[0:{"Name":"Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop, 15.6" Full HD IPS Display, 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10210U, 8GB DDR4, 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD, Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11ax, Fingerprint Reader, Backlit KB, A515-54-59W2, Silver"
"Attributes":"size: 8GB/256GB SSD, processor: i5-10210u, style: Notebook only"
"Small Description":[0:
"System Ram Type: ddr4_sdram"
"Full Description":"CPU: i5-10210u | Capacity: 8GB/256GB SSD | Style: Notebook only Acer Aspire 5 A515-54-59W2 comes with these high level specs 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10210U Processor 1 6GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 4 2GHz (6MB Smart Cache) Windows 10 Home 15 6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-backlit IPS Display Intel UHD Graphics 620 8GB DDR4 Memory 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD True Harmony Technology Two Built-in Stereo Speakers Acer Purified Voice Technology with Two Built-in Microphones Acer Fingerprint Reader supporting Windows Hello Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802 11ax Dual-Band 2 4GHz and 5GHz featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO technology (Max Speed up to 2 4Gbps) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port) Bluetooth 4 2 Back-lit Keyboard HD Webcam (1280 x 720) 1 - USB 3 1 (Type-C) port (Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps) 2 - USB 3 1 Gen 1 Port (one with Power-off Charging) 1 - USB 2 0 Port 1 - HDMI Port with HDCP support Lithium-Ion Battery Up to 9 5-hours Battery Life 3 97 lbs | 1 8 kg (system unit only) (NX HN3AA 003)"
"Image URLs":[0:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41CxkOXlsRL.jpg"
1:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51CPxX9yjBL.jpg"
2:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51nyqMYQTQL.jpg"
3:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51EoiaJXv1L.jpg"
4:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51MEc7CoaxL.png"
5:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71sesDsw95L._AC_SL1500_.jpg"
6:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51aoS2qy4hL.jpg"
7:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41Ty8q6KoaL.jpg"
"Product Information":{"Batteries":"1 Lithium ion batteries required."
"Hard Drive":"256 GB Flash Memory Solid State"
"Product Dimensions":"14.31 x 9.86 x 0.71 inches"
"Number of USB 2.0 Ports": "Number of USB 3.0 Ports": "Amazon Best Sellers Rank":"#32 in Computers & Accessories , #1 in Traditional Laptop Computers"
"Item Dimensions L x W x H":"14.31 x 9.86 x 0.71 inches"
"Hard Drive Rotational Speed": "Average Battery Life (in hours)": "Product Variations":{"style_Name":[2:
"Notebook with Projector"
"processor_description":[3:
"i5-10210u with Nvidia MX250"
4:
"i5-8265u with Nvidia MX250"
5:
"i7-8565u with Nvidia MX250"
"Variation Asin":[0:{"processor_description":"i5-10210u with Nvidia MX250"
2:{"processor_description":"i7-8565u with Nvidia MX250"
3:{"processor_description":"i5-8265u with Nvidia MX250"
4:{"processor_description":"i5-8265u with Nvidia MX250"
5:{"style_Name":"Notebook with Projector"
"processor_description":"i7-8565u with Nvidia MX250"
8:{"processor_description":"i5-8265u with Nvidia MX250"
10:{"style_Name":"Notebook with Projector"
"processor_description":"i5-8265u with Nvidia MX250"
11:{"style_Name":"Notebook with Projector"
"processor_description":"i5-10210u with Nvidia MX250"
15:{"style_Name":"Notebook with Projector"
16:{"style_Name":"Notebook with Projector"
17:{"processor_description":"i7-8565u with Nvidia MX250"
18:{"processor_description":"i7-8565u with Nvidia MX250"
20:{"style_Name":"Notebook with Projector"
"Product Reviews":{"review_URL":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R13YHKINJ6LX2Z/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&Asin=B07XPLKZ5P"
"review_text":"Bought this unit as a budget replacement for my fairly high-powered Dell desktop which was lost during flooding. I wasn't expecting much from a $500 laptop but just needed something to get me reconnected. Setup was a breeze, setting it to my preferences was simple, removing the (modest) bloatware from Acer was easy and I was pleasantly surprised at the quickness of the unit. The memory and drive appear to be easily and inexpensively upgradeable but it functions flawlessly right out of the box. I wasn't paying for or expecting gaming-quality graphics but the display renders internet and video perfectly. Those that find fault with this unit must be comparing it to others costing 2 to 3 times as much. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a laptop to take care of their basic computing needs. Very nice product for the money. Well done, Acer. Update from 10 days later: Been using it relentlessly and comparing it to my desktop, which had far more memory, storage and graphics capabilities, and I am honestly thrilled. I was thinking of using this as a bridge-unit until I could go back to a new desktop but am seriously rethinking that. The thing that really impresses me is the boot-time. This guy goes from powered down to browsing in about 30 seconds. Not sure if that's just the SSD or newer CPU but I am loving it. Pretty sure I'm going to start using this as my main and adding a docking station, keyboard/mouse (of course), monitor, a bit more memory and storage, and just rolling with it. Disclaimer: I am not a gamer and I understand this machine won't do complex graphics. Update 2: Just to see if it would work, I installed a $65 16GB memory card to bring the total RAM to 20GB, the maximum Acer allows for the unit (it comes with 8GB but you have to remove a 4GB card to upgrade). It worked flawlessly and it is now far zippy-er than my Dell. From what I've read, the extra memory allows it to run cooler and hopefully adds to its service life. Update 3 (I promise this is the last). Thrilled with this little budget-monkey. Restart time, 25-30 seconds. Startup from shut down (not sleep), 12-15 seconds including pin-entry time. Kicking it up to 20GB memory really helped. For anyone that wants to try this stunt (and possibly void the warranty) all it takes is a plastic spudger (google it) and a small Phillips head screwdriver to take the back of the laptop off. 16GB memory cards are readily available from Crucial and Memorystock, usually on Amazon. The video that gave me confidence to try it was on YouTube but it showed how to add a hard drive, not a memory card. Older Acers had a removable panel over the memory but on the Acer Aspire 5 A515-54-51DJ, you have to take off the whole back. Don't even try it if you are confused about which end of a screwdriver to use or never read instructions. A final note about some of the drama-queen reviewers that complained that "it gets so hot" or "the fan sounds like a 747 taking off": Just because it's called a laptop doesn't mean you should use it on your lap covered with your fleece blanket blocking the air vents. Use mine on my desk and on the rare occasions that the fan kicks on under heavy use it makes a gentle whirring sound, barely noticeable. If it died tomorrow, I'd buy another. Loving it Update 4 (OK, I lied). After upgrading the memory and performing every performance-enhancing trick I could find on the internet with Windows, apps, settings and everything else, I started testing my budget computer. The most comprehensive free test I found was from UserBenchMark and I was kinda proud of the results. The test results can vary depending on the state of the computer but here was my best test (the others were pretty close): "Overall this PC is performing way above expectations (95th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 5 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!" Did you hear that? I'm a technical master! All kidding aside, this $500 budget unit is working so far above my previous desktop that I'll never go back (sorry, Dell). I read that the average laptop only lasts 3-5 years before needing replacement. I'm OK with that and my next unit is definitely going to be a graphics-improved version of this machine, hopefully Acer. Totally pleased."
"review_title":"Exceeded expectations almost everywhere."
"author_profile":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AFTKVTVVRCUUY7ASSH4ULTBGY4ZQ/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_gw_tr?ie=UTF8"
"reviewed_product_varient":"CPU: i5-8265uCapacity: 8GB/256GB SSDStyle: Notebook only"
"URL":"https://www.amazon.com/Acer-i5-10210U-802-11ax-Fingerprint-A515-54-59W2/dp/B07XPLKZ5P/ref=zg_bs_565108_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A2ZRHSS4QDFGKT2JTT4C"
1:{"Name":"Acer Spin 3 Convertible Laptop, 14 inches Full HD IPS Touch, 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, Backlit KB, Fingerprint Reader, Rechargeable Active Stylus, SP314-53N-77AJ"
"Attributes":"processor: i7-8565u/16GB/512GB, style: Notebook only"
"Small Description":[0:
"8th Generation Intel Core i7 8565U Processor (Up to 4.6GHz)"
1:
"14 inches Full HD (1920 x 1080) Widescreen LED backlit IPS Multi Touch Convertible Display"
2:
"16GB DDR4 Memory & 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD"
3:
"Rechargeable Active Stylus; Thin 0.38 inches Bezel; Dual Front Facing Speakers; 802.11acWi Fi featuring 2x2 MU MIMO Technology"
4:
"Just 0.78 inches Thin, 3.75 pounds and Up to 12 Hours of Battery Life"
"Full Description":"CPU: i7-8565u/16GB/512GB | Style: Notebook only Acer Spin 3 SP314-53N-77AJ Touch comes with these high level specs: 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8565U processor 1.8GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 4.6GHz (8MB Smart Cache), Windows 10 Home, 14" Full HD (1920 x 1080) Widescreen LED-backlit IPS Multi-Touch Display, Intel UHD Graphics 620, 16GB DDR4 Memory, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, Secure Digital (SD) Card Reader, High-Definition Audio Support, Two Built-in Stereo Speakers, Cortana Voice with Two Built-in Microphones, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution - featuring Computer Protection and Windows Hello Certification, Back-lit Keyboard, 802.11ac Wi-Fi featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO Technology (Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, HD Webcam (1280 x 720) supporting High Dynamic Range (HDR), 1 - USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, 1 - USB 2.0 port, 1 - HDMI Port with HDD support, Rechargeable Active Stylus, Lithium-ion Battery, Up to 12-hours Battery Life, 3.75 lbs. | 1.7 kg (system unit only) (NX.HFCAA.001)"
"Image URLs":[0:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81H9y1pPW6L._AC_SL1500_.jpg"
1:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41kvHu7dX5L.jpg"
2:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41JZHqAvrbL.jpg"
3:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/413clmDR2cL.jpg"
4:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51MEc7CoaxL.png"
5:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51S1du37BYL.jpg"
6:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51j3CcUFTxL.jpg"
7:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51hG5ksO30L.jpg"
"Product Information":{"Batteries":"1 Lithium ion batteries required."
"Hard Drive":"512 GB Flash Memory Solid State"
"Product Dimensions":"12.95 x 9.41 x 0.78 inches"
"Graphics Card Ram Size": "Number of USB 2.0 Ports": "Number of USB 3.0 Ports": "Amazon Best Sellers Rank":"#97 in Computers & Accessories , #1 in 2 in 1 Laptop Computers"
"Item Dimensions L x W x H":"12.95 x 9.41 x 0.78 inches"
"Hard Drive Rotational Speed": "Average Battery Life (in hours)": "Product Variations":{"style_Name":[2:
"Notebook with projector"
"processor_description":[] "Variation Asin":[3:{"style_Name":"Notebook with projector"
"Product Reviews":{"review_URL":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3OL2D13J76WT5/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&Asin=B07QXL8YCX"
"review_text":"This is a great computer in many respects, The specs of the computer are great and it is fast and snappy. The 512 GB SSD feels fast and speedy. The 16Gb of fast ram is nice. The i7 processor is a beast, with speed (and noisy fan) bursts when needed. This is a fast, well-optioned machine inside. The screen is nice and the 14 inch size is a nice compromise vs the larger 15.6 and 13 inch sizes. The chicklet keyboard is reasonable, and it is backlit which is a very nice touch. The fingerprint detector has been working reliably for me, but that isn't a feature that I care a lot about. I'm fine with logging into my computer with a PIN code or webcam. The Acer Spin 3 Convertible Laptop, 14" Full HD IPS Touch, 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, Backlit KB, Fingerprint Reader, SP314-53N-77AJ has a rechargeable active stylus, which is not - in my opinion - up to the task of doing artwork on a computer. It IS fine for note-taking and rough drawing, but for serious art-work I think it needs to be better. Still, it is definitely a nice touch. So what is my big beef with the Acer Spin 3? THE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS ARE SERIOUSLY LACKING!. There is NO USB-C. If you aren't familiar with USB-C (I wasn't until recently) it is the connector of all connectors. A SINGLE USB-C can be used to add almost dozens of different devices to your computer. A $50 hub can be plugged into a USB-C port and it can support external hard drives, internet ports, HDMI output, headphone jacks, card readers and even charge other devices. A single small USB-C port makes your laptop able to connect to so many more devices. Without one, you limited in so many ways . The Acer Spin 3 comes with only a COUPLE of standard USB ports and a card reader, a headphone jack and an HDMI output. I am constantly trying to plug devices into my laptops and needing more ports, and the Acer Spin 3 just doesn't have many. Another interesting (good) thing about the Acer Spin 3 is that the wall wart or transformer for this computer is very small compared to most of my laptops. It is only 2.4 amps and about 45 watts, which isn't very much really. You could run this off of a good sized powerbank if you had to for a bit. I was torn on how to Rank this on stars. On one hand, I am very disappointed in the limitations that the Acer 3 has on connectivity. On the other hand, it is a speedy little devil that is pretty competent at computing. If you are using this in a work environment where you need to do spreadsheets, e-mail, word processing and even photoshop type editing, it is a pretty nice machine with very respectable specs, speed and parts list. If you are looking for something super creative, where you can plug in several things like external hard drives, or drawing pads, or you want an awesome screen - you are going to be frustrated by the lack of USB-C. I'm going with four stars. It is a very good computer. But if it had even just one USB-C port, it would have been a great computer. I hope you find this review helpful. I feel like that reviews are super important on Amazon and they really help me determine if a product is worth buying or not - so I try to return the favor and leave a review that will honestly tell you whether a product is good or not. We all use products differently, so I also try to make it clear what was important to me, and hopefully that makes it easy for you to tell if you will like it too. I also think it is important for Amazon shoppers to stick together and let each other know if a product is garbage. I WILL let you know if a product isn't good, so you can avoid the hassles of returning a product or a product you lose money on. PLEASE go to my profile page and reach out to me if you have any questions. I enjoy writing reviews and try to respond to any questions about a product ASAP. Thank you for reading my review."
"review_title":"If only it had a USB-C port!"
"author_profile":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AEGR7UWLLMK3RQKN24ZOXT3UB5PQ/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_gw_tr?ie=UTF8"
"reviewed_product_varient":"CPU: i7-8565u/16GB/512GBStyle: Notebook only"
"URL":"https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Convertible-Fingerprint-Rechargeable-SP314-53N-77AJ/dp/B07QXL8YCX/ref=zg_bs_565108_10?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A2ZRHSS4QDFGKT2JTT4C"
2:{"Name":"ASUSPRO P5440 Thin and Light Business Laptop, 14” Wideview Full HD, Intel Core i7-8550U, GeForce MX130, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Fingerprint, Backlit KB, Windows 10 Pro, 10hrs Battery Life, P5440UF-XB74"
"Attributes":"size: 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD, style: Intel i7-8550U + GeForce MX130"
"Seller":"MASTERTRONICS - GLOBAL DISTRIBUTOR OF ELECTRONICS"
"Seller URL":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/Seller/at-a-glance.html?ie=UTF8&Seller=A19N59FKNWHX7C"
"Small Description":[0:
"14" FHD Display with narrow bezel design, 180 degree hinge, and forward facing top mounted and HD Web Camera"
1:
"Magnesium alloy chassis: weighs only 2.6 lbs. with a thinness of only 0.7""
2:
"Professional-grade performance with 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8550U 1.8GHz (up to 4.0GHz) Processor and Windows 10 Pro featuring Windows Cortana and fingerprint security feature"
3:
"Fast high capacity storage with 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM for superior multitasking performance, NVIDIA GeForce MX130 graphics card, a bright illuminated spill-resistant backlit keyboard"
4:
"Latest connectivity with 2x USB 3.1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Type-C, 802.11ac (2x2) Wi-Fi, HDMI, and SD card reader"
5:
"NOTE: Refer User Manual on Technical Specification before use; Input : 100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal"
"Full Description":"Style: Intel i7-8550U + GeForce MX130 | Capacity: 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD Today's fast-paced business life demands a notebook that can keep up, wherever and whenever you're working. The compact, ultralight 14 inch ASUSPRO P5440 Meets that need, offering unrivaled mobility with flexible high-performance, to supercharge your productivity."
"Image URLs":[0:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21GaJ%2B1bnDL.jpg"
1:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31RdWOqoVgL.jpg"
2:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61a-QenQHtL.jpg"
3:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41JxMw5YkhL.jpg"
4:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41QEw-Ji7FL.jpg"
5:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31jGXKUpZ2L.jpg"
"Product Information":{"Batteries":"1 Lithium ion batteries required."
"Hard Drive":"512 GB Flash Memory Solid State"
"Graphics Card Ram Size": "Number of USB 3.0 Ports": "Amazon Best Sellers Rank":"#132 in Computers & Accessories , #13 in Traditional Laptop Computers"
"Item Dimensions L x W x H": "Hard Drive Rotational Speed": "Average Battery Life (in hours)": "Product Variations":{"style_Name":[0:
"Intel i5-8250U + GeForce MX110"
1:
"Intel i7-8550U + GeForce MX130"
"Variation Asin":[0:{"style_Name":"Intel i7-8550U + GeForce MX130"
1:{"style_Name":"Intel i5-8250U + GeForce MX110"
"Product Reviews":{"review_URL":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1E0GJE0R5FNJM/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&Asin=B07DKVHS8M"
"review_text":"EDIT: This probably isn't the case for every Model, but mine started making faint, high-pitched coil whine, especially when plugged in.. It's not loud but definitely enough to drive me nuts since I don't normally play any music while working. Returning mine.. Since not many people has this laptop, I'll try to contribute by giving a comprehensive review. Bottom-line: I love this laptop overall. It's light, powerful, and has a bright display. It's not perfect so I'll lay out the Cons below too. BUILD: As I said, it's really light. I was worried that they might've made plenty of compromises to achieve this weight, such as making the monitor flimsy. The LG Gram comes to mind. Turns out, it's actually pretty solid! Obviously it's not aluminum/metal, but it doesn't feel like cheap plastic to me. The screen doesn't wobble, and the keyboard/palmrest has a nice brushed-metal feel to it. Plus, it's not a fingerprint magnet at all. DISPLAY: Crisp, matte and I believe it's an IPS display so the colors pop. Bezels are thin but not super-thin like the XPS 13. KEYBOARD: Good key pitch/travel, but it's a little softer than I'd like it. It's pretty standard so there will be no surprises (like the Macbook and XPS's shallow keys). Another con for me would be that the power button is a part of the keyboard at the top-right. My previous laptop had "Delete" in that position so I need to get used to this! PERFORMANCE: 8th gen i7 is blazing fast. NVMe SSD is fast. I was transferring files, watching a video connected to an HDMI monitor AND downloading Overwatch at once and this thing handled it with ease! It also has an additional Dedicated Nvidia MX130 GPU. I will say this though: it can handle Overwatch on low-to-medium settings but I won't recommend this laptop for people who game a lot. The GPU barely passes 2018 standards and it's probably included for an additional kick for graphic designers and such. Another thing about cooling. The fan DOES get a little loud only during intense processing (it makes a pretty smooth noise though). It's only noticeable when I was updating Windows, installing programs, transferring and downloading files, or playing games. The good thing is, it's on only for short bursts and the fan keeps the keyboard from getting too warm. It's doesn't get as hot as the Spectre x360, and maybe the material contributes to that. When you're not doing any of these processing-intense tasks, it's pretty silent! AUDIO: This is a minus right away. The audio output points downwards and the quality is subpar. It doesn't get loud enough if you're into watching movies or lsitening to music with the built-in audio. Since I often watch movies with an external screen, this doesn't bother me that much. OVERALL: I wanted a thin-and-light laptop that's a little bigger than the XPS 13, not as bulky as the XPS 15, not too flimsy like the Gram, and I found that balance with this unit. I will update on battery life since I've only had it for a day but so far it's probably good but not great. For the price, this is a great value! You will spend at least $200 more with other more popular Brands."
"review_title":"Light, sufficiently-solid, powerful laptop with a good display. Fan does get noticeable during intense tasks."
"author_profile":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AFIHLBYFTAOHAJLXXWEWCD3R4POQ/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_gw_tr?ie=UTF8"
"reviewed_product_varient":"Style: Intel i7-8550U + GeForce MX130Capacity: 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD"
"URL":"https://www.amazon.com/Business-Wideview-i7-8550U-Fingerprint-P5440UF-XB74/dp/B07DKVHS8M/ref=zg_bs_565108_15?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A2ZRHSS4QDFGKT2JTT4Chttps://www.amazon.com/Business-Wideview-i7-8550U-Fingerprint-P5440UF-XB74/dp/B07DKVHS8M/ref=zg_bs_565108_15?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A2ZRHSS4QDFGKT2JTT4C"
3:{"Name":"Asus Vivobook S15 S512 Thin and Light 15.6” FHD, Intel Core i7-8565U CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB PCIe Nvme SSD + 1TB HDD, Windows 10 Home, S512FA-DB71, Silver Metal"
"Availability Status":"Only 5 left in stock - order soon."
"Attributes":"style: i7 | 256G SSD + 1T HDD"
"Seller URL":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/Seller/at-a-glance.html?ie=UTF8&Seller=A2A67V1SKOBD7F"
"Small Description":[0:
"15.6 inch Full HD 4 Way NanoEdge bezel Display with stunning 87% screen-to-body ratio"
1:
"Powerful Intel Core i7-8565u Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.6 GHz)"
2:
"8GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD and Windows 10 Home"
3:
"Metal chassis and 18mm z-height"
4:
"Ergonomic backlit chiclet keyboard with fingerprint sensor activated via Windows Hello"
5:
"Exclusive ErgoLift keyboard design for improved typing position"
6:
"Comprehensive connections including USB 3.1 Type-C, USB 3.1 Type-A, USB 2.0, and HDMI; Wi-Fi 5/802.11AC Wi-Fi (*usb transfer speed may vary. Learn more at Asus website)"
"Full Description":"Style: i7 | 256G SSD + 1T HDD Whether at work or play, Asus VivoBook S15 is the compact laptop that immerses you in whatever you set out to do. Its new Frameless four-sided NanoEdge display boasts an ultra slim 5.7mm bezel, giving an amazing 88% screen-to-body ratio for supremely immersive visuals. The ErgoLift hinge design also tilts The keyboard up for more comfortable typing. Vivobook S15 is powered by up to an Intel Core i7 processor to help you get things done with the least amount of fuss. The actual transfer speed of USB 3.0, 3.1 (Gen 1 and 2), and/or Type-C will vary depending on many factors including the processing speed of the host device, file Attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your opeRating environment."
"Image URLs":[0:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41hhT-RblNL.jpg"
1:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41zfBOknK5L.jpg"
2:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41NnJmCWuYL.jpg"
3:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81w2tHbr9vL._AC_SL1500_.jpg"
4:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31pMEFUpegL.jpg"
5:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21jPRPtvUeL.jpg"
6:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31vzeu-MgAL.jpg"
"Product Information":{"Batteries":"1 Lithium Polymer batteries required."
"Hard Drive":"1 TB Flash Memory Solid State"
"Wireless Type":"802.11b/n/ac, Bluetooth"
"Product Dimensions":"14.1 x 9.1 x 0.7 inches"
"Graphics Card Ram Size": "Number of USB 2.0 Ports": "Number of USB 3.0 Ports": "Amazon Best Sellers Rank":"#155 in Computers & Accessories , #15 in Traditional Laptop Computers"
"Item Dimensions L x W x H":"14.1 x 9.1 x 0.71 inches"
"Hard Drive Rotational Speed": "Product Reviews":{"review_URL":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R156RD3O0BHC00/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&Asin=B07TP62CVR"
"review_text":"The ASUS is a fine laptop, at least it will be for some people. A solid piece of hardware that boots quickly with zero bloatware. I just wish I had done a little more research before buying it, and that I did not wait too long and miss the return window. What are my concerns? The laptop is heavier than I expected. It probably weighs what it should for a 15inch screen laptop, it is just heavier than what I was seeking. The battery life leaves a lot to be desired. Upon further research, I have learned that 5 hours is actually the norm for this size laptop. I was not thinking I would get 10 hours, but I don't game or stream music/video. The keyboard has two issues for me. First, the printing on the silver-backed keys is very hard to see. Second, the number key area is different from any keyboard I have ever used (and still use at work). (side note: I use an external keyboard every chance I get, and bought a silicone keyboard cover for the other times). Again, it will make a fine laptop for many people. And I would like to mention the customer support experience I had with ASUS. I contacted the office of the CEO of ASUS and inquired as to any options since I missed the Amazon return window. I received a quick and polite reply, though obviously not what I was hoping for - I still have the laptop."
"review_title":"Should have done just a bit more research"
"author_profile":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AE47373O2S4X3R5GJW7P264Y4E5Q/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_gw_tr?ie=UTF8"
"reviewed_product_varient":"Style: i7 | 256G SSD + 1T HDD"
"URL":"https://www.amazon.com/Vivobook-i7-8565U-Windows-S512FA-DB71-Silver/dp/B07TP62CVR/ref=zg_bs_565108_17?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A2ZRHSS4QDFGKT2JTT4Chttps://www.amazon.com/Vivobook-i7-8565U-Windows-S512FA-DB71-Silver/dp/B07TP62CVR/ref=zg_bs_565108_17?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A2ZRHSS4QDFGKT2JTT4C"
4:{"Name":"Lenovo Ideapad L340 Gaming Laptop, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 X 1080) IPS Display, Intel Core i5-9300H Processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB Nvme SSD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, Windows 10, 81LK00HDUS, Black"
"Attributes":"pattern: Single, style: Laptop"
"Small Description":[0:
"A new dimension of gaming performance awaits - with 9th-generation Intel Core i5 processors, the IdeaPad L340 gaming has the power you need to outshoot, outrun, and outsmart anyone. Includes 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD"
1:
"Take it to the next level - with the latest NVIDIA GeForce Graphics behind you, you can tame the hottest titles with faster, smoother, and more power-efficient gameplay. Plus, the 15.6-Inch Screen delivers a stunning full HD IPS Display with 1920 x 1080 resolution"
2:
"A portal to a new sound Dimension - hardwired into every IdeaPad L340 gaming is advanced Dolby Audio technology. Take your mobile gaming experience to another dimension and have a real blast along the way"
3:
"Control your own Fate - GAME in 'quick' Mode or work in 'quiet' Mode. It's your call with a simple function setting that lets you shift gears between modes, instantly."
4:
"Final product may vary slightly from image"
"Full Description":"Style: Laptop | Pattern Name: Single With the Lenovo Idea Pad L340 gaming Laptop, you know you've made the right decision with one serious laptop. Equipped with the latest Intel Core i5 processor, next-gen NVIDIA GeForce graphics, and jaw-dropping Dolby Audio, you'll experience first-hand real power and seamless play. You'll stay focused on the task at hand, concentRating on beating Your opponents and confident that your sleek, stylish computer will keep up with the competition. it's game ready - are you? The full-size keyboard keeps you comfortable and ready to go during work and play, while the Cool blue ambient backlighting and kick-ass design look as good as they perform. It's a gamer's laptop from the inside out. And because your privacy counts, use the built-in Webcam to live stream with ease - and then use the physical Shutter to keep the outside world out when you are done."
"Image URLs":[0:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81XvT%2BahkoL._AC_SL1500_.jpg"
1:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81R-fmF4SiL.jpg"
2:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41umdYuW6ZL.jpg"
3:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31gyFw-bxYL.jpg"
4:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41ZK63eSWYL.jpg"
5:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/312HUHSjS0L.jpg"
6:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41xTMiQAtuL.jpg"
7:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41TJAz6IEyL.jpg"
"Product Information":{"Batteries":"1 Lithium Polymer batteries required."
"Hard Drive":"512 GB Flash Memory Solid State"
"Graphics Card Ram Size": "Number of USB 3.0 Ports": "Amazon Best Sellers Rank":"#176 in Computers & Accessories , #18 in Traditional Laptop Computers"
"Item Dimensions L x W x H":"14.29 x 10.02 x 0.94 inches"
"Hard Drive Rotational Speed": "Average Battery Life (in hours)": "Product Variations":{"pattern_Name":[1:
"Laptop + Mouse Pad, medium"
2:
"Laptop + Mouse Pad, small"
"Variation Asin":[1:{"pattern_Name":"Laptop + Mouse Pad, medium"
3:{"pattern_Name":"Laptop + Mouse Pad, small"
"Product Reviews":{"review_URL":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1VHD4NKBTMUWJ/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&Asin=B07VC55LF5"
"review_text":"Why did I buy this? I was looking for a laptop that I can use for work, travels easy, but can afford me some game time when I am on the road. Budget wasn’t really an issue, but I wanted to make sure I was getting the most value for what I spent. I do not do intensive work applications on it just email, excel, general surfing etc. I am not a competitive gamer, so getting that extra millisecond of response time was not a concern but I wanted something that could handle current games and most games that will come out over the next couple of years. What I considered / compared it too? GPU – GTX 1650 – this thing rocks, most comparisons were to the older (but still capable) 1050i and other variations. I wanted the newest I could get for the cost. So this was the bench mark of my search. Processor – 9th gen i5 – I really wanted to get a 9th gen i7 but, most of the ones that had it only had the 1050 series of graphics card, and as I stated above that’s what I really valued most. NOTE: Lenovo DOES make a version of this with a gen 9 i7, it is not available (at the time of writing this) on Amazon. It IS available on Lenovo’s website for about $180 more than this unit (on sale for $270 off ATM), but it comes with a smaller SSD. I know its easier to replace an SSD than a GPU (basically impossible on a laptop like this) but between the cost difference and not having to hassle with adding an SSD right when I received it, that’s why I decided against that route. NOTE: the benchmark testing on a gen 9 i5 vs i7 were very close in most tests, while future proofing your purchase is a good idea, it didn’t look like a big enough difference (4 cores 8 threads on the 5 vs 6 cores 12 threads on the 7) to move me to spend more. NOTE: This laptop Model might be an Amazon exclusive because I could not locate it on the Lenovo web site. Monitor refresh – 60Hz – this was a tough one for me, there are some laptops that have the 9th gen i7, 16gb ram and the 1650 graphics card with 144Hz monitor (and there is a difference, just watch some youtube videos on it) but that cost difference was about $450. For the games I play (will get to that in a second), the look, and the weight of the product, I just couldn’t pull the trigger on the extra costs. RAM – 8GB – documents state that you can upgrade the single 8GB stick to 16GB. 16GB DDR4 is about 70 bucks, if I get into a game that is giving me performance issues, I am ok with that upgrade cost. NOTE: Lenovo says you should use an authorized tech to upgrade your RAM/SSD or you might void the warranty. I am not sure of the legality of that due to the right to self-repair, but I have done enough that it doesn’t concern me, your views/value my differ from mine in this respect. 512gig SSD – I definitely wanted an SSD, boot speeds etc are totally worth it. 512 means I can fit about 6+ of today’s modern games on it comfortably. I am ok with that for now. It does have an extra 2.5” bay for another SSD (I have a 1TB from my old laptop so if I get to the point where I need it, it won’t cost me anything extra, obviously your experience will differ from mine in that additional cost). The extra bay is nice because you do not have to reload the OS etc, you can add the drive and increase your storage easily. The NOTE above on the RAM upgrade applies here too. The Look – As I mentioned I will be using this for work too, this is as discrete of a “gaming” laptop as I have seen. I did not want flashy lights or gaming Brand logos on the cover. I have the power to game; I don’t need or want to flaunt it in my day job interacting with customers. Keyboard backlight – has 3 settings, off, low, high. I play in a pretty dark room and the low setting was perfect to let me see while not blinding my peripheral vision. Heat – this is not a loud laptop (fans); I have been gaming on laptops for 10 years an have had my fair share of jet engines. This doesn’t appear to be one of those. It does get warm, but nothing of concern or that would burn to the touch. Battery life – I haven’t tested it yet completely (will update when I do) but in “economy” mode (not using the 1650 graphics card) it looks to last 5+ hours, the description says 9 hours but I doubt that, still its more than enough for when I can’t plug in. Running with the 1650 turned on and gaming I would get around 2 hours. Bloat – amazingly it didn’t come with much on it that I had to remove. MacAfee and a Lenovo thing, that’s about it. What games do I play on it? No Man’s Sky Beyond – Played on high settings with no issues/lag/clipping at all WoW – Ultra settings with no issues (obviously its an older games graphics wise) Overwatch – Ultra Settings with no issues As I play and test more games ill update this….. 9/29/19 EDIT - Borderlands 3 - 30 FPS on Ultra, dialed back to medium and was more than great for my average gamer needs. 11/30/19 EDIT - Thrown a ton of games at this over the past few months. Basically anything made before 2018 you can run at max with no issues. Most newer games (2019 releases) will run just fine at med/high settings. What about the backlight/bleeding reports? Ill knock on wood, I have not seen bleeding on the edges for darker games, or I might just not be noticing it. backlight/monitor darkness, again, I have not experienced this, and I hope I don’t. I get that everyone has defects and a % of DOA product. Everyone’s mileage will differ on this I guess."
"review_title":"Couple days in…. so far it has ticked all the boxes for me!"
"author_profile":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AGMPAIFI76O2KOT77KZQHGIR5HWA/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_gw_tr?ie=UTF8"
"reviewed_product_varient":"Style: LaptopPattern Name: Single"
"URL":"https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Ideapad-i5-9300H-Processor-81LK00HDUS/dp/B07VC55LF5/ref=zg_bs_565108_20?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A2ZRHSS4QDFGKT2JTT4C"
5:{"Name":"(Renewed )Samsung Chromebook XE303C12-A01 11.6-inch, Exynos 5250, 2GB RAM, 16GB SSD, Silver"
"Availability Status":"Only 1 left in stock - order soon."
"Seller URL":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/Seller/at-a-glance.html/ref=dp_merchant_link?ie=UTF8&Seller=A27G1UJOLCSKCA"
"Small Description":[0:
"Chrome OS, Samsung Exynos 5250 Dual Core Processor"
1:
"Display: 11. 6" LED HD 1366 x 768 16: 9, Ports: HDMI, Headphone/MIC combo, 1 x USB 3. 0 + 1 x USB 2. 0, 3- in-1 (SD/SDHC/SDXC)"
2:
"Memory: 2 GB DDR3L RAM, 16GB Solid State Drive"
3:
"Built-in dual band Wi-Fi 802. 11 a/b/g/n, Webcam, 3W Stereo Speaker"
"Full Description":"Color: Silver Chromebooks are designed to use Internet apps to access software that lives primarily on the Web rather than inside the computer itself. You can create documents and spreadsheets and edit photos on a Chromebook using Google apps designed for these purposes, but Chromebooks do not run traditional PC software. Instead of storing your documents, videos and photos on your computer, you save them to Google Drive (Google's cloud-based storage service) and you can access them from anywhere there's an Internet connection. If you know you'll want access to a file or photo offline, you can easily save it to the built-in SSD for offline access. Chromebooks are easy to use, and don’t slow down over time. They have built-in security, so you’re protected against viruses and malware. They come with apps for all your everyday needs, and keep your files safely backed up on the cloud. And with free, automatic updates, your Chromebook keeps getting better and better. The Samsung Chromebook's dual core pr"
"Image URLs":[0:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41HxEQF35pL.jpg"
1:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31Lsm5CtUYL.jpg"
2:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31B5ZxZOd1L.jpg"
3:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31ftVkt3RaL.jpg"
4:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31mctbJCfcL.jpg"
5:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81GZbsQ0TkL._AC_SL1500_.jpg"
6:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/311C0pPOxwL.jpg"
7:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21X4MsChnSL.jpg"
"Product Information":{"Batteries":"1 Lithium Polymer batteries required."
"Processor":"1.7 GHz Exynos 5000 Series"
"Hard Drive":"16 GB flash memory solid state"
"Product Dimensions":"11.4 x 0.7 x 8.2 inches"
"Graphics Card Ram Size": "Rear Webcam Resolution": "Number of USB 2.0 Ports": "Number of USB 3.0 Ports": "Amazon Best Sellers Rank":"#64 in Computers & Accessories , #6 in Traditional Laptop Computers"
"Item Dimensions L x W x H":"11.4 x 0.66 x 8.21 inches"
"Average Battery Life (in hours)": "Product Reviews":{"review_URL":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R290IV050XUR9H/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&Asin=B00M9K7L8S"
"review_text":"This chromebook is not a “nice refurb”. It’s been abused, dropped, scratched, etc. Highly disappointed and too embarrassed to give it to my mom for Christmas."
"review_title":"Highly disappointed and too embarrassed to give it to my mom ..."
"author_profile":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AGQGY7Y34MLAAFYDEJ2FEI2XWYGA/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_gw_tr?ie=UTF8"
"reviewed_product_varient": "URL":"https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Chromebook-Wi-Fi-11-6-Inch-Refurbished/dp/B00M9K7L8S/ref=zg_bs_565108_6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A2ZRHSS4QDFGKT2JTT4C"
6:{"Name":"Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop, Intel Core i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 15.6" Full HD 144Hz Display, 3ms Response Time, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, PH315-52-710B"
"Attributes":"processor: i7-9750H/GTX 1660Ti/16GB/512GB, style: Notebook only"
"Small Description":[0:
"9th Generation Intel Core i7-9750H 6-Core Processor (Upto 4. 5 gramHz) with Windows 10 Home 64 Bit"
1:
"NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Graphics with 6 GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM"
2:
"15. 6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) Widescreen LED-backlit IPS display (144Hz Refresh Rate, 3ms Overdrive Response Time, 300nit Brightness & 72% NTSC)"
3:
"16 GB DDR4 2666MHz Memory, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD (2 x PCIe M. 2 Slots | 1 Slot Open for Easy Upgrades) & 1 - Available Hard Drive Bay"
4:
"Backlit Keyboard | LAN: Killer Gaming Network E2500 | Wireless: Killer DoubleShot Pro Wireless-AX 1650 WiFi 6 802. 11ac | 4th Gen All-Metal AeroBlade 3D Fan"
"Full Description":"CPU: i7-9750H/GTX 1660Ti/16GB/512GB | Style: Notebook only Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-52-710B Gaming Laptop comes with these high level specs: 9th Generation Intel Core i7-9750H 6-Core Processor 2. 6 gramHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 4. 5 gramHz, 15. 6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-backlit IPS display, 144Hz Refresh Rate, 16: 9 aspect ratio, 3ms Overdrive Response Time, 300nit Brightness, 72% NTSC, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with 6 GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM, 16 GB DDR4 2666MHz Memory, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD (2 x PCIe M. 2 Slots | 1 Slot Available), 1 - Available Hard Drive Bay, Waves MaxxAudio sound technology, featuring MaxxBass, MaxxVolume, MaxxDialog and hyper-realistic 3D Audio using Waves Nx, Acer True Harmony Technology, Two Built-in Stereo Speakers, Acer Purified. Voice technology with two built-in microphones, Killer Double Shot Pro Wireless-AX 1650 802. 11ac WiFi 6 featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO technology (Dual-Band 2. 4 gramHz and 5 gramHz), Killer Ethernet E2500 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN, HD Webcam (1280 x 720) supporting Super High Dynamic Range (SHDR), 1 - USB 3. 1 Type C Gen 2 port (up to 10 Gbps), 3 - USB 3. 1 Gen 1 Ports (One with Power-off Charging), 1 - HDMI 2. 0 Port with HDCP Support, 1 - Mini Display Port 1. 4, Backlit Keyboard, Lithium Ion Battery, Up to 6-hours Battery Life, 5. 07 lbs. | 2. 3 kg (system unit only) (NH. Q53AA. 003)"
"Image URLs":[0:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51t5DgCI9CL.jpg"
1:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51g1x0tYorL.jpg"
2:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51-8EK1zkIL.jpg"
3:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51MEc7CoaxL.png"
4:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51TUh3Wm7ZL.jpg"
5:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/519iUvfh1zL.jpg"
6:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51UWXEtA%2BgL.jpg"
7:
"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71bRl4ymGDL._AC_SL1500_.jpg"
"Product Information":{"Batteries":"1 Lithium ion batteries required."
"Hard Drive":"512 GB Flash Memory Solid State"
"Product Dimensions":"14.23 x 10.01 x 0.9 inches"
"Graphics Coprocessor":"NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti"
"Graphics Card Ram Size": "Number of USB 3.0 Ports": "Amazon Best Sellers Rank":"#68 in Computers & Accessories , #7 in Traditional Laptop Computers"
"Item Dimensions L x W x H":"14.23 x 10.01 x 0.9 inches"
"Product Variations":{"style_Name":[4:
"Notebook with Projector"
"processor_description":[0:
"i5-9300H/GTX 1660Ti/8GB/512GB"
1:
"i7-9750H/GTX 1660Ti/16GB/256GB"
2:
"i7-9750H/GTX 1660Ti/16GB/512GB"
"Variation Asin":[0:{"processor_description":"i5-9300H/GTX 1660Ti/8GB/512GB"
1:{"processor_description":"i7-9750H/GTX 1660Ti/16GB/512GB"
2:{"processor_description":"i7-9750H/GTX 1660Ti/16GB/256GB"
3:{"style_Name":"Notebook with Projector"
"processor_description":"i7-9750H/GTX 1660Ti/16GB/512GB"
4:{"style_Name":"Notebook with Projector"
"processor_description":"i7-9750H/GTX 1660Ti/16GB/256GB"
5:{"processor_description":"i5-9300H/GTX 1660Ti/8GB/512GB"
6:{"processor_description":"i7-9750H/GTX 1660Ti/16GB/512GB"
7:{"processor_description":"i7-9750H/GTX 1660Ti/16GB/512GB"
8:{"style_Name":"Notebook with Projector"
"processor_description":"i5-9300H/GTX 1660Ti/8GB/512GB"
9:{"processor_description":"i7-9750H/GTX 1660Ti/16GB/256GB"
10:{"processor_description":"i5-9300H/GTX 1660Ti/8GB/512GB"
11:{"processor_description":"i7-9750H/GTX 1660Ti/16GB/256GB"
12:{"processor_description":"i7-9750H/GTX 1660Ti/16GB/512GB"
13:{"processor_description":"i5-9300H/GTX 1660Ti/8GB/512GB"
"Product Reviews":{"review_URL":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R2JE7VHPN5O26C/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&Asin=B07YM938TP"
"review_text":"Overview: This machine does a pretty good job living up to its advertised capabilities. This review is based on my impressions after a couple of days with the unit - I may update it later if anything relevant occurs long-term. Testing Methodology: I don't have a lot of sophistocated instruments for measuring the actual brightness, color gamut etc... In general I stuck to sofware based tests and my somewhat subjective eyeballs. Construction: The top (back of the screen) is metal, as is keyboard and palm-rest area, the screen bezel and bottom are plastic. This was a pretty good design decision as it keeps the bottom from turning into a hotplate in your lap. The hinge feels solid and moves very smoothly. Screen: The screen is rated about 300 nits. Just based on comparisions with others with similar Ratings this screen seems like it might actually be a little brighter than it's rated. It's perfectly visible outside in daylight as long as there isn't direct sunlight on the screen. The 144hz refresh rate is a really nice feature and allows for some rock-solid motion. The contrast and color gamut are very effective and pleAsing to the eye. I don't have a tool for measuring the colors so this could just be clever engineering, but nothing here feels like a compromise. The screen does suffer from uneven backlight blooming so on a completely dark image, there are bright splotches around the margin, but this is pretty typical for an IPS LCD. GPU: The GPU seems to be able to take just about everything I've thrown at it on the most insane settings and I haven't noticed any performance problems. The Witcher 3 and Darksiders Warmastered Edition look amazing in motion, with the latter running at a V-sync'd 144hz with no problems at all. It pulled a very respectable score of 14,000+ on the Final Fantasy XIV Stormbringer Benchmark with everything turned up to maximum and every optimization turned off. The laptop comes pre-configured with an overclock setting called "Turbo" mode which is activated by a button to the upper-left of the keyboard. You can, of course, create your own overclocking profiles. In order to more efficiently use power, conserve battery, and cut down on fan noise, as with most contemporary gaming laptops, the Predator Helios 300 uses Intel Optimus. In a nutshell, Intel Optimus switches dynammically between the considerably less powerful and less power-hungry integrated Intel GPU and the GTX-1660ti. The system will attempt to guess which GPU should be used for a given process, but you can deliberately control this in a couple of different ways. From the Nvidia Control Panel, you can set the GPU to use for a given application so that whenever that program (i.e. your games) are launched it automatically does so under the Nvidia card. Alternatively you can tell the system to favor the Nvidia card for everything (not a great idea unless you want to listen to the fan all the time and watch your battery level drop before your eyes). And Lastly, there's a context menu item called "run with graphics processor" that lets you select which to use by right-clicking on an application before you launch it. So Optimus is pretty useful for balancing performance, but it somes with a couple of unfortunate tradeoffs. There is no "Display" option in the Nvidia control panel because Optimus dynamically manages those settings, and G-Sync and Fast Sync options are not possible though technically the GPU is capable of using them. Keyboard: The keyboard is, for the most part, great. The keys are spaced reasonably, slightly convex, quiet and just have a nice feel. I'm used to pressing harder so my fingers have a tendency to bounce and I wind up typing double letters occasionally, but it's nothing I can't adjust to. (I tried using the Windows "Filter Keys" setting to help with this but it's more of an accessiblity option and is too restrictive) The width of the keyboard allows for the incorporation of a 10-key keypad on the right, however the keys are much narrower than the rest of the keyboard, and the 0 key has been shifted to the center column to accomodate the arrow keys, so it's a bit of compromise. It's only really annoying when trying to type in a large string of numbers such as when entering a license key. Trackpad: The trackpad is generously large and very sensitive. There are no mouse buttons, but the bottom of the pad is clickable with the right and left corners representing the right and left mouse buttons. Sound: The laptop comes with a pair of down-firing stereo speakers that are okay for what they are. They're tinny and can't really get loud enough to overpower the fan noise when playing games. Noise cancelling or noise isolating headphones are pretty much mandatory for gaming or anything that drives the GPU. That said, the virtual surround effect is surprisingly convincing. Backlighting: They changed last-year's red backlight to blue, which I think is somewhat more pleAsing to the eye, but it's kind of a deal breaker in the use-it-in-bed scenario because the blue light spectrum interferes with your ability to achieve REM sleep. It's a thing, look it up. Battery: It runs on a 3720mAh battery which is about 25% more capacity than last year's Model. Trying to give a "it lasts this many hours" number is kind of pointless in my opinion because it's affected by background processes, screen brightness, what you're doing with it, the age of the battery, etc. Let's be honest though, no one is buying this laptop for its battery life. Nvidia has several settings which seek to improve battery life while gaming, but they all involve framerate throttling. If you want to game while not connected to mains power, then you're probably playing games that would work just fine on a laptop with a fraction of the power of this thing. Webcam/Mic The webcam maxes out at 720p30. That resolution also holds for still images so it seems like that's the geometry of the sensor itself. It works okay in relatively low light - with the brightness gain cRanked all the way up, the glow of the screen is enough to allow it to capture a usable amount of detail in a dark room. In a normally lit room the image is a bit darker than what you would see with your eyes, and as with most webcams, colors are little washed out. And like most pinhole cameras, the brighter the lighting the clearer the picture and the more faithful the colors. This would be perfectly serviceable in a well-lit office, or outdoors. The stereo microphone picks up voices clean and clear. Network: The "Killer" WiFi chip in this machine is amazingly fast. My Internet service tops off at around 25MB/s, and this Wi-Fi card easily hit 23MB/s (that's bytes, not bits) when downloading games from GOG Galaxy. I was pleased to see that the laptop also maintains an RJ-45 for wired ethernet connnectivity - it uses a clever hinged port to maximize space while there's nothing plugged in. Hardware Accessibility/Upgrade difficulty: Unlike last year's Model, there are no quick access ports - if you want to get at the Wi-Fi, M.2, Memory or SSD area, you have to remove the entire bottom of the shell. Fortunately everything important is within reach after you take out the 10 philips screws and pull the bottom cover off. Cooling: This is by far the best vented laptop I've ever seen. The heatsink fins and fans are clearly visible through the myriad slits on the bottom, sides and back. The fans are as noisy as any laptop I've ever used, but not worse, though when you hit that Turbo button to kick in the overclocking profile and those fans cRank up, it sounds like a jet preparing to take off, so if you're doing any moderate to heavy gaming, noise isolating or noise cancelling headphones are not optional. Storage: A 256GB PCIe M.2 drive is installed. It tops off around 1.5Gbps which is a pretty respectable speed and pretty performmant. It's not a lot of space though so it's fortunate that there's another M.2 slot to install another card later on. There's also a bay for a 2.5" drive, but the bracket and SATA connector kit comes with a warning that Acer no longer considers this a user serviceable operation and implies that your warranty may be voided by attempting to install it yourself. Instructions/Documentation: The documentation for the hardware was honestly a little disappointing. It gives you a tour of the ports and the keyboard, but doesn't include anything about how to install M.2 devices, upgrade memory or install a 2.5" drive - these aren't exactly rocket surgery, but it still feels like an oversite that Acer doesn't want to show you what goes where. The SATA adapter for the 2.5" drive requires connnection to a proprietary ribbon socket which they altogether fail to tell you how to locate on the motherboard. Other Stuff: I had to chuckle when I saw the "Turbo" button. I'm old enough to remember when that was a thing on the Intel 386 CPUs, and unironically it does pretty much the same sort of thing here. The BIOS is about the most bare-bones affair I've seen recently, with no options for controlling and/or disabling the integrated GPU. The system came with Norton Ultimate installed. Thankfully that's about the only piece of garbageware installed by Acer. Microsoft's default "Windows Defender" is far superior to Norton and unlike Norton it won't waste a ton of CPU cycles for no good reason. Windows Defender is already part of Windows 10 - just uninstall Norton and reboot to activate it. It's better protection and doesn't expire and beg for more money in a year. I've attached an image of the installed applications to this review so you can see what it comes with. Summary: Pros: - Looks and feels sleek and solid - That 144hz screen is fantastic - 300 nits is not MacBook bright, but it's usable in daylight - Comes with fast PCIe M.2 Storage - Wi-Fi is incredibly fast - Powerful GPU - Very effective cooling - I never saw it break 46C Cons: - Blue backlighting is bad for bedtime use - Fans get loud when the system is under a load - No option to disable Optimus and enable GSync (so no GSync) - Norton Ultimate - seriously? Updates: (As I encounter new things that I think are relevant, I'll update the review here) - The USB-C socket is not wired to the video card so it's not possible to output video. The laptop provides HDMI and a mini-DPort so it's not lacking in output options, but still."
"review_title":"Great for gaming, overall a lot of laptop for the price"
"author_profile":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AENNTIQCHOHGLRH3DFVZUJDPOMBA/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_gw_tr?ie=UTF8"
"reviewed_product_varient":"CPU: i7-9750H/GTX 1660Ti/16GB/256GBStyle: Notebook only"
"URL":"https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predator-i7-9750H-Response-PH315-52-710B/dp/B07YM938TP/ref=zg_bs_565108_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A2ZRHSS4QDFGKT2JTT4C"
