The Acer Aspire E Series are laptops designed with the user in mind, providing a great set of features for the advertised price, emphasizing on processing power and functionality over design or portability, making them ideal notebooks for home and office use as a desktop replacement. The more expensive models are even more versatile, with specs coming close to those of gaming laptops or more expensive ultrabooks at a fraction of the price.
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ASUS F554LA-WS71
The ASUS F554LA-WS71 is mid-range notebook most suited for users needing the laptop at home as a desktop replacement device since it’s packed with backward compatible technology and decent enough hardware to actually replace a stationary PC for most everyday activities.
Lenovo S41 80JU000VUS
The Lenovo S41 is an affordable ultrabook solution that embodies uncompromising features in a thin and lightweight body, perfect for those who want more from their everyday laptop. It’s a bit of a crossover between the more established, sleek and glossy ultrabooks and the down to earth notebooks which can be used in a home environment. Thus, the unassuming Lenovo S41 Series will serve as a good mobile office station for most users.
HP ENVY 15-v010nr
The HP ENVY 15-v010nr is a mid-range notebook with decent performance ratings that doesn’t truly shine in any area, but as a whole is a great device. Despite the numbers, the HP feels lighter than it actually is and on the surface of things gives a higher quality vibe thanks to its decent building materials.
Acer Aspire R14 R3-471T-77HT
The Acer Aspire R14 series has been launched in the spring of 2015 and consists of an array of mid-range convertible (2-in-1) laptops designed for the general public, aimed at the average user with extra mobility and functionality needs in mind. With features that add value like Zero Air Gap technology, Acer Touch Tools or Skype Certification, this convertible laptop is a good tool, despite a drawback or two.
ASUS X755JA-DS71
The 17.3 inch ASUS X755JA-DS71 is a great desktop replacement laptop, perfect for everyday home use or suitable in an office where screen size and value for money are more important than portability.