Acer Aspire E5-475-31NV (Black, Grey)

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 14 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.

Book keeping

The 14 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

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i3-6006U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the E5-475-31NV

The E5-475-31NV makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the E5-475-31NV can comfortably handle. It also comes with 1000 GB of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the E5-475-31NV will do just fine.

Battery life is fairly decent

With its 8 hours battery life, the E5-475-31NV offers a good amount of freedom while moving from place to place around the house.

The 8 hours battery life in the E5-475-31NV is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

The E5-475-31NV allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 8 hours battery life.

A long journey doesn’t mean wasted time with the E5-475-31NV thanks to its massive 8 hours battery life.

If you work in a hot desk environment, portability will be key. The E5-475-31NV comes with 8 hours battery life so you can move around the office as much as you need.

Get straight to work on site with the E5-475-31NV. A 8 hours battery life means you don’t have to start the day hunting for a free power socket.

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 E5-475-31NV works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Great to use on the go!

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The E5-475-31NV works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Looks like your everyday laptop

When you're more concerned about what your laptop does than how it looks, the E5-475-31NV is a safe bet.