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Acer Chromebook 11 gets a 2018 refresh, coming in March for $249 and up

Acer is updating its 11.6 inch Chromebook lineup for 2018 with a new model sporting two USB 3.1 Type-C ports, an Intel Celeron processor, a fanless design, and up to 10 hours of battery life. The new Acer Chromebook 11 will be available starting in March for $249 and up. The Chromebook can be charged […]

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Rugged Acer Chromebook 11 C771 with Intel Skylake launches for $280 and up

Acer’s latest Chromebook features a rugged design, an 11.6 inch IPS display (with optional touch), and a choice of Intel Celeron, Core i3, or Core i5 Skylake processor options. The Acer Chromebook 11 C771 is available starting today for $280 and up… or at least the entry-level models are. That $280 price tag is for […]

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Acer introduces Chromebook 11 with up to 8GB RAM, Core i5 CPU

Acer was one of the first companies to launch a Chromebook, and these days the company has a wide range of models with different screen sizes, processors, and capabilities. But for the most part they’re low-cost devices with entry-level specs. The fanciest current Acer Chromebook is probably the Chromebook R13 with a 13.3 inch convertible […]

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2016 Acer Chromebook 11 with IPS display now available for $180

At first glance, Acer’s new Chromebook 11 looks a lot like last year’s model. It’s still a Chrome OS laptop with an 11.6 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display and an Intel Celeron N2840 processor. But the new model has an IPS display with better viewing angles and a new case design that Acer says […]

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Acer Chromebook 11 gets a 2016 refresh

Acer is updating its affordable 11.6 inch Chromebook. The new Chromebook 11 CB3-131 has a refined design to make the laptop more durable for use in commercial and educational environments. The company says it can withstand 132 pounds of force on the top lid and survive falls of about 2 feet without damage. But the […]

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Acer and Toshiba’s new Bay Trail Chromebooks now available for $199 and up

Acer and Toshiba introduced new Chromebooks featuring Intel Celeron Bay Trail processors this summer, and now they’re available for purchase. The Acer Chromebook 11 is a $199 model that promises long battery life at a low price, while the Toshiba Chromebook 2 costs a bit more… but offers premium options including a full HD display. […]

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Acer Chromebook 11 is a Bay Trail-powered laptop

Acer is expanding its Chromebook family with a new model featuring an Intel Celeron Bay Trail processor. The Acer Chromebook 11 showed up in a product brochure in July and now Acer has posted a promotional video for the laptop which describes it as having the “best value,” although the company hasn’t yet unveiled the price. According […]