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expiredBayAreaBrickMan posted Nov 29, 2022 12:30 AM
expiredBayAreaBrickMan posted Nov 29, 2022 12:30 AM

Acer Swift 3 Laptop (Refurb): i5-1240P, 14" 1080p, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

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Acer via eBay has Acer Swift 3 14" Laptop (Refurbished, SF314-512-52MZ) for $382.49 after 15% in-cart discount. Shipping is free.

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Thanks to community member BayAreaBrickMan for finding this deal.

Specs
  • Intel Core i5-1240P 12-core Processor
  • 14" 1920x1080 IPS Display
  • 16GB LPDDR4X RAM
  • 512GB PCIe Solid State Drive
  • Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • Killer AX1675 (2x2/160) Wi-Fi 6E Gig+ and Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 & USB Charging)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Power-off Charging)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
  • 56 WHr Battery
  • 2.76 lbs

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Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Warranty:
    • Includes 2-year Allstate warranty.
  • Returns:
    • Free 30 day returns.
  • About this deal:

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Written by BayAreaBrickMan
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Acer via eBay has Acer Swift 3 14" Laptop (Refurbished, SF314-512-52MZ) for $382.49 after 15% in-cart discount. Shipping is free.

Note, must add to cart for the sale price.

Thanks to community member BayAreaBrickMan for finding this deal.

Specs
  • Intel Core i5-1240P 12-core Processor
  • 14" 1920x1080 IPS Display
  • 16GB LPDDR4X RAM
  • 512GB PCIe Solid State Drive
  • Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • Killer AX1675 (2x2/160) Wi-Fi 6E Gig+ and Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 & USB Charging)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Power-off Charging)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
  • 56 WHr Battery
  • 2.76 lbs

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Warranty:
    • Includes 2-year Allstate warranty.
  • Returns:
    • Free 30 day returns.
  • About this deal:

Original Post

Written by BayAreaBrickMan

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BayAreaBrickMan
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From first paragraph of Acer Product Page here: https://www.acer.com/us-en/laptop....K0FAA.002
Its an IPS Display; ~300 NITS from various reviews.
1453191819231991
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Note that Acer' Ebay store is a separate entity, Acer would not recognize them as official.

The ebay store is notorious for selling dented, scratched units with mediocre battery. Do not expect pristine condition refurbished units as you would usually get in from manufacturers.

I bought Acer Nitro 5 from them, and the battery turned out to be faulty. It was a little over the return window, they wouldn't honor it. Not to mention the unit was noticeably used and scratched
1MrKale
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Thanks OP - I was kinda peeved about not finding that perfect deal all throughout BF/CM. Then your post alert saved the day! For the solid build quality and specs I'm comfortable with the compromises, especially at under $400. Great find.

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Nov 29, 2022 05:26 AM
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powerslave12rNov 29, 2022 05:26 AM
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How are the 1240P and 1260P performing with respect to heat and fans in thinner machines like this one?
Nov 29, 2022 05:32 AM
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CMoney408Nov 29, 2022 05:32 AM
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does this have type C charging, or a barrel plug? they dont have images of the other side of the computer.


update, from their site it looks like type C
https://www.acer.com/us-en/laptop....K0FAA.002
Last edited by CMoney408 November 28, 2022 at 10:35 PM.
Nov 29, 2022 05:44 AM
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FeistyMint3563Nov 29, 2022 05:44 AM
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Quote from 1453191819231991 :
Note that Acer' Ebay store is a separate entity, Acer would not recognize them as official.

The ebay store is notorious for selling dented, scratched units with mediocre battery. Do not expect pristine condition refurbished units as you would usually get in from manufacturers.

I bought Acer Nitro 5 from them, and the battery turned out to be faulty. It was a little over the return window, they wouldn't honor it. Not to mention the unit was severely used and scratched
What was the advertised condition of the Nitro you bought?

Confused about the Acer vs Acer eBay store. The listing actually says this is sold direct from the brand?
Nov 29, 2022 05:44 AM
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AdjusterBrettNov 29, 2022 05:44 AM
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Needed a beater WIN machine for the vehicle - spent four days looking for anything above 300nits (that about excludes the entire budget line of HP)... This came in way to good - $409 with tax... For those specs - if it runs for 409 days I'll be happy.
Nov 29, 2022 05:46 AM
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new_yorkerNov 29, 2022 05:46 AM
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Bought one, thanks OP.

Any idea about Webcam specs? 🤔
Last edited by new_yorker November 28, 2022 at 10:51 PM.
Nov 29, 2022 05:49 AM
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new_yorkerNov 29, 2022 05:49 AM
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Quote from AdjusterBrett :
Needed a beater WIN machine for the vehicle - spent four days looking for anything above 300nits (that about excludes the entire budget line of HP)... This came in way to good - $409 with tax... For those specs - if it runs for 409 days I'll be happy.
I think 2 years warranty makes worth it in case of any issues
Nov 29, 2022 05:51 AM
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BlueJuice8416Nov 29, 2022 05:51 AM
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I didn't see this in the listing: Can the SSD be upgraded? Or is it soldered in?

Edit: Found the answer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MWJO0vKeX-w
The SSD can be upgraded. Only the RAM is soldered on. For $425 with tax, I think it's a good deal.
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Nov 29, 2022 06:05 AM
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ikidyounotNov 29, 2022 06:05 AM
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Quote from BlueJuice8416 :
I didn't see this in the listing: Can the SSD be upgraded? Or is it soldered in?

Edit: Found the answer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MWJO0vKeX-w
The SSD can be upgraded. Only the RAM is soldered on. For $425 with tax, I think it's a good deal.
From LAAP's link. Post #30.
The review said, "Unusually for a 14-inch laptop, the Swift 3 has a second user-accessible SSD slot. Add another SSD and you can either speed up the laptop or expand storage up to 2TB."
I hope this will give you more confidence.
Nov 29, 2022 06:12 AM
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HyraxNov 29, 2022 06:12 AM
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Quote from yoasif :
Non upgradable RAM as far as I can find: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWJO0vKeX-w
You don't need more than 16GB. You don't even need 16GB.
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Cheapskate27
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Nov 29, 2022 06:17 AM
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Quote from k8sinclair05 :
2 yr "Warrantee" sounds an awful lot like a Kelso "plomise"
​Seller is Acer, direct from the manufacturer. Just a regular typo. But, this would be a deal-breaker if it were a 3rd party reseller.
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Nov 29, 2022 06:24 AM
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Cheapskate27
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Quote from 1453191819231991 :
Note that Acer' Ebay store is a separate entity, Acer would not recognize them as official.

The ebay store is notorious for selling dented, scratched units with mediocre battery. Do not expect pristine condition refurbished units as you would usually get in from manufacturers.

I bought Acer Nitro 5 from them, and the battery turned out to be faulty. It was a little over the return window, they wouldn't honor it. Not to mention the unit was severely used and scratched
Thanks, good to be aware of. But the item is classified 'refurbished' which means it needs to be virtually indistinguishable from New, in order to conform to Ebay's standards. Anything less warrants a defective return, and I'd raise a dispute with Ebay if Acer tried to deceive me or sell me something less than what is promised. I'll definitely be testing my battery as soon as I get it, though.
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Nov 29, 2022 06:31 AM
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Cheapskate27
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Nov 29, 2022 06:31 AM
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Quote from JollyJuice3134 :
"Unless the item is defective, the buyer is responsible for return shipping."

I'll pass….
Where do you see this? I can't find that detail in the item listing. The word "defective" is not found on the item listing page via a text keyword search, either.

Here is the link for ebay's policies on refurbished products, which applies to this purchase. This link is found within the item listing. Just says free shipping and free returns for 30 days, no requirements or limitations beyond the dates.

https://pages.ebay.com/refurbishe...#certified
Last edited by Cheapskate27 November 28, 2022 at 11:33 PM.
Nov 29, 2022 06:35 AM
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Be_KindNov 29, 2022 06:35 AM
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Costco sells the same model for $549 and I have been eyeing it for a few weeks. This deal is better because I have bought certified laptop from Acer on EBay befoe and it was like new and with warranty.

A deal breaker for me is from a couple of reviews on Costco.com about the fan noise on this Acer. I was given an HP Elitebook laptop for work and the fan used to make high pitch noise so bad that I refused to use it and used my own personal laptop instead, After some windows or firmware update some months later the HP laptop fan rarely comes on any more and I am using it right now.
Last edited by Be_Kind November 28, 2022 at 11:38 PM.

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Nov 29, 2022 06:40 AM
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LAAPNov 29, 2022 06:40 AM
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Are we sure this has a fingerprint sensor?

It's not mentioned in the eBay description, and I didn't see the typical spot on the keyboard where it would read your fingerprint.

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