Acer Swift 3 Thin & Light Laptop, 14" Full HD IPS, AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Octa-Core with Radeon Graphics, 8GB LPDDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Backlit KB, Fingerprint Reader, Alexa Built-in
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CPU: Ryzen 7 4700u
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Style: 8GB/512GB
Features
- Aspect Ratio:16:9
- AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Octa-Core Mobile Processor (Up to 4.1 GHz) with Radeon Graphics; 8GB LPDDR4 Memory; 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
- 14" Full HD Widescreen IPS LED-backlit display (1920 x 1080 resolution; 16:9 aspect ratio)
- Intel wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802.11ax; HD webcam (1280 x 720); Backlit keyboard; Fingerprint reader
- 1 - USB Type-C port USB 3. 2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) DisplayPort over USB Type-C and USB Charging, 1- USB 3. 2 Gen 1 port (featuring power-off charging), 1 - USB 2. 0 port and 1 - HDMI port
- Just 0.63" thin and 2.65 pounds and up to 11.5 hours of battery life
Description
Acer Swift 3 SF314-42-R9YN comes with these high level specs: AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Octa-Core Mobile Processor 2. 0GHz with Precision Boost up to 4. 1GHz (Up to 8MB L3 Cache), Windows 10 Home, 14" Full HD Widescreen IPS LED-backlit Display 1920 x 1080 resolution; 16: 9 aspect ratio, AMD Radeon Graphics, 8GB LPDDR4 Onboard Memory, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, DTS Audio, featuring optimized bass response and micro-speaker distortion prevention, Two built-in front facing stereo speakers, Acer Purified. Voice technology with two built-in microphones, Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802. 11ax Dual-Band 2. 4GHz and 5GHz featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO technology (Max Speed up to 2. 4Gbps), Bluetooth 5. 0, Back-lit Keyboard, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, featuring Computer Protection and Windows Hello Certification, HD Webcam (1280 x 720) supporting Super High Dynamic Range (SHDR), 1 - USB Type-C port USB 3. 2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) DisplayPort over USB Type-C & USB Charging, 1 - USB 3. 2 Gen 1 port (featuring power-off charging), 1 - USB 2. 0 port, 1 - HDMI port, Lithium-Ion Battery, Up to 11. 5-hours Battery Life, 2. 65 lbs. 1. 2 kg (system unit only) (NX. HSEAA. 003).
Brand: Acer
Model Name: SF314-42-R9YN
Screen Size: 14 inches
Color: Silver
Hard Disk Size: 512 GB
CPU Model: AMD Ryzen 7
Ram Memory Installed Size: 8 GB
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Special Feature: Fingerprint Reader
Graphics Card Description: Integrated
Color: Silver
Hard-Drive Size: 512 GB
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Other Special Features of the Product: Fingerprint Reader
Graphics Description: Integrated
Graphics Coprocessor: AMD Radeon Graphics
Hard Disk Description: SSD
Item Weight: 2.7 pounds
Video Processor: AMD
Specific Uses For Product: Personal
Graphics Card Ram: 8 GB
Automatic Backup Software Included: Webcam
Form Factor: Ultra-Portable
Hard Disk Interface: USB
Voltage: 240 volts
Camera Description: HD Webcam (1280 x 720)
Biometric Security Feature: Fingerprint Recognition
Graphics Ram Type: Shared
Compatible Devices: External Display, Mouse, Keyboard, Storage Devices, Printers, Other Accessories via USB, HDMI, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Warranty Type: Limited
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness: 12.73"L x 8.62"W x 0.63"Th
Chipset Type: AMD SoC
Optical Storage Device: No Optical Drive
Power Device: AC adapter
Video Output: HDMI
Screen Bezel Thickness: 14 Inch
Operating System Family: Windows
RAM Memory Installed: 8 GB
RAM Memory Technology: LPDDR4
Memory Clock Speed: 4.1 GHz
Ram Memory Maximum Size: 8 GB
Memory Speed: 2133 MHz
RAM Type: DDR4 SDRAM
RAM Size: 8 GB
Memory Storage Capacity: 8 GB
Battery Cell Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Life: 5 hours
Battery Average Life Standby: 11.5 hours
Lithium-Battery Energy Content: 48 watt-hours
Total Usb Ports: 3
Hardware Interface: Bluetooth 5, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB
Number of Ports: 5
Total Number of HDMI Ports: 1
Available M2 Slot Count: 1
Audio Output Type: Speakers
Speaker Description: Two built-in front facing stereo speakers
Microphone Form Factor: built-in or boundary
Audio features: Stereo sound with DTS Audio enhancement
Processor Series: AMD Ryzen 7
Processor Speed: 4.1 GHz
Processor Count: 8
Processor Brand: AMD
CPU Model Number: 4700U
CPU Model Generation: 4th Gen
CPU Model Speed Maximum: 4.1 GHz
Brand: Acer
Model Name: SF314-42-R9YN
Model Year: 2019
Model Number: SF314-42-R9YN
Built-In Media: AC Adapter, Laptop, Power Cord
Manufacturer: Acer
Unit Count: 1 Count
UPC: 193199796288
Number of Items: 1
Model Series: Swift 3
Number of Packs: 1
Warranty Description: One-year International Travelers Limited Warranty (ITW)
Mfr Part Number: NX.HSEAA.003
Screen Size: 14 inches
Resolution: 1080p
Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Type: LED
Display Resolution Maximum: 1920x1080
Display Technology: LED
Touch Screen Type: Capacitive
Screen Finish: Matte or antiglare
Display Maximum Resolution: 1920x1080
Connectivity Technology: wired, wireless
Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi
Wireless Compability: 802.11ax
Bluetooth Version: 5
Wi-Fi Generation: Wi-Fi 6
Human-Interface Input: Keyboard
Keyboard Description: Qwerty
Notebook Pointing Device Description: Touchpad
Keyboard Layout: QWERTY
Control Method: Touch, Voice
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CPU: Ryzen 7 4700u
Capacity: Laptop only
Style: 8GB/512GB
I try really hard not to do same-day delivery reviews, no matter how great I think the product is because you can never tell on that first day what might go wrong later. However, I am actually confident and happy enough with this one to go for it. If I make amendments later, they won't likely be anything that changes this rating. (updated 6/19/20 - one week, using it for work in web design and content creation, still love it) I needed a business-appropriate laptop. My requirements for this were pretty simple: something with a sharp but conservative appearance, MOBILE (not heavy or bulky), but also just as powerful (or capable of being just as powerful) as my much larger personal laptop. It came down to this and the Lenovo Flex. I chose this because the design was all metal, and I liked Macbook Airs when working as an Apple systems manager for their durability, style, and mobility. It's just a shame the RAM is not upgradeable (it's soldered). The RAM on the Lenovo Flex is not upgradeable either, though. It also comes with a weaker processor (Ryzen 5, which isn't quite on the i7's level). I doubt anyone will need more than 8 to 16GB of RAM in the lifetimes of these laptops. I knew that if I got a Ryzen 5 that would just make me want the Ryzen 7 processor more (you can never upgrade processors in a laptop). So, despite toting less RAM, Swift still came out as the winner both in design and performance when I compared it up close to the Flex online. I worried a bit when I read a review that complained about the screen and graphics on Swift being almost unusable. But I clearly had nothing to worry about. Those professional reviewers sometimes can get so snobby with hardware, they set the bar higher than anyone in the real world would ever set it. The screen is semi-matte. I have very sensitive eyes, sensitive enough that I often have to wear blue light blocking glasses to deal with sunlight, bright indoor lights, or computer light. Even the slightest flicker is noticeable to me in a very uncomfortable, painful kind of way that strains my eyes. There's the tiniest amount of flicker in this display. It is NOTHING like the reviews have been describing, which made me afraid I wouldn't be able to use this laptop. It's VERY easy on my eyes after switching the AMD Radeon settings to Enhanced and High Res (which simultaneously smoothes and sharpens up the text, making it more legible). It also does NOT have a glossy, highly reflective screen. The screen is semi-matte at the worst (honestly, it's not even that much), and it's full matte once it's turned on. Evidently Acer has switched displays after the complaints (they tend to be good about doing things like that). It gets super bright, and the colors are close to true as far as I can tell - only publishing something is going to reveal the truth there, which I haven't done yet. But again, I can't believe what a close call it is to a Macbook Air. The graphics performance: It's not a gaming laptop, though I'm sure it is good enough to play most games on medium and would be PERFECT for a student. It's definitely strong enough to perform smoothly for graphic artists, photographers, and anyone that tends to keep a ton of tabs open in their browser. Smooth scrolling and rendering, no lag or glitching. I cannot compliment the Ryzen 7 processor enough. I am moving from an 8th gen i7 and the Ryzen 7 is WAY more responsive and less prone to freezing or errors. I can very easily believe it maxes out at 4ghz. Those eight cores handle multitasking like a true champ. I was worried the RAM would give me some issues with work because it's only 8gb and it's also underpowered to help boost battery performance. So far, I've been surprised to find that this low-powered RAM actually keeps up with me despite my issues with never exiting or closing windows, lol. The keyboard is extremely comfortable if you have small to medium-sized hands. There is some time to adjust to the smaller form factor. Large handed people will immediately hate the keyboard because it's compact. This being said, it IS a large keyboard as far as COMPACT keyboards go, and it is 100% identical to the keyboard on the Macbook Air. Same feel and everything. Backlit keys, which you can switch on or off. Something SUPER cool is that Acer figured out how to include a Numlock and number keypad on it by marking some of the letter keys with numbers, then adding a Numlock. (check my pictures) If you turn on the manual equalizer in the audio settings and crank it up, the speakers actually get really loud, and they're nice that way too (no rattle, no stress on the drivers). By default though, I can easily see tons of folks complaining about the speakers not getting loud. They don't get loud at all by default. With the equalizer maxed out, I would compare them to a mini Bluetooth speaker. In short, don't buy this for audio unless you're planning on connecting it to different speakers. For normal casual usage, like watching YouTube videos or streaming movies, the built-in speakers should be just fine. The lid is very well hinged. The screen is reinforced as well. Dropping it may cause some cosmetic damage, but it should hold up in most cases. At the worst, you'll be looking at a little cosmetic damage (scratches, dings) and a busted screen. Which is better than what you could face with the typical plastic body. I once dropped a plastic body laptop off the back of my car (I was an idiot and left it on the hood). It totally destroyed the body... the laptop still worked, but there was bare PCB board everywhere. It was ugly, lol. Now, there are complaints about battery life on this, but I haven't had any problems. I also didn't go with default settings in some key areas, though. I changed the Radeon settings to focus more on battery life than performance. Then I changed the power settings to best battery life. Now, I don't consider this to be much, especially with my huge collection of background apps, but considering complaints saying the battery wouldn't last more than an hour... hmmm. I'm not seeing it. I've been on battery for an hour now, and have 12h 46m remaining after charging to 98%. I'm guessing the expected battery life will hang somewhere between 4.5h and 6h on medium. Overall, it's a great machine and an awesome value in my book. I have no idea why the pro reviewers thought so poorly of it (though they did give it respect as a budget laptop). Maybe they were comparing it to more expensive laptops instead of comparing it to other models in this price range....? Or maybe the older version of this was really that bad. Whatever. I'm sticking with this because IT WORKS. Update: Two months later... it's still running like the day I got it. I'm actually shocked that it continues to perform so well on 8GB of energy saving RAM. I am guessing the difference lies in a combo of using a better processor and using a solid state drive. My other laptop has an A12, which is quad core and goes up to 3ghz - this Ryzen 7 is octacore and goes up to 4ghz. The Care Center app has a function in it to make the battery only change to 80% when it's plugged in (saves the battery cells from being burned out). So despite using it plugged in all the time, I have not lost any battery health. It still goes for six hours or more off battery.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2020 by Jonquil McDaniel
CPU: Ryzen 7 4700u
Capacity: Laptop only
Style: 8GB/512GB
Choosing a laptop is very dependent on what you want to use it for. This Acer Swift 3 w/ Ryzen 4700U is near perfect for what I use it for and I think > 90% of people will think the same thing about it. I've had it for about 4 months now. My use: Chrome(Online elearning assignments, youtube, google calendar, gmail) Microsoft Word, Microsoft teams, reading textbooks with pdf viewer, spotify on in the background. Some things I love: - Boot time: NVMe storage is no joke, power button to lock screen in less than 8 seconds. Most of this time is firmware, Windows 10 seriously loads up within 2 seconds. This alone adds a ton of convenience. - Weight/portablility: I'm a college student, I skateboard around campus with this in my bag. It's light and thin but not flimsy. I wouldn't want it any bigger or any smaller. - Specs: This machine is great for light gaming. I hardly use it for gaming because I'd rather play on my desktop with 144hz, but I tested out Call of duty WAW zombies and had a comfortable 60-90 fps with most settings on. That alone is pretty unhead of for most APU's. If you want to play Minecraft or some older steam games on this machine go for it, it can definitely handle it. For my actual use though, things load up incredibly quickly and feel responsive which is important if you are using this everyday. - Battery life: Is not astonishing, but pretty good. charger is easy enough to carry around if you are going to use it for more than 5hrs. I wish were better: - charging connector is tiny/ thin and it feels really flimsy connecting and disconnecting. I've had no issues yet, but I feel a little uncomfortable with it. - speakers are quiet. I like to watch some youtube or netflix in bed at the end of the day and with my fan on in the room the speakers are not audible at max volume. I recommend using some headphones or a bluetooth speaker in the room. I watched a video urging me not to buy this laptop before I did. The user begged me to buy these other models that were $200 more expensive with weaker specs because I was going to hate the screen of this one. He was wrong. I included an image of me using this while studying in a bright room with lots of natural light. It was just fine. As long as you are not going to be using this in direct sunlight you will be fine too. If you are using this for professional art purposes and need super accurate colors then maybe this isn't a great option, but if you are most people you will very rarely have an issue with the screen being too dim. After tax this was $710 for me, its a significant purchase and I'm extremely happy with it. I was worried about making the wrong choice, but this was definitely the right one.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2020 by Zane
CPU: Ryzen 7 4700u
Capacity: Laptop only
Style: 8GB/512GB
If you haven’t set up a laptop running the latest Win 10 Home OS recently, and maybe you’ve spent the last 10+ years on DIY desktops, you’ve in for a real awaking! Microsoft has just about surpassed Apple with the absurd “security/privacy” restrictions for logging in. The inability to set pin/pass word requirement to 'NEVER' is what makes using this computer a real PITA, and were I to be looking for another laptop, I’d probably take a hard look at a Chromebook, or if only a Windows OS will do, certainly make sure you get a WIN 10 Pro version which will give you a fighting chance at taming some of this unnecessary pass word, PIN, MS/User account number, finger printing, MS store Apps only, forced updating, ‘Mother Microsoft’ hand holding restrictions. Some such security is understandable for more mobile laptops, but not being able to opt-out is not. Be very careful during initial setting up and recording all this info. at the beginning, or you could end up permanently locked out of your computer. Insofar as this Swift 3 (SF314-42-R9YN) goes, others have noted much of the good at this price point: AMD CPU/GPU, weight, USB Type C Port (yes, you can charge the computer via this port), fingerprint sensor, OK display, OK SSD, OK battery, OK number of ports, etc. But for the bugs/cons: The fingerprint sensor (which is absolutely required for a hassle free login) has been – well - temperamental. I’ve had to do a System Reset twice due to this feature simply stopping. The system comes up in never-never land when recovering from the sleep/hibernation mode – had to set computer to 'Shut Down' when closing top. Both these issues may be Win 10 related (?). The keyboard back lighting is a disaster. There is a key to turn it off, but not permanently. Touch pad sucks – they all do – consider get a track ball mouse. During the initial setup, be prepared for a difficulty job in getting the system on the internet via wifi (yes, I have a robust home wifi). The unit seems a little fragile (but light!), and I’m not sure this could really take the beating of a true Road Warrior. No Win 10 Pro; no laptop running Win 10 should be sold w/o Win 10 Pro. The 8GB non-replaceable memory is the absolutely minimum for a Win 10 system. And there’s Bloatware, of course. There’s a lot I haven’t checked out yet, but at this price range in the summer of 2020, IMO, this is the best bang-for-the-buck, and you’re going to have similar problems with any laptop/tablet running Win 10 Home, I guess. 41/2 Stars
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Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020 by llewon
CPU: Ryzen 7 4700u
Capacity: Laptop only
Style: 8GB/512GB
So, read all of the "expert" reviews that I could find about this laptop before I ordered it on AMZN and the "experts" made a BIG deal about how BAD (dark) the screen was that you'd think you couldn't see anything on it. NOT TRUE! I'm not a photographer or video editor but the screen is just fine. I've looked at photos and YouTube vides in the few hours that I've been using it and they look "fine" to me. Of course, compared against an "objective" standard and other laptops, the screen may not compare well but for ordinary use, it definitely is fine. Another expert "complaint" is the the space bar is not backlit? WTF? You don't need to "see" the space bar when you use it. It's in the center of the keyboard and you just hit it (or at least I do) w/your thumb w/o looking. Actually, the same applies to all of the QWERTY keys ont he board for me because I'm a touch typer and don't need any of the standard keys backlit at all. The only keys that I'd need to find in the dark are the special use ones and for that the backlighting is very useful. Apart from that, find that this 8 core AMD processor laptop is extremely fast (as it should be) when compared w/my 10 yr old desktopand better than the Intel versions based on side by side comparisons. It's my 1st experience w/Win 10 (having used Win 7 on my desktop and refused to switch). Win 10 is easiest to use once you make all of the Win10 apps disappear, which I've already done and I should just delete all of the bloatware but I haven't gotten around to that yet. The keyboard took me a little while to get use to but the same applies to any new computer keyboard. Battey life, so far, is very good but I only use the laptop to surf the web; no games live streaming. So, I'd say that if you need a new laptop that you should grab this one ASAP. At only $650, which is less than the cost of many less powerful phones now, it's a steal that probably will not last long. Get one while you can.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2020 by Swingshiftworker
CPU: Ryzen 7 4700u
Capacity: Laptop only
Style: 8GB/512GB
I have a pretty well spec'ed desktop PC so this isn't my main computer. I need something portable for travel and for connecting to a digital mixing console to make multi-track recordings. I was using a refurbished HP Elitebook but I got mad at it when its battery pooped out while doing a Windows update and I had to reset it to initial install conditions to recover. The problem with old laptops is that you can't get good batteries for them. I decided to get a new one instead of a refurb and spend a little more. This is a snappy machine. Boot up and app launches are seriously fast. I haven't heard a fan yet. I don't really understand the complaints about the display unless there is some variability and I got a good one. It isn't the brightest for sure but the color rendition looks good to me over a wide variation of photo's I've looked at. Movies look good but not eye popping. I don't know why anyone would by a 14" laptop for watching movies except for being stuck on an airplane and this is good enough for that. As far as the reviews that talked about video and photo editing, I upgraded my desktop from a 23" to 27" monitor because I needed more real estate for a decent look at the photo and all the surrounding controls. Visual editing on a small screen is for the birds. For the money you saved buying this laptop instead of similar performing ones at twice the price, you could buy a pretty nice monitor if you need it and have money left over. The keyboard is ok. I am typing this on it. I have a mechanical switch keyboard on my desktop that I like better, but this one works pretty well. The touchpad works well and I also use a Bluetooth mouse when I have the space. I can't talk about longevity yet but I am satisfied with my purchase. This is my first PC of any kind with an AMD chipset in it and it is reliable, it won't be the last.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020 by Robert C. Wortman Jr.
CPU: Ryzen 7 4700u
Capacity: Laptop only
Style: 8GB/512GB
I've had this laptop for about a week and I have to say that for this price point this is a difficult machine to beat. Super snappy processor. Solid build quality. I actually quite like the keyboard, which has a light but satisfying "click" to keystrokes. The fingerprint reader is a nice feature as well. This thing runs pretty quiet, which is a new thing for me. I've been using a custom-built PC for quite a while, which is filled with fans and sounds like it. This thing barely feels like it's on while I'm using it. This laptop has handled everything I've thrown at it with absolute ease. I even booted up an older game and while it did get a little toasty, it didn't miss a beat. I wouldn't call this a "good" gaming option, but, it'll certainly allow you to play some older games if the mood strikes you. I will say that playing this game for about an hour definitely drained the battery pretty quickly. Just something to keep in mind. I haven't tried using the speakers extensively, but they seem fine. I use headphones 99% of the time anyways, and I had zero issues hooking up my bluetooth headphones. I haven't tried the webcam either, but I'd be curious how much it drains the battery and puts strain on this machine. For 90% of generic computer users, this laptop will absolutely fit your needs. It's not going to change your life. It's not going to knock your socks off. It will handle everything that an average user will throw at it, however. For the price point, I couldn't be more satisfied. Here are my only gripes: Is the screen the best thing I've ever seen? No. But I'm perfectly fine with that tradeoff. I'm not a graphic artist and I'm not doing image editing on this laptop. I'm using this to do web browsing, occasional coding, and watching the videos. For these use-cases, I couldn't be happier with the performance. The bloatware is a pain. You will probably need to take a solid 30-45 minutes after first boot just cleaning out the trash that Acer puts on the machine. Is it really that big of a deal? No. But it's annoying. Watching lots of video or using resource-intensive software (eg. games) can drain the battery pretty quickly, from what I've observed. Casual web browsing, word processing, etc. doesn't seem to put a dent in battery life though. If I wanted a gaming laptop, I would have gotten a gaming laptop. That's not what this is, and I'm fine with that. Whoever thought it was a good idea to put the on/off key in the spot of the delete key should be thoroughly ridiculed. Infuriating to keep putting the laptop into sleep when trying to delete something.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020 by Apollodorus
CPU: Ryzen 7 4700u
Capacity: Laptop only
Style: 8GB/512GB
This is a great laptop. I was worried about the screen when reading reviews, but watched several online videos and reviews and liked what I saw. I have zero issues with the screen. It is bright enough and plenty clear. I personally think mention of the screen as a negative are based more on reviewing the tech specs and having to come up with a negative for this machine. Because let's face it, at this price point, you have to come up with something negative to say. This is a truly great piece of technology. Probably, the best laptop I have ever used; either for work or for personal use. Boot up is extremely fast. Battery life will last all day. Screen is sufficiently bright even in a well lit room with several large windows in the middle of a summer day. I am not a power user, but I do use Adobe xD and Figma and work with photos, no issues or concerns there. Keyboard feels great and is quick. Touch pad is solid. Build quality is high. Lightweight and a joy to use. My biggest gripes are: bloatware, but that is easy to remove and the stickers--which were also easy to remove. Is it a MacBook Pro? No, but it's also not $2000 and honestly, I have my doubts that a Mac would offer a better experience for a majority of users. At this point, I have zero regrets purchasing this computer. Acer and AMD did something very impressive with this machine.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020 by Crooked Finger
CPU: Ryzen 7 4700u
Capacity: Laptop only
Style: 8GB/512GB
PURCHASED JULY 0F 2021 - THIS WEEK MARKS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE HAD TO "RESTORE" THIS COMPUTER - WHAT A HASSLE AND A WASTE OF TIME. THE TOUCH PAD DID NOT COME BACK WITH THE LATEST "RESTORE" Start all over with Bookmarks, Accounts and PW. THE BELOW WAS WRITTEN IN OCTOBER: The freeze has returned - and the warbly sound since my factory reset in October. ACER offered to take a look at the actual unit to see if they could fix the problem. Have to do without a computer for up to 10 days. WIll have to pull out the old reliable HP - that I should have replaced with another HP - but decided to give ACER a try. Recently - the computer has been freezing up. Nothing I can do, but hold the OFF button 10-15 seconds until it shuts down. Laptop speaker seems to be distorting as well. Hoping this is not a trend so short off return expiration. I used American Express so I may try to slip in under an extended warranty. This is what I wrote prior to the freezing issue. 3 times in the last four days. ONE YEAR AND 4 MONTHS LATER - I would NOT say that Overall I am very pleased with this computer. Each of the things that I don't like are my fault for not being more thorough in my research. I miss the numeric keyboard - even though this has a function that can be used within the qwerty keys. I also miss having a scandisk slot. I have ordered an attachment to go into the USB C slot. On the positive side, the backlit keyboard is excellent. The speed is excellent. The resolution of the screen is excellent. I have appreciated the fingerprint recognition. The unit is lightweight and very compact. Good value for the price. I was worried about this being an off-brand, but ACER seems to be a good alternative to Dell or HP.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021 by Remy Darden