Acer - Chromebook Spin 713 2-in-1 13.5" 2K VertiView 3:2 Touch - Intel i5-10210U - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD – Steel Gray

Purchased quite a while ago from Amazon, the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 has proven to be an exceptional laptop that offers both versatility and robust performance. It's a device that bridges the gap between functionality, durability, and advanced tech features, distinguishing itself in a crowded market.Upon unboxing, one cannot help but admire the build quality of the Spin 713. It's robust, meticulously crafted, and capable of withstanding the rigors of daily usage over a prolonged period. This aspect alone underscores the Spin 713 as a valuable long-term investment.The Chromebook's display is a visual treat. The screen resolution, coupled with the vibrant colors and crisp imagery, offers an unparalleled viewing experience. Whether you're casually surfing the web, streaming media, or immersed in work, the visual quality is nothing short of spectacular.Additionally, the 360-degree hinge allows the screen to flip all the way around, transforming the laptop into a tablet-like device. This feature enhances the laptop's flexibility, enabling you to adjust the display to suit various environments and use-cases, ranging from presentations to casual browsing or media consumption.The Spin 713 also excels in terms of keyboard design. The backlit, ergonomic keyboard provides a comfortable typing experience, even in dim lighting conditions. The responsive keys, along with the tactile feedback, make long typing sessions a breeze.Connectivity-wise, the device stands out with USB-C charging capability from both ports, offering unmatched convenience and adaptability in today's digital-centric world.One of the laptop's most impressive features is its long-lasting and fast-charging battery. It provides enough power to get you through a busy day without needing a recharge, further enhancing its versatility and convenience.However, perfection is elusive, and the Spin 713 has its share of flaws. The most glaring one is the subpar audio performance. The sound output is weak, muffled, and the overall audio quality is disappointing. Yet, this problem can be circumvented with the use of Bluetooth headphones or speakers, which noticeably improves the audio experience.In conclusion, the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is a near-perfect device that offers a slight compromise on the audio front. Its high-quality build, impressive display, versatile design, and long-lasting battery life make it a highly recommendable choice for anyone in need of a reliable, feature-rich laptop. However, users who value audio quality might have to consider external solutions to make the most out of this device.

EDIT:I thought that it was the computer that was the problem after it failed to charge in less than a year, but it as just the power supply. I purchased a new power supply, and it charges perfectly.This is an excellent computer except with several problems. I will detail the pros and cons about this chromebook as follows:PROS:- Beautiful high resolution screen, with vibrant colors. Just awesome.- Very fast bootup.- Backlit screen.- Good tactile keyboard.- Can be folded back 360 degrees if you want to prop it up on your treadmill when exercising.- Two USB C outlets in case you want to attach something besides the charging cable.- Bluetooth works well.- Touch screen- I love the aspects ratio. It makes more efficient use of the screen's square footage.CONS:- Sound volume is kind of low.-- Battery life after a little less than a year lasts 4.2 hours after a full charge on the condition of a dim lit screen and no videos or sound playing.- Heats up a lot.- BUT most disappointing of all is that it starts to fail to charge reliably after less than a year. This is a vital problem that will necessitate my sending this chromebook back at my own expense for repairs.

Lovely laptop, as long as it lasted. Though battery life was only 4 to 6 hours. Then problems with charging, the left port didn’t work anymore, but the right one still did with a little juggling. Until the world went black after i had the computer for only 1 year 4 months. New screen hard to resource, and costs nearly as much as a new computer. So I'm left very disappointed.

I had an Acer Spin 13 and got the Acer Spin 713. So, I'll take the first question. Was it worth it? Probably not for me because I live in Mexico and paid shipping and taxes but like most of us I'm spending a lot of time at home and I wanted it. I'd read all the reviews of the Spin 713 I could find and watched all the YouTube videos. None of the "weaknesses" of the Spin 713 are there for me. The speakers aren't concert hall quality but I can hear them well enough and when I'm home I send the audio through my Google Home Mini, anyway. That and I'm legally deaf. One reviewer talked about the screen "sagging" and I think he meant when he picked up the laptop by the screen. I have never done that, still haven't done that, and the screen is fine. For me, the keyboard on the Spin 713 is noticeably better than on the Spin 13 and I got along with the Spin 13 fine. The 713 is finer. I also like the larger trackpad although I'm not a trackpad fanatic. The Spin 713 fits on my laptop stand better than the Spin 13. I can open and close it without moving it back off the bumpers. I mentioned I'm legally deaf so I've never heard the fans but some of the reviewers who can hear said they didn't hear them either. The screen is, as far as I can tell, the same as on the Spin 13 and I think it's great. I do prefer the 3:2 configuration. I'll write more next later when I used it more.LATERI've been using the Spin 713 for almost two weeks and I'm delighted. I have no complaints and find the keyboard and trackpad to better than on my Spin 13. I like the shape better because I can close it while it's on my laptop stand without having to push it up so the lid clears the bracket on the bottom of the stand.