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Feb 14, 2024 2:59 PM

Acer 516 Chromebook (Refurb): i5-1240P, 16" 120Hz 1600p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD

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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. Shipping is free.

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

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

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • This price is $3 lower than our previous Frontpage Deal.
  • Comes with a 2-year warranty from Allstate
  • Acer via eBay offers free 30-day returns.

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Written by Dr.W
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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. Shipping is free.

Note: Must add to cart to see the discounted price.

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

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

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • This price is $3 lower than our previous Frontpage Deal.
  • Comes with a 2-year warranty from Allstate
  • Acer via eBay offers free 30-day returns.

Original Post

Written by Dr.W

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Feb 17, 2024 12:58 PM
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crzyaktaFeb 17, 2024 12:58 PM
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Quote from hlcc View quoted comment :
the game streaming services all use compressed video. Netflix only need 15Mbps for their 4K videos, GeForce Now only require 45Mbps for their 4K 120hz, etc
How's input lag?
Feb 17, 2024 1:43 PM
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MrButtheadFeb 17, 2024 1:43 PM
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Quote from xyy5892sd View quoted comment :
I'm also running Win 11 using the installation methods from chrultrabook and Coolstar.org. USB-C and audio drivers for Windows are available through a paid driver program: $20 and $10 respectively.

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.chrultrabook.com/docs/

Hats off to Coolstar and MrChromebox for leading the Chromebook community development scene, and to the many contributors out there.
Great info. Thank you!

How did you disable the hardware write protect for the 516 GE? I'm trying to find an image for the location of the jumpers to bridge but haven't been able to.
Feb 17, 2024 5:16 PM
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PoisonWolfFeb 17, 2024 5:16 PM
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Quote from MrButthead View quoted comment :
Great info. Thank you!

How did you disable the hardware write protect for the 516 GE? I'm trying to find an image for the location of the jumpers to bridge but haven't been able to.
I found this person's guide and it actually worked for me (https://old.reddit.com/r/chromeos...cable_for/). I hope it works for you too.
Feb 17, 2024 5:37 PM
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xyy5892sdFeb 17, 2024 5:37 PM
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Quote from MrButthead View quoted comment :
Great info. Thank you!

How did you disable the hardware write protect for the 516 GE? I'm trying to find an image for the location of the jumpers to bridge but haven't been able to.
I used the battery-disconnect method. After booting the system with the battery disconnected and launching the latest version of the MrChromebox Firmware Utility Script, it detects the presence of the software WP mechanism and provides an option to disable it.
Quote :
WARNING: your device currently has software write-protection enabled.

If you plan to flash the UEFI firmware, you must first disable it and reboot before flashing.
Would you like to disable software WP and reboot your device?
https://i.imgur.com/axr7tkU.png

After disabling WP through the script, the system will reboot with WP off. Confirm by launching the script again - the WP flag should now be green, allowing the script to proceed with any of the writable options.

https://i.imgur.com/j5XjsXM.png
Last edited by xyy5892sd February 17, 2024 at 09:42 AM.
Feb 18, 2024 12:37 AM
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ibuythingshereFeb 18, 2024 12:37 AM
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Quote from stacks3000 View quoted comment :
You don't know what you're talking about.

:"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..."
its obviously a compressed 4K 120hz. Have you ever heard of AV1? look it up. almost zero artifacting. Have you ever tried moonlight or are you just one of those know it alls that thinks they know everything lol.
Feb 18, 2024 6:52 PM
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euuser26578037Feb 18, 2024 6:52 PM
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How much time and $ would it take for a noob to get windows on this? And would the drivers get all screwed up most likely?

I have this laptop but I want to sail the high seas and need windows for Plex and BitTorrent binding. It's super solid for streaming to my android tv but I might flash windows on it if I can get it done w/in an hour or two without risking screwing it all up
Feb 20, 2024 3:51 AM
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stacks3000Feb 20, 2024 3:51 AM
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Quote from hlcc View quoted comment :
the game streaming services all use compressed video. Netflix only need 15Mbps for their 4K videos, GeForce Now only require 45Mbps for their 4K 120hz, etc
yea it's not the same as actual 4k. Anyone that claims otherwise is delusional. Netflix or any service.

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Feb 20, 2024 3:52 AM
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stacks3000Feb 20, 2024 3:52 AM
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Quote from ibuythingshere View quoted comment :
its obviously a compressed 4K 120hz. Have you ever heard of AV1? look it up. almost zero artifacting. Have you ever tried moonlight or are you just one of those know it alls that thinks they know everything lol.
heard of all of that but it's not real 4k. But if you want to sit there and think it is then that's on you.
Feb 20, 2024 4:58 AM
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ibuythingshereFeb 20, 2024 4:58 AM
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Quote from stacks3000 View quoted comment :
heard of all of that but it's not real 4k. But if you want to sit there and think it is then that's on you.
lol wow. are you one of those bluray snobs then? running around telling poople that netflix 4k isnt real? you must be fun at parties. LMAOLMAO
Feb 21, 2024 6:15 AM
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stacks3000Feb 21, 2024 6:15 AM
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Quote from ibuythingshere View quoted comment :
lol wow. are you one of those bluray snobs then? running around telling poople that netflix 4k isnt real? you must be fun at parties. LMAOLMAO
yea dude you must be the guy telling everyone you're running 4k at 144hz on wifi 6 when that's beyond the capacity of wifi 6. I'm the guy calling you out. Have fun in make believe land.
Feb 21, 2024 7:25 PM
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ibuythingshereFeb 21, 2024 7:25 PM
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Quote from stacks3000 View quoted comment :
yea dude you must be the guy telling everyone you're running 4k at 144hz on wifi 6 when that's beyond the capacity of wifi 6. I'm the guy calling you out. Have fun in make believe land.
i'm just saying thats what my setting says in moonlight, my bad. next time i'll say i'm using a compressed 4k 144hz i guess. heart
Feb 24, 2024 12:08 PM
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bert90987Feb 24, 2024 12:08 PM
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It looks like the keyboard light is on every time it's restarted even if it's turned off previously.
Feb 27, 2024 11:17 PM
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SociableBelieve204Feb 27, 2024 11:17 PM
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So mine is new like no dust on the motherboard not a single blip of proof this refurb isn't new and it's fast. Wow for this price gonna get a second
Feb 28, 2024 5:34 AM
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MagentaKnob620Feb 28, 2024 5:34 AM
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I am not a gamer but want to watch movies on it..how is the video, movie 4K HDR content experience on this? and which Video player is reliable to use , on my old Chromebook, video players i downloaded from Playstore always had glitches including VLC...did this change?

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Feb 29, 2024 8:37 PM
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bert90987Feb 29, 2024 8:37 PM
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Quote from SociableBelieve204 View quoted comment :
So mine is new like no dust on the motherboard not a single blip of proof this refurb isn't new and it's fast. Wow for this price gonna get a second
Just curious, are you getting a second one for another user or for another location or something like that?

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