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expiredBayAreaBrickMan posted Nov 29, 2022 12:30 AM

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

$383

$850

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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.
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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.
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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
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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 9:11 PM
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wildpig1234Nov 29, 2022 9:11 PM
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sad it has no sodimm slot . great otherwise
Nov 29, 2022 9:21 PM
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euuser3447254Nov 29, 2022 9:21 PM
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Quote from LivelyIdea681 :
Honestly, I would not rely on either websites. The laptopmedia website compares this 12 gen laptop to the previous one showing this laptop having higher battery life which does not make any sense. The Acer description states a maximum battery life of 10.5 hours while the previous gen shows 16 hours on their website. Yet the laptopmedia website shows the opposite. If you check Acer forums and comments under review websites expect less than 6 hours. The 10.5 hours advertised is talking about the most optimal and lowest settings while idle. It is all marketing. If you go on youtube and search this model there is someone showing battery life and the loud fan noise.
This was the biggest downside compared to other Swift 3 models. The previous gen models all had theoretical battery life of 14-17 hours. Actual hour probably 7-10. This one has a theoretical 10 hour. Actual would be 5-7. So I went with the Qhd model. That one is all gone now tho.
Nov 29, 2022 9:29 PM
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TECHXPERTNov 29, 2022 9:29 PM
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sexy spec
Nov 29, 2022 9:31 PM
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h0va4lifeNov 29, 2022 9:31 PM
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Awesome, purchase dont think.
Last edited by h0va4life November 29, 2022 at 01:52 PM.
Nov 29, 2022 9:51 PM
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h0va4lifeNov 29, 2022 9:51 PM
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Quote from SuplexCity :
I think this is the winner. I have been scouting for a decent non-gaming laptop for under $500 for a week and was disappointed in the BF/CM sales.

It checks most boxes for a good everyday machine
- Good display (would have preferred 15.6 though)
- 16gb RAM
- Great processor (12 cores is crazy)
- Good build quality

Also has very decent reviews. I would rather a laptop be loud rather than overheat Hopefully though the noise is not too bad.
fyi you can connect to egpu via the thunderbolt ports if you ever want to game again.
Nov 29, 2022 10:01 PM
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SatyendraKNov 29, 2022 10:01 PM
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Does it have touchscreen ?
Nov 29, 2022 10:09 PM
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bobble_dragonNov 29, 2022 10:09 PM
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Quote from SatyendraK :
Does it have touchscreen ?
No touchscreen on this model

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Nov 29, 2022 10:25 PM
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BeigeStew7045Nov 29, 2022 10:25 PM
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Nov 29, 2022 10:27 PM
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BeigeStew7045Nov 29, 2022 10:27 PM
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It makes you wonder when a manufacturer has so many refurbished of a single model - why are so many people returning this specific model? It usually means there is something wrong with them.
Nov 29, 2022 10:27 PM
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noahyvNov 29, 2022 10:27 PM
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Out of stock Frown
Nov 29, 2022 10:29 PM
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HelloWallENov 29, 2022 10:29 PM
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Nov 29, 2022 10:40 PM
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mgxNov 29, 2022 10:40 PM
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Dead Frown(((
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Nov 29, 2022 10:56 PM
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Quote from noahyv :
Out of stock
Quote from DestinedWalnut :
Dead
Quote from mgx :
Dead (((
Add it to your watchlist. Acer frequently restocks its inventory, sometimes within a day as well. The restock quantity is limited though 5-10 at most.
Nov 30, 2022 2:14 AM
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euuser3447254Nov 30, 2022 2:14 AM
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Quote from SuplexCity :
Add it to your watchlist. Acer frequently restocks its inventory, sometimes within a day as well. The restock quantity is limited though 5-10 at most.
Yeah, I just copped the QHD version which was all sold out. I saw an email and bought it right away. They had only 1 in stock. Someone must have cancelled. Anyways. I think this is one of the best deals this BF. Checks so many boxes. Even has TB4.

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Nov 30, 2022 2:17 AM
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PC9394Nov 30, 2022 2:17 AM
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Quote from BeigeStew7045 :
It makes you wonder when a manufacturer has so many refurbished of a single model - why are so many people returning this specific model? It usually means there is something wrong with them.
Yes.

I bought 3 units of refurbished Aspire 5 (Core i5-1135G7/ 8GB/ 256GB) for around $300 each, and luckily after few months of use, they are still working great. However, the design of down-facing speakers of Acer machines make them not a good choice for video consumption. The colour of the display is even worse than my cheap Lenovo Ideapad CB3.
Also, the fan noise is noticeably bigger than the Lenovo laptop (Core i3-10110U) I previosuly owned.

If I have not had these experience with Acer, I would have bought this 12th Gen Swfit 3...

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