Acer Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H – (MediaTek 8183, 4GB

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H – (MediaTek 8183, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, 11.6 Inch HD Touchscreen Display, Google Chrome OS, Silver)





Convenient Convertibility
Make full use of this Chromebook’s 11” display. With its 360-degree convertible modes, easily make presentations or share your screen in convenient and collaborative ways.
Complete Connectivity
Stay synced and connected. With a fully functional USB-C port and 802.11ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.2, connect to multiple devices at the same time while also making full use of the integrated 720p HDR webcam for crystal clear video calls in Google Hangouts
A Smarter OS
Enjoy all the advantages offered by Chrome OS: quicker boot times, an easy-to-use interface, built-in malware protection, access to millions of Android apps on Google Play, and much more.
Weight: | 1.05 kg |
Dimensions: | 29 x 1.88 x 20.6 cm; 1.05 Kilograms |
Brand: | Acer |
Model: | NX.HUVEK.002 |
Colour: | Silver |
Batteries Included: | Yes |
Manufacture: | Acer |
Dimensions: | 29 x 1.88 x 20.6 cm; 1.05 Kilograms |
We all know the problems we have when using windows. How slow it is. How it takes so much of the resourecs. How it crashes with no reason. How slow it is. How you dont like to power down because it takes for ever to power back up. At a third of the price of a windows computer i would highly recommend it.
I bought this to replace an android tablet that I had been using for a year, but then the touch screen went wrong with it. Amazon stepped in and refunded the cost of the tablet when it was returned and I had initially intended to go and buy an ipad instead. However, the cost of those is eyewatering and I then thought about the Chromebook spin. It can act like a tablet when folded back or a small laptop when in conventional mode. I found this 64GB version as a second hand deal with over 100 off the new price (which was already a special price deal, so in fact this second hand one was something like 150 off the regular new price). It has a few tiny marks on the case and did not come with the manual or in the original box, but the manual can be downloaded as a PDF and the marks are hardly noticeable, so I am more than happy to live with them for the savings. The chromebook has great battery life and for what I use it for, it is ideal. With the Chrome OS that is basically android OS, I managed to install a range of apps that I had used on the android tablet that went wrong. Oddly a couple of apps said they were not compatible, which I don’t understand, since they did not need any particular hardware like GPS. I found alternative apps that worked though, so no biggie. Been using it several weeks now and I am very happy. The screen resolution is perhaps a little bit of a negative point since it is now particularly high. However, for what I need it is fine. At the price I paid, I don’t really think I could have got something better. It certainly feels like a quality product and from a very well known maker. I have had Acer products before and was very happy with them.
The Acer Chromebook is very easy to set up, the instructions were clear and concise as soon as your turned it on. The screen is sharp and videos watched on YouTube look good. The sound is probably the only let down because it sounds very tinny. But, if you put a good set of headphones in then that should sort that issue out.
It is incredibly lightweight as well. Laptops of old used to leave your legs feeling dead after using them they were that heavy. The battery life is amazing! I only use it in the evenings and It still has plenty of battery charge left after 3 or 4 days. Charging doesn’t take long either, roughly 90 minutes until it’s at 100%. Less if you’re charging with higher battery life left.
When doing your research look at when the automatic updates finish. Thankfully, I will continue to receive updates up until 2026. Which is more than enough for me.
I can highly recommend this Chromebook if you’re on a tight budget. If money is no object then are some really good ones out there to.
With one USB C port for screen casting / sharing & charging as well as one regular USB port I at first thought this would be an issue but it isn’t at all.
The battery life is around 14 hours & therefore works spot on.
A really handy little device that intergates well not only with all the usual Google stuff (Google docs, Google home (for say a mini nest smart speaker), YouTube music, etc.) but also enabling Linux gives you access to a Linux (Debian) virtual machine along with SSH.
I would recomand this to anyone wanting a Chromebook
I will also point out that this machine will receive updates until June 2028.
Also any Linux file interactions over a Samba connection are sandboxed & therefore files can only open as read only.
There are a few adjustments to make after so many years with Microsoft, but they are easily made and for such a comparatively low price I’m very impressed. Google Drive means my files are available on all my Android tablet, start up takes almost no time, it’s light weight, quiet, with a long battery life.
You’ll notice the screen could be better when streaming videos etc, with the contrast being a little low, but it’s perfectly watchable and sharp & clear when dealing with text.
A Chromebook might not fit all your needs (eg gaming, bespoke software etc) but as a workhorse, it’s ideal.
This machine is very well laid out and easy to use: the keyboard is fast and accurate, and very comfortable even after hours of continuous use; the screen is sharp and easy on the eyes (especially if you use the automatic night-light setting); the processor is a joy – however many windows I have open nothing has made it hesitate for an instant; connecting a printer via wi-fi was a doddle.
There are adequate ports (USB-C, USB-A, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack) but of course one can always use a USB-C hub to add ports, including HDMI. Several good ones available here on Amazon for very little money.
Chromebooks are always fast to start up and shut down, but this one seems, subjectively at least, faster than most.
All in all, this is a very well-sorted and attractive machine. I’m very pleased with this purchase – I’m considering buying another for my wife to replace her current Windows laptop.
The Good:
Fast lean os that doesn’t get in the way or badger you like windows does,
Nice vibrent screen.
Android app compatible.
Can run Linux software with a bit of messing about in the settings.
HDMI out via a cheap USB 3 dongle is superb.
Battery life is over 7 hours.
The not so good:
Switching it on via holding the power button can be confusing as the screen doesn’t power up when you press it like most laptops, you need to hold it in for a bit and there’s no indication it’s powering up until the screen comes on. A few times I have accidentally turned it off again by thinking it didn’t register the button press and pressing it again. A very minor gripe that is nevertheless worth mentioning.
Some android apps are designed for phones and appear as such i.e. a vertical screen with large borders.
The file system sandboxes any files created with android apps and it’s a bit of a chore to delete them as you can’t do it from the file manager and have to poke around in the settings.
So a very nice machine that I have no reservations in recommending.