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Question

Model numbers

by Jan 15, 2017 5:48PM PST

Hi, I am wondering if laptop specifications can vary within the same exact model number. specifically, the Acer Aspire E model # E5-575T-58WH on its own website lists 8g of DDR4 SDRAM, While on Best Buy's website the exact same model number laptop is listed with 8g SODIMM DDR3. The other discrepancy I found was Acer website says keyboard is backlit, while Best Buy says it is 'no'. Could there be a chance Best Buy website is wrong, or is this a common thing?

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It's a common thing.
by Former Forum moderator Jan 16, 2017 8:40AM PST

Models can have small variations so you have to get the box and recheck out the specs and model numbers.

You omitted the BB link so I can't see if the BB model is a variant.

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by Zilm Jan 16, 2017 7:09PM PST
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by Zilm Jan 16, 2017 7:20PM PST

I guess I should add that I am Canadian. that laptop on sale is good price for me. I have a 750gb SSD for it. I just have to do the research to learn how to get a fresh install of windows 10 onto it.

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by Zilm Jan 16, 2017 7:29PM PST
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