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Acer Spin 3 2-in-1 Laptop (Open Box): i7-1165G7, 13.3" IPS, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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$529

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new.techies via eBay has Acer Spin 3 2-in-1 Laptop (Open Box) for $529. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i7-1165G7 2.8GHz Quad-Core Processor
  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Touchscreen IPS LCD Display w/ 720p Webcam
  • 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive
  • 16GB LPDDR4x RAM (4266Mhz)
  • Intel Integrated Iris XE GPU
  • WiFi 6 w/ Dual Band + Bluetooth 5.1
  • 4-Cell 56Wh Lithium Ion Battery
  • Notebook Keyboard w/ TouchPad/Stylus
  • Windows 10 Home OS (64-Bit)
    • Inputs:
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
      • 1x HDMI
      • Stylus Dock/Garage

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  • Seller note:
    • Changed Mind Return, Like New Condition. Comes with charger. 60-Day Warranty.
  • About this seller:
    • 14,976 feedback w/ 97.7% positive.
  • Returns:
    • 30 day returns. Seller pays return shipping.
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new.techies via eBay has Acer Spin 3 2-in-1 Laptop (Open Box) for $529. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i7-1165G7 2.8GHz Quad-Core Processor
  • 13.3" 2560x1600 Touchscreen IPS LCD Display w/ 720p Webcam
  • 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive
  • 16GB LPDDR4x RAM (4266Mhz)
  • Intel Integrated Iris XE GPU
  • WiFi 6 w/ Dual Band + Bluetooth 5.1
  • 4-Cell 56Wh Lithium Ion Battery
  • Notebook Keyboard w/ TouchPad/Stylus
  • Windows 10 Home OS (64-Bit)
    • Inputs:
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
      • 1x HDMI
      • Stylus Dock/Garage

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Seller note:
    • Changed Mind Return, Like New Condition. Comes with charger. 60-Day Warranty.
  • About this seller:
    • 14,976 feedback w/ 97.7% positive.
  • Returns:
    • 30 day returns. Seller pays return shipping.
  • About this deal:

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Johnwashere
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I got this refurb 12th gen i5 swift 5 from acers eBay store. $400 and comes with 2 year warranty. Nice build for the price and awesome battery life on the evo 12th gen chip. Ordered 4 of them - 2 were like new , 2 had slight issues and being returned. Downsides compared to listed laptop are non touchscreen and 1080p screen.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/27538725...media=COPY

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Jan 06, 2023 05:06 AM
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AngryJan 06, 2023 05:06 AM
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When you flip the keyboard all the way back (so it's in tablet mode) is the keyboard still active? If so I would think it may be cumbersome holding it and hitting keys when trying to use it as a tablet.
Jan 06, 2023 05:30 AM
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hondyboyJan 06, 2023 05:30 AM
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Quote from Johnwashere :
I got this refurb 12th gen i5 swift 5 from acers eBay store. $400 and comes with 2 year warranty. Nice build for the price and awesome battery life on the evo 12th gen chip. Ordered 4 of them - 2 were like new , 2 had slight issues and being returned. Downsides compared to listed laptop are non touchscreen and 1080p screen.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/27538725...media=COPY
Thanks for the tip! In 4 1.
Jan 06, 2023 05:33 AM
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slckdlsntJan 06, 2023 05:33 AM
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Quote from Angry :
When you flip the keyboard all the way back (so it's in tablet mode) is the keyboard still active? If so I would think it may be cumbersome holding it and hitting keys when trying to use it as a tablet.most of the keys when
No. Even $100 Chromebooks don't allow that. 2-in-1s disable most/all keys. Not cumbersome.
Jan 06, 2023 05:58 AM
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aznbadboixxJan 06, 2023 05:58 AM
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Quote from Johnwashere :
I got this refurb 12th gen i5 swift 5 from acers eBay store. $400 and comes with 2 year warranty. Nice build for the price and awesome battery life on the evo 12th gen chip. Ordered 4 of them - 2 were like new , 2 had slight issues and being returned. Downsides compared to listed laptop are non touchscreen and 1080p screen.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/27538725...media=COPY
What kind of issues did you have with the 2 returned ones?
Jan 06, 2023 11:12 AM
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Jared4Jan 06, 2023 11:12 AM
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Quote from BlueShop747 :
Never understood the whole spin feature, is that something folks look for in a laptop?
Yeah it is. My daughter loves to go from laptop to tablet mode to watch movies or YouTube.
Jan 06, 2023 02:07 PM
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HandInFaceJan 06, 2023 02:07 PM
596 Posts
Powered/charged via a USB-C charger?
Jan 06, 2023 02:16 PM
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John1002kJan 06, 2023 02:16 PM
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Quote from FaithfulKnob3645 :
Did you originally need 4 or is this a method to over buy and pick out the best ones, then return the less desirable ones? No hate, just looking to understand the situation.
Quote from aznbadboixx :
What kind of issues did you have with the 2 returned ones?
It was for my workplace. We originally did need 4 but then it got scaled back to 2-3. I have ordered a lot from Acers ebay refurb store in the past and normally about 80-90% are in great shape. 1 of the bad laptops was just randomly shutting down/locking up even after a windows reinstall. The other 1 had a sticky clicker on the trackpad.

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Jan 06, 2023 03:16 PM
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HyraxJan 06, 2023 03:16 PM
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Intel GPU and windows home. Hard pass
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Jan 06, 2023 03:33 PM
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kim1982Jan 06, 2023 03:33 PM
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[QUOTE=Johnwashere;160839607]I got this refurb 12th gen i5 swift 5 from acers eBay store. $400 and comes with 2 year warranty. Nice build for the price and awesome battery life on the evo 12th gen chip. Ordered 4 of them - 2 were like new , 2 had slight issues and being returned. Downsides compared to listed laptop are non touchscreen and 1080p screen.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/27538725...media=COPY
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Jan 06, 2023 03:42 PM
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zxnmJan 06, 2023 03:42 PM
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
$529 $999.99 Open-box by new.techies via eBay

"Open Box: Changed Mind Return, Like New Condition. Comes with Charger. 60-Day warranty."

SPECS:
  • 13.3" QHD+ (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10, 100% sRGB, 300-nits, 10-point capacitive, native pen support, Glossy, 360-degree, IPS Touch Display
  • Intel Core i7-1165G7 (2.8 GHz - 4.7 GHz) 4 cores, 8 threads, 12MB Intel Smart Cache
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
  • 16GB, LPDDR4x-4266MHz RAM
  • 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Killer AX1650 WiFi + BT 5.2
  • 48 Whr battery
  • 3.31 lbs. / 1.5 kg
  • Model: SP313-51N-78HA
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (thunderbolt 4)
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1x micro SD card slot
    • Kensington lock
    • Stylus dock/garage


https://www.ebay.com/itm/23478119...5000006407


how is the brightness of the screen? reviews said it is " too dim in bright room"
Jan 06, 2023 04:02 PM
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HappyDome8591Jan 06, 2023 04:02 PM
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Lowest price new was $580 from BH Photos. But they are no longer carrying this model post holidays.
Jan 06, 2023 04:08 PM
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bobble_dragonJan 06, 2023 04:08 PM
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Quote from aznbadboixx :
What kind of issues did you have with the 2 returned ones?
I bought 2, one had two dead pixels on the display, and the other had a nonfunctional webcam. In the other thread, people complained about bright spots on the screen and slow responding trackpads.
Jan 06, 2023 04:58 PM
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unlvrebelsJan 06, 2023 04:58 PM
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Is it possible to upgrade the RAM?

As per the review site:
"The working memory is soldered, but with 16 GB RAM you have enough reserves for the next few years anyway."
Last edited by unlvrebels January 6, 2023 at 10:06 AM.
Jan 06, 2023 05:26 PM
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samfromnyJan 06, 2023 05:26 PM
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Quote from Titus Pullo :
Waiting for someone to let me know if these are a safe bet.....open box like new
my concern is the warranty infers it's used or refurbished.

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Dr.W
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Jan 06, 2023 06:59 PM
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Bought the i5/8/512 model for $749 back in February (SMH).
Has been my daily driver ever since. Love the device

Some of the cons I, personally, have faced are:

1. Speakers are average at best.
2. Screen bleeding is pretty bad. The panel will tend to dim and brighten from time to time (not sure if this is related to the bleeding or something else). Nonetheless, the total brightness is good I'd say, at 340-nits and the screen is gorgeous to view content on.
3. Battery life is average at around 5-6 hours max (at least on the model I have).
4. The idiotic need for Acer to put pg down and pg up right above the narrow left and right keys. Can't tell how many times I've hit the pg keys instead of the arrow keys and that's even after using the laptop for 8 months. Had to remap those keys.
4. I have the 8GB version and it does get warm, esp if the fans are blocked which would happen if you use it on your lap or on the bed in particular.
5. There are 2 rubber stubs on the posterior surface of the lid which prevents the lid from touching the surface you're resting it on. After 8 months of usage the left rubber stub came off. Doesn't pose any threat to the build quality, it just looks esthetically displeasing to me.

Other than those cons, I love it. This is a really great device esp at this price. You won't find a QHD+ convertible with a garaged stylus and great selection of ports at this price.
The next best option is the 2022 Lenovo Yoga 6.
Last edited by Dr.Wajahat January 6, 2023 at 12:04 PM.
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