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Acer - Chromebook Plus Spin 514 -14" WUXGA Touch Laptop with Google AI- MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-12GB RAM- UFS 256GB - Wi-Fi 7 - Platinum Silver

Model: CP514-5HN-K6DY
SKU: 6639090
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  • Key Specs
    • Screen Type: IPS
    • Screen Size: 14 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
    • Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
    • Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
    • Brightness: 300 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
    • Processor Model: MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Series (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
    • Storage Type: UFS
    • Total Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes
    • System Memory (RAM): 12 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
    • Graphics: MediaTek Integrated Graphics (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
    • Display Connector(s): Display connection via USB port (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
    • Battery Life (up to): 17 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
    • Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
    • Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
  • General
    • Brand: Acer
    • Model Number: CP514-5HN-K6DY
    • Product Name: Chromebook Plus Spin 514 -14" WUXGA Touch Laptop with Google AI- MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-12GB RAM- UFS 256GB - Wi-Fi 7
    • Color: Platinum Silver
    • Year of Release: 2025
  • Display
    • Display Type: LCD
    • Screen Type: IPS
    • Screen Size: 14 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
    • Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
    • Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
    • Brightness: 300 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
    • Color Gamut (Standard RGB): 100 percent
  • Processor
    • Processor Brand: MediaTek
    • Processor Model: MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Series (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
    • Processor Model Number: 910
    • CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 3.62 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
    • Number of CPU Cores: 8-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
    • Neural Processing Unit (NPU): true (Whether the product comes with an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) that performs computations for AI (artificial intelligence) functions to increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption.)
    • Maximum NPU Performance: 50 trillions operations per second (The maximum neural processing unit (NPU) computations performed. NPUs increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption for AI (artificial intelligence) functions.)
  • Storage
    • Storage Type: UFS
    • Total Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes
  • Memory
    • System Memory (RAM): 12 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
    • Type of Memory (RAM): LPDDR5X (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
  • Graphics
    • Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
    • GPU Brand: MediaTek
    • Graphics: MediaTek Integrated Graphics (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
  • Compatibility
    • Operating System: Chrome OS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
  • Connectivity
    • Display Connector(s): Display connection via USB port (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
    • USB Ports: 2 x USB-C 3.2, 2 x USB-A 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
    • Number of USB Ports (Total): 4
    • Number of USB-C Charging Ports: 2
    • Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
    • Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
    • Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
    • Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
  • Power
    • Battery Life (up to): 17 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
    • Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
  • Camera
    • Front-Facing Camera: true
    • Front Facing Camera Megapixels: 5 megapixels (The more megapixels, the more detail that the camera facing the user can capture.)
    • Built-In Microphone: true
  • Features
    • Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
    • Audio Technology: DTS
    • Security Features: Cable lock slot
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 0.61 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 12.32 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 9.13 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 3 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
    • EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
    • EPEAT Level: Silver (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 1 year
    • Warranty - Labor: 1 year
  • Other
    • UPC: 195133315661

Effortless multitasking meets AI-powered productivity with the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514. This Chromebook Plus laptop with Google AI is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop, powered by a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor with a built-in NPU. Its lightweight design, at 3.0 pounds, features a 14” WUXGA 1920 x 1200 touchscreen, fast Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and long battery life with fast charging, ensuring all-day productivity on the move. Runs ChromeOS, with Google AI, the fast, secure operating system built by Google. Write like a pro, design unique backgrounds, and reimagine photos with generative AI.

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  • Never Had a Virus - No Need To Worry(4): and storage3
  • 14” WUXGA Touch Display: Enjoy a 14” WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 touch IPS display with 300-nit brightness and anti-fingerprint coating—ensuring clear, smudge-free visuals even in bright settings. The Corning® Gorilla® Glass touchscreen offers a smooth, rugged and scratch resitant surface with effortless navigation to enhance your experience
  • MediaTek Kompanio Ultra: The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra redefines Chromebook Plus laptops with groundbreaking computing performance, while also delivering all‑day battery life. The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor integrates 50 TOPS of AI processing power to enable on device generative AI experiences. With Generative AI inside, it delivers a new standard in on‑device intelligence — automating tasks, optimizing workflows, and enabling personalized, secure and efficient computing.
  • 12GB LPDDR5X Memory: Smoothly run numerous programs and browser tabs at the same time.
  • 256GB Universal Flash Onboard Storage: Load faster and play sooner! You can start fast, stay fast and quickly load apps with ease.
  • On-Device AI: All Your Tabs and Apps, All in One Place: Smart grouping lets you organize your tabs, documents, and apps by category. Say you’re planning a trip. You can collect your itinerary, budget worksheet, and hotel options in one easy-to-find group. That way, you’re not searching between all your open files and websites.
  • On-Device AI: Image Generation: Unleash your creativity in the Gallery app on Chromebook. Cut out the clutter from your images so your subject can be the focus of the photo with the background removal tool. You can even use it to make personalized stickers of your pets or faces.
  • Crystal-Clear Calls and Audio: DTS Audio with dual speakers delivers immersive sound, while 5MP webcam with a privacy shutter minimizes background noise for crystal-clear calls, ensuring you’re heard loud and clear every time
  • Quick Insert Key: Designed for productivity, this Chromebook Plus offers a Quick Insert Key. With the Quick Insert Key. you can now easily generate AI images or insert photos and emojis right where you need them to enhance documents and presentations, without interrupting your flow.
  • Ready to Withstand the Journey: Engineered with military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability and aluminum top and rear covers, the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is stylish, tough, and ready to withstand the demands of daily life, so you can take it wherever you go with confidence.
Whats Included
  • Laptop
  • USB Type-C AC Adapter
  • Power Cord
  • Protective Sleeve
Disclaimers
  • (1) $59.97 value, for a limited time only. The Google AI Pro trial offer is available to eligible users with the purchase and activation of an eligible Chromebook on or after May 28, 2024. This offer is limited to users in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States.
  • (1 Continued) Redeem the offer by January 31, 2026, at 11:59pm PT. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. $19.99/month at offer end. Cancel anytime. Gemini in Google AI Pro & Gemini for Gmail, Docs, & more are only available for ages 18+. Gemini for Gmail, Docs & more is available in select languages. See g.co/chromebook/google-ai-pro-3-month-offer for full terms. Results for illustrative purposes. Internet connection required
  • (1 Continued) Check responses for accuracy. Feature availability varies based on language.
  • (2) Additional functionality available with a Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft, Excel, and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. (3) Requires an Adobe Photoshop subscription. (4)As of Feb 2025 there has been no evidence of any documented, successful virus attack on ChromeOS. Data based on ChromeOS monitoring of various national and internal databases.

Q: Is this the Kompanio Ultra 910? It doesn't state on the website.

A: Yes, the model number CP514-5HN-K6DY refers to an Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 that is powered by the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor.

Q: Are there ads in Chromebook as I see them often in Chrome Browser? Can I use Brave browser instead?

A: Yes, you can use Brave browser instead of Chrome on a Chromebook to block ads, and the browser comes with native ad-blocking features

Q: Is the RAM and SSD upgradeable? Is the SSD of the M.2 format? Thanks

A: Memory and storage are not upgradeable on this Chromebook.

Q: Keyboard layout?

A: The keyboard layout of this Chromebook is US English QWERTY.

Q: Can a SIM card be installed so this computer can be used with cell phone services like Verizon?

A: This Chromebook does not support a SIM card for cellular data connection.

Q: Does it have any sort of biometrics?

A: No, this Chromebook does not have a fingerprint reader.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Slim, Fast, Cool, Powerful

    TLDR: This Chromebook is a Plus series model. That defines computers that use the Chrome OS Operating System with higher specifications as defined by Google. A Chromebook Plus must have at least a 12th-gen Intel i3 or 7000-series Ryzen 3 processor or identical processor power, 8 GB RAM, a minimum of 128 GB of storage, an LED illuminated full HD 1920 X 1080 IPS screen, and a full HD webcam with noise reduction. Some Plus models also have touchscreens, illuminated keyboards, 256GB of SSD storage, and USB-C ports that contain both High Speed and Display Port protocols for video output to large monitors. In addition, many Plus models also are “2 in 1” in that their display screens will rotate completely backward to form a large tablet configuration for convenience. This ACER Spin 514 model Chromebook has all of the above higher specs, with 12 GB of RAM, and the 256GB of internal UFS storage. It has standard Google AI Artificial Intelligence features. This model uses a fast and efficient Media-Tek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor and a 14” 1920 x 1200 (known as WUXGA) High Definition) IPS Gorilla Glass touchscreen LED display. The CPU is an 8 core and runs at 3.62 Ghz speed with 12 Megabytes of Level 3 cache. Onboard RAM is 12GB and is LPDDR5X. It supports 2 external 4K monitors from the USB-C with Display Port output. Being a 14” model, it does not have a dedicated number keypad; the keyboard is illuminated. The weight is 3 pounds; dimensions are 12.3 inches left to right, 9.1 inches front to back and about .6 inch high when closed. Battery life is touted at 17 hours.. It is supplied with 2 USB-C ports, 2 USB-A ports, volume controls, a headphone/microphone jack and a 65 watt AC power adapter/charger. There is a gray, padded, protective sleeve/carry case supplied in the box with a separate compartment for the AC charger and a mouse. The WiFi is 7 protocol for fast speeds. Bluetooth is 6.0 I used a USB-C multi-port docking station and the USB-C ports wonderfully put out video allowing me to use 2 large 23” monitors and also charge the Chromebook when I plugged the included Acer AC adapter into the PD Power Delivery port of the docking station. Google provides 15 Gigaytes of free online storage room for all apps combined per Gmail account. (Create more Gmail accounts to get more storage for free). Sign into a Chromebook with your gmail account and you are ready to utilize everything Chromebooks offer. All Chromebooks power up fast, are virus protected because everything goes through Google servers where viruses and hacks are screened out, and run cool and last long on a battery charge. All also have free access to Google Docs word processing, Google Sheets for spreadsheets, Google Photos to store and edit images, a free Google Voice telephone number for making calls from Android devices, Windows devices, and Chromebooks, YouTube, and other applications available free of charge. All documents created save automatically into your Google Drive offline “cloud” storage and are accessible from any computer once signed into a user's Gmail account. Google AI is built in and it is called Gemini. There is a Gemini icon on the Chromebook shelf to activate Gemini and use it verbally or by typing commands to enable services such as summarizing articles, searching anything, collect data from internet searches, generate images based on descriptions, and other functions that are yet to be created. With Gemini, a “Magic Editor” is available in Google Photos to change, edit, or manipulate photos. This is started by circling a photo section and performing changes, movements, deletions or copying to that section. Gemini is also a writing machine in that the user may type in a writing task and Gemini searches, summarizes and writes what is requested. Gemini is also a chat engine in that it will reply to questions and rebuttals to what it produces. It is able to summarize web pages quickly. Gemini Live Translate, enables Google AI translated captions for audio and video. Chromebooks also have the ability to use Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel and others with Chrome OS versions. I use the Google Docs, Sheets, Voice, Drive and YouTube on all my computers be they Chrome OS or Windows. Sign in with a Gmail account and all the files are there. Start creating on one computer, pick up on another to add or edit, sign in to another to print or continue working on documents. I also open Microsoft files into Google Docs or Sheets and then revise and update them. Anyone who has a Microsoft OneDrive for file storage can easily use the Chromebook Settings menu, download the OneDrive app, go to the Files section and integrate Microsoft OneDrive files into a Chromebook by signing into the Microsoft account. Re the Acer Spin 514: I experienced long battery life, fast WiFi response using my WiFi 6 router in my home, decent sound via BlueTooth to some JVC, Sony, and Philips headphones and quite respectable sound using the built-in speakers which fire up on both sides of the keyboard. It is very slim and lightweight; it is fast; it runs silently and cool. Battery life is very long. This Acer CB+ Spin 514 is very fast indeed, it runs cool, and allows using web browsing, word processing and playing music simultaneously with no hiccups. The video camera is 5 MegaPixels with a privacy shutter with good images when I tested it with another user using Google Meet. The single slight negative is that the keyboard keys are a light silvery white color and the white LED illumination is not very contrasty with that key color. But an illuminated keyboard is always a plus. It runs cool but has cooling slots on the bottom panel so be careful and don't place it onto sheets, blankets or a sofa while in use since a fabric surface will block the upward flow of cooling air into the bottom which is exited from the back edge below the display screen. Dust is the nemesis of good performance on any computer. Highly recommended.

    Posted by AtrixNY

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Audio is below average, but overall a good system!

    Great performer for most things What do you do with a computer? That is a good question? What I do is Google Docs, Google Sheets, YouTube, Gaming, and a ton of web browsing. For those tasks a Chromebook is pretty awesome with the exception of gaming. And this laptop is quite perfect for those things. I’m gonna break this review down into 4 parts; What I love, what I like, opportunities for improvement and what I don’t like! What I love: First and foremost, I love the battery life! It is so amazing to be able to use this without worrying about battery life compared to my Windows based machines. It’s honestly nice to be able to use this system throughout the week and not have to worry about the battery. Not only that, it charges super fast too. It seems to get to 80% super quick then slows down from 80% to 100% but 80% is quite a lot of usage. I also am a fan of the keyboard. It’s super tactile and makes typing up stuff a breeze. From emails, to work, and even this review. I really enjoyed using the keyboard. For Cloud Gaming, the new WiFi 7 network card is a nice addition. Though I still had some occasional stutters. Not sure if it’s an issue with my home network or the streaming service itself. But I experienced it on GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud. What I like: The screen is great for not being OLED. It looks pretty good. I wish it was OLED though. The colors and stuff look great for what it is though. It’s an IPS display and it’s off angle but the brightness drops considerably off angle. It’s hard to explain, but you can see the backlight shift if you move off angle. Though the bezels are gnarly! They need to minimize those for sure!! The build quality overall is good, there is some screen flex and keyboard deck flex, but you have to go looking for it to notice it. The trackpad is super responsive too, but I wish it was not a diving board style trackpad. I did enjoy the side profile and the chamfered edges. Opportunities for Improvement: The sound is quite bad. Super tinny, no base, and it’s not good. I think a lot of manufacturers neglect the audio thinking users will be okay with it. I wish these had better speakers because I love watching YouTube, PrimeVideos, etc. Even when gaming the sound could use a bit of a boost. The sound is definitely a weakness. The screen bezels are a little out of control though. I hope they tone those down in a future iteration. What I don’t like: The keyboard backlight is atrocious in both good lighting and dim lighting situations. In good lighting the light ends up hiding the keys making them hard to see. In dim lighting you really see the low quality of the keyboard lights. Really bad uniformity, some keys are significantly brighter than others, and makes the keyboard look really bad. In tent mode, there’s no rubber stoppers on the top of the display so I imagine it’ll scratch up and look bad if that’s your thing. I used tent mode during a gaming session and I honestly felt super uncomfortable with it and moving it around felt like it was scratching the paint off of it. Lastly, the mic is not good. I took a video call off this laptop and the users on the other end said I sounded rather poorly compared to my other computer. I ultimately ended up using a headset for the remainder of the call. When I reviewed the recording it was indeed not good. It’s passable, but you can tell it’s low quality. So really the audio on this laptop is quite poor. In conclusion, I’m gonna give this laptop a 5 star review for literally everything it represents, and dock a single star due to the poor audio choices. It’s a good performer, does everything I need it to do minus gaming. If it had a better mic and better speakers, it would be awesome, and if it had an OLED screen…. perfect!!!! Still, I recommend it if you're looking for a good Chromebook!

    Posted by GamingBusinessGuy

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Impressive, but with a couple of caveats

    This is a really good Chromebook with impressive specs, but I had a couple of reservations about it. Performance overall is excellent -- MediaTek has really upped their game and is no longer just a budget chip manufacturer. The MedaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 is very powerful, and along with the 12 GB of RAM, makes for quick opening of my huge Google Docs/Sheets (within a second, compared to 4-5 seconds on other Chromebooks). Gemini AI features are also quick -- it was able to generate a requested image in about a second. Media streaming was smooth and flawless, with 2K60 videos on YouTube looking dazzling on the touchscreen WUXGA (1900x1200) display. Android gaming is also impressive, which is somewhat unusual on Chromebooks in my experience. Asphalt Legends Unite (which is still a good benchmark for performance) works very smoothly, and the accelerometer is flawless for steering. It’s actually smoother than on my Pixel Tablet or Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+. Build quality is fantastic. The body is all aluminum, with two linear feet (that I hope won’t start to peel off with age, as I’ve experienced with other devices). The hinge that allows for the screen to fold all the way back to become a tablet is very smooth, but a little too tight to allow for one-finger opening. There are 2 USB-C ports on the left and 2 USB-A ports on the right (all USB 3.2), which is an interesting placement choice -- I would’ve preferred one of each on each side. There’s also a standard headphone jack, but no microSD card reader. Stereo speakers are present on either side of the keyboard, which is much better than down-firing speakers; however, despite the DTS sound, sound quality is still what you would expect from laptop speakers. It’s all midrange, and although it can get pretty loud, it also gets fairly muddy at peak volume. The webcam works fine, and there’s a manual privacy shutter switch. The keyboard is a mixed bag, and one of my main reservations. The full-sized backlit layout and spacing is good, and key travel and tactile feel is decent. However, I’ve found that the Shift keys are not that responsive -- the main typing error I’ve noticed is missed capitalizations, which can be very frustrating when typing something formal. The touchpad is huge and works very well, but since it’s so big, I found that my palms occasionally brushed against it and caused the cursor to move. A feature that’s missing from a device of this caliber is a fingerprint sensor. I have a couple of Chromebooks with a sensor, and I’ve really come to appreciate the convenience and security, especially when logging into accounts or apps that can use a passkey. Another concern is that after only one week of testing, I’ve had an episode where the screen is black and the device seemingly unresponsive upon opening the lid (usually while charging). I can tell the Chromebook is on because of the keyboard backlight, but I had to force a shutdown by pressing and holding the Power key for 10 seconds, then reboot. I’m not sure if this is a hardware issue, or possibly a ChromeOS bug (I’ve seen this happen on one of my other Chromebooks as well, which is also a Chromebook Plus). My unit came with a basic but nice fabric carrying case, with a zippered exterior pocket. Overall, this is an impressive Chromebook, but if possible, you may want to test the keyboard yourself at a physical Best Buy store to see if you run into the same problem that I encountered.

    Posted by William C

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