Acer Chromebook Spin-transforming

2020: Presentation of Acer Chromebook Spin 713 and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 713

On June 23, 2020 it became known that the company Acer expanded the range of Chromebook for consumers and the enterprises, having provided the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (CP713-2W) and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 713 models equipped processors Intel Core the 10th generation which provide modern opportunities of communication and also the high level of performance and stability for the platform.

Heart of Acer Chromebook Spin 713 which is a part of the innovation Intel Project Athena program — the Intel processors Core of the 10th generation which provide the high performance and battery life. Besides, the 13.5-inch VertiView display with the 2K-permission has the improved aspect ratio 3:2 that provides an extra space in vertical direction and reduces the need for scrolling.

Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (CP713-2W) was designed together with Intel within the Intel Project Athena program created for development of notebooks. It passed careful test for compliance to technology specifications and the main scenarios of use that guarantees constantly high speed of a response, instant awakening and operating time against batteries — what exacting users cannot do without.

The powerful Intel processors Core of the 10th generation provide to users computing powers of new level, ensuring simultaneous operation with several applications, pages, expansions and also other opportunities. Thanks to the battery calculated on 10 hours and supporting fast charging, users receive complete day of productive work with a stock. RAM — up to 16 GB (DDR4 SDRAM) hard drive SSD — up to 256 GB (PCIe NVMe).

Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is equipped with the 13.5-inch VertiView display with an aspect ratio 3:2 that provides 18% more vertical space and reduces the need for scrolling. The display with the resolution of 2256 x 1504 manufactured on IPS technology provides magnificent clearness at reproduction of a streaming video and use of applications from Google Play shop. The touch screen and the touchpad are made of the Corning Gorilla Glass glass, are steady against scratches and provide smooth navigation.

The easy aluminum Acer Chromebook Spin 713 body has the strengthened construction providing reliability of the class Military (according to the American MIL-STD 810G standard), is steady against dents, scratches and corrosion. Thanks to the strengthened construction and a shock-absorbing bumper, the notebook maintains falling from height to 122 cm and load pressure up to 60 kg.

The cover of the transforming notebook can open by 360 degrees that allows to use it in four different options: the display mode for the presentations, the tablet mode for entertainments, the traditional mode of the notebook for keyboard input and the lodge mode for limited space. The keyboard with illumination increases work performance in different conditions of intensity of lighting. The notebook has high portability, its thickness is only 16.8 mm, and weight — 1.37 kg. It is this find for people who spend much time on the way.

Acer Chromebook Spin 713 gives to private and corporate users all opportunities for communication maintenance. It is equipped with two USB connectors 3.1 Type-C with support of USB 3.2 of Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps), DisplayPort through USB-C and USB chargers. The notebook is also equipped with HDMI and USB 3.0 connectors and the MicroSD card reader. Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (802.11ax) on a set of chips 2x2 MU-MIMO provides fast and reliable wireless connection, and Bluetooth 5.0 is convenient connection of peripheral devices.

The touchpad and the touchpad of some versions of Acer Chromebook Spin 713 are covered with an additional layer of the antimicrobic Corning Gorilla Glass glass. The special composition of the Corning Gorilla Glass glass limits growth of the microorganisms causing emergence of unpleasant smells and spots on touch displays and touchpads.

Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 713 is delivered with a packet of Chrome Enterprise Upgrade which helps the enterprises to manage a set of devices. Chrome Enterprise is ideal for business environments, including in what employees share devices and often move. This packet helps to create a safe and production environment for the employees working in "cloud".

The safe Chromebook operating system simplifies process of deployment, management and support of "cloud" working structure. IT specialists will appreciate the complex of integrated solutions for security entering into Chromebook Enterprise. IT administrators will be able easily to control updates, to configure applications, to use expansions and politicians and also many other things thanks to the mode of web management which simplifies deployment and management of working structure based on Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 713 increase error-free running time and reduces total cost of ownership.

Besides, the Acer company released Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-3H) — the convenient 11.6-inch Chromebook-transforming well suitable for accomplishment of homeworks and educational projects. This model is equipped with the Mediatek MT8183 processor which provides performance sufficient for simultaneous start of several applications, web browsing or documents. The progressive tense of work (till 15 o'clock) guarantees against the battery that the notebook will not bring the student and his relatives during study, work and entertainments.

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 weighs only 1 kg and easily is located in a backpack or a portfolio. It can be taken with itself anywhere, at the same time your educational projects, means of communication and entertaining applications will always be near at hand. Chromebook is intuitive and pleasant in operation thanks to the touch IPS display of Full HD resolution covered with the antimicrobic Corning Gorilla Glass glass and the advanced keyboard with long-stroke concave keys. The wide angle webcam, Wi-Fi the adapter of standard 802.11ac 2x2 MU-MIMO and Bluetooth 4.2 will provide the student and his relatives to all necessary to stay in touch via Google Hangouts, Google Classroom and other applications.

Prices and existence

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2019: Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN)

On January 23, 2019 the Acer company provided 12-inch Chromebook: Acer Chromebook Spin 512 and Chromebook 512. Devices are intended for education. Acer Chromebook are equipped with displays with an aspect ratio 3:2 and differ in structural efficiency that expands possibilities of their use in study, the producer considers.

According to the statement of the producer, Acer Chromebook Spin 512 conforms to the strict military MIL-STD 810G standards of the USA and can sustain falling from height to 122 cm (48 inches) and loading up to 60 kg (132 pounds) thanks to the strengthened construction and a shock-absorbing bumper. Acer Chromebook is intended also for children of younger age: it is certified on compliance to two standards of security for toys — ASTM F963-16 and UL/IEC 60950-1. The moisture resistant keyboard is equipped with a drainage system which dewaters from internal components and brings her through the lower part of the body, to it 330 ml (11 ounces) of the spilled water are not terrible. Touchpads also are protected from moisture, and with service of the keyboard can also IT department of school will cope.

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 is equipped with the display with an aspect ratio 3:2 thanks to what the vertical space increases by 18% in comparison with display 16:9 having the same diagonal. As a result, according to the producer, pupils see more information, maps, photos and school tasks on one screen. Permission of 12-inch HD+ of the display equipped with IPS technology makes 1366 x 912 pixels.

The touch Acer Chromebook Spin 512 display is covered with the antimicrobic Corning Gorilla Glass glass steady against scratches and bacteria. Such screen, according to the producer, is suitable for pupils who can share it in different conditions for all school day.

The transformer of Chromebook Spin 512 is equipped with the additional 8-megapixel camera on a cover. Thus, pupils will be able to shoot images and video for school projects. Also pupils can communicate in video chats and Google Hangouts using the HD Acer webcam located over the display noted in Acer.

Chromebook Spin 512 is equipped with 360-degree loops therefore the touch screen can be used in the tablet mode for reading digital textbooks, in the notebook mode for information input from the keyboard, in the display mode better to consider the image, and in the presentation mode for watching video and the presentations.

The EMR stylus which, according to the producer, will allow pupils to take notes is applied to Chromebook Spin 512, to create projects, to write the ideas and to interact with applications and websites. For the purpose of security the stylus is stored in the slot directly in the body.

According to the statement of the producer, Acer Chromebook Spin 512 provides a progressive tense of independent operation, till 12 o'clock. Processor Intel Pentium Silver N5000 of the eighth generation or the quad-core Intel Celeron N4100 processor will provide to the device high performance for all school day.

According to the producer, owners of the device will receive fast and stable connection to the Internet using Intel Gigabit WiFi 2x2 802.11ac MU-MIMO technology. Peripheral devices can be connected through Bluetooth 4.2 or two ports USB 3.1 Type-C of first generation which can also be used for charging of both the device, and external devices, fast data transmission on speed up to 5 Gbps and connections of the HD display. Besides, Chromebook is equipped with two ports USB 3.0.

IT administrators will have an opportunity to update the device, to configure applications, to use expansions, and many other things thanks to web management which simplifies setup and management of Chromebook. Kensington locks will ensure safety of devices at storage and work. The information security of students will be ensured by automatic update of Chrome OS. Acer Chrome devices support work of several users, each pupil can log in the account to ensure safety of projects, Gmail and other information even if Chromebook will be lost or stolen. Data storage on the Disk of Google protects files, documents and photos in a cloud and guarantees access to their latests version, claim in Acer. Also Chromebook support Google Play at start.

As reported in Acer, Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) in options from 32 GB or 64 GB of eMMC storage and 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM will be available to buyers from the sphere of business and education in North America, Europe, Africa and in the Middle East. Exact characteristics, the prices and availability depend on the region.

2018:Acer Chromebook Spin 13 и Chromebook 13

On May 23, 2018 the company Acer provided two Chromebook devices intended for business: Acer Chromebook Spin 13 and Acer Chromebook 13. Both models differ in the stylish and strong aluminum body and the 13.5-inch Full HD display + with an aspect ratio 3:2. Acer Chromebook are equipped processors Intel® with Core™ of the eighth generation which provide performance, and battery life is increased.

Acer Chromebook Spin 13

The transformer of Chromebook Spin 13 (CP713-1WN) with a possibility of disclosure by 360 degrees can be used as the tablet, the notebook, the display or in the presentation mode. The model is delivered with the Wacom® stylus for which storage the special slot is intended. Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) is executed in traditional design with the convenient keyboard.

Acer Chromebook Spin 13 and Acer Chromebook 13 are equipped with the 13.5-inch Full HD display + with the resolution of 2256x1504 (3.3 million pixels). The IPS display with viewing angles of 178 degrees allows to show easily projects, content and to work with applications. Screen 3:2 aspect ratio increases a vertical space in comparison with wide display 16:9 therefore the user should use scrolling less often when viewing websites, documents and spreadsheets by 18%. Also, when Chromebook Spin 13 works in the tablet mode, such screen is more similar to the log page that is convenient when reading.

The Chromebook Spin 13 and Chromebook 13 body is made of aluminum. Elegant facets at edges of the notebook and around the touchpad supplement an impression, and sandblasting of the body made it nice on the touch and convenient for carrying. The big touchpad covered with Corning® Gorilla® Glass provides smooth navigation at web browsing and use of applications while stereos microphones effectively and accurately transmit a sound during video chats and online calls.

Construction of Chromebook Spin 13 allows to deploy the device by 360 degrees and to use the notebook in the tablet mode that is convenient for reading online content, games or communication in a chat. If necessary construction allows to enter quickly data via the keyboard. The device can also be used in the mode of the display or the presentation.

The Wacom® stylus which is included in the package allows owners of the notebook to take sketches and notes, to quickly save the ideas and to work effectively with programs and applications. The thin tip of the stylus made of elastomer provides the high accuracy and naturalness of the letter, and the special slot in the body of the notebook will allow not to worry about its loss.

USB connectors 3.1 Type-C from each party for convenient charging have Acer Chromebook. They can be also used for fast data transmission at connection to the external display or for charging of other devices. Notebooks are equipped with USB 3.0 port and the device for reading cards of MicroSD.

Chromebook Spin 13 and Chromebook 13 are equipped with twin antennas which provide fast and reliable wireless communication 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac, and Bluetooth 4.2 guarantees convenient connection with peripheral devices.

Acer Chromebook Spin 13 can be used during all working or school day, for viewing a streaming video or games as it provides the maximum duration of independent operation till 10 o'clock. It is equipped with the Intel processor Core i5-8250U of the eighth generation or the Core i3-8130U processor, 16 GB of memory of LPDDR3 and up to 128 GB of space in the built-in storage eMMC.

The Acer Chromebook 13 model is equipped with the processor of the eighth generation of Intel Core i38130U, Intel Pentium® 4415U or Intel Celeron® 3865U, up to 16 GB of memory of LPDDR3 and 32 GB or 64 GB of the built-in storage eMMC.

To expand possibilities of Chromebook Spin 13 and Chromebook 13, they can be connected to Acer USB-Type-C Dock II by means of one cable that will allow to turn the notebook into the powerful workstation easily. This convenient and compact docking station provides high-speed transmission video and audiocontent and other data, allows to release a working space and gives a connectivity to several displays and other devices at the same time. The station is also equipped with all connectors, necessary for business, including DisplayPort, two HDMI, two ports USB 3.1 Type-C and three ports USB 3.1 Type-A, Ethernet (RJ-45) and also the combined audioconnector for the microphone and loudspeakers.

To learn about availability, characteristics and the prices in the specific markets, please, contact office Acer.