Acer C740-C3P1 Chromebook (Chrome OS, Intel Celeron 3205U 1.5 GHz, 11.6" LED-lit Screen, Storage: 16 GB, RAM: 2 GB) Grey

I would swear I already wrote a review for this. Either Amazon is confused, or I am. But here goes...I chose this model largely based on Consumer Reports rating and its price.Essentially, this was the perfect device for me. I already have a high powered laptop, a good tablet, etc. What I needed was something that could act as a thin client through vmware (it can), and is otherwise mostly a browser. This fits that bill. Because it is inexpensive, it isn't a total tragedy if it is stolen or lost. Because it is secure, I don't have to worry about my data being exposed (except for the gmail account, and the one I use for access is not my primary gmail). When I am on a trip, this is the right machine for move photos from my camera (It has an SD slot) to my USB drives. It is also thin and light, and I am loving the ChromeOS touch pad. So far the battery life is very good, and they keyboard is spaced out enough to make typing relatively comfortable (In fact, I'm writing this review on it).Obviously, this isn't a real computer. Games (other than browser ones, I guess. I don't play them) are pretty much off the table. You cannot load traditional applications, just browser apps and extensions. Video quality is fair, at best. For me, these are all pluses, since I don't have anyone wishing to borrow it. But I can see how it wouldn't fulfill the needs of many. YMMV.

Function is suitable, they're school computers and work as such so far. The out of the box finish was a very disappointing. The description reads "Used, like new" but as you can see in the pictures, there is significant wear along the edges, the covering is an aftermarket cover that covers up SIGNIFICANT scratches and damage to the cover.These computers are FAR from like new. And if I didn't desperately need computers for my children, I would return them for a refund.

Overall it's been great. Just a few Wi-Fi connectivity issues.

I truly love this compact Chrome book. I have a Acer and a HP. I prefer Acer. I like the keyboard size, the programs that it comes loaded with and the size. I hook mine up to a printer you need to pay close attention to the printer for chromebook. As compatibility can definitely be a problem. I tried three!!! Its perfect for class and remote learning. I always like directions provided in any equipment I purchase I know old fashioned. I just don't want to spend time on UTube- or Google to walk me through what a pamphlet provided with the exact item I purchased should provide. So much easier. The setup is easy enough but any add ons your sent to google. I do like my chromebook would order again. Its a good value.

I just got my this C740 last week and have been playing around with it most of the weekend. This is the 2 GB RAM/16 GB SSD version of the C740. I have been very happy with it - I like the speed, battery life, and Chrome OS in general. However, there are two graphics/display related issues I have noticed and I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing this.The most significant issue I've had is that occasionally the display image gets jumbled up. It's like the screen is cut up into blocks and scrambled like a jigsaw puzzle. It could happen anywhere in the system, even at the login screen, so I'm thinking it's possibly driver or hardware related. It's usually just a flicker, but the image has actually stabilized in a broken state. It generally seems to fix itself pretty quick, may even miss it if you blink, but there was one time that I had to reboot (power off/on) before it resolved. This issue seems most likely to happen when I am in Chrome RDP, but I can't tell if it is specific to that app since it happens all over the system, even when the app is closed.The other issue I have seems to be specific to a website that uses an HTML5 canvas to display a remote desktop. The issue happens within the canvas where icons will get random white blocks around them. White blocks may also appear within the canvas, sometimes without me touching anything. I have not had this issue in any other browsers, including my wife's C720.So I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced issues like this on the C740, in any other chromebooks, or specifically with the Chrome RDP app. I really like this Chromebook, but am considering returning for exchange based on these issues. My wife's C720 does not seem to have these issues.

Was delivered quickly. And exactly as described yes it has some scuffs and scratches as they had stated but they were all just cosmetic. My kido was so happy just to have his own and not have to share with his brothers anymore. And the price they gave for this chromebook was well worth it we are happy.

Don't waste your money please... A week after I bought this i powered it down for the night an went to turn it on the.next morning an it wouldn't power back up so figured let it rest few more hours an nothing for the rest of the day so contacted Amazon they sent the return package and the received this back in 3 days and I'm still waiting on my refund.. they associates are no help and lied to mutiple times an dnt get me started on the refund it been 3 weeks since I returned this item an 3 weeks outta work by the time I receive my refund an find another 1 it's gonna at least a month without pay an.no.compensation for there item that was defective conveniently a week after I received it 🤔🤔🤔

Was scratched up—unaware of this until after delivery