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...
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.
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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...
Not many Chromebooks can be called beautiful. Affordable? Sure. Portable? Often. But Chromebooks are almost exclusively budget systems, and design often falls by the wayside. Google tried to change preceptions with its Chromebook Pixel , but nobody...
Acer mostly succeeded with the Chromebook 14. It's slim, light, and affordable. What's not to love? Even the design makes you question if there's some type of catch. The aluminum allow body is stunning and luxurious. You're getting a surprising deal at...
The Acer Chromebook 14 gives you just about all the features and quality you need from a basic laptop, plus extra niceties like a metal body and almost 12 hours of battery...
Acer's Chromebook 14 is the Chromebook you buy when you want something better than the typical, $200-ish browser laptop, but you're not quite flush enough to afford the swankier Dell Chromebook 13 or the upcoming HP Chromebook 13. For a midrange price...
Acer Chromebook 14The GoodPremium metal design • Long battery life • Solid keyboard and trackpad • Great performance for $300 • Large full HD screenThe BadKeys can be a little mushyThe Bottom LineNo other Chromebook comes close to Acer's Chromebook 14...
If you're looking for a great Chromebook that isn't going to break the bank, and don't have super lofty performance needs, the Acer Chromebook 14 is likely to be at the top of your list. Its price is completely reasonable, and the complete package...
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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