Acer has introduced Chromebook 14 for Work which is company’s first Chromebook compliant with Google’s Chrome for Work.
The Chromebook 14 is powered by Intel’s 6th-generation Celeron and Core processors and can be configured with up to 8GB of memory. It is the first laptop that comes with Vibrant Corning Gorilla Glass which provides a durable glass finish that can be customized with various images. The Acer Chromebook 14 for Work will be available in several configurations, either with 32GB or 16GB eMMC storage and either 8GB, 4GB or 2GB of dual channel LPDDR3 SDRAM.
. The laptop features a spill-resistant keyboard meets the rugged MIL-STD 810G military standard to protect against drops, dust, temperature and humidity. The spill-resistant keyboard provides protection against spills of up to 11 fluid ounces (330ml). Its unique gutter system under the keyboard and touchpad drains liquid through two drain holes to route water away from internal components and out the bottom of the chassis. The Chromebook 14 for Work has been tested to withstand up to 132 pounds (60kg) of downward force as well as drops of up to 48 inches (122cm).
The device sports 14-inch display with either 1366×768 HD or 1920×1080 Full HD resolution options. Connectivity options on the Chromebook includes dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which is 2 to 3 times faster than older wireless technology. It features a pair of standard USB 3.0 ports, SD card slot and HDMI output, the Chromebook 14 also features a USB 3.0 Type-C connection, which creates a full desktop solution thanks to the optional docking port with a single cable for additional displays, speakers and up to five more USB devices. It measures 330.9 x 227 x 22.4 mm thin and weighs only 1.45kg.
In case of software, the Acer Chromebook 14 for Work has a Trusted Platform Module solution integrated to protect files, documents, and photos securely in the cloud with 100GB of free storage on Google Drive. Customers can also access files offline, and even open and edit Microsoft Office documents as well as Google Documents.
The Acer Chromebook 14 for Work is available in several models with price starting at $349 and will be available in May. Acer said that pricing and availability will vary according to different regions.
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