Producers usually solely goal schoolchildren and college students with their Chromebooks. The gear then leaves one or two needs unfulfilled, however the value is relatively low. With the Chrombooks Spin 714 and 514, Acer desires to point out that there’s one other manner. The producer sees each gadgets within the premium phase. They’re designed to fulfill the wants of pros in cellular work.
Chromebook Spin 714: Premium at further value
In any other case, every part that belongs on and in a prime gadget is on and inside. At residence, you surf utilizing the present WiFi 6E commonplace. Join gadgets wirelessly through Bluetooth 5.2. For equipment with a twine, there are two USB-C sockets with Thunderbolt and an HDMI port on board. The expertise is packed in an aluminum housing that’s licensed in response to the navy commonplace MIL-STD 810H. Amongst different issues, it ought to stand up to very excessive and low temperatures.
Acer asks patrons to pay further for a lot of issues. The usual decision is 1920×1200 pixels, for a payment you will get a show that reveals 2560×1600 pixels. The identical applies to the show safety: Corning’s Gorillas Glass just isn’t a part of the essential gear.
Chromebook Spin 514 with AMD processor
The aluminum housing of the Chromebook Spin 514 can also be licensed in response to the navy commonplace. Acer additionally installs 360-degree hinges right here. The show additionally measures 14 inches. However you will not get past Full HD decision. Nonetheless, Gorilla Glass is commonplace gear right here. As an alternative of Intel clocks, nevertheless, AMD processors. Extra exactly: chips of the “Ryzen 5000C” sequence. A Full HD webcam with a mechanical slider and WiFi 6 full the gear. There are additionally two USB-C sockets for exterior {hardware}, however with out Thunderbolt assist. An HDMI connection is non-compulsory, not included within the fundamental mannequin.
Costs and Availability
The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 begins at 799 euros, the Chromebook Spin 514 is considerably cheaper with a beginning value of 599 euros. Each gadgets are scheduled to be launched within the third quarter of 2022.