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expiredclaus14302 posted Nov 1, 2021 1:58 PM

Acer Chromebook Spin 713: i5-1135G7, 13.5" 2256x1504 Touch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD

$529

$699

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Best Buy has Acer Chromebook Spin 713 Laptop (CP713-3W-5102, Steel Gray) on sale for $529. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member claus14302 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad-Core Processor
  • 13.5" 2256x1504 IPS Touchscreen 3:2 Ratio Gorilla Glass Display
  • 8GB LPDDR4X Memory
  • 256GB PCIe Solid State Drive
  • Iris Xe Integrated Graphics (80EU)
  • 802.11ax WiFi + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Chrome OS
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 2x USB USB Type-C w/ Thunderbolt 4 (DP over USB-C, USB Charging)
    • 1x HDMI
  • 3-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
  • Weight: 3.2 lbs

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $170 lower (24% savings) than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • This Chromebook has received an average rating of XX stars out of 5 based on 89 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • See the Best Buy return policy for returns information. When purchased now through Jan 2, you can return most items anytime until Jan 16.

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Written by claus14302
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Best Buy has Acer Chromebook Spin 713 Laptop (CP713-3W-5102, Steel Gray) on sale for $529. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member claus14302 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad-Core Processor
  • 13.5" 2256x1504 IPS Touchscreen 3:2 Ratio Gorilla Glass Display
  • 8GB LPDDR4X Memory
  • 256GB PCIe Solid State Drive
  • Iris Xe Integrated Graphics (80EU)
  • 802.11ax WiFi + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Chrome OS
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 2x USB USB Type-C w/ Thunderbolt 4 (DP over USB-C, USB Charging)
    • 1x HDMI
  • 3-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
  • Weight: 3.2 lbs

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $170 lower (24% savings) than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • This Chromebook has received an average rating of XX stars out of 5 based on 89 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • See the Best Buy return policy for returns information. When purchased now through Jan 2, you can return most items anytime until Jan 16.

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Model: Acer – Chromebook Spin 713 Laptop - 13.5" 2K - Gorilla Glass – Intel Evo Core i5 – 8GB RAM – 256GB SSD – Thunderbolt 4

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Nov 1, 2021 3:45 PM
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g_2k3Nov 1, 2021 3:45 PM
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Any way to install Linux on it. The specs seem good for a development machine .
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Dr.W
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Nov 1, 2021 4:03 PM
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I've never owned a chromebook but I'm thinking of making the jump now.
What I need to know is whether I'd be able to use Microsoft office OFFLINE on these?
Since I've read that chromebooks rely majorly on internet connection.

My main usage is basically Microsoft office, Netflix, YouTube, web browsing.
Nov 1, 2021 4:05 PM
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melissalbNov 1, 2021 4:05 PM
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Purchased! Was just waiting for the Black Friday price. Thanks OP!
Nov 1, 2021 4:26 PM
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BglassbergNov 1, 2021 4:26 PM
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
I've never owned a chromebook but I'm thinking of making the jump now.
What I need to know is whether I'd be able to use Microsoft office OFFLINE on these?
Since I've read that chromebooks rely majorly on internet connection.

My main usage is basically Microsoft office, Netflix, YouTube, web browsing.
I believe that you can use Microsoft 365, but mainly I'm here to say that once I went to using Google docs and Google sheets I've had no more use for Microsoft at all.
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SmilingWalrus5093Nov 1, 2021 4:28 PM
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Nice specs, but isn't this overkill for Chrome OS? It's a lot of horsepower!
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SeikenDensetsuNov 1, 2021 4:33 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank SeikenDensetsu

Quote from LEOMHK1.0 :
IDK... MPO
Any laptop over $500 should have at least 12 GB of RAM.
It's a chromebook, dude. It barely needs 8GB of RAM.
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Wildpir8Nov 1, 2021 4:33 PM
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Quote from SmilingWalrus5093 :
Nice specs, but isn't this overkill for Chrome OS? It's a lot of horsepower!
More power = longer useful life.
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Can you add sim card for internet service?
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claus14302
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Quote from SeikenDensetsu :
It's a chromebook, dude. It barely needs 8GB of RAM.
Totally agree with that. The Chrome OS flies with these specs. A Windows laptop needs more resources because the way the operating system is built, but for a chromebook this is more than enough.
I forgot to mention, it also has a touchscreen and backlit keyboard. Too bad I purchased the 2020 version already...
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Quote from MMMilk :
Except that google only provides ChromeOS for a few years of updates/security, similar to their phone. Which in my opinion is to short for a laptop considering that time starts ticking away from the day of release, not the day of purchase.

I just don't care for designed in obsolescence, not at this price point. It should be at least 5 years.

ChromeOS support ends Jun 2025, The clock is ticking...
https://support.google.com/chrome...py=%2Cacer
Yep. Something to take into account, but after three years, maybe install Linux or windows to keep on truckin'!
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Quote from MMMilk :
Except that google only provides ChromeOS for about 3 years of updates/security, similar to their phone. Which in my opinion is to short for a laptop considering that time starts ticking away from the day of release, not the day of purchase.

I just don't care for designed in obsolescence, not at this price point.

Support ends Jun 2025
https://support.google.com/chrome...py=%2Cacer
What are talking about ? If you look at the link YOU provided, you'll see that Google will provide updates until June 2029.

"Chromebook Spin 713 (CP713-3W) Jun 2029"

Where did you get June 2025 ?
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Wildpir8Nov 1, 2021 4:54 PM
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Quote from MMMilk :
Except that google only provides ChromeOS for about 3 years of updates/security, similar to their phone. Which in my opinion is to short for a laptop considering that time starts ticking away from the day of release, not the day of purchase.

I just don't care for designed in obsolescence, not at this price point.

Support ends Jun 2025
https://support.google.com/chrome...py=%2Cacer
That link shows support for the Chromebook Spin 713 (CP713-3W), this model, ends June 2029.

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Wildpir8Nov 1, 2021 4:55 PM
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Quote from claus14302 :
What are talking about ? If you look at the link YOU provided, you'll see that Google will provide updates until June 2029.

"Chromebook Spin 713 (CP713-3W) Jun 2029"

Where did you get June 2025 ?
Poster was likely looking at the date for the Chromebook Spin 13.

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