If you were burned by netbooks or are looking for an excellent second computing device, I’d recommend giving Chromebooks a chance – you may be just as pleasantly surprised as I was. With firmly planted roots, a waning PC market and support for Android apps on the horizon, the Chromebook’s future looks bright. Given its price, it’s hard to go wrong with the Acer Chromebook 14.
If you were burned by netbooks or are looking for an excellent second computing device, I’d recommend giving Chromebooks a chance – you may be just as pleasantly surprised as I was. With firmly planted roots, a waning PC market and support for Android apps on the horizon, the Chromebook’s future looks bright. Given its price, it’s hard to go wrong with the Acer Chromebook 14.
Netbooks often got a bad rap for their numerous faults but in hindsight, they had a far greater impact on the computing industry than most realize. The modern-day netbook was introduced by Asus in 2007 with the Eee PC. This new class of computing...
The Chrome Notebook. In the Acer Chromebook 14 for Work slumbers the hardware of a notebook. As an office companion it is a successful product. However, the components do not use their full...
If you want the look of an upscale ultrabook for the price of a Chromebook, this model is tops. You get long battery life, a beautiful HD screen, and a sleek aluminum chassis at a stellar price. Read...
The Acer 14 was the best performing, most usable, and nicest to look at model throughout all of our testing. It is the perfect choice if you want a Chromebook that doesn't stifle productivity and provides a top notch movie watching...
There's a lot to like about the Acer, including it's smart design, larger screen size, and impressively long battery life. These are offset by a few less than desirable components. The display is adequate at best, the keyboard is also average, and...
Chromebooks aren't for everybody, but nearly anybody can get use out of a Chromebook. They are ideal for students, and can even work well in some office situations. They're even great as a secondary computer for browsing on the couch, or other similar...
For the business user who needs all-day battery life and MIL-SPEC–tested durability, the Acer Chromebook 14 for Work is one of the more powerful Chrome OS laptops we've seen. Its price, however, is firmly in Windows-laptop...
Acer's latest stab at the Chromebook game is a bit of a mixed bag. Its metal-clad chassis is excellent, the keyboard is great, and for a sub £200 device, you're getting superb build quality. The display, however, is a big let-down, as is the lack of SD...
Acer's Chromebook 14 has a few things to brag about: Its brushed-aluminum chassis and high-resolution display make it stand out among other affordable models, even if other features remain pretty basic.
The Acer Chromebook 14 stands out for its stylish design and big screen at an affordable price. If you're looking for a classier Chromebook, this is...
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If you were burned by netbooks or are looking for an excellent second computing device, I’d recommend giving Chromebooks a chance – you may be just as pleasantly surprised as I was. With firmly planted roots, a waning PC market and support for Android apps on the horizon, the Chromebook’s future looks bright. Given its price, it’s hard to go wrong with the Acer Chromebook 14.
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