if its good or not good

  • supercheap1 on 24/02/2025 - 20:08

    Looks like good value.

  • idonotknowwhy on 25/02/2025 - 12:53

    8gb RAM in 2025, and it's not even MacOS!

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 25/02/2025 - 13:00

    Once you go OLED there's no going back.

    Also these 1***U chipsets with Iris XE are absolutely shocking for Linux distros at this stage. Be warned.

    • edfoo on 26/02/2025 - 18:24

      Are they any laptop with OLED screen around $568?

      • superforever on 26/02/2025 - 19:10
        +1

        Are they any laptop with OLED screen around $568?

        Saw one before from Amazon, ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED

  • Chickenleg on 05/03/2025 - 11:57
    +2

    Belated thanks OP, my son is enjoying the laptop.

    Grabbed $550 worth of gift cards at 3% off through Bupa. $33 ram from Umart. 10 screws off the back, take back and ram shield off, slot in ram and everything’s sweet as.

    • [Deactivated] on 05/03/2025 - 15:38
      +1

      Enjoy

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