I had the smaller Acer Chromebook for several years and loved it. It survived a tumble down the stairs, an orange juice bath and finally succumbed when I dropped it and then stepped on it while on vacation. I bought this laptop based on the performance of the smaller one. The speed is more than adequate and, unlike some computers, is intuitive to operate. This one has dual speakers on the top of the unit which I thought were lousy until I saw that they were covered with a protective plastic layer! For my listening these are more than adequate. The bigger screen is really a plus; when I do a lot of reading I don't have to strain my eyes and it will be more fun to watch a movie. I am amazed that this computer costs less than the smaller one I bought several years ago. Definitely a great buy!
I was tired of Windows 10 faulty updates, and needed a reliable computer. The Acer was recommended to me by several friends. I got it last week and love it. Easy to set up and understand, no heat from hard drive, quick, less hassle, nice quality, etc. I still have my Dell with Windows 10, but for right now this Acer Chromebook is my first choice. It takes a little while getting used to a keyboard with fewer keys, and more closely spaced together, but I have no other qualms about this Chromebook. I am learning more about the Chromebook daily, and appreciate its simplicity and no need for added security. Excellent value, and performance. I was pleased with the Acer's price and features. Easy to hook up to Ethernet with adapter if needed.
Purchased this to replace our old chromebook. For the price you can't beat this. I am sure that there are other machines out there that are superior in certain aspects, but for what we use this for; schoolwork, minimal web surfing, some you tubing and emailing it is a perfect machine for the price. Would highly recommend.
I have only had this for a couple days but I love it. I went from a macbook to this and expected to be disappointed. I didn't have to adjust any of the settings or anything with this laptop. I logged into my gmail and everything was perfect. So far I have no complaints. I can't believe how inexpensive it was.
I wanted a decent-sized laptop to use for traveling mainly for emails & some general Internet browsing as well. I went thru the variety of Windows 10 laptops & suddenly realized that Chromebook is a laptop as well, but more limited on what it can do compared to a Windows or Apple laptop. So I got this Acer Chromebook CB3-532 as my first Chromebook. Very nice looking laptop with a 15.6 inch screen, fairly easy to set up with a fairly good picture quality. It has a built-in webcam with mic, SD card reader, 1 USB 3.0 port & 1 USB 2.0 port plus HDMI port. It has 2 gigabytes of memory, 16 drive & headphone/speaker jack. It does not however have a CD/DVD player/burner. I attached an external mouse to use on this Chromebook....it works just fine. Laptop seems slightly sluggish but not a major issue for me....yet. I have had this Acer Chromebook for a month now & still a learning curve as I have been using Windows laptops for over 12 years now......so indeed a big learning curve for me. It has wifi connectivity & you cannot hard wire into the Internet with this Chromebook, just by wifi....which is fine for me.
There are no real icons on the desktop of Chromebook. Whatever I used on my Windows 7 laptop & had desktop icons....I simply will have to funnel it through Chrome browser already on this laptop. Battery life seems good at currently 7 hour life on a full charge and for the most part, this nifty Chromebook should do fine for me . 4 stars I give this interesting Chromebook mostly because it's a new thing for me to learn, but similar to my Android Smartphone....so not too bad, no desktop icons like a Android smartphone however. Needless to say, a learning experience for me with this Chromebook...keyboard a bit lacking features compared to a Windows/Apple keyboard. I may attach an external keyboard to see if the delete key works this way since the built-in keyboard does not have a delete key.
Feature Product
- This chromebook is 15.6 inch notouch screen; Intel HD Graphics 400 with shared graphics memory
- Intel Celeron Dual-Core N3060 1.6 GHz, Up to 2.48GHz
- 2GB DDR3L 1600 MHz; 16GB eMMC Flash Memory, No Optical drive
- SD card reader; 1 x USB 2.0; 1 x USB 3.0; 1 x HDMI; 1 x Headphone output/Microphone input combo . Bluetooth4.0, 802.11ac, HD Webcam
- Chrome OS, Only 2.76 lb, Color: White
Description
Google Chrome OS 11.6" multitouch screen for hands-on control. Typical 1366 x 768 HD resolution. IPS technology for wide viewing angles. Energy-efficient LED backlight. Intel Celeron processor N3060 Entry-level dual-core processor for general e-mail, Internet and productivity tasks. 2GB system memory for basic multitasking 16GB eMMC flash memory. This ultracompact memory system is ideal for mobile devices and applications, providing enhanced storage capabilities, streamlined data management, quick boot-up times and support for high-definition video playback. Intel HD Graphics 400 Weighs 2.76 lbs. and measures 0.8" thin Ultraportable design, featuring a smaller screen size and omitting the DVD/CD drive to achieve the compact form factor. 3-cell lithium ion battery. The Corning Gorilla glass display resists scratches and withstands minor impact damage. Bluetooth interface syncs with compatible devices 1 USB 3.0 port maximizes the latest high-speed devices. Also includes 1 USB 2.0 port to connect more accessories and peripherals. The USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices (at 2.0 speeds). HDMI output expands your viewing options Built-in media reader for simple photo transferSupports SD memory card formats. Next-Gen Intel Wireless-AC connectivity (2x2, 867 Mbps)Connect to a Wireless-AC router for nearly 6x the speed, more capacity and wider coverage than Wireless-N (150 Mbps). Backward-compatible with other Wi-Fi networks and hotspots. Built-in HD webcam with microphone Additional ports Headphone/microphone combo jack. Note: This Chromebook does not include a built-in DVD/CD drive.
At this price level its bang for buck discussion. The display has a bluish hue and I'm not sure if it's adjustable. It's a little dark also. I'll see if its adjustable, but it doesn't appear so. Setup was a breeze, was surfing the internet within 3 minutes. Battery charge seems to be excellent. So, Bang for Buck, you cannot go wrong. My demerits are on display qualities, but for under 200 dollars delivered, I have lowered expectations. This replaces my MacBook air.
I bought this chromebook about 2 weeks ago, and so far, it is working really good. It doesn't come with a mouse, so if you want one, get it while you are getting this chromebook. My son bought this same kind of chromebook from a nearby store. Because of his chromebook, I wanted one too. I'm glad I got it.
first chromebook- great for just surfing- i just don't like not having caps on the keyboard- hard for OF's to see
This product is phenomenal. It is basic, easy to use and minimum password crazy. My husband has dementia and he can get on his gmail and other sites by himself. That saves me time and energy. I recommend this machine to anyone and everyone.
Bought this at request for my grandson for his graduation. He is extremely involved with gaming and was pumped to say the least when he received it. He was also appreciating everything else it could do for him relevant to his continuing education. It was a Win Win!
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