Acer via eBay has
Acer 516 Chromebook (Certified Refurbished, CBG516-1H-53TY) on sale for $299.99 - 9% off automatic discount applied at checkout =
$272.99.
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Specs:
- 16" 2560x1600 120Hz 16:10 100% sRGB Anti-glare IPS display (non-touchscreen)
- Intel Core i5-1240P 12-Core / 16-Thread Processor
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- 8GB LPDDR4X RAM (soldered)
- 256GB M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive / SSD
- Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth 5.1
- 1080p FHD webcam
- Backlit Keyboard
- Chrome OS
- 3-Cell 65Whr Battery
- Weight: 3.75-lbs.
- Ports:
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Ports
- 1x HDMI
- 1x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Top Comments
Battery life isn't awesome for a Chromebook, but given that it's a 120hz QHD screen that isn't a real surprise.
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That said, I do think this is a great Chromebook. Less so for gaming purposes. I think that portion is a very niche element. But as a general use Chromebook, this one is fantastic.
I am curious how it runs. Are there many quirks to deal with?
That said, I do think this is a great Chromebook. Less so for gaming purposes. I think that portion is a very niche element. But as a general use Chromebook, this one is fantastic.
this is an overpriced gamer (useless) chromebook with an X86 chipset
tech changes and there's pros and cons about it
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I'm a bit of a Chromebook junkie, this one is speedy, I like the screen (but wish it was touch), and has good speakers. Easy to type on. Build quality may not be the best - keyboard side is very plastic and feels hollow. Screen side seems to be aluminum. The hinge has a small wiggle when using in my lap.
I wanted to make this my go-to travel Chromebook, but have found that I would rather stay with my 13" Samsung Galaxy Chromebook - which is better in just about every way despite being almost 3+ years old.
The screen was great. The battery life was acceptable (though not impressive). It was very light for a 15.6" laptop and the keyboard was fine. External ports were good IMO. The backlight was very weak (the RGB was almost pointless).
The funny thing is that it really can work well as a gaming laptop under the exact conditions it's marketed at. You use it with GeForce Now Ultimate (to get the benefit of the 120Hz display) and if possible, you use the wired ethernet connection. With that setup, you're going to have a good time. At under $300, it's hard to beat. Plus the simplicity of ChromeOS is great.
But go north of $300 and I think it's a waste for gaming purposes. But like I said before, for general use, it's a great laptop.
:"To push a 4K signal at 120Hz, you need a bandwidth of at least 26Gbps"
" WiFi 6 is capable of a maximum throughput speed of 9.6 Gbps..."
:"To push a 4K signal at 120Hz, you need a bandwidth of at least 26Gbps"
" WiFi 6 is capable of a maximum throughput speed of 9.6 Gbps..."
I am curious how it runs. Are there many quirks to deal with?
The screen is the main selling point, especially at this price. 16", 120Hz, IPS, 16:10 aspect, 2560x1600 - you'll find nothing like it sub-$300. Fantastic for cloud / local game streaming via GeForce Now, Steam, or Sunshine/Moonlight.
The i5-1240P is very responsive. For basic apps like web browsing and video / game streaming, it's more than enough. The unit I received came with a 256GB WD SN740 NVMe (2280), which is an ok mid-tier, DRAM-less (SLC cache) disk - good for ~2500-3000MiB/sec sequential.
Overall the laptop is held back its lack of memory (8GB) and small battery. Performance takes a hit in Windows when it runs out of memory- as the OS itself uses quite a bit more memory compared to Chrome OS and Linux.
Lack of Thunderbolt 4 is also a minus, as a dock and plug-and-play eGPU are out of the question. Technically possible through the M.2 SSD interface, but will require disassembly and alternative storage.
Don't expect too much native gaming performance from the Iris Xe, as it will struggle to reach 60fps at 1080p even for GTA V- lower for newer games. It does will with emulation and older titles.
To get it working, specific info for this model can be found below. Details are if you look it up by its board name: "Osiris"
https://coolstar.org/chromebook/w...ice=Osiris
https://docs.chrultrabo
Hats off to Coolstar and MrChromebox for leading the Chromebook community development scene, and to the many contributors out there.
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The screen is the main selling point, especially at this price. 16", 120Hz, IPS, 16:10 aspect, 2560x1600 - you'll find nothing like it sub-$300. Fantastic for cloud / local game streaming via GeForce Now, Steam, or Sunshine/Moonlight.
The i5-1240P is very responsive. For basic apps like web browsing and video / game streaming, it's more than enough. The unit I received came with a 256GB WD SN740 NVMe (2280), which is an ok mid-tier, DRAM-less (SLC cache) disk - good for ~2500-3000MiB/sec sequential.
Overall the laptop is held back its lack of memory (8GB) and small battery. Performance takes a hit in Windows when it runs out of memory- as the OS itself uses quite a bit more memory compared to Chrome OS and Linux.
Lack of Thunderbolt 4 is also a minus, as a dock and plug-and-play eGPU are out of the question. Technically possible through the M.2 SSD interface, but will require disassembly and alternative storage.
Don't expect too much native gaming performance from the Iris Xe, as it will struggle to reach 60fps at 1080p even for GTA V- lower for newer games. It does will with emulation and older titles.
To get it working, specific info for this model can be found below. Details are if you look it up by its board name: "Osiris"
https://coolstar.org/chromebook/w...ice=Osiris
https://docs.chrultrabo
Hats off to Coolstar and MrChromebox for leading the Chromebook community development scene, and to the many contributors out there.