Acer 11.6in chromebook 4GB 16GB | C720-2844 (Renewed)

My refurbished C720 Chromebook with 4GB RAM looks like new [oops, I did eventually notice a small ding on a rear corner; still acceptable]. Im very pleased with it, as a web browser, and for writing. For me, it would not be powerful and flexible enough to be my only computer, but, it is really slick, for what it is. Performance is snappy, and the user experience is very good. You do have to learn some key combos to do navigation and such. Theres a really nice keyboard map, accessed by pressing CTRL-ALT-?, ready for handy reference. The trackpad is very smooth. Battery life is around the advertised 8+ hours. Since I use the unit every day, and the suspend mode is pretty easy on battery use, I havent even turned it off... just closed the lid so that it is instant-on when I open up again. With my use patterns, Ive been charging every other day. Ive heard the C720 described as ugly. I disagree. It may not be the height of elegance (yes, I was blown away when I first saw a Macbook Air), but, it is really decent. My only minor niggle is that the cover finish is a magnet for oily fingerprints. I didnt fully love the Chromebook until I found the Caret app. It is a multi-document text and code editor that truly works offline. Be advised that you may hear that Google Docs and some other included Chromebook "apps" can be used offline. My own experience, and that of many, many reviewers in the Google Play store, is that those claims are often not true, or only half true, at least for now. For example Google Play Books has an option to make your book titles available offline. All that seems to do is cache 10 or 12 pages ahead, and, it is those pages you could read offline. Now, there IS an option to download books in PDF format. That works, but, you will no longer be reading with the smooth experience of the Books app. I hear you can work on a Google Docs file offline if you begin it online, or some such. I have not seen this work, in practice. None of this is criticism of Acer, but of Google and maybe some app developers. If you expect to do work offline, be prepared to find apps that will really let you do that.

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This computer rocked my socks off. I found out it wasn’t compatible with the presentation app I use for work. I am a benefits coordinator for an insurance company. I was SOOOOOO disappointed. I wanted to keep it anyway but needed the cash to pay a bill before my check came in since I ended up having to buy a different way more expensive computer which by the way is not even close to being as awesome as this one is. so I had to send it back. Planning on probably buying one for my home office soon, also one for my kid and one for my friend too as her only need is to stream stuff. If you’re looking for a sleek, beautiful, simple to use computer that is for internet surfing or streaming this is perfect! I love the finish on the outside. So beautiful! And I love that it syncs up with all things google because google is my favorite platform.

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I read about this laptop on a linux forum and was a bit skeptical. It took a little over a week to arrive, the 128G SSD I ordered got to me first. Played with ChromeOS for a few hours, its come a long way since I tried it years ago, full featured for anyone looking for a simple online OS. I then proceeded to swap out the SSD, remove the firmware lock screw and install Ubuntu (theres a great version on www.distroshare.com). A few hours later I had a very speedy, full-function Ubuntu Linux laptop. Light weight and with about 7 hours of battery time, this thing really cant be beat for the price. I guess youre taking a chance with the refurb draw, but my unit was in brand new condition and everything functions fine. Note, you can not install Windows on here, any version, so dont bother trying, there are no drivers for the keyboard and mouse. If you want a low-cost, light weight, long battery life Linux laptop for web, lightweight development, and general purpose, this is a great fit. I definitely recommend this laptop with this in mind. PS. Check out Acers web site for "Google Goodies" while you still have ChromeOS loaded. You may be able to get Google Drive space and other perks, but you MUST be in ChromeOS to claim them, not Linux.

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It arrived packaged very nicely. There were a few scratches here and there. As for the functionality of the product, it worked great with no problems. Its faster than my other laptop and the screen size and weight is good for everyday task in college. Its the size of a notebook. I had no problems using the web versions of web version of windows applications which was a plus. Honestly love my Chromebook way better than my windows laptop.

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Looks like new.Zero problems. Good price.

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I needed a portable computer to replace a 6 year old acer that was in disrepair but was unsure of getting a Chromebook. I considered an HP 11, Acer C720 and Toshiba. With each additional piece of information I visited my Best Buy to get a sense of how each one would provide the functionality. For me the deciding factor was the two-fold - 4gb ram and a relatively low price. I also had to feel comfortable with the fact that this is a refurbished laptop and I didnt know what impact that would have in the long run. It has been a month now and I am happy with the purchase. I cannot say for sure whether 4 gb allows me to do more but I can tell you that I have never worried about how many tabs I had open or doing anything else with the Chromebook. So it works for me.

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This is perfect for what I need it for and you cant beat the price it was worth every penny. It holds a great charge, Minor scrapes or scratchesI theres nothing wrong with a screen, nothing wrong with the buttons, nothing wrong with the speed. I have no complaints for what I paid for this.

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This is an amazing little machine. Even more amazing as a Linux laptop. I purchased refurbished on Amazon and I have to say, it was worth every penny! Item is in excellent condition, came in a plain box with the charger. No additional documentation or waste, very minimal packaging. Nothing unexpected. Good stuff. I have a confession to make; I used to avoid Celeron processors like the plague. The 2955U Intel Haswell processor used here is quite speedy and has changed my view on Celerons completely. You will not be disappointed. Day-to-day performance has been excellent; this can play 1080P HD video and multitask without any hiccups. Forget ARM processors (too slow), forget the Core i3 model (offers minor improvement); this is where its at. The 4GB of RAM I feel definitely kicks it up a notch and helps any overall operating system handle better. The SSD is fast and very responsive, even for a small size of 16GB. After repartitioning for a Linux install, I had around 4GB to play around with after installing all of my essentials, even after including updates. For any of those who are wondering, the SSD is upgradable, but the RAM is soldered in. This laptop is great on power / battery life, and has never gotten warm except when charging under intensive use; very lap friendly. WiFi and Bluetooth are great and have had no problems. The 720p webcam is good as well and the design is simple and stylish in grey. Easy to take apart and put back together, as it uses standard screws, all of which are located on the bottom of the unit itself. Minor gripes. The screen is subpar and isnt the sharpest or best quality. Its got a bright backlight, but the color representation is not as saturated. Another thing is that the keyboard feels kinda plastic / cheap in my opinion. It feels lighter than usual to me, but thats pretty much it. Not really much to complain about, that I wont even take away a star. Overall, this is an amazing little machine for the price. Chrome OS is pretty basic, as to be expected. However, Ive purchased with the exclusive purpose of installing Linux in mind. Linux has now opened up a world of possibilities with using this device, including using Skype! If youre thinking about purchasing this to hack and put Linux on it, I would highly recommend the 4GB RAM option to anyone. This is one of the best selling Chromebooks for a reason, and it definitely gets the job done. Its the best bang for the buck that you can find around these price ranges. Overall the device feels solidly put together and Im very happy with the direction that Acer went with this.

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