Acer Spin 713 Chromebook (Refurb): 13.5" 2256x1504, i5-10210U, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD

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04-22-2021 at 04:40 PM #3

This is $4 less than the last time eBay had this at a discount (+24 thread here).

I ended up getting this thing. I've used at least 10 Chromebooks (including around 5 from Acer refurbished via eBay) and this is the best one yet. Amazing performance, great hardware, 3:2 aspect ratio that should be mandatory for all modern laptops. The speakers are literally the worst I've ever used on any laptop, but if you can get over it then it gets my full and total recommendation.

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04-22-2021 at 04:43 PM #4

Good deal! How does this one compare to the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook? It obviously has much longer battery life without the 4K AMOLED screen.

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04-22-2021 at 04:44 PM #5

These are the ones that our school district replaced with this year. They bought Lenovos with celerons a couple years ago, and they were SLOW. You literately move the mouse cursor, and it would make the Zoom video stutter. These you can multitask much much better. That last I checked, these ran around $650 new on sale around the holidays.

Edit: Actually his is an i3 CPU, not an i5.

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04-22-2021 at 04:51 PM #6

Best Chromebook / laptop I've ever owned. Screen is amazing. Will never buy a screen that is not 500 nit super bright like this. Around 1440p is perfect for 13 inch screen. 4k is even nicer but too much drain on a battery. Everything else about it is really good. Only downside is the speakers are pretty awful.

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04-22-2021 at 05:02 PM #7

$471 with tax 🙄🙄🙄

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04-22-2021 at 05:06 PM #8

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This is $4 less than the last time eBay had this at a discount (+24 thread here).

I ended up getting this thing. I've used at least 10 Chromebooks (including around 5 from Acer refurbished via eBay) and this is the best one yet. Amazing performance, great hardware, 3:2 aspect ratio that should be mandatory for all modern laptops. The speakers are literally the worst I've ever used on any laptop, but if you can get over it then it gets my full and total recommendation.

Does it support pen?

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04-22-2021 at 05:41 PM #9

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Does it support pen?

https://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Ch...B07JW3ZH88
I imagine many pens would work. Not great reviews for this one.

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04-22-2021 at 05:48 PM #10

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https://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Ch...B07JW3ZH88

This model (CP713-2W-5874) does NOT support the Wacom capacitive stylus. Acer Spins that do have a "WN" in the model number.

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04-22-2021 at 06:15 PM #11

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This model (CP713-2W-5874) does NOT support the Wacom capacitive stylus. Acer Spins that do have a "WN" in the model number.

USI pens are quite new the older model of this had the WN you mention Wacom is the software like my Lenovo's use. I think the WN meant pen included.

Most touch screen tablets and notebooks are designed to use USI nowadays. Most of the reviews said the pens worked but many found problems with them. Others said they worked perfectly. I just bought a pen and uploaded software and the pen works just fine.

When this first came out very few USI pens existed. I suppose YMMV but most likely fairly shortly these pens will work well as software updates occur.

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04-22-2021 at 07:29 PM #12

I can't get `PICKCR5` to work, says "This code can't be applied to your order.", any suggestions?

Update: called ebay, was told it's a known issue and I'll be notified when it works. Asked about alternatives to place an order now and was advised to wait.

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04-22-2021 at 08:02 PM #13

I had this for 7 months when the main board died and meant sending it in for repair for more than a month. For the money, I don't think I would buy this again. The speakers are awful. If you purchase this, plan on using Bluetooth headphones as there is no headphone jack.

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04-22-2021 at 08:06 PM #14

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I can't get `PICKCR5` to work, says "This code can't be applied to your order.", any suggestions?

Update: called ebay, was told it's a known issue and I'll be notified when it works. Asked about alternatives to place an order now and was advised to wait.

Seems to be working now. No error.

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