As one of the leading manufacturers of chromebooks, Acer refreshed its product line with two new products, chromebook spin 714 and chromebook tab 510** Starting at $750 ($1100 for enterprise models), the chromebook spin 714 is the higher end of the two products, equipped with up to 12 generations of Intel Core i7 processors and a 14 inch 2560x1600 display.
As an additional selling point, the gorilla glass used on its display includes an antibacterial coating designed to resist stains and bacteria. At the same time, the 16:10 aspect ratio of the screen provides you with a little extra vertical screen space to improve productivity.
Chromebook spin 714 also features a gorilla glass screen with an anti microbial coating and MIL-STD 810h durability. At the same time, spin 714 is part of Intel Evo platform and supports Wi Fi 6e, HDMI Jack and dual thunderbolt 4 ports. The laptop includes good connectivity. As for battery life, Acer claims that a single charge can reach 10 hours, and fast charging can add 4 hours of additional running time after 30 minutes of plug-in. There is also an optional fingerprint recognizer for those who want to log in to their laptops in a fast and easy way.
But what makes spin 714 different from many other chromebooks is its stylus, which has 4096 level pressure sensitivity and a built-in slot for easy storage. The laptop has a flexible 360 degree hinge and the durability of MIL-STD 810h, which is designed to prevent falling and splashing.
In addition, for those looking for a more affordable convertible chromebook, there is a $400 chromebook tab 510. Instead of 360 degree hinges, the tab 510 uses a detachable two in one design driven by Qualcomm's snapdragon 7C second-generation chip. For those who want to use the tab 510 as a laptop, its keyboard folio case keyboard case is an optional Accessory。 The chromebook 510 has a portable 10.1-inch screen, as well as a built-in stylus and MIL-STD 810h durability. However, its removable keyboard is an optional accessory.
Acer tab 510 has a 10.1-inch 1920x1200 screen, which is much more portable than spin 714, and its battery life is slightly better. Acer promises to use 11 hours on a single charge. In addition to the 5 megapixel webcam in the front, there is an 8 megapixel camera in the back. However, even at a lower price, this tablet supports the durability of MIL-STD 810h, and has bumpers and reinforced chassis in every corner, making it more robust and reliable. Similar to the spin 714, the tab 510 is also equipped with a built-in stylus.
In North America, the chromebook tab 510 is expected to go on sale sometime in July, starting at $400, and the chromebook spin 714 will go on sale later in August, starting at $750.