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Costco Members: Acer Chromebook Plus Touch Laptop: i3 N305, 14" 1080p, 512GB SSD

+$15 S/H

$200

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Touchscreen Laptop (CB514-4HT-359X, Gray) w/ Protective Sleeve on sale for $199.99. Shipping is $14.99.

Thanks to Deal Editor persian_mafia for finding this deal.

Note, must login to your Costco account w/ an active membership to purchase

Specs/Key Features:
  • Intel Core i3-N305 Processor
  • 14" 1920x1080 Touchscreen IPS Widescreen LED-Backlit FHD Display w/ FHD 1080p Facial Auto Exposure Camera with Privacy Shutter
  • 8GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • 512GB PCIe Gen 4 Solid State Drive SSD
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • FineTip Chrome OS Keyboard with Touchpad
  • Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Chrome OS
  • Weight: 3.15-lbs
    • Ports:
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort over USB Type-C & USB Charging)
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x 3.5mm Combo Jack (Headphone/Speaker)
      • 1x Kensington Lock Slot (Nano Type)
      • 1x MicroSD Card Reader

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $50 lower (20% savings) than the previous FP price of $249.99
    • Limit 2 per member
    • Offer valid through December 2, 2024 or while supplies last
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.3 from over 130 customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Touchscreen Laptop (CB514-4HT-359X, Gray) w/ Protective Sleeve on sale for $199.99. Shipping is $14.99.

Thanks to Deal Editor persian_mafia for finding this deal.

Note, must login to your Costco account w/ an active membership to purchase

Specs/Key Features:
  • Intel Core i3-N305 Processor
  • 14" 1920x1080 Touchscreen IPS Widescreen LED-Backlit FHD Display w/ FHD 1080p Facial Auto Exposure Camera with Privacy Shutter
  • 8GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • 512GB PCIe Gen 4 Solid State Drive SSD
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • FineTip Chrome OS Keyboard with Touchpad
  • Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Chrome OS
  • Weight: 3.15-lbs
    • Ports:
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort over USB Type-C & USB Charging)
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x 3.5mm Combo Jack (Headphone/Speaker)
      • 1x Kensington Lock Slot (Nano Type)
      • 1x MicroSD Card Reader

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $50 lower (20% savings) than the previous FP price of $249.99
    • Limit 2 per member
    • Offer valid through December 2, 2024 or while supplies last
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.3 from over 130 customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here

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ForgottenWarlock
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I'm typing my message on this exact Chromebook. I bought it for $250 back in the summer. It has been great, though as mentioned above, a backlit keyboard would be nice.

It comes with a year of Gemini Advanced and 2 TB of storage. When I tried to activate the offer, I got a cryptic message about my account not being eligible. After a useless exchange with Google Support that took over a week, they ended by saying the device was not eligible. English comprehension ain't their strong suit! I finally figured out that it was because my Google account was part of a Google Family group. I had to disassociate the account to activate the trial.

You can re-create the Family Group after activating the trial and share the 2 TB. I saw a message that you can only do this once a year. It looks like they updated and clarified the terms of the offer to mention the problem I encountered.

Recommended. I installed their Linux support and can run Signal Desktop, Brave and Reaper in that environment.

On the question about media, the internal speakers don't get too loud, but they're fine along with the mic for Google Voice calls. The headphone jack works well with my KRK headphones, plenty of volume and clear. I can cast from Chrome, YouTube and YouTube Music to my TV with Chromecast built-in.

Brightness is fine for indoors. I lower the brightness at night. Probably 200 or 250 nits.
jojocat
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If you're an existing Chromebook owner, check the perks that are available to you. This showed up in mine and takes $50 off this deal in my cart:

Anniversary Celebration of Your Chromebook
Here's to many more years on Chromebook. Celebrate with $50 off purchase of a new Chromebook at Costco.com - just for you or to share with a friend. Terms apply. Costco membership required to redeem.

Get perk
This offer is only available on qualifying purchases made between October 15th and December 31st, 2024 at Costco.com and is exclusive to Chromebook users invited to celebrate their Chromebook anniversary. Offer value: $50 discount on Chromebooks sold by Costco.com Limited to one (1) use only.

https://www.google.com/intl/en_us...ook/perks/
bubblegoose
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As a device for my elderly mother-in-law, I think Chromebooks are great. I used to get calls about malicious pop-ups and error messages all the time with Windows 10. With a Chromebook, I maybe get a call every 6 months or so. Best Christmas gift we could have gotten her (to preserve my sanity).

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Quote from cscamp20 :
Read the reviews. This one looks like it has booting issues.
If the one I receive has this problem, hopefully it will happen within the first 90 days, and I'll return it. Also, it has a 2 year warranty.
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AnciusDNov 11, 2024 04:10 PM
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Quote from aaronbaird1 :
100%. I tried switching my mom to chrome os and she hated having to type her password every time she used it. She's been using Linux (100% web browsing) without any issues for a year.

Also, no hibernate so it was dead every time she grabbed it.
Why not sign in with a pin?
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jojocatNov 11, 2024 07:34 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank jojocat

If you're an existing Chromebook owner, check the perks that are available to you. This showed up in mine and takes $50 off this deal in my cart:

Anniversary Celebration of Your Chromebook
Here's to many more years on Chromebook. Celebrate with $50 off purchase of a new Chromebook at Costco.com - just for you or to share with a friend. Terms apply. Costco membership required to redeem.

Get perk
This offer is only available on qualifying purchases made between October 15th and December 31st, 2024 at Costco.com and is exclusive to Chromebook users invited to celebrate their Chromebook anniversary. Offer value: $50 discount on Chromebooks sold by Costco.com Limited to one (1) use only.

https://www.google.com/intl/en_us...ook/perks/
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Nov 11, 2024 08:26 PM
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jojocatNov 11, 2024 08:26 PM
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Quote from kushola :
This has to be the worst logical explanation of why someone would buy this or not. You owning a device has nothing to do with how many scams you get or not. That's solely dependent on where you are visiting and the info you are inputting or allowing places you visit to access.. hire someone to configure the computer the right way since you weren't taught how to use them safely .. it will be a benefit to everyone. Reckless people on the Internet are just as bad as people on the road
I doubt he's talking about web browser stuff. It the bloatware crap that the manufactures are paid to pre install on windows machines that are the worst offenders. Antivirus warnings of eminent doom without paid subscription and such are non-existent on Chromebooks. I would classify most windows bloatware as factory installed malware.
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desairbNov 11, 2024 08:58 PM
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This deal was started by Costco 1 week earlier because their holiday savings booklet mentioned that it would be valid from Nov 18th to Dec 2nd. Anyway pleasant surprise.
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The_Love_SpudNov 12, 2024 01:32 AM
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Quote from jojocat :
If you're an existing Chromebook owner, check the perks that are available to you. This showed up in mine and takes $50 off this deal in my cart:

Anniversary Celebration of Your Chromebook
Here's to many more years on Chromebook. Celebrate with $50 off purchase of a new Chromebook at Costco.com - just for you or to share with a friend. Terms apply. Costco membership required to redeem.

Get perk
This offer is only available on qualifying purchases made between October 15th and December 31st, 2024 at Costco.com and is exclusive to Chromebook users invited to celebrate their Chromebook anniversary. Offer value: $50 discount on Chromebooks sold by Costco.com Limited to one (1) use only.

https://www.google.com/intl/en_us...ook/perks/ [google.com]
Got the promo code, so now I'll be buying a Chromebook.

Good luck!
Jon
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The_Love_SpudNov 12, 2024 02:15 AM
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Quote from AmusedApple9131 :
Kid wants Minecraft on a computer. Is this compatible?
If you're accepting of paying a small fee in the Google Play store you will have no problem playing Minecraft on this device (see here [minecraft.net]).

You could also play the free trial upon setting up the Linux environment on this Chromebook.

Good luck!
Jon
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Quote from jojocat :
If you're an existing Chromebook owner, check the perks that are available to you. This showed up in mine and takes $50 off this deal in my cart:Anniversary Celebration of Your ChromebookHere's to many more years on Chromebook. Celebrate with $50 off purchase of a new Chromebook at Costco.com - just for you or to share with a friend. Terms apply. Costco membership required to redeem.Get perkThis offer is only available on qualifying purchases made between October 15th and December 31st, 2024 at Costco.com and is exclusive to Chromebook users invited to celebrate their Chromebook anniversary. Offer value: $50 discount on Chromebooks sold by Costco.com Limited to one (1) use only.https://www.google.com/intl/en_us...ook/perks/
Thanks, you just saved me $50
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budsterNov 12, 2024 09:18 AM
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It's a shame that there are so many reports of boot issues that require the power to be plugged in to resolve. Does this indicate a hardware issue or is it possible this can be fixed by a software update?
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budsterNov 12, 2024 09:29 AM
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I'm surprised this drawback doesn't seem to have been mentioned yet... No HDMI
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springchickenNov 12, 2024 01:33 PM
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Quote from jojocat :
If you're an existing Chromebook owner, check the perks that are available to you. This showed up in mine and takes $50 off this deal in my cart:

Anniversary Celebration of Your Chromebook
Here's to many more years on Chromebook. Celebrate with $50 off purchase of a new Chromebook at Costco.com - just for you or to share with a friend. Terms apply. Costco membership required to redeem.

Get perk
This offer is only available on qualifying purchases made between October 15th and December 31st, 2024 at Costco.com and is exclusive to Chromebook users invited to celebrate their Chromebook anniversary. Offer value: $50 discount on Chromebooks sold by Costco.com Limited to one (1) use only.

https://www.google.com/intl/en_us...ook/perks/
Thanks, I just saved $50 as well.

The promo did not come up on a newer Chromebook Plus (April 2024) I had but did when I used an older one (August 2020), so it seems to be verifying eligibility based on how old the Chromebook is.
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BlueRain930Nov 12, 2024 02:27 PM
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Quote from jojocat :
If you're an existing Chromebook owner, check the perks that are available to you. This showed up in mine and takes $50 off this deal in my cart:

Anniversary Celebration of Your Chromebook
Here's to many more years on Chromebook. Celebrate with $50 off purchase of a new Chromebook at Costco.com - just for you or to share with a friend. Terms apply. Costco membership required to redeem.

Get perk
This offer is only available on qualifying purchases made between October 15th and December 31st, 2024 at Costco.com and is exclusive to Chromebook users invited to celebrate their Chromebook anniversary. Offer value: $50 discount on Chromebooks sold by Costco.com Limited to one (1) use only.

https://www.google.com/intl/en_us...ook/perks/
If you have a spare code, I could really use it. Thank you so much
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The_Love_SpudNov 12, 2024 02:31 PM
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Quote from budster :
I'm surprised this drawback doesn't seem to have been mentioned yet... No HDMI
Laughing since this is actually a genuine criticism for once. Of course, external USB adapters work fine for this, but thank you for keeping the SD "No HDMI" tradition alive.

https://chromeunboxed.com/acer-ch...iew-video/
Cons
  • No keyboard backlight
  • 16:9 screen
  • All-plastic
  • No HDMI port
Good luck!
Jon
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Quote from jojocat :
If you're an existing Chromebook owner, check the perks that are available to you. This showed up in mine and takes $50 off this deal in my cart:Anniversary Celebration of Your ChromebookHere's to many more years on Chromebook. Celebrate with $50 off purchase of a new Chromebook at Costco.com - just for you or to share with a friend. Terms apply. Costco membership required to redeem.Get perkThis offer is only available on qualifying purchases made between October 15th and December 31st, 2024 at Costco.com and is exclusive to Chromebook users invited to celebrate their Chromebook anniversary. Offer value: $50 discount on Chromebooks sold by Costco.com Limited to one (1) use only.https://www.google.com/intl/en_us...ook/perks/
Thanks, worked for me

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