Hiking Boots/Shoes Recommendations?

Hiking boot recommendations?

Any recommendations for women's hiking shoes?

[Request] Hiking/outdoorsy style shoes that can handle lots of walking on concrete

Cold and wet weather hiking boots recommendations?

I am in need of a new pair of trail/hiking boots.

Hiking Boots for heavy use during the summer

Good pair of hiking shoes?

[Request] waterproof hiking shoes

[request] - Good quality walking shoes.

Hello Redditors. I'm in search of a classy yet extremely durable pair of hiking boots to take backpacking around the world for 12+ months with.

Hiking boots recommendations

Men's three season "urban hiker" (like Merrell MOAB but longer lasting)

BIFL Hiking boots for women

Hiking boots with good traction and can stand up to abuse.

Looking for a good pair of shoes for my weird feet

Request - Hiking Sandals

Request: Hiking Boots

Comfortable and cushiony shoes for walking on pavement 10KM/couple hours a day (UK)

Hiking sandals that last?

[Request] Powerful dishwasher with sanitize function?

I want the best god damned dishwasher money can buy.

Looking for the best, easiest to operate, cheapest dishwasher - Recommendation?

[Request] Best countertop dishwasher for reasonable price?

Can anyone recommend a good dishwasher?

Countertop/Portable Dishwasher

[Request] Dishwasher &lt;$1k Australian with QOL features and low water use

Dishwasher for Second Home

My friend bought a house with this KichenAid dishwasher from 1974. He says it works better than any of the other ones he has owned. He just has to convince his wife not to replace it.

What's a good Panel ready dishwasher under $1k?

Best socket set on the market $100-$150

[Request] Socket wrenches

I need a recommendation for a tool set that should last a lifetime. [Request]

Looking for a Mechanics tool set.

23 years later; GM Goodwrench socket set.

A Starter/Lifetime Tool set

Basic screwdriver set needed

Mechanic Tools that are BIFL

Trying to fill a tool roll for my truck and would like input on BFL tools like wrenches, pliers, socket sets, etc.

BIFL: Mastercraft ratchet set with lifetime warranty. Got it at 14, im 31. Went thru more abuse than you think!

Looking to upgrade my home hand tools

Was told to post this here. Husky 270pc toolset from Home Depot for $99, normally $199. Lifetime warranty too

[Request] Ratchet/Wrench/Etc tool set for home/bicycle/general use

Thoughts on a Honda Accord V6 2007?

2010 Honda Accord worth the buy?

Thoughts on a 2008 Honda accord v6 coupe EX-L?

2014 honda accord ??

After an initial round of research it seems like Honda Accord Hybrid is the right answer, but I want to pressure test that with you guys

2014 Accord V6 Touring (any thoughts?)

Which car ?

me again. 2010 2dr honda accord, 122k miles for $5,800. just want a reliable first car, thoughts?

Want to buy an Accord, any suggestions?

2020/2021 Honda Accord LX - Tell Me About Your Likes/Dislikes

Compact - Midsize suv

best small/midsize suv?

Looking for a used (06-14) reliable compact/mid-size SUV

compact/mid size suv

Midsize SUV

Recommendations for midsized SUVs to look at

Compact to Mid-Size SUV

Small to mid-size suv suggestions?

Midsize vehicle for three kids

Mid-Size SUV

Just tried a Lotus Elise Cup 250, driving impressions !

Dan Neil reviews Lotus Emira: As Good As It Gets

Considering a Lotus Elise - USA

How affordable are Lotus Elises from the 2005-2012 model year?

Lotus Exige Sport Final Edition review: farewell, Exige

I wanna know everything you know about a 2005 Lotus Elise

My Lotus Evora Review

Lotus retail sales up 24% in best performance for a decade

2022 Lotus Emira Looks to Be One of the Brand's Best

PURCHASING A LOTUS — Need Tips + Advice.

Looking for a good rpg/action adventure with a good story and good characters

Deep long rpgs?

Looking for a story-focused RPG

Looking for a complex RPG

Fantasy games with an detailed and immersive world?

[WSIB] I am in search for a open world RPG that will keep me busy for hundreds of hours.

Open world game with huge map, lots of things to do, and great graphics

WSIB Feeling a bit of an rpg lull and want something exciting like old school BioWare with a engaging story that doesn’t take 100 hours to play.

WSIB: long, immersive games with high quality storytelling and writing

looking for an open-world rpg

[WSIB] A turn based strategy game that isn’t 4X

Turn-based strategy game

Turn-based strategy games

[WSIB] Small-scale, medieval, strategy game, featuring pikemen and cavalry

(WSIB) Turn-based ”wargaming” game

[WSIB] Turn Based Strategy games

WSIB if I want a strategy game for dummies

WSIB Strategic Rpg

[WSIB] Good offline strategy/(ish) games?

What are some good "smaller scale to control, but still feel large scale battle" tactical / strategy games?

Bullet Hell-Type Games: Atomicrops vs. I, Dracula: Genesis vs. Others?

WSIB if i want a completely story driven indie game but have already played undertale and oneshot (preferably similar to those 2)

Post apocalyptic enthusiast, Underrail or Atom RPG?

[SIB] Undermine or Atomicrops

WSIB if I like "Run into things, need to grow in power/special items to move further so I come back after unlocking said element" type of games.

Blsoodborne or Resident evil 2 ?

What should I buy? Animal Crossing: New Horizons or Doom: Eternal

[WSIB] Fast-paced top-down roguelikes?

[SIB] I Hate Running Backwards or Planetary Dustoff? Or something else?

SIB Nuclear Throne?

What can you recommend for minimizing pores?

I know you can’t get rid of pores but I’m wondering is there anyway to make them smaller? I use La Roche Posay products. They keep my acne mostly at bay but I feel like my pores are just so large. Part of it is genetic, but just wondering if there’s anything else I can do at home to help. Thanks!

OPEN PORES- WHAT TO DO? IS THERE ANY PRODUCT I CAN USE?

What skincare products have you used that helped with large pores?

What is the best thing to use to tighten pores on your face?

Can anyone tell me why my pores are so huge and what I can do to minimize them?

How to reduce pores.

Hey guys, how do I make my pores not look like this? Info in comments (deleted and reposted for an error in the title)

Pores reduction tips?

Advice for shrinking pores on and around nose?

[sun care] sunscreen that doesn’t irritate rosacea and perioral dermatitis

[Sun Care] Looking for sunscreen that doesn't irritate Rosacea

Sunscreen recommendations for rosacea

Looking for a sunscreen for my acne prone skin.

[Sun Care] looking for a sunscreen that works well for people with Eczema.

Desperate for a good sunscreen

Looking for a Daily Suncreen

I’ve tried them all and I still can’t find my holy grail for my dry rosacea skin. Any other recommendations?

Sunscreen, eczema and makeup, Help [Sun care]

[Sun Care] Help with not being able to use Sunscreen

How can i stop a really greasy face?

How to best defeat oily skin?

Is there any long-lasting solution for oily face?

Oily Face -&gt; Wash Face -&gt; More Oily

Extremely oily skin

Y’all know some sort of cream or product I can buy to make my face less greasy looking?

super oily face help needed

Oily Skin— please help!

Really oily skin

How to have less oily skin?

Adrian Krebs

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 
 Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5XK comes with these high level specs: Intel Celeron N3060 Dual-Core Processor 1.6GHz with Intel Burst Technology up to 2.48GHz, Google Chrome Operating System, 14" Full HD ComfyViewTM Widescreen IPS LED-backlit Display, Intel HD Graphics, 4GB LPDDR3 SDRAM Memory, 32GB Internal Storage, 802.11ac WiFi featuring MIMO technology (Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, HD Webcam (1280 x 720) with 88 degree wide angle lens supporting High Dynamic Range (HDR), 2 - USB 3.0 Ports, 1 - HDMI Port, 3-Cell Li-Polymer Battery (3950 mAh), Up to 10-hours Battery Life, 3.42 lbs. | 1.55 kg (system unit only) (NX.GC2AA.001) 

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This Chromebook's aluminum chassis lends it a premium look and feel that's a pleasant change from the bargain-basement aesthetics of many of its peers. It brings users a solid 9.5 hours of battery life, making it one of the best in the category.
It doesn’t excel in any one area, but this 14-inch notebook does a lot of things well. It has a comfortable keyboard and trackpad, and a very good display that produces little to no glare in a brightly lit room. And it can handily perform such tasks as web browsing and word processing.

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Keep in mind my search is for ultrabook, hopefully the fans either don't exist or are positioned in a way where you can set your laptop on your lap.

Ask HN: Best budget Linux laptop for a developer?

The Acer Chromebook 14 has a 14-inch 1080p HD IPS screen, premium-feeling aluminum construction, a quad-core processor, better-than-average system memory and storage, good connectivity, and a sweet $300 price tag to top it off. Its only drawbacks are a lack of SD card expansion and a slightly stiff keyboard. We think this chromebook is close to the ideal for the category, and a viable alternative to a "traditional" Windows or Mac laptop with a $500 or higher price tag. That makes it our new Editors' Choice

99 as tested) as prime choices for budget laptops. While they have attractively low pricing, the majority of top-rated examples have been compact models like the Asus Chromebook Flip($858.01 at Amazon Canada) or the Acer Chromebook R 11($858.01 at Amazon Canada), our recent top picks

 If you want a Windows laptop that costs even less than the Chromebook 14, consider our budget ultraportable Editors' Choice, the $180 Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series (3162) ($858.01 at Amazon Canada) .

Acer Chromebook 14 Review

 That's what makes the Acer Chromebook 14 all the more remarkable: Not only does it have a 14-inch screen, but it's thin and clad in aluminum and sells for less than $300.

11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2HDMI-out, headphone/mic jack and two USB 3.1 ports      Acer's all-aluminum Chromebook 14 sports a thin profile. Sarah Tew/CNETReviewed here is the CB3-431-C5FM, a $300 configuration with a full HD IPS display, Intel Celeron N3160 quad-core processor, 4GB of memory and 32GB of storage

 The metal body and size no doubt add some weight compared to smaller, plastic Chromebooks, but at just under 3.5 pounds it's still light enough for a daily commute or hauling around campus. Plus, the rounded edges make it easier to slide in and out of a bag. Perhaps because it is so thin, though, the keyboard's keys don't have much travel

 Acer claims a battery life up to 12 hours for this configuration (14 hours for versions with an HD screen). We hit 9.5 hours with our streaming video test, which is in line with what Acer told us to expect using wireless to rundown the battery. Playing video on the laptop, you should be able get to that 12-hour mark, but it's safe to say you'll get about 10 hours with mixed use

Acer Chromebook 14 review:
        A 14-inch Chromebook that looks expensive, but isn't

 I charge it often at levels of 50%, 70%, or 90%. Both laptops get about 9 hrs of battery life if use both at 45% screen brightness. Hopefully this battery can last me for 10 years.  I usually keep the display for the Toshiba at 50% screen brightness for videos and 40% for browsing

 For battery health, I will keep my chromebook plugged-in most of the time and use a few cycles (about 300%) every month to keep the battery cycles down to prolong battery life. It's recommended to use the battery every now and then but don't let it go under 20%. I charge it often at levels of 50%, 70%, or 90%. Both laptops get about 9 hrs of battery life if use both at 45% screen brightness

I kept the Toshiba 2 2015 edition and returned the Acer 14

99 as tested) as prime choices for budget laptops. While they have attractively low pricing, the majority of top-rated examples have been compact models like the Asus Chromebook Flip($100.00 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) or the Acer Chromebook R 11($399.99 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window), our recent top picks

The 14-inch IPS screen is sharp and bright, with a 1,920-by-1,080 (full HD) resolution. This is a big improvement over the 1,366-by-768 resolution common to smaller chromebooks like the CTL J5 Chromebook( at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) and the Asus C202. The extra space is nice if you're working on a large spreadsheet or word processing document, and it lets you view YouTube and other online videos at a sharper resolution with greater levels of detail. It's also a good size to share among two or three friends, so you can watch the same program or participate in a group webcam session using the built-in HD webcam

 If you want a Windows laptop that costs even less than the Chromebook 14, consider our budget ultraportable Editors' Choice, the $180 Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series (3162) ($179.99 at Dell)(Opens in a new window) .

11ac WiFi. It does unfortunately lack an SD or Micro-SD card slot, however.  I can't help but feel that people are also slightly exaggerating the performance offered by the N3160. It is solid, and does a decent job rendering pages, and paired with the extra RAM here, it adequately handles streaming content in the background - such as YouTube or Spotify - and still maintains a decent browsing experience across eight to ten additional tabs; but realistically speaking, this Chromebook offers slower performance than the $199 Acer C720 from late 2013

...  For instance, the $799 Dell XPS 13 feels remarkably better to use than this Acer does, as it has smaller bezels, a much nicer trackpad, a much better (backlit) keyboard, and far faster web browsing and general performance

  First: the screen. Many of Acer's Chromebooks have, historically, been hampered by their poor displays. Thankfully, this time, Acer has gotten that part right. The Chromebook 14 has a 1080p IPS display with fantastic viewing angles and excellent brightness

com, as is my MacBook Air 2014. There's a very real performance gap here when compared to more expensive devices, but also when compared to Chromebooks running on the Intel 2955U or 3205U/3215U, which in the case of the latter Broadwell chips can churn out Octane scores nearly double what the Acer 14 offers.  None of this means the Acer Chromebook 14 is a bad Chromebook; on the contrary, it is an excellent Chromebook! I led with those first five points for a reason: being able to purchase a decently-performing Chromebook with aluminum build, a 1080p IPS display, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of local storage, and an Intel quad-core processor for $299 is basically what the entirely of the ChromeOS subreddit has been asking for over the past few years; as such I have to tip my had to Acer and commend them on building a very nice Chromebook for the consumer space, one which should do a great job converting people to the idea of Chrome OS.  That doesn't mean that I can't be disappointed in the lack of an SD card slot, the hollow feel and sound of the trackpad, the quite average keyboard, the feeling that the "premium" build quality is really just a nice "coat of paint" so to speak, the solidly average performance which is exceeded by devices 2

Good? Yes. Worth buying? Yes!  Perfect?  Not exactly...

 Video streaming - runs 1080p Youtube videos just fine. I have Chromecast and I've streamed pages with videos from this computer and found that watching videos and surfing the web really hampers the performance, that's another disappointment. Fanless processor - no noise, love it. At first I was disappointed with the performance (coming from a Acer C740), but after a week of only using this chromebook it has grown on me

.. really Acer!!! 32GB is sufficient for my needs but I can see this being an issue for others.  Performance - Performance is acceptable but will not impress you if you have used other chromebooks

 Fanless processor - no noise, love it. At first I was disappointed with the performance (coming from a Acer C740), but after a week of only using this chromebook it has grown on me..

 really Acer!!! 32GB is sufficient for my needs but I can see this being an issue for others.  Performance - Performance is acceptable but will not impress you if you have used other chromebooks..

Almost perfect. Definitely not for a power user.

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Acer Chromebook Spin 713 CP713-2W-5874, 13.5" 2K (2256 x 1504) VertiView IPS Corning Gorilla Glass Touch Display, 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10210U, 8GB DDR4, 128GB PCIe NVMe SSD, Convertible, Backlit KB, Chrome OS

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If you have a light workload and can perform all of your tasks in a Chrome browser, a Chromebook might be a good fit, like the Acer Chromebook Spin 713. It's a 13-inch 2-in-1 convertible with a 360-degree hinge, which means you can use it as a tablet or go into tent mode for presentations and media consumption. It's compact and lightweight, and its battery lasts over 12 hours of light productivity, long enough to get you through a typical school or workday.

Since Chrome OS is a light operating system designed for low-end hardware, the Core i3 model with 4GB is more than adequate to provide a smooth desktop experience, though you'll have to limit the number of apps you have open at once. It's worth going up to 8GB, but expect to pay a little more. Its QHD display has a 3:2 aspect ratio, which gives you more vertical space so that you don't need to scroll as much when reading a document or website, and it gets bright enough to combat glare. The keyboard feels comfortable to type on and is quiet, so you don't need to worry about causing too much noise in a quiet classroom or office.

If you've never used a Chromebook before, just know that it doesn't support regular Windows x86 applications. It means you can only use web-based applications through the Chrome browser, Android apps, or Linux apps. If you need x86 applications for your school or work, you're better off with a Windows device. Nonetheless, this is a great thin and light productivity laptop worth checking out.

The best Chromebook we've tested is the Acer Chromebook Spin 713. It's a 2-in-1 convertible laptop with a 360-degree hinge, meaning you can flip the screen around and use it as a tablet for media consumption. It's easy to carry around, thanks to its thin and light design, and the battery lasts over 12 hours of light use. It has a sharp and bright display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, a keyboard that's comfortable to type on for extended periods, and a touchpad that tracks decently well. Performance-wise, even the lowest-end model with an Intel Pentium Gold CPU is more than capable of handling simple tasks like web browsing, text formatting, and video playback. However, if you tend to have lots of browser tabs or applications open at once, it's best to go up to an Intel Core i5 or a Core i7 with 8 or 16GB of memory. All in all, this is a well-rounded Chromebook that should satisfy most people's needs.

If cost isn't a concern and you want an even more premium-feeling Chromebook, go with the Google Pixelbook Go (2019). It's thinner and lighter than the Acer Chromebook Spin 713, making it more portable, and its magnesium alloy chassis feels sturdier. It also has a touch-sensitive 13 inch screen with a more traditional 16:9 aspect ratio, but it isn't a 2-in-1, which means you can't flip the screen around into tablet mode. The touchpad is larger and more responsive, the webcam captures a better image, and the battery lasts nearly 14 hours of light use. You don't have to worry about fan noise because it's a fanless device. If you're after the most premium Chrome OS experience, this is the one to get.

Although Chromebooks have a reputation for being cheap, plasticky laptops, you can find some high-quality options these days without breaking the bank. The best laptop under $500 with Chrome OS that we've tested is the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (2020). It's a well-built 2-in-1 convertible laptop with a 360-hinge, meaning you can flip the screen all the way around and use it as a tablet. It feels well-built, with a thin and light design that makes it easy to carry around. The power adapter is compact, but you likely won't need it as the battery lasts over 12 hours of light productivity.

The 13.5 inch screen is very sharp and gets bright enough for use in well-lit settings. Its reflection handling is good overall, but it's best to avoid bright lights shining directly at the screen as it has a glossy finish. The keyboard doesn't cause fatigue over extended periods, and the touchpad has decent tracking. The Core i3 model with 4GB of RAM can handle most general productivity tasks like text formatting, web browsing, and video playback. If you tend to have many applications running simultaneously, it's best to opt for an i5 or i7 model with more memory but expect to pay more.

If you're new to Chromebooks, keep in mind that Chrome OS doesn't support x86 applications. If you're in a field that requires third-party programs, like video editing or engineering software, you're better off with a more powerful Windows or Apple laptop. Unfortunately, you can't use a stylus to take notes because the display doesn't support pen input. Nonetheless, if you're looking for a high-quality Chromebook that isn't too expensive, this is one to consider.

The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (2020) is the best laptop under $400 with Chrome OS we've tested. It's a compact 2-in-1 convertible that's easy to carry around, with a battery that lasts over 12 hours of light productivity, so you don't have to worry about bringing the charger with you. The Core i3-10110U configuration with 4GB of memory is enough to handle most student workloads. If you tend to have multiple applications running simultaneously and don't mind spending just a bit more, it's best to opt for a model with 8GB because you can't upgrade the RAM later on.

Unlike most cheap Chromebooks, Acer stepped it up and equipped this laptop with a sharp, colorful display. Its 3:2 aspect ratio gives you a bit more vertical space so that you don't have to scroll as much when reading a document or website, but it does mean that you'll always see black bars at the top and bottom when watching videos. The keyboard is quiet, which is great for noise-sensitive environments like classrooms, and it's comfortable to type on for extended periods.

If you're new to Chrome OS, you need to make sure that you can do all of your school assignments through the Chrome browser or Android apps. If you're in a more technical field that requires x86 applications, you're better off with a Windows device, like the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 (2020) below. This laptop is becoming harder to find since there's a newer but more expensive Spin 713 with Intel 11th Gen CPUs, so it's a great time to snatch one up, and you might even find a higher-end configuration for around or below $400.

This 13.5-inch 2-in-1 convertible has a lot going for it. It has an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory, and 128GB of solid-state storage. Those are above-average specs for a Chromebook, which explains why it ranks so high.
Our testers highlighted a few attributes in particular, including the long battery life (up to 18 hours), relatively light weight (around 3 pounds), and the convertible form factor. That means you can fold the keyboard behind the display to more easily use the device like a tablet.
Acer has a similar Spin model with a faster processor and twice the storage space, but it costs a few hundred dollars more.

If you don't need the most premium device and prefer to save money, get the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (2020), a 2-in-1 convertible with all-day battery life. It has a QHD display that looks sharp and colorful and gets bright enough to combat glare in well-lit environments. The keyboard feels comfortable to type on and doesn't cause much noise, and the touchpad is decently large and responsive. Its overall build doesn't feel as premium as the Google Pixelbook Go (2019), but it's still sturdy.

Although this is a discontinued model, you can still find some configurations through online retailers, and it's a great time to get one because the Core i3 model is on sale for Black Friday on Amazon. It has 4GB of memory and 64GB of storage, which isn't a lot, but it's enough to provide a smooth experience on Chrome OS as long as you don't have too many applications running simultaneously. You can also get a Core i5 model with 8GB of memory and 128GB of storage, but it's significantly more expensive.

If you don't want to spend too much on a premium device, the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (2020) is a great mid-range option. It's a 2-in-1 convertible with a 360-degree hinge, meaning you can flip the screen around and use it as a tablet. It has a sturdy build, a thin and light design, and all-day battery life. Its 3:2 QHD display gets bright enough to combat glare and provides a little more vertical room than a standard 16:9 screen, which is great for productivity as you don't have to scroll as much when reading a document or website.

You can get this laptop with an Intel Pentium Gold, 10th Gen. Core i3, i5 or i7 CPU, and up to 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage. These Intel CPUs are a few years old; however, they still hold up and are powerful enough to run Chrome OS smoothly. As for memory, 4GB is enough for most people with a light workload, but if you often have multiple applications running simultaneously, it's best to go up to 8GB or 16GB. Its port selection is good; you get one USB-A, two USB-Cs, an HDMI 2.0, a headphone jack, and an SD card slot.

One thing to note is that the Intel 10th Gen. model is discontinued, which is why you can find it cheaper. If you can't find one, there's a newer Intel 11th Gen. model available on Amazon. Although we haven't tested it, it looks to be physically similar to its predecessor, but you'll likely get better performance, thanks to the newer chip. The downside is that it's more expensive.

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The Spin 713 runs Chrome OS, as all Chromebooks do. It supports all Android apps via Google Play. Everything ran smoothly on this system, in both clamshell and tablet modes. Many Chrome OS apps have improved since I used them on last year’s 713

Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (2021) review: victory lap

If you're new to Chromebooks, keep in mind that Chrome OS doesn't support x86 applications. If you're in a field that requires third-party programs, like video editing or engineering software, you're better off with a more powerful Windows or Apple laptop. Unfortunately, you can't use a stylus to take notes because the display doesn't support pen input. Nonetheless, if you're looking for a high-quality Chromebook that isn't too expensive, this is one to consider

 The Core i3 model with 4GB of RAM can handle most general productivity tasks like text formatting, web browsing, and video playback. If you tend to have many applications running simultaneously, it's best to opt for an i5 or i7 model with more memory but expect to pay more.

The 4 Best Laptops Under $500 - Spring 2022

Sorry HotHardware.com, but the Lenovo Duet, a mid-range Asus with a 7th gen CPU, and last-year's Acer Spin 713, with 10th gen CPU are hardly the "best of 2021", at least spec wise. The Duet may be beloved, for its features to price ratio, and the Spin 713 sure was nice for its time, but there are newly released models out with 11th GEN CPUs, Ryzen APUs, USI stylus support, and other more modern advancements.

Just bought the full bore 2021 Spin 713 (i5, 256GB, Evo-certified, etc.) at Best Buy today for $529. It's awesome, especially at that price. This thing just flies!

Hey Y'all,

Last week Best Buy had a Chromebook Spin (2020 model) with an i3 and 4GB of RAM on sale for $280 and it looks like it's back! I hadn't seen a review for this model so I pulled the trigger and wanted to give some of my thoughts for anyone else who is considering it.

First off, I want to clarify that a few months ago I started seeing a sharp decline in the battery life of my Surface Book 2015. As a recent college grad, I didn't really have much money to replace a high-end i7 with 16GB of RAM so when I saw the Chromebook Spin on sale I knew I had to pull the trigger. I'm still using the surface book but I needed something I could take to cafes and on trips and at 3 pounds, it's considerably lighter than my surface book + UAG case which is about 5 pounds for a 13.5-inch Laptop.

The Spin has been negatively sighted for being a little "chunky" but honestly, I don't see it. It's not as thin a pixel book go but I doubt the vast majority of people are going to have an issue with its size. It's got a beautiful screen and there aren't a lot of 3:2 laptops out there so to be able to stick with a 2k screen and 3:2 ratio for under $300 was incredible. Bonus point for the one hand to open hinge design.

**The Bad**

I'll do this first because it's fairly short. As far as speed goes, I kinda knew what I was in for. It doesn't take a whole lot for this thing to trip up and I find that to be especially true with some android apps. I think it's more so the ram that's lacking as opposed to the i3 but this isn't going to be silky smooth 100% of the time as the reviews for the i5 with 8gbs of RAM mention. If you're using it solely for typing and browsing on the go like I am, and you have a second laptop or a desktop for more powerful tools this is still fantastic. The 64 gbs of internal storage could be an issue for some but I have Google One and this isn't a concern at all for me. Still have 40 gbs left and probably won't use much of it.

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**The average** 

 I've been getting adequate battery life the past couple of days \~8 hours or so and it's nice that it boots up faster than my surface book. I also got really used to using a 3 finger swipe-down gesture on windows that aren't here and that was a little annoying at first but that's more on ChromeOS.

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**The Good**

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Honestly, lots to type here but #1 is value. I brought it to my parent's house this weekend and asked my dad to guess the price. He currently uses a 2019 MacBook Pro and He guessed it cost anywhere from $600-$800. He was shocked when I told him it was $300 and as an IT guy, really impressed that it had Wifi 6 built-in. The connectivity is up to date too with Bluetooth 5.0 and my personal favorite, ports on both sides. I'm not quite sure what charger it came with is charging but I really like that it can charge off my 45w phone charger as well. Carrying only 1 cable with me wherever I go now is going to be a game-changer. The integration with my pixel 6 is really nice too and being able to use my phone to unlock it kind of makes the lack of biometrics not nearly as bad. About as good as my surface book for media consumption too. 

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**The Verdict**

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I love this thing. If I had the money I would absolutely buy the i5 with 8gb of RAM just so I have a reason to use it more/for other things but ultimately it serves its purpose. If you're looking for a $300 Chromebook you'd be hard-pressed to find a better deal

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