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Acer C720-2103 Chromebook comes with these high level specs: Intel Celeron Processor 2995U, Google Chrome Operating System, 11.6″ HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Intel HD Graphics with 128MB of dedicated system memory, 2048MB DDR3L SDRAM Memory, 16GB SSD Drive, Secure Digital (SD) Card, Acer InviLink Nullify 802.11a/b/g/n (MIMO Dual-Band 2.4Ghz & 5GHz) Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.0, Built-In HD Webcam, 1 – USB 3.0 Port, 1 – USB 2.0 Port, 1 – HDMI Port, 3-Cell Li-Polymer Battery (3950 mAh), Up to 8.5-hours Battery Life, 2.76 lbs. | 1.25 kg (system unit only) (NX.SHEAA.006)

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zhuocheng li

3.0 out of 5 starsToo expensive

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019

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C720 is a good model, but not for its Celeron version, I tried to install Windows 10 on it, but I found it did not support sleeping

I want to tell college students:
1. Never buy a Atom/Celeron/Pentium/Athlon/ARM laptop, they look cheap now, but they only worth 1/10 of its price after one year; For Core/Xeon/Ryzen, they worth 1/2 after four years
2. Never buy a Chromebook, they are difficult to repair, and they do not support bios flash (or you can hack with mrchromebox), they support rare software from chromebrew, if you really understand computer science, you will find crouton is just a toy, they hold outdated hardware from mobile phone, but you can pay the same price to buy a used laptop with a real solid state hard drive from your classmate
3. Never buy a laptop with Optimus, they are very difficult to use under Linux and Hackintosh, fortunately, no a single Chromebook support Optimus

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Dimy Fluyau

5.0 out of 5 starsIt does what it is supposed to do.

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2016

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Wonderful
Fast
Efficient energy saver
Good audio and visual quality
For me it is way better than a regular laptop
Give you the opportunity to reset it to factory default if you are blasted by some bad malware. One had changed my screen, I then reset my Chromebook in less than 2 minutes, it was like new, like I had never got INFECTED.

It is as fast as an Iphone!
Amazing

There are so many adds and apps one can use. Awesome.

Cons;
Not enough memory space provided for offline files, however, one can use google drive. I don't like using google drive for everything. One can also use flash drive.

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Frank

4.0 out of 5 starsExcellent for the Price

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2016

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As a student, this chromebook has been invaluable in keeping me organized and on top of my classes. The seamless transition between unit and the cloud is extremely useful in maintaining notes and assignments across multiple devices. Hardware-wise the unit is pretty sturdy, I haven't thrown it around too much, but it's handled it's fair share of overstuffed backpacks. The construction does feel a bit plasticky, and I would prefer something with a bit of a more metallic feel, but for the price this unit delivers decent speed, excellent battery life (I've left it on sleep mode for days and woken it up to find a >50% charge) and handy cohesion with Google apps; I'm willing to overlook whatever cosmetic issues I might have. All-in-all, a highly recommended buy for students or anyone one on the move with a budget.

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4.0 out of 5 starsLike it because

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2016

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Like it because: Amazing product. I have had it for almost 4 months now and it is great. I have 18 pages open right now and still flying at the speed of light on each page switching back and forth. This product is very under rated. Keyboard is bigger than most small computers which is nice for people with fat finger disorder, such as myself.

Main Problems with it: You can't use Microsoft programs but you can use google docs/slides/sheets. They work fine except for when you use sheets, you get into data analysis and sheets with a lot of data (over a hundred rows per page, multiple pages, and numerous formulas used). Also, saving as a word doc or PowerPoint will most definitely mess with the formatting but if that isn't a problem for you, then I highly recommend this product. I got around it by fixing up an old PC desktop which I use for excel and formatting word documents before submitting them for school (senior in college).

All in all if you can get over not using Microsoft programs this is the perfect choice.

Side notes: You can use caps lock (alt+search key)
I did have an ASUS 2 in one flip and I liked it for a bit but then it started to slow down and crash periodically. My thoughts are that for a computer with such a small processor and memory, things like touch screen and Microsoft slow them down too much (just an opinion).

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DesuIsSparta

5.0 out of 5 starsPerfect for college students!... if you install linux.

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016

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The first thing I did was remove ChromeOS and install GalliumOS. It's a distribution of Linux that is made specifically for Chromebooks. It's fast, utilizes system resources well, and allows you to do things every other modern computer can do.

I use my chromebook for homework, programming, I used it in my Linux course for labs (didn't have to use school craptops!) and for Skype and movies and.

For the low price I paid, I am very satisfied with my order. The only thing I could ask for is better battery life..

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Kim

1.0 out of 5 starsdo NOT waste your money

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020

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I have Acer c720 since 2014, and the condition is excellent. I expected the same condition when I purchased this for my kids. I ordered two and both of them, the condition was horrible, missing parts and lots of scratches and peel off. They looked like not wiped once after the previous users. I returned immediately.

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Mr.Merck

2.0 out of 5 starsNot what I was hoping for at all

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2020

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Yes I know I was getting refurbished equipment. But if you ask me all they did was put it in a box and ship it. The item I got is surplus from a school district. It still has the labels on it the Cromebooks were not even cleaned. I ordered this because now I’m homeschooling my kids. Money is tight with one income now.
I was not looking for new but was hoping for more than fell off the back of a truck

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185gal

5.0 out of 5 starsA Great Little Laptop for the Price!

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2016

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I purchased this Chromebook for my husband.He wanted something basic where he could check his email or Facebook and didn't care if he had word processing capabilities.He was used to using a Dell laptop with a touchscreen so it took him a little while to get used to no touchscreen on the Chromebook.Other than that, he is really enjoying having access to his own computer and likes the compact size.It's a great little laptop for the price!

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4.0 out of 5 starsEconómica herramienta chromebook

Reviewed in Mexico on July 28, 2016

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Útil para el trabajo, escuela, indispensable en la época actual. Con diseño ergonomico, de bajo costo, económica para las múltiples utilidades.

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Intel Celeron N3150 Quad-Core Processor 1. 6GHz with Intel Burst Technology up to 2. 08GHz. Google Chrome Operating System. 11. 6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness, LED-backlit IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology with integrated 10-point multi-touch screen. 4GB DDR3L Onboard Memory. 32GB Internal Storage. Intel HD Graphics. Two Built-in Stereo Speakers. 802. 11ac WiFi featuring MIMO technology (Dual-Band 2. 4GHz and 5GHz). Bluetooth 4. 0. 1 - USB 3. 0 Port. 1 - USB 2. 0 Port. 1 - HDMI port with HDCP Support. HD Webcam (1280 x 720). 3-Cell Li-Ion Battery (3220 mAh). Up to 10-hours Battery Life.

Specs: Acer C720 Chromebook Part#:C720-2844 Size: 11.6" / Resolution: 1366 x 768 CPU: Intel Celeron 2955U 1.4GHz Dual Core RAM: 4GB Solid State Drive: 16GB OS: Chrome OS HDMI Port x 1 Built in Webcam WiFi Bluetooth SD Card Reader USB 3.0: 1 USB 2.0: 1 Headphone/Mic Combo Jack Includes AC Adapter Each system has been cleaned/imaged and tested by our certified technicians and is guaranteed to be in perfect working order. The SSD's have been DOD wiped and loaded with a fresh copy of Chrome OS.

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The Acer 11.6" Chromebook is pre-installed with the Chrome operating system, which uses apps to supply most features and functions, such as creating reports, playing games, browsing the Internet, and more. The majority of apps require online access for use but hundreds can also be used offline. The Chromebook's 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi allows you to download apps from the Chrome Web store and then use them.

Key Specifications:
Processor: Intel Celeron 2955U, 1.40 GHz Dual-core 2 MB Cache
Memory: 4GB DDR3L SDRAM
Capacity: 16GB Solid State Drive
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
Operating System: Chrome OS 64 bit
Display: 11.6" HD LED 1366 x 768 Backlight Multi-Touch Screen
SD Memory Card Reader: Yes
Optical Drive Type: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Built-in Devices
Front Camera/Webcam: Yes
Microphone:Yes
Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Interfaces/Ports: 1 x HDMI, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x Audio Line Out
Battery: 3 cell Li-Polymer
Height: 0.8 inch
Width: 11.3 inch
Depth: 8 inch
Weight: 2.98 pounds

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Patrick John McGinley

5.0 out of 5 starsAfter 19 months of daily use, here's my observations on reliability, usefulness, and whether it's better than Windows 10

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2016

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I purchased this Chromebook 1 year and 7 months ago. I have used it daily ever since. In that year and a half, I used it to practice law, to teach law school, and in my spare time, to surf the net. I cannot imagine doing these tasks without it. Google Docs is perfect for writing court pleadings and briefs, collaborating with my paralegal, and electronically filing and serving the finished pdf documents. The Chromebook makes it easy to view and organize my files and the pdf pleadings and briefs that opposing counsels serve upon me. I appreciate the security of knowing that court documents are secure in the cloud and not sitting on the laptop's hard drive where they can be read or copied if the Chromebook is misplaced or stolen. I find Google Slides easier to use than Powerpoint, and my law students seem to appreciate the presentations that I make easily by plugging the Chromebook into the projector's/smartboard's HDMI port. I know there are those who cannot imagine giving up a Windows machine. I bought one on Black Friday, and it has been collecting dust ever since. Windows stands in the way of my productivity. Chrome OS makes me more productive because I spend my computer time focused on my needs instead of my computer's needs. As for reliability, this machine has not crashed a single time in the 19 months I have used it. Nothing ever broke or wore out, and nothing needed to be restarted or reinstalled, not even a single time after 19 months of daily use. In my opinion, if you are a professional such as a lawyer or a teacher, this is the right machine for you.

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Smippo

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat overall machine

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2014

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Performance: I've owned both a 2gb and 4gb C720p which both run extremely well. The 2gb accesses swap with 15+ tab and a video, although I rarely notice. The 4gb model never to my knowledge accesses swap, but otherwise I don't think the performance is dramatically different, so if your budget allows you to get the 4gb model go with that, but unless you are a techie, I doubt you will run into many problems with the cheaper device. Besides budget, I don't understand why all computers don't come with 4 gigabytes of RAM, it seems only logical.

Keyboard: As with all of the c720 Chromebooks, the keyboard is pleasant to use, although not my favorite - I would rate it 4/5 in the usage department. If you do a lot of typing then the lack of delete key is inconvenient, but alt+backspace works for delete and is easy to use with practice. Also, there is enough travel in the keys to provide good but not great feedback. I don't always know if a key is successfully pressed and as an anal-retentive, keyboard-staring typer, it delayed me until I learned to deal with it. One could consider it somewhat therapeutic to break my keyboard-staring habit. If it weren't for that it wouldn't necessarily be a problem. The keyboard doesn't seem as nice as the original Samsung Chromebook, but the Acer is superior in every other way.

Build: I'm in agreement with many people that it isn't a design beauty, but when buying a computer that is last on my check-list. Both the touch and non-touch models are very study, albeit the touch model is slightly heavier than other 11.6" machines (both machines also have a much longer (9 hour average) battery life than the other 11.6" devices I own). The touchscreen model is very responsive, has good picture and color quality. It does show fingerprints pretty badly, but I've used nearly everything to clean it and the screen has not scratched.

ChromeOS: It is the same on every device, so there is little point recapitulating what many people already say. Yes, there are some limitations, although as a student I was able to use it for everything up to putting the final touches on APA papers. I had a backup windows machine that served for that, so I used ChromeOS 90% of the time. My biggest issue is that google-docs errored out and required me to refresh while in the middle of work.

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Ken C

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat laptop replacement!

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014

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I like the device, very fast compaired to a regular laptop.
Can do everything I need as a grad student, simple to use with a few things that are different (like no delete key, but a backspace key)
Pros-
Fast boot
No worries about updating OS
No delete button or end button or home nutton which are nice if you are writing
16gb memory is plenty if you have wifi (and really who doesn't) The integration works great with gdrive for storage, and i have not used any of the internal memory at all.
no problems streaming videos from all sites cnn or DTV to watch shows, and amazon movies work great
great battery life under heavy usage (I stream cnn video or other stuff while working on papers and I get about 10 hours)
quick charging
Cons-
I bought a class 10 sd card for memory expansion not knowing if I would need it. It sticks out from the slot 3/4 of the way!!!! Horrible design, and will only cause problems. This is one item that NEEDS to be fixed

Overall if you want a good product that is quick to do work, in word documents light excel etc, plus web stuff and watch online shows tthis is awesome. I love the no mess and long wait for wingdows.

Good buy!

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F. Gomez

5.0 out of 5 starsExactly what I needed.

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2015

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Exactly what I needed. Screen is a great size, not too small, not too clunky. It is perfect for working on projects (websites) when I'm away from my office. Batter lasts, screen is good, lightweight, I have zero complaints. It is ridiculous to buy a chromebook and expect it to be windows or iOS, It is a chromebook. With an app or two plus ability to work on my desktop remotely this is a serious tool for when you are travelling or meeting clients and don't want to lug a monster machine with you. Don't let the big box store salespeople tell you that it is slow and get you to upgrade to a laptop if you don't need one. I've worked remotely many times and there isn't an issue there.

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4.0 out of 5 starsFast little chromebook

Reviewed in Mexico on August 10, 2016

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Good but I needed a laptop with a Spanish keyboard layout and it was not advertised that this keyboard has a english US keyboard layout. Other than that this is a great little laptop. It feels light and very fast. The only minus is the screen. 720p is alright, but the pixels seem slightly hazy and grainy and the screen has a lot of glare depending on the angle from which you look at it.

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2.0 out of 5 starsNot what was expected! Very disappointed!

Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2020

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The product arrived, charger does not stay in properly, computer has many scratches and marks on it and unable to update most programs. Unable to play basic programs. Would not recommend!!!

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3.0 out of 5 starsWhy pay more?

Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2016

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Watch out.Despite what the terms are....you DO pay the duty when it arrives.Add another $65 to the price if delivered to Canada.
Nice Chromebook though.

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5.0 out of 5 starsGood for online class

Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2020

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Good.

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This Acer CB5 Touchscreen Chromebook is stylish, portable, versatile and packed with potentials, just like you. The innovative 360 dual-torque hinge lets you tilt your screen all the way back and stays wobble-free when you tap and scroll. The powerful Intel Celeron processor delivers excellent performance that lets you work smarter and play harder. The latest 802.11ac wireless technology gives you super- fast networking speeds and steady connections, so you can say good-bye to buffering. The vibrant 11.6-inch HD LED backlight IPS display entertains your eyes with lifelike details.

1. Bend it like You Want it
2. Fast at Everything
3. Brilliant 11.6” IPS Display
4. Metallic Style
5. Road-ready Design

Key Features and Benefits:

> 11.6" HD ComfyView widescreen IPS LED-backlit Touchscreen Display
> Intel Celeron N3060 Dual-core processor: 1.6GHz (with Max Turbo Speed of 2.24GHz), 2MB L2 Cache
> 4GB LPDDR3 SDRAM system memory: Gives you the power to handle most power-hungry applications and tons of multimedia work
> 16GB flash drive: Store 21,000 photos, 9,000 songs or 16 hours of HD video and more
> 802.11ac Wireless LAN: Connect to a broadband modem with wired Ethernet or wirelessly connect to a WiFi signal or hotspot with the 802.11ac connection built into your PC
> Intel HD Graphics

Additional Features:

HD Webcam
Bluetooth 4.0
1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x headphone/speaker jack
High-Definition Audio Support
3-cell Li-Ion (3220 mAh) Battery up to 10 hrs
2.76 lbs, 11.6" x 8.0" x 0.7"

Operating System: Chrome OS

Processor: Intel Celeron 3855U 1.6 GHz; Dual-core

Memory: LPDDR3 4 GB (standard)

Card Reader: SD Card

Storage: 16 GB flash drive

Screen: 14" HD (1366 x 768) resolution, ComfyView

Graphics: Intel® HD 510 (LPDDR3 Shared graphics memory)

Connectivity: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN

Ports & Connectors: 2x USB 3.0, HDMI Output, 1x USB 3.1 Type-C

Input Devices: TouchPad

Battery: 3-cell 3950 mAh Li-Polymer

Adapter: 45 W

Dimensions (W x D x H): 13.03" x 8.94" x 0.88"

Weight (Approximate): 3.48 lbs

Package Contents: Acer Chromebook, Lithium Polymer Battery, AC Adapter