Acer Aspire 3 (Black)

It's good for academic research

Light, portable, and full-featured, the Aspire E5 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.

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

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the AMD A9-9410 processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the Aspire E5

Surf comfortably as all components of your Acer will easily handle the web

A sizeable 1000 GB drive allows you to download and manage hundreds of thousands of emails on the Aspire E5.

Social networking is relatively lightweight, so the low power 2.9 GHz processor is ideal. With 6 hours battery life, you can stay connected between charges.

Battery life is fairly decent

Light and powerful, the 6 hours battery life of the Aspire E5 allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

The 6 hours battery life in the Aspire E5 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

The Aspire E5 allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 6 hours battery life.

The 6 hours battery life in the Aspire E5 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 E5 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Great to use on the go!

The Aspire E5 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 2.23 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Working in the dark

The light may be low, but the Aspire E5 allows you to work or play around the clock. Make every keystroke count thanks to the 1.

Numeric Key Pad

The quality of keyboard is crucial to data entry, so the Aspire E5 includes a numeric keypad to make your life easier.

Looks like your everyday laptop

Whether you want to blend in, or have a laptop that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the Aspire E5 fits the bill.