Acer’s Chromebook Spin 11 Gives You Computing on the Cheap
Acer is expanding its presence in the Chromebook market with a new two-in-one hybrid.
The tech company on Tuesday announced the new Acer Chromebook Spin 11, a device that runs on Google’s Chrome OS operating system. You can use it as a traditional notebook computer or as a tablet, thanks to its 11.6-inch touchscreen.
Additionally, the screen works with any third-party stylus that is compatible with Wacom Electro-Magnetic Resonance technology. According to Acer, the feature will make it possible for life-like digital writing.
Acer is among several companies, including Samsung and Asus, that have invested heavily in Chromebooks. The devices are generally cheaper than their Windows-based counterparts, and put using websites as the “apps” front and center. Chromebooks can also work with Android apps, making millions of programs originally designed for smartphones and tablets, accessible.
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The Acer Chromebook Spin 11 follows its predecessors with an inexpensive price starting at $349 (versions with more than the standard 32GB cost a bit more, although the company did not say how much more). It comes with what Acer describes as “all-day battery life” and two USB Type-C ports that can be used for charging, transferring files, and plugging in other accessories like a monitor. It connects to the Web via 802.11ac Wi-Fi.
The Chromebook Spin 11 reaches stores in March.
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