ACER Intros Budget Friendly Aspire 3 Laptop With AMD’s Ryzen 7000 ‘Mendocino’ APU For Just $399.99 US
Announced back in September 2022, the AMD Mendocino APUs will be aiming at the entry-level laptop segment. Laptops based on these entry-level chips will be priced between $399 and $699 US.
AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU Lineup (Official):
Other specs on the Acer Aspire 3 laptop include a 15.6" IPS display which has a resolution of up to 1920x1080p, 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and 128 GB of NVMe storage. There’s also WiFi 6 support & the laptop comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Home OS. Following are some of the features of the laptop:
Purposeful Design: Travel with ease and look great doing it with Aspire’s 3 thin, light designs. Ready-to-Go Performance: The Aspire 3 is ready-to-go with the latest AMD Ryzen 3 7320U Processor with Radeon Graphics—ideal for the entire family, with performance and productivity at the core. Visibly Stunning: Experience sharp details and crisp colors on the 15.6" Full HD IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and narrow bezels Internal Specifications: 8GB LPDDR5 Onboard Memory; 128GB NVMe solid-state drive storage to store your files and media The HD front-facing camera uses Acer’s TNR (Temporal Noise Reduction) technology for high-quality imagery in low-light conditions. Acer PurifiedVoice technology with AI Noise Reduction filters out any extra sound for clear communication over online meetings. Wireless Wi-Fi 6 Convenience: Maintain a strong, consistent wireless signal with Wi-Fi 6 (aka 802.11ax) and 2x2 MIMO technology. Improved Thermals: With a 78% increase in fan surface area, enjoy an improved thermal system and an additional 17% thermal capacity. Allowing for longer, more efficient work sessions while not plugged in. Secure Operating System: Windows 11 Home in S mode comes with advanced security features built right in, like protections against phishing and malicious software so you don’t have to think twice when navigating to a new webpage or downloading an app. Ports For All Your Accessories: 1 - USB Type-C Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) DisplayPort over USB Type-C & USB Charging, 2 - USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports, 1 - HDMI 2.1 Port with HDCP support, 1 - Headphone/Speaker/Line-Out Jack, DC-in for AC adapter What’s In the Box: Acer Aspire Laptop, AC Adapter, Power Cord
The laptop comes with an active cooling solution and has vents on the back to dissipate the hot air out of the chassis. Overall, it looks to be a very decent and budget-oriented laptop with a decent & capable AMD Ryzen 7000 APU. There should be more options based on AMD’s Mendocino APUs that will be hitting retail shelves soon.
