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The Acer Aspire V5-171 is an inexpensive portable notebook that weighs about 3 pounds and which features an 11.6 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display. Starting prices for a model with a Core i5 processor are usually around $500.
But right now Amazon is selling a model with a slower Core i3 Sandy Bridge processor for $440. This model won’t be quite as fast or offer the same graphics performance as a model with an Ivy Bridge processor, but it should be more than fast enough to handle HD video playback and basic computing tasks.
Here are some of the day’s best deals on mobile devices and accessories.
- Acer Aspire V5 11.6″ notebook w/Core i3 for $440
– Amazon
- Refurb B&N NOOK Simple Touch for $50 – Walmart
- IOGEAR Â Bluetooth 4.0 USB micro adapter for $3 after rebate – Newegg
- Centon 128GB USB 2.0 flash drive for $60 – Walmart
- Kingston 8GB USB 2.0 flash drive 2-pack for $12 – Buy.com
- ADATA 16GB USB 3.0 flash drive for $9 after rebate – Newegg
You can find more bargains in our daily deals section.
For $60 difference, I’d go for the Core i5. The i5 has turbo boost, which boosts performance quite a bit. The i3 doesn’t have it. If your goal is long battery life, get the i3.