Acer Flagship CB3-532 15.6inch HD Premium Chromebook - Intel Dual-Core Celeron N3060 up to 2.48GH.z, 2GB RAM, 16GB SSD, Wireless AC, HDMI, USB 3.0, Webcam, Chrome OS (Renewed)

The Chromebook is basically a glorified tablet in the shape of a lappy. I don't mean that in a bad way; that's just what the product is. I wanted something for lite to medium duty, basic everyday online activity and my work as an online tutor. I write a lot, so a lot of online research, and watch a lot of videos I've downloaded else where. I figured this would be good for all that, and I think I was right. You basically have functionality like a tablet: Everything is done by, on or through the web, including storage. You can't install programs, this thing has no hard drive. You CAN download apps from the Google Play Store, and you will find most of what you want for free. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to watch videos that I downloaded elsewhere on a USB drive, but it works fine. Haven't tried music like that yet, or ebooks....the latter of which I doubt if there is any way to open unless they were purchased on this machine.This Chromebook is light, but I wouldn't say it feels durable; I wouldn't recommend you give it the slam test to see how it holds up. Doesn't seem fragile...but it's plasticy, and that's to be expected.The one thing I DON'T like about it is the power adapter plug. As we all know, this is the most blatant, in-your-face, ongoing scam on laptop users and has been since the beginning: The whole machine depends on an unsupported, usually not well insulated, it's gonna break from stress not how but when plug in the side of the computer. The plug always sticks out just BEGGING to take a hit from something, or be the point of impact in a drop. Just plugging this one in feels like an act of senseless optimism; it is seriously a dainty little mini-plug in a plastic housed plug in the traditional back left side of the machine. Sooner or later, the ground will come loose inside, and that's that. It is total BS the manufacturers don't design this better. But, that's what they want: When it fails, and it will, the consumer gets the blame for it, and then you gotta buy a new machine. Can they do better? Ever see a Mac? The magnetic connector they use solves all those problems; anything pulls on it, it just magnetically disconnects. Anything pulls on one of these, and you suck up your seat pants until you see if the plug or the connection has been ruined. It's just a matter of time before I'm propping the plug up with something to make it work, then one day....bzzt. Gotta get a new machine because replacing the charger input port is more time and trouble and money than it's worth.But, that said, virtually all laptops have that issue. The manufacturers see it as a built in way to keep selling new machines, and the consumer can't do anything about it. So is it fair to criticize this machine for a systemic flaw in ALL laptops (except Macs)? Eh, you decide.Overall, I'm perfectly happy with this thing. I did some research and knew exactly what I was getting, and it's what I expected. So I'm perfectly down with that. But if you're expecting the full functionality of a full laptop computer (which most people waste 90 percent of the potential of, anyway), you may be frustrated or underwhelmed. If you're expecting a cheap, functioning Chromebook with no obvious design flaws or inherent shortcomings, you'll probably be like me: I'm not thrilled to the point of squealing and clapping my hands like a six year old girl that just got a newest Barbie for Christmas, but I didn't expect I would be. This thing is cheap, a good value, gets exactly the job done that I bought it for, and should last long enough to be a solid value. Nothing magical here, just a good value, if tablet functionality with a focus on online features if what you need.Except that GD power plug. But we're all stuck in that slowly sinking ship. (God, I miss my Mac...)

Ok so there are some things to cover here. First, these are used and refurb. With that in mind, I could not tell by scratches, dings or outward signs that this was used. Its almost flawless. The packaging is generic and YES it does come with a power supply, look through your box. In about 2 hours it was fully charged and had a few updates to get. As is with all chromebooks, the updates were fast. Much faster than PC. The item was about half the weight of my Windows laptop PC and this thing stays nice and cool. I like the controls of the Chromebook, the keys are fair and the pad works very well. Upward speakers are very nice and sound better than my PC.As I read in other reviews, this IS a chromebook and not designed for multiple open screens running multiple things. If you keep that in mind, you will probably never have any noticed slow downs. I started running FB, Instagram and Youtube at the same time, and it got a bit skippy. But one or two screens without any special high demand items running and this is a fine. The screen is awesome. Clear, clean, HD etc etc. The external memory add on is different from another different model I have had. You cannot easily add to memory, though you can plug and play a memory stick or card that will protrude from the right side. If you have high memory items to save, do it to a stick, the cloud or something else. And, as usual, it picked up my Chrome stuff via Google supremely fast and complete. So website history, favorites etc were all just there. Printing set up was 2 seconds!POSITIVES:Clean sharp BIG screenEasy and fast set upSensitive padLike new conditiongreat soundincredible priceBattery life is very impressive (3 hours down to 73%)Fast chargingWifi super fast and easy to set up.The value cannot be understatedCONS:Not great at multi tasking/heavy memory usage items. Sure, write, presentation and regular apps. Multimedia eats memory fast.Mostly just on line (all Chromebooks)No easy memory upgrades (unless you can open her up, but I didnt try)

Ordered the item with the awareness that’s it’s a refurbished laptop. The price was attract so I decided to take a gamble. The laptop arrived and was very clean and cosmetically free of any flaws. Charged the unit for eight hours then booted up to log on. Within a few minutes the screen went black and would not display anything. Every time it was powered off then restarted it would work for a few minutes then the screen would go black again. Tried to call the warranty/service number provided with the laptop and was unable to speak to an actual person. Decided to return the item and get a refund.

This will be used for simple website work around the office. It is fast and decent. Very much new shape. I was surprised at how heavy this is. This is a decent product however be warned that it is not easily toted around.thanks...Stan...

It was well worth the money I love it

Arrived prior to said delivery date. Came charged up and my 12 year old daughter went on her online class 5 minutes after it arrived. She loves it - does everything she needs it to do.

Ordered this for my 10 yr old daughter. Came in 2 days, looks brand new. Battery life is really good up to 8hrs and charges quickly. It was so nice I wanted to order a second but sold out. Definitely recommend.