Less time to get online
Fast. Simple. Secure. What more do you want?
The Acer AC700 goes right to the core of today's digital lifestyle.
It gives you everything you could possibly need to connect, work, discover and play online.
The result is a mobile PC experience that strips away excess and focuses on one thing: the fastest, most enjoyable online experience you can get.
The Acer Chromebook is the future of computing. In a stylish simplified design with 11.6" HD display, it's the ideal device for users who live and breathe online, craving the speed to go from one site to the next in an instant. Acer Chromebook is powered by Intel® dual-core processor, Chrome OS, and anywhere connectivity, delivering a ground-breaking user experience that’s fast, simple, and unlike any other. State-of-the-art security keeps you protected each and every time you turn the Chromebook on. Now there's nothing standing between you and the web!
No more painfully waiting for your PC to start up, Acer Chromebook boots in about 10 seconds and resumes instantly from sleep. Your favorite websites load quickly and run smoothly, with the full support for the latest web standards and Adobe® Flash.
Get more done with dual-core power! The Intel® Atom™ N570 Processor sports two cores and provides additional system responsiveness, as well as an enhnaced online experience like you've never seen before!
With built-in WiFi, you can stay in touch with friends and family at home or on-the-go. And no matter where you are, you can access all of your information and data since it’s stored online in the cloud- much like the hard drive on a computer.
Take your entertainment to the big screen. HDMI™ port lets you connect to an external monitor or HDTV through a single cable!
This Chromebook is small on size but big on usability with its 11.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit Display and full-size Chrome OS keyboard. The silver matte finish with high-gloss black decorative edge and simplified design make this device stylish and easy-to-use.
Not only is the Acer Chromebook stunning to look at, it's also easy to use. If you know how to use a browser, then you know how to use Chrome OS. There is nothing to install, and there are no applications to manage because everything is on the web.
Every time you turn it on, the Chromebook upgrades itself to latest features and fixes, with no nagging updates! It also syncs your favorite themes, extensions, bookmarks, and apps across Chrome. The bottom line is that your Chromebook will always have the latest version. No update discs required.
Worried about safety and security? Fear not. The Chromebook is actually a lot safer to use than an ordinary computer. It's designed to keep your browser secure and protected against the bad things, like malware and viruses, that are out there on the web.
Every time you boot your Chromebook, it does a self check called a "verified boot." If it detects that your computer or OS has been tampered with or corrupted, the operating system is typically restored automatically from a known good backup. And if a backup is unavailable on your computer, you can download one yourself from the cloud. Best of all: your Chromebook does all this on its own so you don't have to worry about it.
Key Features
- 11.6” HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit LCD: (1366 x 768) resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
- Dual-core Intel® Processor
- 2GB DDR3 Memory
- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
- 16GB Solid State Drive
- 1.3 Megapixel HD Webcam (1280 x 1024)
- High-Definition Audio Support
- Two Built-in Speakers
- 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
- 2- USB 2.0 Ports
- 1- HDMI™ Port
- Full-sized Chrome Keyboard with dedicated keys for the web
- Oversized, Multi-touch Touchpad
- Memory card slot for storing photos, music, and video
- 6 hours of continuous use
- 3.3 lbs (system unit only)
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Customer Review
The Acer Wi-Fi Chromebook shares the distinction of being the first commercial Chromebook with another model by Samsung. The Acer Wi-Fi Chromebook will sell for $349 while the Samsung model will sell for $429 (Wi-Fi) and $499 (Wi-Fi and 3G capable). I have been testing the CR-48 Chromebook for the last five months. During this time I have come to see the positives and the negatives of this device. The Acer Wi-Fi Chromebook will feature an updated Intel Atom processor which should function quite nicely.
I do think that most people will be happy with this device as long as they understand a couple of things:
1. This will not replace your Windows or Mac machine completely. If you use any programs like Photoshop, then you will still have the need for your PC or Mac.
2. You are probably better off buying the Wi-Fi version and using your smart phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot or buying a Wi-Fi Hotspot from a provider like Verizon or Sprint. That way you can use the web on multiple devices instead of just paying for 3G access on your Chromebook.
Here are some Pros and Cons to consider:
Pros
1. Lightweight
2. Extremely long battery life (I typically charge mine every other day)
3. Pretty fast. On the web I find that the Chromebook loads up really fast.
4. Angry Birds - Yeah, they have added an Angry Birds Chrome web app that lets you play Angry Birds.
5. Sandboxing - You can Google this, but just think of it as a added level of web security.
6. Saving on the Cloud - All your files, etc. are linked to the cloud so you are not having to back up your laptop regularly.
7. Regular updates. Google releases updates to Chrome OS about every 2-3 weeks keeping it stable and secure.
8. HDMI output. This is a nice addition for those who will use this on the road or at a friend's house.
9. Netflix, Hulu, and other video streaming sites are supported finally (they were not in the beta test of the CR-48).
10. Supports music streaming from Amazon Cloud service, Google Music, Pandora, etc.
Cons (or possibly just some Considerations)
1. It runs on Chrome OS only. You can't load Windows or Mac based programs. For a lot of people this means they still need their Mac or PC. This is especially true if you run programs like Photoshop. I use Photoshop and Lightroom often. However, I use my Chromebook for just about everything else. This could be an issue for some, but I still wouldn't give up my Chromebook.
2. Cost might be a little high for some. Since this doesn't replace your PC or Mac completely, this price point is near what a tablet might cost (iPad or Xoom?). Personally, I love the form factor and the fact that I have a full keyboard for working rather than a touch screen on a tablet and would choose this over an equally priced tablet. But I figured I would point this out.
3. Early adopting. There is always a chance that the kinks are still being worked out. With Google, I'm pretty sure this won't be the case. My experience with the CR-48 has been great, with regular revisions every few weeks from Google even in the beta phase. Probably not going to be an issue, but again, worth pointing out.
4. No optical drive. You cannot play CDs or DVDs on this device. You must use the USB port or SD card slot. With Netflix, Hulu, and many other options, this is quickly becoming a non-issue. Additionally with being able to store so much to the cloud and USB/SDHC storage, optical storage is not really necessary as much as it used to be. That said, it is a change you have to get used to.
Well, I hope this helps you make your decision. I can easily say that after trying this out for the last few months, I will definitely be buying another when the time comes.
Cheers!
By R. Denton (California)
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