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I needed a laptop for only a few reasons; working on Excel spreadsheets for business, storage of photos, surfing the web and checking email. I don't game or use other significant software on it. I needed inexpensive but not "cheap". Color/resolution is impressive. Keyboard is thin and depressed a bit such that my fingers are not used to it from my PC. Wish it didn't come with all the pre-loaded junk...like a cell phone when you get it new...half the stuff you'll never use.
Posted by RMich
This laptop performed pretty much as described. However, it is a less expensive model and for the last five years I have used a more expensive model. I kept this laptop for a little more than a week, but I really missed the "extras" that the more expensive laptops offer. So for now, I'm still using my 2010 laptop. However, I think this would be great product if you don't mind not having features like lighted number and cap locks or the smoothness of a high quality keyboard that hits every letter every time. Also, it wasn't any faster than my old laptop.
Posted by Brownee21
Bought as gift for relative who is a basic PC user. Quick set up and Win10 runs fine. Slightly slower due to smaller 4 GB RAM. Basic speakers but still better than my Toshiba laptop. For $199 on sale, it couldn't be beat!
Posted by MikeinRaleigh
Customers express satisfaction with the Aspire ES1-512-C1PW 15.6" Laptop, praising its affordability, easy setup, and the inclusion of Windows 10. While some users have concerns about its speed and keyboard lacking illumination, many find that the laptop's performance meets their needs.