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Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop A515-55-56VK, 15.6

Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop A515-55-56VK, 15.6" Full HD IPS Display, 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1, 8GB DDR4, 256GB NVMe SSD with Acer 15.6" Black Travel Backpack

Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop A515-55-56VK, 15.6
$ 849.00

Score By Feature

Based on 406 ratings
Delivery
8.67
Packaging
9.04
Satisfaction
8.60
Customer service
9.02

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Intel Core i5-1035G1 Processor (Up to 3.0 GHz) 10th Generation Intel Core i5-1035G1 Processor (Up to 3.0 GHz) 8GB DDR4 Memory | 256GB NVMe SSD (6GHz)
6" LED backlit IPS Display with Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution | Intel UHD Graphics
Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11b/g Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11b/g Intel 11ax | Backlit Keyboard | Fingerprint Reader | HD Webcam 11ax | Backlit Keyboard | Fingerprint Reader | HD Webcam 11ax | Backlit Key
Up to 15 people can be accommodated. A six-inch notebook with a ten-inch tablet compartment is included.
Back cushion support with padded shoulder straps, water repellent exterior, top handle for easy carrying

Questions & Answers

The a515 model is a high-end version of the a515 55g- What does 57h8 mean? - What does "available hard drive bay" imply? Is it possible for someone to explain it to me in layman's terms?

A 512GB M.2 SSD is included in this laptop. 2 SSDs, one for storage and the other for the operating system. There is a 2nd available slot that is currently unoccupied. 5" slot to allow for the installation of a 2. If needed, a 5" hard drive can be used for additional storage.

I purchased an Aspire 5 a515- 55g- There were supposed to be two ram slots on the 57h8 (but there weren't). I'll have to buy a 16GB stick now, but will it only work with Kingstone?

It will work with any legitimate RAM stick, but you will lose access to the hard-wired RAM on the motherboard. Only Kingston RAM sticks will allow the computer to keep its onboard memory.

Will this run The Sims 3 and all downloadable content? I'm asking people who have played the game and know how finicky it can be. thanks! ?

It will, in fact.

Will this run The Sims 4 with all packs, mods, and CC for hours on end without crashing or running at a snail's pace?

Almost certainly not flawlessly. If you want to play games, get a gaming computer that has dedicated video memory and better cooling. This is a "common" laptop.

Selected User Reviews For Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop A515-55-56VK, 15.6" Full HD IPS Display, 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1, 8GB DDR4, 256GB NVMe SSD with Acer 15.6" Black Travel Backpack

There are no Home or Delete keys on the narrow numeric keyboard
4/5

In comparison to the old Acer Aspire, this is a very nice (and fast) laptop; however, the Home button has been moved. keys to the end of the seventh 1 keys. To use Home or End, you'll have to press NumLock, then NumLock again to return to NumLock. For the price of one, you get three strokes! Worse, the numerical keys have been narrowed, as if this was an afterthought by the engineer, and he just crammed them in. If you frequently use numeric keys, you may find it difficult to operate them with your fat fingers. Also . The power jack on this unit has an intermittent connection. The unit enters and exits charging mode as the power connector moves. I'm not sure how much longer it will be before the power jack IN THE UNIT needs to be replaced.

Jaelynn Howe
Jaelynn Howe
| Aug 23, 2021
This was a bad buy
3/5

I returned this after having to deal with everything from technical issues to the sound not working properly, and now my touchpad only works about 80% of the time, despite the fact that I only bought it two months ago. So now I've spent a lot of money on a faulty item, and I'll have to wait weeks for Amazon to refund my money so I can buy a laptop that I desperately need. By the way, I bought it because it was an "Amazon's Choice" item.

Kylian Spencer
Kylian Spencer
| Jul 28, 2021
This computer is a one-stop shop for all your computing needs! Kids are doing virtual learning and needed a responsive laptop, which this one provides
5/5

They not only have no lag on school sites, but they also have no lag when playing Fortnite. Anyone who has attempted to download Fortnite knows how painful it can be. This is a fantastic machine that I would strongly recommend.

Palmer WESTON
Palmer WESTON
| Dec 04, 2021
Okay, but I'd rather use my MAC
4/5

Because I didn't want to use my MAC, I bought this computer for work. I chose the Acer because I needed something that was both cost effective and capable of getting the job done. I like the computer in general, but the keypad is something I'd change. I find the keys to be too flat. I make a lot of typing mistakes on this computer that I don't make on my Mac. But, I suppose, when you buy a thin computer, that's to be expected.

Victor McKnight
Victor McKnight
| Jun 07, 2021
There is a problem with memory
4/5

This laptop's screen and back-lit keyboard are both excellent. I expected it to have lit features, but I didn't expect it to come with a memory problem. In addition, the battery was draining faster than on a regular laptop. And, thanks to Amazon Product Helper, this laptop was replaced for me, and I'm hoping it won't have the same issue again. br>br>This review pertains to the same laptop, but the replacement laptop that was sent to me. br>So far, I haven't had any memory issues like I did with the first laptop, but I am concerned about the fan noise. Whenever I get a Windows update and try to download it, the fan becomes a little loud, and I'm not sure if this is normal or not. In any case, this laptop, in my opinion, is ideal for college students, as well as everyone else.

Waylon Maynard
Waylon Maynard
| Nov 11, 2021
I had to return because my WiFi card had failed! I really wanted to like this laptop, but with only one dimm slot and then me noticing the WiFi card failing and then the card's leads popping off shortly after I noticed the card wasn't working, I became frustrated
3/5

I tried everything I could think of to get it back, but it didn't work. br>br>I was forced to tell Amazon about the design flaw with the card's size, which will cause thermal issues and cause it to fail. All I wanted to do was replace it because I don't like my money being put on hold or explain the design flaw to CS when he asks (which he shouldn't because his job is to explain why I can't get a replacement). So, since the conversation was going nowhere, I ended it and proceeded to refund the money. Having a HD header to add a ssd next to the cheapo wifi card isn't a good idea because if something goes wrong with the card, it'll be a pain to remove the hard drive.

Pierce Bass
Pierce Bass
| Mar 15, 2021
Advertising that is deceptive
3/5

Unless you intend to put this laptop through its paces, everything about it is fantastic. The fan is loud, and the power supply can't keep up with the processor and graphics card. This laptop's mx350 is a complete waste of time! Even if it's just for light gaming, don't buy it!.

Giovanni Brewer
Giovanni Brewer
| Dec 15, 2021
For the price, this is a fantastic laptop, but there are always drawbacks
4/5

It's my first day of use, and I'm really enjoying it! I'm glad I went with the dedicated graphics card instead of the integrated because it allows me to play light games much better. It's set to use integrated graphics, but after a little tweaking, the nvedia geforce mx350 is more than enough for me as a casual gamer. However, there are a few drawbacks, including the battery life, which is adequate. Approximately 3-minutes of light use Idle time is 4 hours, and the backlit keyboard turns off after 15 seconds. However, the cost is well worth it! I like how the laptop feels metal and how fast the SSD is.

Christian Juarez
Christian Juarez
| Dec 04, 2021

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