Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN-53NF 2-in-1 Convertible, 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U, 13.5" 2K Resolution Touchscreen, 8GB LPDDR3, 128GB eMMC, Backlit Keyboard, Aluminum Chassis

I got this laptop during the Cyber Monday sale as my first ever computer that doesnt have Windows on it. My desktop at home has Windows 10 on it but I havent turned it on yet since this Chromebook arrived last week since I wanted to give the Acer a fair chance and see how much I really miss Windows 10. So far, there hasnt been anything that has made me wish I was using Windows 10! The only times where I have felt a little bit inconvenienced is when I need to use Microsoft Office products. I say that I was only slightly inconvenienced because I am still able to use all of the Office programs (in multiple ways actually, now that there is Google Play Store support), they are just a different layout than I am used to and may not have some of the more extensive features that the Windows version has. For the vast majority of users, however, there will be a small adjustment period and then itll be fine after that. To give you an idea of how much I use my laptop, I am a medical student and was worried that I wouldnt be able to use the programs that I needed for school (Uworld questions, Anki flashcards, etc) but this is where the Google Play Store really comes in handy. As an android phone user, I am very familiar with the Google Play Store and was happy to see that I could download most of the apps I have on my phone and most of them sync seamlessly (like lecture notes using Squid and the other apps that I mentioned earlier). Having the ability to use it as a tablet with the stylus and palm rejection makes taking notes in lecture significantly easier and they immediately sync to my phone so I can study anywhere. Also, the 3:2 aspect ratio makes using PDF textbooks way easier to read compared to most laptops. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and impressed with how far ChromeOS has come in such a short period of time. Highly recommend!! Pros: + Light OS makes boot times <5 seconds and efficient use of space, as well as great battery life. + Screen looks great and gets plenty bright, I usually dont go higher than 70%. + Keyboard is easy to type on and comfortable, also has a backlight which comes in handy. + Aluminum chassis makes it feel as high quality as it performs, similar look/feel to a MacBook Pro. + The touchpad is smooth and very easy to use, especially with the added gestures unique to ChromeOS. + Google Play Store adds a ton of uses/features and allows you to sync apps from your phone easily. + The foldable touchscreen expands its usability for personal, school, or gaming use. + Love being able to play my mobile games on the larger display. + Note taking with the stylus is great, there are plenty of apps in the store to try and it is made by Wacom so it has great pressure sensitivity and palm rejection. Cons: - ChromeOS takes some getting used to when switching from Windows. - The keyboard also has an adjustment period since it has some variations from the classic Windows keyboard, such as: ~ Caps Lock is replaced with a search key that searches google in a tab (and also your computer for apps, files, etc). ~ There is no delete key, use Alt + Backspace instead. It was replaced by a lock key to instantly lock the laptop. ~ The top row of function keys are replaced with browser keys like forward, back, refresh, task switcher (equivalent to Windows + Tab on the windows keyboards), etc. ~ Task manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc on windows) is now accessible using Search + Esc. - A lot of functionality needs an internet connection so it is somewhat limited when there isnt wifi. I use the hotspot on my phone for when I am in a place without Wifi and it works fine so not much of an issue overall. - There is the occasional issue when trying to use apps from Linux or Google Play Store that arent yet optimized for Chromebooks that can cause the app to crash.

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I actually purchased the Pixelbook during Black Friday and thought I got great deal. Then Cyber Monday came and Spin 13 was on sale for the same price ($699), so I bought one thinking Ill check it out and decide on either it of the Pixelbook. Well, I did my comparison and I really dig the Acer. The Pixelbook is high-quality construction no doubt, slimmer, a little lighter, and "prettier". The Spin 13 is a TANK...it feels solid in the hands and doesnt make you feel like your holding a piece of delicate jewelry, like with the Pixelbook. I am sending my Pixelbook back to Bestbuy and staying with the Spin 13. The only thing the Pixelbook seems to have better than it is size and the display can get brighter. But to be honest the brightness of the display didnt really matter because I never rock out with the display on the highest setting anyway. So at a normal setting for me, about 50%, the screen is just fine. Putting on max brightness is too much on either laptop. Also, yes the Pixelbook is lighter. But its not that much lighter surprisingly. I was thinking it would really be much lighter and its really not that big of a trade off. I really hope that Dbrand comes out with some skins for it, that will set the Spin 13 over the top.

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While I cant say how good of a purchase this is at the full price, I bought this while it was on sale for $700 and I could not recommend this Chromebook more. Pros: -Powerful i5-8250U with 8GB of RAM leading to a zero slowdown experience -3:2 aspect ratio giving tons of screen space -Android App and Linux (Crostini) support so you can run practically any application you want -2 in 1 with a pen built in. Cons: -When doing intensive things such as Linux gaming, the fan becomes very loud very quickly and will jump around between different speeds. In-detail explanation: This laptop features an i5-8250U, a processor with 4 cores/8 threads, with maximum turbo boost to 3.4GHz. This gives the laptop metric tons of processing power, and leads to an experience where slowdowns simply do not occur. It uses a screen with a 3:2 aspect ratio. Although some may find this bad as it departs from the standard 16:9 aspect ratio, I personally prefer it as it gives additional screen space. It has Android App support and Linux program support so you can write code or run full Linux desktop applications while also using apps from the giant collection of apps in the Play Store. It also comes with a pen thats built in to the bottom right of the laptop and its a 2 in 1 so you can use the laptop as both a laptop and a tablet. However, under intense gaming conditions, the laptop fans become very loud and change volumes rapidly. It also weighs on the heavier side however I wouldnt consider that a major downside.

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If you are willing to give up an hour or two of battery life for 2 to 5 times the CPU power, then you are trying to decide between the Lenovo C630 or the Acer Spin 13 (both models run rings around a Pixelbook or Pixel Slate). Both models max out at an Intel I5-8250U CPU, with which comes the whirring of a cooling fan at times. Both have the same RAM, storage, and an IPS screen (Lenovo has a 15.6" screen, the Acer a 13.5" screen). The Lenovo price on Amazon is usually $619, the Acer $749. Why is a smaller panel priced higher than a larger panel for the same CPU, RAM, and storage, you wonder. The answer is ... the 2256 x 1504 screen on the Acer is much better than the Lenovo FHD screen. The difference is not only resolution, but color accuracy and saturation. The whites on the C630 are yellow-white... very noticeble. The whites on the Spin 13 are "brilliant white". Ive had multiple Windows laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc., Chromebooks from Asus, Acer, and Lenovo, and many tablets. My summary is: you live with the screen every second you attend to a computer, the keyboard less, and everything else far less (trackpad, CPU, etc.). For that reason, I cannot stand cheap Chromebooks... the screens are horrible. IMO, the Acer screen is more than halfway to a Samsung AMOLED, using the the Lenovo C630 screen as a base, and hits a sweet spot as priced on Amazon. A second factor is size&weight: portability. For me 15" is TOO big, and the 13.5" size of the Lenovo hits a sweet spot for portability. So, having been reluctant to click on $749, I kept using a Samsung Chromebook, even though I wanted a bigger display and MORE POWER. When the Spin 13 went on sale on Pi Day, clicking was immediate... patience rewarded. The Samsung has a new home, as do all the Chromebooks before it, and the occasional whirring of the Spin 13 goes unnoticed. The best pro review is on Android Central. Search on "The Acer Chromebook Spin 13 is the best Chromebook ever made: Should you buy it?"

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This is my daily driver, I use this CB(Chromebook) every day for 8-12 hours of work and even game on it. 8 GB ram is perfect for a CB. I have no slowdowns everything that I throw at it just works, need MS Office? You can use the Android or Web versions. I use Linux, so I have my office, cad, project planner all free 100% open source. I can access office docs exchange files back and forth with clients, coworkers this is not a problem. Im able to run some Windows programs using a beta emulator. Wow! Good things are coming to ChromeOS even MS is going to use the Chrome engine in the next version of their browser. To unlock the full power of this system please google how to install the Linux software store, then its just click and install.

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Not the lightest but definitely high quality, beautiful, premium. Everything loads lightning fast and I can multi-task through multiple gigantic Sheets pivot tables, output to 2x external displays, while streaming video and running a game in the background. I thought the stylus would be a nice novelty but I find myself using it often. I like the native Stylus toolbar which you can use to laser point, magnify and screengrab on-demand. ChromeOS is starting to feel incredibly complete. My biggest challenges are debating whether to install a Play Store version of a given app or use the web app. There is no hard and fast rule, you have to take it case-by-case. The only thing I am missing is photoshop but thats a ChromeOS thing, not related to this device. I researched Chromebooks for a full year before committing to this device and Id do it again based on value and power and quality.

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Just as a disclaimer, i bought mine on cyber Monday for $699 which is the perfect price. I couldt bring myself to spend the $899 it was initially listed. This Chromebook really checks all the boxes. In my opinion this is the best Chromebook currently available, even better than the Pixelbook though i suppose that is subjective. I say this having thoroughly researched every new Chromebook released this year. If you can stomach the price, or find it on sale, you will not be disappointed. Pros: - Amazing display, very crisp and vibrant -Solid build, all aluminum, trackpad is excellent and made of gorilla glass -Stupid fast thanks to 8th gen core i5 and 8 GB RAM -Convertible and comes with a great stylus -Excellent backlit keyboard Cons: -Speakers are only okay, sound could be fuller, otherwise loud enough

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Ive always thought my phone loaded apps fast, but when I installed a bunch of apps on this new Acer Chromebook I could see a huge difference. There wasnt any wait, as soon as I selected the app it was open in under a second. Probably less than 1/2 a second. There are only 2 things Im still concerned about with this laptop/convertible Chromebook - ongoing and improved support from more and more apps for the stylus, and how sensitive the trackpad is. All I have to do is THINK about tapping something and its done. But, thats a little too quick for my use - I like to hover my thumb or fingers over the trackpad while browsing and quite often something gets selected I wasnt intending to. Thatll take some getting used to. For now - Im VERY satisified with this Acer unit. Theyve done a GREAT job with this one.

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Originally, my plan was to purchase a pixel slate because I needed a device that I could use to draw and wanted something that could detach from the keyboard, but the more reviews I read, the more I began to think this would be a bad idea, so I looked into Chromebooks and Im glad I did. Eventually, this machine will replace both my Windows laptop and my Android tablet. This would not have been possible without the addition of both the Google Play store and the Linnux terminal. Through Linnux Ive got a fully functional version of GIMP and through Android I have Sketchbook. Going from Office to Google docs is a bit of an adjustment, but I *think* Ive found all the functionality I need for formatting books. As for performance, the i5 and 8gb of ram make this the fastest machine Ive ever owned. I love that there is no start up wait and that GIMP loads in seconds, rather than the full minute Ive had to wait with even the fastest of my PCs. I have noticed that Android apps will use a lot of resources, which sends the fan into overdrive. While it is quieter than my other laptop, this is not a quiet fan. So far the battery life has been impressive. I can typically get two full days of writing out of a single charge, however, if Im using a graphic intensive app, the battery drains pretty quickly. Over all, Im quite pleased. I needed a workhorse and thats what I got.

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The standout feature of the Acer Chromebook Spin 13 is its display. The combination of the screen size with the unique resolution and aspect ratio hits a sweet spot. Its speed is actually much faster than necessary for typical Chromebook browser and app use, but will be great for users who plan to run Crostini Linux applications or dual-booted Windows. The feel of the gorilla glass touchpad makes it a joy to use. The EMR stylus works beautifully, though it can get somewhat stuck in its holster if reinserted with excessive force. At 3.5 pounds, this device doesnt target users that require high mobility or frequent use in its tablet mode. The aluminum case is metal gray in color, so it just looks like any thin corporate desktop when the lid is down. But, when using Chrome OS, it breezes effortlessly through all of animations for touchpad and touchscreen gestures. Browser extensions, Web apps, PWAs, Android apps, and screen casting are all highly responsive. Video streaming and playback is excellent, and sound is very good for a laptop. I/O ports are ample and located optimally. I purchased mine for $699.99 on Cyber Monday.

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