Acer First to Offer a 15.6-Inch Chromebook Model

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Meet the world's first 15.6-inch Chromebook

The primary appeal of Chromebooks is the price of entry -- without a low price tag, these modern day cloud-based netbooks probably wouldn't find much of an audience. This begs the question, is there a market for slightly more expensive Chromebook models with bigger size displays? Acer intends to find out by launching its Chromebook 15, the industry's first Chromebook device with a 15.6-inch display.
The Acer Chromebook 15 measures 15.4 (W) x 10.08 (D) 0.95 (H) inches and weighs 4.85 pounds. On the outside is what Acer describes as a white fabric-like surface intended to add a touch of sophistication to the laptop. It was also constructed with every day hazards in mind -- the case can withstand up to 60kg of force, while the corners can absorb drops up to 45cm without damange.
Powering the Full HD 1080p 15.6-inch display are 5th Generation Intel Core i3 and and next-generation Intel Celeron processors based on Intel's 5th Generation Core micro-architecture. Other features include 2GB or 4GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of SSD storage, 802.11ac (MIMO 2x2) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports (one each), HDMI output, SD card reader, and an HD webcam.
"The Acer Chromebook 15 is a true powerhouse – it provides fast mobile performance and a large display to help customers accomplish more every day," said Jerry Kao, president of Acer Notebook Business Group. "Acer has been a leader in the Chromebook market, from providing the latest in technology and trailblazing battery life to designing new form factors. We’re driving the category forward again with the world’s first 15.6-inch display Chromebook, the Acer Chromebook 15."
Look for the Acer Chromebook 15 line to start shipping soon with prices beginning at $250 MSRP.
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