While it has nice specs, the Acer Aspire 5 15-inch shows some cut corners for its $600 price tag. A small battery, a mediocre keyboard, and the lack of premium touches make it feel less-than-modern.

This slim $530 laptop packs in more than enough power for everyday computing tasks, and its quad-core performance is respectable, but you’ll have to settle for a dim display. If you’re looking for an ...

Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including ...