If you're in the market for an 11-inch notebook, you could do much worse than the Aspire V5-171-6869 ... But if you have a little more room in your backpack (and wallet), you can do better with a bigger machine, as you can expect longer battery life and a roomier keyboard.
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Conclusion: Pass on it
At just 11-inches, and priced at about $500, the Acer Aspire V5 fits into an odd niche between tablets and the dwindling number of netbooks still being produced on the low end, and small, expensive Ultrabooks on the high end. While its price might seem reasonable given its specs, which include a fast processor, USB 3.0, HDMI, 6GB of RAM and a bright display, it suffers from poor battery life, a loud fan, and generates too much heat to be comfortably considered a "laptop." If you're looking for a budget laptop, and don't mind something a little bigger and heavier, you're better off considering something like the 13-inch Toshiba Portege R830/835 series -- or you can spend a little more on a budget Ultrabook like the Lenovo U310.
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The Acer Aspire V5-571-6869 is a bare-bones budget laptop that still manages to provide solid performance and acceptable battery life.
Read the full review →It's a great budget consideration, but sacrifices have been made to shrink down that much computer into a tiny package.
Read the full review →As far as budget-priced desktop replacements go, the Acer Aspire V5-571 is a decent performer, and its shortcomings can be forgiven in light of its sub-$500 price tag.
Read the full review →Sure, it’s got its strengths: the touchscreen is responsive and smooth, and video looks and sounds pretty good. But it’s got a heck of a lot more weaknesses, such as poor overall performance, lower-than-average battery life, a strangely loud fan, and a noticeably low screen resolution.
Read the full review →The Acer Aspire V5-171-6867 is fast and cheap, but this ultraportable's woefully short battery life is a deal-breaker.
Read the full review →If you really value portability and speed, but aren't looking to splash the cash on an Ultrabook for Windows 8, then this could be the perfect compromise.
Read the full review →For those seeking a basic notebook for Web browsing, online chatting and Skype, and watching DVDs without spending a lot, the Aspire V5-531 is a good choice.
Read the full review →We have a hard time recommending the V5 because much better options are available for just a little extra dough.
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