Acer expands Chromebook Lineup by revealing six new powerful Chromebook Plus laptops and a Chromebook detachable. The Chromebook Plus laptops offer a choice of powerful processors and come with AI-powered features and apps. Wallet friendly, yet versatile, the Acer Chromebook Plus and Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise devices are the ideal choice for tech lovers, young professionals, students and teachers. Each model comes with Google AI built in and with double the speed, memory and storage when compared to previous models1
. Powerful Google AI features include Help me read, Live Translate, Google Photos’ Magic Eraser and Editor, and Help me write, which help you edit photos, summarize content, create first drafts, and do more in a snap.
WUXGA 16:10 ratio displays with 300-nit brightness and an anti-glare coating, ensure clear visuals, even in bright settings, whilst the optional touchscreens add convenient, effortless navigation to enhance your work experience. Designed for productivity, the Acer Chromebook Plus laptops offer a Quick Insert key, optional touchscreen, optional backlit keyboard, 4G LTE, a built-in fingerprint sensor, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and a HDMI port. Each model comes with up to 16GB LPDDR5X memory and storage up to 512GB NVMe SSD.
Wi-Fi 7-enabled, the new Acer Chromebook Plus laptops boast enhanced speeds of up to 5.8Gbps, ultra-low latency of under 2 ms, and multi-link capability for a more reliable and seamless wireless connection. Each model meets military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability standards to ensure reliability and peace of mind, as does the availability of a fast-charging feature.
Each model comes with a triple-mic array with advanced beamforming technology, to precisely capture your voice while reducing background noise, outperforming dual-mic setups for crystal-clear communication on calls. This is complemented further with DTS Audio and Acer’s TNR Solution which delivers stunning image quality, even in low light, by intelligently detecting and diagnosing noisy pixels, resulting in crisper, clearer images. Plus, built-in Google AI-powered video call tools automatically enhance clarity and lighting, cancel noise, and blur backgrounds, and you can mute your mic and turn off your camera with one click for added privacy and convenience.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Range
● The Acer Chromebook Plus 514, powered by the latest Intel Core 3 N355 processor, with a 14” WUXGA display and FHD webcam, enables smooth multitasking, letting you tackle demanding projects with ease for a faster, focused workflow.
● The Acer Chromebook Plus 516, powered by up to Intel Core 7 processor with a 16” WUXGA display, Google AI built in and a FHD webcam.
● The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is powered by up to Intel Core 7 processor with a 14” WUXGA display, QHD webcam and with up to 17 hours battery life. Included with purchase of all Acer consumer Chromebook Plus laptops, unlock 12 months of Gemini Advanced, 2TB of cloud storage, and Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and more with the Google One AI Premium plan.
Chromebook Plus Models Also Available with Device Management for Businesses The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 514, combines Intel Core 3 N355 and a 14” WUXGA display for faster workflows. It comes with a FHD webcam, Google AI built in, weighing in at only 1.4kg, and less than 18mm thin
● The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 516 is powered by up to Intel Core 7 processor with a 16” WUXGA display and QHD webcam. Durable and always connected, it’s ready for anything.
● The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 514 is powered by up to Intel Core 7 processor with a 14” WUXGA display, and a QHD webcam. It is designed to boost productivity and is built for effortless connectivity on the go.
All the Enterprise models come certified with TCO 10.0 and offering EPEAT Gold.
Acer Chromebook Tab 311: The Stylish, Versatile and Ultra-portable Detachable The sleek and portable Acer Chromebook Tab 311 is a detachable, offering a simple, affordable, and secure computing experience, designed to power users through the day with a long-lasting battery and reliable performance.
Powered by a MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor, the Acer Chromebook Tab 311 ensures smooth and efficient performance. With up to 128 GB of storage and up to 8 GB LPDDR4X memory, along with a MicroSD card slot that supports up to 2 TB, the detachable is primed to handle demanding workloads with ease. The 10.95-inch IPS display features WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution and an in-cell touch panel, bringing vibrant visuals with a 60 Hz refresh rate. Dual speakers enhance the multimedia experience, making it a flexible option for work, study and entertainment.
Designed to be durable and portable, it measures just 9.05 mm in thickness and weighs 1kg (610g tablet + 415g KB/case) whilst meeting the MIL-STD 810H military-grade durability standard, which ensures device protection for daily use. The Acer Chromebook Tab 311 is also equipped with a heavy-duty 8,000 mAh battery that can provide more than 10 hours of battery life, ensuring productivity throughout the day.
The detachable Acer Chromebook Tab 311 comes with a dockable USI 2.0 stylus, a folio keyboard, along with a portfolio case with an adjustable multi-angle stand to easily switch between typing, drawing, and viewing modes. It also features a 2 MP front-facing camera and a 5 MP rear camera with auto-focus, making it a great companion for capturing important moments and information. Connectivity-wise, it includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, with an optional 4G LTE device connection for on-the-go internet access.
Included with purchase of the Acer Chromebook Tab 311, unlock 3 months of Gemini Advanced, 2TB of cloud storage, and Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and more with the Google One AI Premium plan.
The detachable Acer Chromebook Tab 311 is also available with device management capabilities for business or schools and comes with LTE connectivity via Sim/eSim.
Pricing & Availability
● The Acer Chromebook Tab 311 Detachable will be available in EMEA in July starting at €329.
● The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Intel Core 3 N355 model will be available in EMEA in June starting at €479.
● The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 model will be available in EMEA in May starting at €499.
● The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 up to Intel Core 7 model with QHD webcam, Wi-Fi 7 and backlit keyboard will be available in EMEA in June starting at €579.
● The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 514 up to Intel Core 7 model with QHD webcam and fingerprint reader will be available in EMEA in June starting at €729.
● The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 514 Intel Core 3 N355 model with backlit keyboard will be available in EMEA in June starting at €679.
● The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 516 model will be available in EMEA in May starting at €699.
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