Acer Aspire Go 15 ZDNET's key takeaways The Acer Aspire Go 15 is available for around $299 across major retailers.
For an affordable price, the Acer Aspire Go 15 is a capable laptop for everyday use with a decent battery.
As with most devices in this price range, the laptop's limitations become apparent with heavy workloads. View now at Walmart
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.
Not everyone needs a decked-out laptop with expensive hardware. For users seeking an affordable laptop that's good enough for everyday use, the Acer Aspire Go 15 -- a more recent addition to Acer's budget laptop line -- fills that niche well.
For $300, the Acer Aspire Go 15 is a capable budget laptop for users without heavy performance demands. The 15-inch screen is well-suited for browsing the web, checking emails, and using productivity software, while the onboard webcam is sufficient to take work calls while away from the office.
Also: Why buying the right laptop is more complicated than ever (and how to make the best choice)
At 3.75 pounds, this is not the lightest laptop, and the 15-inch display results in a slightly bulky body, but the tradeoff is a full-sized keyboard with a right-side number pad (even if the keys are slightly smaller) and a display that feels just big enough.
In fact, "just enough" is the overarching theme for this laptop. It has just enough performance to cover the basics, a good enough webcam, port selection, and form factor, with the stand-out feature being a surprisingly long-lasting battery.
... continue reading