Acer's Spin 713 need to be different...why?

patrickt141

I like my Spin 713, and the two previous Spin 713s, but Acer's need to depart from Chrome OS is irritating. For years, the Android System Webview app wouldn't update. Acer had their own Webview but my Acer kept trying. Now, suddenly, it can update with the standard Android System Webview. Chrome OS updated to 112 a week ago but not my Spin 713. Who knows when it will update. Now, if I go to Beta Channel it's on 112 but not Stable Channel.

I remember the Goth kids that drove merchants downtown nuts. They collected on the busiest corning wearing black combat boots with three-inch soles, black pants, black shirt, black duster, and a mohawk haircut dyed purple. "Why do they have to stand on the busiest corner?" My response was simply, "You don't dye your mohawk purple so no one will notice you." Acer is the Goth of the chromebook world.

Look at Acer. We're different. Not better. Just, well, different You can wait weeks for the update as with the Spin 714 because we're different.

If I would find another brand with a premium chromebook with a 3:2 screen, I'd give it a try.

[Edited the thread to add model name to the title]

JackE

Acer had their own Webview

Why? Hmmm? I'm gonna guess the marketing department thought it would sell Did I guess right?

billsey

Be aware that Acer doesn't do the OS on Chromebooks, that's all in Google's lap.

patrickt141

I'm assuming Acer starts with Chrome OS from Google and customizes it. That's why Webview is unique to Acer and the Chome OS updates are always late for Acer. My HP 2x 11 chromebook updated to Chrome OS 112 seven days before my Acer updated. When I had the Spin 714 the rest of the world was three updates beyond the Acer 714.

JackE

Acer doesn't do the ChromeOS updates either. Google does the ChromeOS updates. So ask the google forums why.

billsey

I don't believe Acer customizes the OS build, though they might pre-install some apps or features.

JackE

I'm still trying to find out what problem this apparent update lag is causing in actually using the machine.

joelthompsons

It seems that you have been experiencing some frustration with your Acer Spin 713 and the Chrome OS updates. The fact that Acer has departed from Chrome OS and has its own Webview app can be irritating when it comes to updates, especially if they are delayed. It is understandable that you would want your device to stay up-to-date with the latest software.

You make an interesting analogy to the goth kids standing out in a crowd, and how Acer is like the "goth" of the Chromebook world. While it is true that Acer has tried to differentiate itself from other Chromebook manufacturers, it is important that they continue to provide a high-quality user experience.

If you are looking for another brand with a premium Chromebook that has a 3:2 screen, there are several options available on the market. Some popular brands include HP, Dell, and Lenovo. It might be worth researching these brands and their Chromebook offerings to see if they meet your needs and preferences.

patrickt141

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1195846#Comment_1195846

None. I'm shocked you're not aware of that. I have no problems being 81 either but I wish I was 23.

Now, my assumptions were apparently wrong.

"Since the inception of the 4-week Chrome and ChromeOS update cycles, we’ve not seen too many major delays when new versions arrive. There are a couple reasons for this: first, with 4-week updates, there are smaller changes from one version to the next; and second, if you are a bit late (like we are right now), the next OS version is upon you rather abruptly.

"To be fair, ChromeOS 112 rolled out on schedule for quite a few Chromebooks. However, the vast majority of devices we’re currently testing are all still stuck on ChromeOS 111 and as of just a few minutes ago, that is still the case. The release was scheduled for April 6th and now 12 days into a 28 day cycle, there’s a wide variety of devices that still don’t have the update."

https://chromeunboxed.com/chrome-os-112-update-still-on-111-chromebooks/

"If you are looking for another brand with a premium Chromebook that has a 3:2 screen, there are several options available on the market."

I bought an Acer Spin 714 and after six weeks gave it to a friend's son to use for school. I loathed the 16:10 screen. It also ran two updates behind my HP x2. I went looking for other 3:2 aspect ration chromebooks and not only found no where listing them but found a lot of spec sheets that don't even list the aspect ration. I suppose were supposed to be able to figure it out from the number of pixels.

So, I apologize for my erroneous assumptions and find the delayed arrival of updates just as irritating as before.

JackE

None. I'm shocked you're not aware of that. I have no problems being 81 either but I wish I was 23.

Heh-heh. Yes, but the metaphor is more like being 81.2 yo and wishing you were still 81.1. In most cases, these updates are marginal hardly noticeable improvements that take time to deploy on all mainboard designs. Some mfrs get it earlier them others but eventually they all should get there till the EOL.

patrickt141

It's more like you go into MVD and the receptionist says have a seat. "Someone will be with you." "Any idea when?" "Next."