For the last few years, the Chromebook Spin 713 has been at the top of our list. It had a lot of things going for it: blazing fast Intel processors, a crisp and high-resolution 3:2 screen, a generous port selection, and one of the better batteries. I had high expectations for the sequel.
It brings me no pleasure to report that the 712 is worse than the 734. Many of the flaws are more forgivable than they would be at a price of $1,000. I think it's a step back. There is a reason here.
Speed is the major area in which this device has improved. One of the few Chromebooks that come with 12th Gen processors is the 714. It is moving quickly. I don't think it would have a problem running things in Linux either. I didn't do anything to make the fans spin up or generate any heat. The fans were very loud while I tested last year. That's a good improvement.
I think this computer is a bit better looking than the 713. The design is dull and boring and the logo on the top of the device is unattractive. There are some nice touches around the touchpad that make it look more professional. The finish is high quality, and the device was battered around in my backpack without a scratch. The device is a step up from the previous one. I can't over emphasize how boring it still is.
There are two things on the right
There is a jack on the left
There is a garage stylus. It is easy to slip in and out of the tiny slot in the bottom of the device. The texture was smooth, but the hinge wasn't strong enough to hold the screen in place while I was writing. I didn't like the way it gave in both cases
You will need to agree to the following in order to use the Chromebook Spin 712.
You can sync your Chromebooks apps and settings with the service. Following setup, this can be looked at. The terms of service of the internet service providers.
Yes or no can be said to the following.
Allow apps and services with location permission to use your device's location, and let Assistant access a screenshot of what's on your screen to provide tailored responses.
There are three mandatory agreements and five optional agreements to use the Chromebooks.
Let's talk about some of the more puzzling changes. The display was the first thing that came to mind. The screen of the Spin 712 is slightly larger. The Spin 713 had one of the best screens on a Chromebooks. There was a 3:2 resolution. It was so roomy, there was no glare, colors were vivid, and all of this was a huge part of the reason that Chromebooks 713 was topping Best Chromebooks pages all over the internet. I think of that screen all the time, and I miss it a lot. I need you to return to me.
The 714 has a screen that is different from that one. The device has a 16:10 panel. The 712 easily passed 400 nits of brightness. This screen is fine. It's okay.
One of the ports is no longer in use. The Spin 712 had a microSD slot. Two of the ports here are compatible with the newer version of the computer operating system. The 713 had all that as well.
The battery life is at that point. The Intel 12th Gen is showing less battery life than the Intel 11th Gen. I spent seven and a half hours out of the 11th Gen device. I worked for four hours and 56 minutes out of this one. It seems like most people will get a shorter time out of the Spin 714 than they would out of the previous one. Charging time was quicker, with the 714 juiced up to an hour in just 46 minutes.
It's possible to put it in all the usual laptop modes.
Even as a shelter.
There are other small things, too, such as the 714's touchpad being smaller, its Chassis being thicker and heavier, and there being no fingerprints on it. The device was more expensive because of that. The Core i5 model of the 712 was $699. My model is the cheapest one I have found online, and I am also seeing a Core i5 / 16GB unit and a Core i7 / 16GB unit both listed for just over $1,000.
Maybe the price increase in a vacuum is justified by the included stylus and slightly larger screen. There is a long list of things missing from the 714 that I am not convinced about.
The processor has a weight of 3.09 lbs and a dimensions of 12.31 x 7.82 x 0.71 inches.
The Spin 712 has more power than the Spin 714. The silent fans and cold plastic made a big difference. If you want to buy one of the most powerful Chromebooks, you can.
The Spin 713 used to be like that. The Spin 713 scored better than its competitors. It was great in a lot of other ways. The screen was good. The battery life was good. It had a lot of ports. The only complaint was the subpar audio. The Spin 714 has a lot of power going for it. It is not at all a slam-dunk purchase that the 713 was.
The keys are 1.6 x 1.6 cm. The keyboard has no indicators. The power button doesn't need much force to work. The volume keys are in a certain position. The keys are dark blue and have text on them. The speakers were quieter than a standard external speaker in my testing. A single hand can open the laptop. It can be looked at from a different angle. It takes a bit of force to depress the touchpad, which is 9.2 centimeters in diameter. There is no support for fingerprints or facial logins on the Chromebooks.
There is a screen reader in chromeOS. You can access the support for dictation in the settings of chromeOS. The high-contrast mode is toggled with the letters H. The caption features are variable. The keyboard keys can be remapped. The top row can be re mapped. The keyboard features that can be toggled are sticky keys, onscreen keyboard, highlight object with keyboard focus, highlight text caret, and switch access. The following settings can be adjusted. Mouse acceleration, reverse scrolling, tap dragging, tap-to-click, and automatic click can beggled. The snap layout feature is accessible by pressing and holding the Maximize button.
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