Four months ago, and the first time buying refurbished, I give this Chromebook and the seller 5 stars, right off the top. My very first Chromebook arrived securely packaged properly for protection. I could tell no difference between this and a brand new item, no signs of any use whatsoever. The matching power adapter was wrapped, sealed in factory-like condition The hinges still had the protective plastic as well. It booted up right away, and then I went ahead and charged it fully. Since I cannot make comparisons to other books or tablets, I am still savvy and computer literate enough with to know that this is a superior book, quality and performance-wise.
This comes loaded with enough software and applications to get you started. The apps for for document and spreadsheet processing are included, and I've since added the Google Sheets editing option, which blurs the difference between Microsoft and Google software. The system walks the user through the setup, which was especially helpful since I had not owned either a tablet or Chromebook. Though it has 3 position options, I bought this to replace my Lenovo with Windows 7 laptop. and I keep the traditional laptop layout (keyboard flat down + screen open 90 degrees) I had to learn the hard way that my existing laptop still needed to be on and connected to the network, in order to use a "non-cloud ready" printer from anywhere in the world. These days, newer printers come "cloud ready", but my treasured and expensive HP LaserJet could still be utilized with this workaround Wow, I sound pretty smart, don't I? Only because it took me hours and hours of troubleshooting and searching for support. So, even though the transition was almost seamless, expect a period of adjustment, trial and error and a lot of Google searches. The web seems to think the most basic processes are common knowledge by all, which presents challenges for us a little late to the game.
Aside from the minor learning curve, the Chromebook is very peppy and has never crashed, shut down or off, or met anything where it could not perform as intended. It beats my expensive, i8 processor, W7 laptop easily. I've had > 20 tabs open, and multiple instances of open apps I forgot about, the Download or "explorer" window all running at the same time. By using shortcut keys I've come to rely on, almost all of them can still be used with the same results here. The.ability to add apps or extensions (another newbie for me), makes Google Docs and Sheets a very short learning curve for Microsoft Office users. They are basically alike, though formula translation hasn't been mastered yet, so keep your original Excel sheets saved. But, I don't miss Excel or Word since tools exist for a seamless transition. It provides the ability to convert documents back to Microsoft's if it needs to end up that way when finalized. So, for the last four months, this Acer has performed flawlessly; enough that I completely forgot to post a review until now. This purchase has been a pleasant surprise, over and above my expectations. I'm glad I chose this model, and from this seller. No regrets, just very happy computing and easy integration into my life. I love my new book!
| Standing screen display size | 11.6 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 1360 x 768 pixels |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1366x768 Pixels |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz Intel_Mobile_CPU |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR3L |
| Memory Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Hard Drive | 32 GB SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Wireless Type | 802.11abg |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 10 Hours |
