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If you’ve been following our recent coverage, you know the laptop world is currently obsessed with the MacBook Neo. At $599, Apple’s latest entry-level machine has been a sales juggernaut, proving that there is a massive appetite for premium-feeling hardware at a mid-range price. But if you’re looking for a device that offers more versatility and better “bang for your buck” than the Neo, today’s deal on the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is the one to beat.
Right now, Best Buy has chopped a massive $300 off the retail price, bringing this powerhouse down to just $499 – a solid $100 cheaper than the MacBook Neo.
Don’t get me wrong, the Neo is a great little machine, but at $499, the Spin 714 is doing things Apple’s $599 laptop simply can’t match. For a hundred dollars less, you’re getting a 2-in-1 convertible that transforms into a tablet, USI pen support, a 14-inch WUXGA touchscreen, and a built-in QHD webcam. And under the hood, this thing is an absolute beast for the price:
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 115U (with dedicated AI processing)
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 256GB SSD
- Design: Durable aluminum chassis that meets MIL-STD 810H standards
Project Aluminium aspirations
What makes this deal even sweeter is the software. Because this is a Chromebook Plus device, it’s already packed with Google’s latest AI features—like Help Me Write and Magic Editor.
More importantly, hardware like this is exactly what Project Aluminium is being built for. When the unified OS launches, having a high-quality touchscreen and a fast Intel Core Ultra chip is going to make the transition to a “desktop-class” Android experience feel seamless. While not confirmed, devices like this one will likely get the option to upgrade to Google’s new OS when it arrives.
Deals this deep on the Spin 714 usually don’t hang around for long. If you want a “Pro” level experience for a “budget” price, head over to Best Buy and snag one before the price jumps back up to $799.
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