Question 1

I see it has a webcam, but what about a rear facing camera?

Accepted Answer

There is no rear facing camera.

Question 2

Is this particular Acer R11 Chromebook model (CB5-132T-C8ZW) fanless? Are all Acer R11 Chromebooks fanless?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this Acer R11 Chromebook is fanless.  I believe that most Chromebooks are fanless.

Question 3

are you currently running android apps (with Google Play Store) or are you just hoping to when Google makes it available?

Accepted Answer

Google Play is already available (as a beta).  I updated the chrome OS first thing when I got the R11 and have been using a number of apps from Google Play.  It is hard to navigate with the mouse so using the touchscreen is needed.

Question 4

This is my first refurbished purchase. Though Newegg is the seller, who did the refurbishing on this product, and to what standard? My hope is that it at least gets a new battery.

Accepted Answer

It is an Acer Factory Refurbished product according the support paperwork that came with it. Mine looks like a brand new unit. New Battery? It's not that old yet but you might want to buy a NEW Chromebook instead since you're worried already.

Question 5

Is there an ability to expand memory utilizing SD cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 6

Is this convertible to a tablet?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it will still have the chrome OS.

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