Acer Aspire 5 A517 i7 17.3 inch IPS HDD+SSD Black

MPN: NX.GSXEV.022  |  EAN: 4713883639521  |  Model: Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C

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Choosist's Ratings

Acer Aspire 5 A517 i7 17.3 inch IPS HDD+SSD Black - NX.GSXEV.022 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Amateur Photo Editing
Outstanding
Casual Gaming
Outstanding
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Outstanding
Basic Video Editing
Outstanding
Simple Music Editing
Outstanding
Pro Music Production
Outstanding
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Front-end Development
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Use Around the Office
Outstanding
Use in Public Places
Outstanding
Carrying Occasionally
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Working with Numbers
Outstanding
Regular Look
Outstanding
Business Look
Outstanding
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
17+ Inches
Outstanding

Great for photo editing

Resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels means you can work in greater detail

Running editing programs such as photoshop is possible due to the inclusion of 8 GB of RAM and the 4 cores-core processor.

Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 3569.5 .

The Memory card reader makes loading images from you camera straightforward.

Gaming

Click, shoot, scroll, or type, the Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C is more than capable of running light games that don’t require high end hardware. And at €889.00, this laptop won’t break the bank either.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher, the Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C provides a good balance of portability and performance. With b/g/n/ac WiFi support, you can easily roam between networks in libraries, offices and labs. This laptop gives you the tools you need to research and write outstanding papers.

All about the Films!

With a high resolution Advanced screen and a built-in optical drive the excellent Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C was built to allow you enjoy movies, serials and animation. And with a HDMI port, you can connect the laptop to your TV or projector for an even more cinematic experience.

Videos for fun

With a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. With 8 GB GB RAM, and a Intel Core i7 CPU, the Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C delivers great results.

Music and Audio

Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities.

The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression.

Its all about the Beats

When you need crystal clear audio and plenty of grunt for processing and encoding, the Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C can handle everything you throw at it. A selection of ports allow you to connect instruments and devices, while the 1.8 GHz takes care of the actual production work.

Book keeping

Managing finances has never been simpler. The Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C has enough processing power to manage even the largest spreadsheets. And the inclusion of a 1 makes typing and updating numbers even easier.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether you’re coding HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks like AJAX, Angular or JQUERY the Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C is a very capable option. It's 4 cores core CPU and 8 GB of RAM helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on its high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i7-8550U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C

Surf the web at speed thanks to the Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C’s speedy b/g/n/ac WiFi interface.

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C can comfortably handle. It also comes with 1000 GB of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Although less powerful than other laptops, the Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C is more than capable of keeping you connected to Facebook, Twitter and all the other social networks you love.

Battery life is fairly decent

Light and powerful, the 7 hours battery life of the Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

For anyone who works on the road, or outside the office, portability is everything. With a battery life of 7 hours, the Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C can go the distance for you while working on the move.

The 7 hours battery life in the Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city.

The 7 hours battery life in the Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

Suits your occasional mobility

The Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 3 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Presentations

When delivering presentations, you need to be sure you can connect to the meeting room projector or screen. The offers several different display ports to make sure everyone can see your slideshow.

Numeric Key Pad

Working with numbers is important to you, so we've made sure this laptop comes a full featured keyboard. 

Looks like your everyday laptop

When you're more concerned about what your laptop does than how it looks, the Aspire 5 A517-51G-813C is a safe bet.

Looks very professional

It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment. 

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Technical Specifications

Acer Aspire 5 A517 i7 17.3 inch IPS HDD+SSD Black - NX.GSXEV.022 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 17.3 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7
Processor Model Intel Core i7-8550U
Processor Speed 1.80 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 8 GB
RAM Speed 2400 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
HDD Capacity 1000 GB
SSD Capacity 256 GB
Storage Total Capacity 1256 GB
Storage Type HDD + SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce MX150
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Burner
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.0
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 2
USB 2.0 Ports 2
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 1
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Frame Rate 30 fps
Camera Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Camera Resolution (Numeric) 1.3 MP
Keyboard
Keyboard Language German
Keyboard Num-Pad Yes
Software
Operating System Name Linux
Operating System Version Linux Linpus
Battery
Battery Life 7 hours
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 28.99 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 2.83 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (front) 2.83 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) 2.83 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 42.33 cm
Weight 3 kg