Acer Aspire 5 15.6 (Black)

It's good for academic research

Light, portable, and full-featured, the Aspire 5 is ideal for carrying between offices and libraries. You’ll have all the tools you need to research and write outstanding research papers and theses.

Music and Audio

Making your first steps in music editing? The Aspire 5 has what it takes to deliver your audio craft.

Book keeping

The 15.6 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows

Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. 

Your Acer's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance

The numeric keypad keyboard really takes the strain out when entering data.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Modern productivity apps like Office 365 and Google G Suite are relatively lightweight – but it never hurts to have some power under the hood. The Aspire 5 packs a decent Intel Core i5-7200U processor and 8 GB RAM so this is machine that will last.

The Aspire 5 makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.

Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.

Although less powerful than other laptops, the Aspire 5 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 allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

The 7 hours battery life in the Aspire 5 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

The Aspire 5 allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 7 hours battery life.

The 7 hours battery life in the Aspire 5 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

Suits your occasional mobility

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The Aspire 5 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Great to use on the go!

The Aspire 5 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 2.2 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Numeric Key Pad

When you spend all day typing, the quality of keyboard makes a big difference. The Aspire 5 includes a numeric keypad to simplify the process of entering numbers into spreadsheets.

Looks like your everyday laptop

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.