Acer Aspire 1 A115-31-C2Y3 Affordable Laptop
Here are the specs of the Acer Aspire 1 A115-31-C2Y3 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
| Brand | Acer |
|---|---|
| Laptop Type | Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet. Affordable laptop It is usually priced at below $500, making it an affordable laptop PC. |
| Performance | Entry-level performance This notebook provides a basic computing power. It can be used for the daily home and office tasks, but operation won't be as smooth as on the mid-range or high-performance laptops. On the positive side, entry-level laptops tend to be very power efficient. Read more about performance of the laptop in the CPU, GPU, RAM, and Storage sections below. |
| Screen Size | 15.6-inch This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops. |
| Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD. |
| Touchscreen | No This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input. |
| Other Display Specs | TN type Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles. Anti-glare coating Anti-glare coating reduces ambient light reflections, as opposed to the glare-type displays with more vivid colors. |
| About Laptop Display | Learn about laptop PC displays here. |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Celeron N4020 (decent for daily computing, but not fully smooth) |
| About Processors | The laptop's processor (CPU) is the main chip of the system and a very important computing performance factor. Click on the CPU name to learn more about it. |
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel UHD 600 integrated graphics This is an entry-level graphics processor. It’s capable of running only the lightest PC games. |
| About Graphics Processors | Graphics processor (GPU) is the main factor for 3D gaming performance. It also affects performance of other graphics intensive tasks like some image and video editing operations. Click on the GPU name to lean more about it. |
| System Memory (RAM) Size | 4GB RAM 4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended. |
| About RAM | System memory (RAM) size determines multi-tasking capability of a laptop - how many tasks and programs you can run at the same time. Some programs and games may require large RAM to run properly. Learn about RAM of laptop PCs here. |
| Data Storage | 64GB eMMC A very small but usable capacity. |
| About Data Storage | Storage capacity determines how much data you can store locally on your laptop. SSD storage is much faster than HDD storage. Learn about laptop PC data storage here. |
| DVD Optical Drive | None |
| Keyboard & Input | Keyboard with dedicated number pad There's a separate numeric pad located on the right side of the keyboard. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. |
| Speakers & Audio | Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously. |
| Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. VGA 480p resolution This is a low web camera resolution in comparison to the common 720p laptop webcam resolution, so it can't produce a sharp picture. It's especially low in comparison to resolutions of modern smartphones. |
| Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements. |
| Ethernet Network Port | Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
| Bluetooth | Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.1 A standard full-size USB port. 2 x USB 2.0 A pair of traditional full-size USB ports. |
| Video Output Ports | 1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. |
| Media Card Reader | None The laptop has no SD card slots. For reading from and writing to SD and microSD memory cards, you'll have to use a separately sold memory card reader via a USB cable. |
| Other Features | Microsoft (Office) 365 Personal 1-year subscription for free By purchasing this laptop, you get a free-of-charge 1-year subscription for Microsoft 365 Personal package that also includes MS Office programs. |
| Battery | Battery life of "up to 10 hours" (according to manufacturer) |
| About Battery | The battery life varies depending on usage, settings, and other factors. |
| Weight | 4.2 pounds |
| Height | 0.8" |
| Width | 14.3" |
| Depth | 9.9" |
| Casing Material | Plastics |
| Casing Color | Black |
| Windows Version | Windows 10 in S mode Windows 10 in S mode is a very secure but limited Windows version that can't run every Windows program. It is upgradeable free-of-charge to full Windows 10, supporting all modern Windows programs. You can also upgrade to Windows 11, if the hardware requirements are met. More info on windows.com. |
| Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
| Year of Release | 2020 Laptops released in 2020. |
| Country / Region | United States The device under this particular SKU name is sold on the US market. It may be also available under different SKU names in the US and other regions. |
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Howie –
This computer has an internal recptical for ram. Does it work? If so, is it 4 or 8 GB?
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