There are brands that risk and bet, directly, to launch their own chromebooks. That is, laptops that run the Google Chrome OS operating system, compatible with the Android store applications. Therefore, here we leave iOS and Windows and we move on to the Internet giant. Acer is one of these brands and in the last IFA announced its new Chromebook, the Acer Chromebook 15. A laptop with a large screen and high definition that is also characterized by its great autonomy.
Let's see in detail what this Acer Chromebook 15 offers us, which will be available from October at a starting price of 500 euros.
Acer Chromebook 15
| screen | IPS 15.6 inches Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) | |
| Design | aluminum | |
| Measurements | 378 x 256 x 18.9 | |
| Weight | 1.72 kg | |
| Processor | Intel Celeron dual core Intel Pentium Quad Core | |
| Memory and storage0 | 4 and 8 RAM / 32 0 64 GB eMMC storage Card reader up to 128 GB SDXC | |
| Battery | Up to 12 hours | |
| Operating system | Google Chrome OS | |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.1 type C ports, Bluetooth 4.2, 2 USB 3.0 ports and headphone jack 802.11ac WiFi with 2 × 2 MIMO technology | |
| Added | - | |
| Camera | HD webcam with 88º field of view | |
| Sound | Harman speakers with Dolby audio | |
| Featured Features | Dual upward facing speaker with great volume and audio range | |
| Release date | October | |
| Price | From 500 euros |
Display and layout
The new Acer Chromebook has an aluminum body and a 15.6-inch full HD resolution IPS screen. A team, as we can see, highly recommended to consume multimedia content. This chromebook is the only one on the market with a screen of this size . In addition, the screen has a wide degree of vision, which makes it easy for several people to watch the same series or movie from the computer at the same time. For measurements and weight see table.
In this line, its two speakers are oriented upwards, admitting high definition audio and providing greater volume and dynamic range. The webcam has a wide field of vision, making it very suitable for group chats or work video conferences. It is also a device that is quite silent as it has its own design without headphones.
Processor and performance
We have two variants on this Acer Chromebook 15: Intel Celeron dual-core and Intel Pentium 4-core. They are equipment, therefore, intended only for domestic and student consumption. With the taking of notes and office applications we should not present any problem, but they are not computers with which to play. Two versions of both RAM and storage will be available: 4 and 8 GB and 32 and 64 GB.
Autonomy of hours and hours
One of the key points of the Acer Chromebook 15 is its autonomy: we can use it wirelessly for up to 12 hours, although it may vary depending on the chosen model configuration, applications, power management and operating conditions of the equipment.
Acer Chromebook 15 connectivity
We have in this new Chromebook with Intel Wireless-AC (802.11ac) that incorporates 2 × 2 MIMO technology. In addition, we will have two USB 3.1 Type-C ports , Bluetooth 4.2, two USB 3.0, an HDMI port and a headphone / speaker connector.
In addition, we can insert an SD card of up to 128 GB SDXC to have a little extra storage, in case we know little by default.
This new Acer Chromebook 15 is the laptop of its style with the largest screen. It can be yours from October at a price of 500 euros , depending on the model.