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expiredSuryasis posted Apr 25, 2022 12:32 PM

Acer Swift 3 Laptop: i7-11370H, 16.1" IPS, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4

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Microsoft Store has Acer Swift 3 16.1" Laptop (SF316-51-740H) on sale for $649.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i7-11370H 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
  • 16.1" 1920x1080 IPS Display
  • 16GB LPDDR4X Memory
  • 512GB PCIe SSD
  • Iris Xe Integrated Graphics (96 EU)
  • WiFi 6 802.11ax + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Backlit Keyboard + Fingerprint Reader
  • Windows 10 Home (Free upgrade to Windows 11)
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Thunderbolt 4 (w/ DisplayPort, USB Charging)
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
  • Weight: 3.75 lbs

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this is $287.54 lower (31% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $937.53 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this laptop.
  • About this store:
    • Microsoft offers free returns. See their returns page for details.

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Microsoft Store has Acer Swift 3 16.1" Laptop (SF316-51-740H) on sale for $649.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i7-11370H 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
  • 16.1" 1920x1080 IPS Display
  • 16GB LPDDR4X Memory
  • 512GB PCIe SSD
  • Iris Xe Integrated Graphics (96 EU)
  • WiFi 6 802.11ax + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Backlit Keyboard + Fingerprint Reader
  • Windows 10 Home (Free upgrade to Windows 11)
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Thunderbolt 4 (w/ DisplayPort, USB Charging)
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
  • Weight: 3.75 lbs

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this is $287.54 lower (31% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $937.53 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this laptop.
  • About this store:
    • Microsoft offers free returns. See their returns page for details.

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turbodog
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Laptops are way oversold because of everyone buying in 2020. Very few people have a pressing need for a new PC right now. Discretionary/luxury tech spending is way down because of inflation, even though supplies might be inconsistent. Plus 12th gen is hitting the market. This is a killer machine for $650, but in the current market it's hard to say if it's a killer deal.
c2nah777
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Very impressive! Right out of the box a winner. Acer has someone that really thinks things through with this config.
Lately these Sub $700 deals have improved.
Based on most laptop threads, I am going to predict FP and absolutely no whining about this one.
Thanks for your efforts, as always.
turbodog
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The i7-1185g7 MSI Prestige 14" was $680 last month and I passed on it then. Very similar aside from size.

I'm not talking about spending on *luxury* goods - I'm sure assclowns are still buying Macbooks and Teslas like theres no tomorrow. I'm talking about discretionary spending. People whose rent went up $200 a month and fuel costs went up $100 are less likely to replace their 4 year old laptop with this Acer.

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Apr 25, 2022 12:57 PM
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Very impressive! Right out of the box a winner. Acer has someone that really thinks things through with this config.
Lately these Sub $700 deals have improved.
Based on most laptop threads, I am going to predict FP and absolutely no whining about this one.
Thanks for your efforts, as always.
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Apr 25, 2022 01:05 PM
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iGEAUX4dealsApr 25, 2022 01:05 PM
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Missed out on this deal at Microsoft eBay store for this same model that you posted the other day. Thanks for posting this one! Great specs for the price!
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turbodogApr 25, 2022 01:19 PM
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Top performing Xe 96 Eu 1350mhz graphics, 100% sRGB, 3.7lb weight. Very nice unit.
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turbodogApr 25, 2022 01:31 PM
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Quote from c2nah777 :
Lately these Sub $700 deals have improved.
Laptops are way oversold because of everyone buying in 2020. Very few people have a pressing need for a new PC right now. Discretionary/luxury tech spending is way down because of inflation, even though supplies might be inconsistent. Plus 12th gen is hitting the market. This is a killer machine for $650, but in the current market it's hard to say if it's a killer deal.
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schwinn8Apr 25, 2022 02:08 PM
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I also love that this laptop series has the metal frame... impressive specs and a great price. I recommend that the OP post this feature in the thread, as I think it's an attractive addition.

We have the 14" version of this for my wife... it's been great, and hers is seriously light. Not bad for a low-cost laptop. I just wish they'd do an AMD CPU, as I prefer them (cost, better iGPU, etc) but this is a great deal for sure.
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eryealApr 25, 2022 02:37 PM
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Quote from turbodog :
Discretionary/luxury tech spending is way down because of inflation, even though supplies might be inconsistent. Plus 12th gen is hitting the market. This is a killer machine for $650, but in the current market it's hard to say if it's a killer deal.
I'd say it's a pretty killer deal since there's no other comparable laptop with these specs at this price, and not sure there has ever been for an 11th Gen Core i7. Also, while inflation is high, it's way too soon to be affecting luxury spending. Those with discretionary luxury spending aren't feeling the effects of inflation yet - it takes quite a while for the cumulative effect of inflation to make a noticeable impact on those particular wallets. That's why vacation planning and travel is still through the roof right now.
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Quote from eryeal :
I'd say it's a pretty killer deal since there's no other comparable laptop with these specs at this price, and not sure there has ever been for an 11th Gen Core i7. Also, while inflation is high, it's way too soon to be affecting luxury spending. Those with discretionary luxury spending aren't feeling the effects of inflation yet - it takes quite a while for the cumulative effect of inflation to make a noticeable impact on those particular wallets. That's why vacation planning and travel is still through the roof right now.
The i7-1185g7 MSI Prestige 14" was $680 last month and I passed on it then. Very similar aside from size.

I'm not talking about spending on *luxury* goods - I'm sure assclowns are still buying Macbooks and Teslas like theres no tomorrow. I'm talking about discretionary spending. People whose rent went up $200 a month and fuel costs went up $100 are less likely to replace their 4 year old laptop with this Acer.
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Need Asus 2- in 1
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akshat1989Apr 25, 2022 03:29 PM
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Some really bad reviews on Amazon. Anyone using this personally? I am looking for a laptop and was considering this but not rethinking looking at the Amazon reviews.
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zhamilton05Apr 25, 2022 03:36 PM
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Is that a 16:10 aspect ratio, or a 16:9 aspect ratio? 16.1" makes me think it would 16:10, but I'm not sure.
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PowerfulClub4936Apr 25, 2022 04:04 PM
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Quote from zhamilton05 :
Is that a 16:10 aspect ratio, or a 16:9 aspect ratio? 16.1" makes me think it would 16:10, but I'm not sure.
I think all 16's have been 16:10
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Quote from dartshi1 :
Need Asus 2- in 1
Well, my friend, you need to set a deal alert for that.
You are not a newbie.
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CrimsonFeather4345Apr 25, 2022 04:20 PM
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Quote from zhamilton05 :
Is that a 16:10 aspect ratio, or a 16:9 aspect ratio? 16.1" makes me think it would 16:10, but I'm not sure.
Sadly no. 1080P full HP means 16:9. You've found the kryptonite on this deal. A taller display would make this awesome, especially because Windows 11, in their infinite stupidity, has make the task bar taller, taking up more space, PLUS they've made it impossible to move the task bar to the side. Or maybe they're smart? As some have mentioned it's hard to sell new systems at this point in history, but I personally have bought two laptops recently, just to get a 16:10 aspect ratio!
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ibm650Apr 25, 2022 04:47 PM
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Quote from CrimsonFeather4345 :
Sadly no. 1080P full HP means 16:9. You've found the kryptonite on this deal. A taller display would make this awesome, especially because Windows 11, in their infinite stupidity, has make the task bar taller, taking up more space, PLUS they've made it impossible to move the task bar to the side. Or maybe they're smart? As some have mentioned it's hard to sell new systems at this point in history, but I personally have bought two laptops recently, just to get a 16:10 aspect ratio!
There are multiple solutions to this. I dislike Windows 10 and 11 interface. You could use classic shell or Startisback or others. I am using Startallback
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turbodogApr 25, 2022 07:08 PM
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Quote from CrimsonFeather4345 :
Sadly no. 1080P full HP means 16:9. You've found the kryptonite on this deal. A taller display would make this awesome, especially because Windows 11, in their infinite stupidity, has make the task bar taller, taking up more space, PLUS they've made it impossible to move the task bar to the side. Or maybe they're smart? As some have mentioned it's hard to sell new systems at this point in history, but I personally have bought two laptops recently, just to get a 16:10 aspect ratio!
W11 is for tardos.

I've been running the task bar on the side since 16:9 became a thing. On my office dual setup I run the taskbar at the top of a side portrait monitor.
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