Acer Launches Four New Chromebooks
Acer announced four new Chromebook lines in a wide array of shapes and designs, including
its first 17-inch Chromebook, the Acer Chromebook 317. They all come with the latest in-demand technology and features to meet the needs of consumers, students, and business users.
Acer Chromebook 317: First 17.3-inch Chromebook for Multi-Tasking Masters
The new Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317-1H) gives users all the workspace they need for enjoying streamed content and getting more done. The large FHD 17.3-inch display features an anti-glare coating and is surrounded by narrow bezels, bringing the vibrant visuals front and center. Plus, the huge display and optional webcam makes group video chats and conference calls smoother for remote employees and anyone working or learning from home. Users wanting an even more flexible workspace can opt for a touchscreen model.
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As AC s Chromebook queen, I check Chromebook prices the way most of you check sports scores or the weather forecast, looking to see if the best Chromebooks have gotten some overnight discounts or lightning deals that could help you get a better laptop for less. Today, Acer announced its first Thunderbolt 4 Chromebooks, including a new version of last year s wildly popular Acer Chromebook Spin 713. With the new model is launching at $700, last year s $530 and $630 models are starting to see sweet sales. I expected to see them down to $450-$500, but I was not prepared to see $329 staring me in the face on Best Buy s website.
Acer Chromebook 317, which has a 17.3-inch screen. (Credit: Acer)
To address the demand for Chromebooks, Acer is introducing four new Chrome OS-based laptops ahead of Computex, including a model with a 17.3-inch screen.
The company claims the
Acer Chromebook 317 is the industry’s first to feature such a large display, although there are rumors that Asus is preparing to debut one, too. But the goal is to make the laptop even better for multitasking and watching videos. The display itself features a 1080p resolution, but to enable video conferencing, buyers will need to configure it with the optional web camera.