SKU:
Acer Chromebook CB3-131-C3SZ 11.6-Inch
$179.99
$179.99
per item
Company:
Acer is a Taiwanese hardware and electronics company that is headquartered in Xizhi, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It was founded by Stan Shih, his wife Carolyn Yeh, and a few others as Multitech in 1976. Acer America Corporation is headquartered in San Jose, California as a member of the Acer Group.
Product:
The Acer Chromebook is a laptop that only allows for internet accessibility through Google Chrome. The specifications of the Chromebook are as follows:
Review:
The Acer Chromebook 11.6-Inch is a useful laptop for simple purposes, such as taking notes or browsing the internet. As a Chromebook, it only allows the user to use Google Chrome, Google applications (such as Gmail, Google Docs, and other items housed in Google Drive), and Youtube. Tools such as Microsoft Office and Adobe cannot be downloaded, as the Chromebook does not have the functionality to allow for programs to be downloaded. In lieu of Microsoft Office, the user is expected to utilize Google programs such as Drive, Sheets, Slides, etc.
While the laptop is limited in functionality, it can be useful as an everyday laptop for someone who simply needs access to the internet or Google programs. The speed is relatively fast, with Acer deeming that this iteration of the Chromebook is "Up to 3x faster than the previous generation," and the laptop appears durable for daily wear. While this version of the Chromebook has its limitations, it is a decent value for the cost, especially for someone looking for an affordable daily alternative to more expensive Macs and PCs. For the aforementioned reasons, the Acer Chromebook CB3-131-C3SZ 11.6-Inch is recommended by Lion Stationers. It can be purchased from the following vendors:
Acer:
https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/NX.G85AA.001
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Chromebook-CB3-131-C3SZ-11-6-Inch-Dual-Core/dp/B019G7VPTC
Best Buy:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/acer-11-6-chromebook-intel-celeron-2gb-memory-16gb-emmc-flash-memory-white/4963801.p?skuId=4963801
Walmart:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Acer-Denim-White-11-6-CB3-131-C3SZ-Chromebook-11-PC-with-Intel-Celeron-N2840-Dual-Core-Processor-2GB-Memory-16GB-Flash-Storage-and-Google-Chrome/49680746
Acer is a Taiwanese hardware and electronics company that is headquartered in Xizhi, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It was founded by Stan Shih, his wife Carolyn Yeh, and a few others as Multitech in 1976. Acer America Corporation is headquartered in San Jose, California as a member of the Acer Group.
Product:
The Acer Chromebook is a laptop that only allows for internet accessibility through Google Chrome. The specifications of the Chromebook are as follows:
- Battery Life: 9 Hours
- CPU: Intel Celeron N2840 2.16 GHz
- Capacity:
- 2GB RAM, 16GB or
- 4GB RAM, 16GB
- Color: Clamshell
- Dimensions: 11.57 x 8.03 x 0.73 Inches
- Operating System: Chrome OS
- Screen Size: 11.6 Inches
- Screen Resolution (Max): 1366 x 768 Pixels
- Features:
- 1 USB 2.0 Port
- 1 USB 3.0 Port
- Weight: 2.43 lbs
- Release Date: January 10th, 2016
Review:
The Acer Chromebook 11.6-Inch is a useful laptop for simple purposes, such as taking notes or browsing the internet. As a Chromebook, it only allows the user to use Google Chrome, Google applications (such as Gmail, Google Docs, and other items housed in Google Drive), and Youtube. Tools such as Microsoft Office and Adobe cannot be downloaded, as the Chromebook does not have the functionality to allow for programs to be downloaded. In lieu of Microsoft Office, the user is expected to utilize Google programs such as Drive, Sheets, Slides, etc.
While the laptop is limited in functionality, it can be useful as an everyday laptop for someone who simply needs access to the internet or Google programs. The speed is relatively fast, with Acer deeming that this iteration of the Chromebook is "Up to 3x faster than the previous generation," and the laptop appears durable for daily wear. While this version of the Chromebook has its limitations, it is a decent value for the cost, especially for someone looking for an affordable daily alternative to more expensive Macs and PCs. For the aforementioned reasons, the Acer Chromebook CB3-131-C3SZ 11.6-Inch is recommended by Lion Stationers. It can be purchased from the following vendors:
Acer:
https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/NX.G85AA.001
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Chromebook-CB3-131-C3SZ-11-6-Inch-Dual-Core/dp/B019G7VPTC
Best Buy:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/acer-11-6-chromebook-intel-celeron-2gb-memory-16gb-emmc-flash-memory-white/4963801.p?skuId=4963801
Walmart:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Acer-Denim-White-11-6-CB3-131-C3SZ-Chromebook-11-PC-with-Intel-Celeron-N2840-Dual-Core-Processor-2GB-Memory-16GB-Flash-Storage-and-Google-Chrome/49680746