Acer Chromebase DC221HQ All-in-One

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Pros:

Crisp 21.5-inch display with touch capabilities, Quick startup times and decent performance, Satisfactory audio from the integrated speakers
Affordable. 1080p touch screen. Articulating stand. Simple to set up and use. Quick performance in testing.

Cons:

Pricier than most Chrome OS devices, Few USB and other ports (and all at rear of system), Wired keyboard and mouse leave just one USB port available
Limited number of USB ports. Only 16GB of local storage. Wired mouse and keyboard

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Last revision on September 13, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Crisp 21.5-inch display with touch capabilities, Quick startup times and decent performance, Satisfactory audio from the integrated speakers
Affordable. 1080p touch screen. Articulating stand. Simple to set up and use. Quick performance in testing

Reviewers Didn't Like

Pricier than most Chrome OS devices, Few USB and other ports (and all at rear of system), Wired keyboard and mouse leave just one USB port available
Limited number of USB ports. Only 16GB of local storage. Wired mouse and keyboard

Expert reviews and ratings

Space-efficient design and the simplicity of Chrome OS combine in this basic value desktop. It's good for light Web-based productivity work or use strictly as a Web/e-mail station. Read...

By Computer Shopper on October 26, 2015

A solid value for an entry-level all-in-one desktop with a large touch display, the Acer Chromebase DC221HQ bwmicz is a good alternative to a Windows PC if you're looking for...

By PC Mag on September 28, 2015

Great screen, small but usable keyboard (that looks much like the small Macintosh keyboards), snappy operation, and low price make this an education, and specialized workstation, winner. If you bought into the Google Chrome OS universe, this new Acer...

By channelpronetwork.com on October 02, 2015

Not too long ago, Acer released their 15.6″ display Chromebook making it the largest screened devices Acer has running Chrome OS, and that spot has now been passed on to its newest addition to the family, the Acer Chromebase AIO Desktop with a 21.5″...

By techaeris.com on August 01, 2015