Acer today unveils its new Chromebook for education users. That is the Acer Chromebook 11 C732, at The Bett Show in London. The new Chromebook has the robust design of the predecessors, with MIL-STD 810G certification and an IP41 rating for protection against objects and water intrusion. And also that includes models with 4G connectivity and data access on the move.
“Acer is known for providing rugged Chromebooks that exceed our customers’ expectations in the field of investment protection and performance education,” said Acer Lin, General Manager, Commercial & Detachable Notebooks, IT Products Business at Acer.
“The new Acer Chromebook 11 C732 offers durability features typically found in much more expensive and specialized products. This system allows schools to expand learning to other environments for students to take advantage out of their Chromebook devices. ”
Acer will be at The Bett Show between January 24 and January 27 at booth B100. In which the units of the new Chromebook 11 C732 will be on display.
Increased durability functions
The Acer Chromebook 11 C732 includes all the durability functions of its predecessors and develops them with an IP41 rating to further protect the investment of the school. The IP41 rating ensures that your Chromebook has no aperture greater than 1mm in diameter to protect it from wires, paper clips and other small parts that could cause damage.
Also, the IP41 rating on the Chromebook 11 C732 means that the system is protected from splashing water. And we can use it in any weather conditions. Also, the Chromebook 11 C732 meets the stringent requirements of the US MIL-STD 810G for robustness, reliability, and equipment quality validation, including sand and dust protection.
The Acer Chromebook 11 C732 tolerates drops from heights up to 122 cm. Thanks to a structure shielded at the corners and blurred strip around the keyboard. The unique structure of the Acer Chromebook 11 C732 strengthens the body to withstand downward forces up to 60 kg on the top cover. Reinforced housing and hinges result in increased resistance to stress and strain so students can carry the system in their backpacks.
The keyboard on the Acer Chromebook 11 C732 has design technology. That ensures maximum benefit for students. It includes built-in keys that prevent tampering with the equipment. And that reduces the possibility that the keycaps are removed by students.
Also, the keyboard is spill-resistant with a unique gutter system that drips water away from the internal components. And out through two drain holes in the bottom of the chassis, offering protection against spills up to 330 ml of water.
The Acer Chromebook 11 C732 features a fanless design that allows cooling, quiet operation to add noise to the classroom. Reliability is increased by the lack of a ventilation system to avoid air problems and dust accumulation.
Autonomy up to 12 hours, full Google Play support
The Acer Chromebook 11 C732 offers a range of up to 12 hours – enough to use day and night to support 1: 1 programs, or several days of classroom use. The Acer Chromebook 11 C732 delivers solid performance through the Intel® Celeron® N3350 dual-core processor or the Intel® Celeron® N3450 quad-core processor. Also, the Acer Chromebook 11 C732 supports Google Play for the use of Android apps by teachers and students.
Tactile option, 180-degree hinge that promotes sharing
The Acer Chromebook 11 can be purchased with an IPS 11.6 (C732T) or no IPS or TN (C732) touchscreen. In both cases, students can take full advantage of the 180-degree hinge, which allows the system to be extended to a surface or desk for the group to increase user engagement. The display has a resolution of 1366 × 768 HD that ensures explicit apps and text and vivid videos and photos.
Connectivity and portability
The new Acer Chromebook 11 C732 includes two USB 3.1 Type-C ports. That can be used to charge the device as well as other products, quickly transfer data up to 5Gbps and connect an HD display. The device also includes two USB 3.0 ports and a MicroSD card reader to access and transfer content. Users can stay connected to their network with fast, reliable 802.11ac MIMO 2×2 Wi-Fi connectivity and peripherals via Bluetooth 4.2. In some regions models with integrated 4G will be available.
Students can use the HD webcam with HDR technology; the two included speakers and the microphone for Google Chats and Hangouts.
The slim and portable shape makes the Acer Chromebook 11 C732 ideal for use anywhere. You can use it at home, at school, at work or on the move. It measures only 302 (L) x 209 (P) x 21.3 (A) mm and weighs only 1.26 kg.
New CX13 Chromebox with powerful performance and flexible connectivity options
With solid performance enabled by processors up to Intel® Core ™ 8th generation. The Acer Chromebox CX13 is an excellent choice for desktops in computer labs and bookstores. It includes a wide range of connectivity options including a USB 3.1 Type-C port, five USB Type-A ports with USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 support depending on the model. Also, there is an HDMI port, a Gigabit Ethernet port and a MicroSD card reader.
In wireless options, the Acer Chromebox CX13 includes Wi-Fi 802.11ac MIMO 2 × 2 and Bluetooth 4.2 LE. The Acer Chromebox CXI3 incorporates a compact design that fits into any space and can be placed standing on the stand included. Or it can attach behind a monitor with an optional VESA mounting kit.
Easy to implement, manage and keep safe; protected by Acer Support
So, IT administrators will find it easy to find updates, set up apps, use extensions and policies, among others. Also, that comes with web-based management that makes the Acer Chromebook 11 C732. Also, Acer Chromebox CXI3 easy to deploy and manage. The new devices support Kensington padlocks.
Students will be protected. Chrome OS updates automatically and protects you against ever-changing online threats such as viruses and malware. Acer Chrome devices support multiple user accounts so each student can sign in using their unique account to ensure the protection of their project, Gmail, and other information, even if the Chromebook is lost or stolen. In addition, Google Drive storage protects files, documents, and photos in the cloud and ensures the availability of the most current version. Both the Acer Chromebook 11 C732. And the Acer Chromebox CXI3 support Google Play at launch access to millions of Android apps for fun, connectivity, and productivity.
Price and availability
So, the new Acer Chromebook 11 C732 will be without a touchscreen. Also, that will be available on 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB models of eMMC storage. Also, the C732T comes with IPS touchscreen will be available on models with 32 GB or 64 GB eMMC storage. So, both will offer up to 8 GB of RAM. The new Acer Chromebook 11 C732 line will be available for educational and business users in April priced from € 329.