acer Chromebook Plus 514 Laptop with Google AI – 14" WUXGA 1920 x 1200 IPS Touch Display | AMD Ryzen 3 7320C | 8GB LPDDR5X | 128GB eMMC | Wi-Fi 6E | FHD Camera | Chrome OS | CB514-3HT-R8RB

I purchased the RyzeYn 3, 14" WUXGA. Has a touchscreen, solid camera, decent streaming video quality, easily setup as an android customer through Google account, syncs to phone seamlessly, has Chromecast, very responsive, this is a great bang for your buck laptop as an adult user. Takes about an hour to charge from dead to full with supplied charger. Charge lasts longer than expected. The hinge is 180°, which is nice when laying down. Will update review if any problems arise but for now, highly recommended.

I've had this Chromebook Plus for about a month. So far, I love it! Has a touch screen like a tablet, but also has the keyboard like a lap top which I really wanted. If you basically just use your laptop for surfing the web, shopping, emails, watching videos - this will be perfect! I thought I needed a windows laptop, but I don't need most of the programs that are installed - so this Chromebook suits me fine! AND because it's not bogged down with a ton of programs or windows software, it starts up in seconds! I'm used to windows, but after watching a couple YouTube videos, and googling a question here and there, I was comfortable with ChromeOS. It's very easy to work with. Because it's easier to work with than a windows laptop, it would be great for seniors or kids. Note: It did shut off once in the middle of something, but I googled that issue and they say it could be because of an extension/add on - so I disabled 3 extensions and haven't had it shut down again. I added one back on and still haven't had a problem, so issue may have been with one of the others. Haven't had any other issues. It's been great so far!

After having an Acer Aspire laptop for almost 8 years, it was time to replace it with a new machine. I typically only use my laptop for basic tasks - surfing the web, email, WhatsApp, facebook, etc - so my technical needs are not heavy. I didn't want to spend $600+ on another laptop, so I considered a Chromebook instead since a good one can be had for around $275-350 when on-sale. The most value from this machine will be for users who are already Android smart-phone users. While Android and Chrome OS are different operating systems, my Google Pixel phone and Acer Chromebook are completely in-sync - my photos, emails, notes, apps, and data are completely integrated. Having a Chromebook actually makes it much easier to organize my photos and complete tasks that are sometimes more difficult on a phone/small screen. While this is still a useful tool for folks looking to have a basic, stripped down, laptop for email, surfing the web, and social media - this machine really shines for existing Android users. I'm happy I made the switch from Apple to Android, as this has made this Chromebook a much more valuable machine for me. My complaints are limited - for whatever reason, Hulu Live TV does not work on this Chromebook (but does work on my Android based Google Pixel). That's really my only major complaint so far... I did add a 4 port USB hub - which was only $6 on amazon - so that I have more USB ports available when using my Chromebook (it only has 1 USB port and 1 USB C port for connecting devices). I'd recommend also getting one as you may need it to connect additional devices. A nice bonus was that my Chromebook 514 came with a travel case/sleeve, which was a nice touch and not something I expected. So that was a good bonus. So I think this product is good for someone like me that already uses an Android smart-phone and wants a cheap laptop-type device to complete basic tasks and supplement a smart phone. I wouldn't buy this machine if you are expecting a Windows based laptop that can complete any and all tasks. I plan on using this for when I travel and to have a separate non-work device in my office to use. For the price, I have few complaints.

I bought this Chromebook at the beginning of the year. I have had a few in previous years and since i am not a rocket scientist, it and they, have always met my needs. Since Chrome sells Chromebooks with a built in oblosence by limiting the number of System Updates that are electronically applied to the machine. I took all of my other Chromebooks to the recycle dump in my City. I had previously soaked them in hot soapy water and then left them in the trunk of my car through the summer. They were now paperweights. I am loving my new Chromebook. It works well and allows me to link to other necessary tools for this day and age. The Chrome operating system is adequate for my needs and wants. The price of the unit was reasonable based on the knowledge that it has a 'drop dead' date - based on the operating system updates. I think this is reasonable to have this knowledge. I can work with that. I don't know that exact date, but I am sure Acer will let me now when Chrome has put out the last of the system updates on this version of the operating system. But, should I need to buy new hardware cause you updated the software. Which brings me to the chicken and the egg. Something else to ponder while time just ticks away.

I would give it zero if I could. Has been nothing but a problem. Restarts in the middle of my son taking college exams and while he's doing his homework. Has been doing it for a year. Have gone back and forth with support. I've done Factory resets power washes, sent it in for a repair. Came back still restarting. Acer doesn't stand behind their products. Says I need to send it back two more times for repairs before they'll replace it. How am I supposed to do that in the middle of a college semester when my son needs it for school? But now at this point my warranties almost up. So either I send it back in the next two weeks in which we lose $7,000 worth of college because he will flunk out without a computer or we just have to suck it up and buy him a new computer. Don't buy Acer computers. Don't waste your money because when their products fail they are no help and you are just out the money.

This is my first chromebook after always having laptops, and OMG do I love it! I use it for doing telehealth work with patients, and it's SO MUCH faster and reliable than when I was using my laptop. No lags or watching the little circle spin around when I start it or shut it down, and the second I click on an app it opens and is ready to go. I have the touchscreen, but I also use my wireless mouse for some things. When it notifies me of an update it says it may take a few minutes, but it's never taken even a full minute. Great camera and sound quality as well. Never going back to Windows as long as these are available!

The screen quality is good, and has a nice keyboard. If you want to do more intense computer things (like gaming, or need to download many things) it might not be the right fit. However, I just need it for simpler work related things and the occasional web surfing. Exactly what I needed. I will say the audio quality isn’t great, but if that’s not your intended purposes it’s fine.

I love so many things about this Chromebook. The touch screen works great and the sound is wonderful! It feels well built and is light weight. It easily connects to my bluetooth headphones and to the internet. There's only one problem. It will randomly shut off and restart. That wouldn't be too bad but, when it restarts, it has forgotten everything I was doing. I have to try to remember what tabs I had open because they aren't even in the history. It hasn't happened while I was working on a document, but I'm concerned that all the work would be lost. This is a fine computer for watching movies and surfing the web but I'm not sure I'd recommend it for a student or for work. Maybe mine is the only one that has this problem because I haven't seen anyone else mention it.

Best chromebook i have used. No problems whatsoever. Easy and convenient form factor.

I have only had this laptop for two days, however I've been able to add many of the same programs I have on my desktop pc, and some I couldn't install. Hello Chinese is a Mandarin Chinese Learning program which is excellent, but only available in Android form. This is great, much better than trying to learn Chinese on a six inch screen which I've been doing for a year. Google Translate, Microsoft 360, Keepass Password Manager, NordVPN, many programs I use in Windows can be loaded in Chrome OS. Files, bookmarks, everything transferred quickly and easily. Integrates with an Android phone easily as well. Battery life is great, all day usage. I'm planning a trip to the South Pacific in the future, and this will be great for travel, education, entertainment, and sports, and research tool. Ordered during Spring Sale for $429.00, great buy.

It is a learning curve for sure.

It's nice it does what I need.

Great price for great item works amazingly and love exploring more about it first time buying a laptop and I’m incredibly happy with it