Subj : Acer debuts new rugged Chromebook Plus Enterprise laptops  shame
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Jun 03 2024 11:45:05

Acer debuts new rugged Chromebook Plus Enterprise laptops  shame none of them 
have a killer feature that would wow Windows enterprise buyers

Date:
Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:30:33 +0000

Description:
Ace unveils enterprise-bound laptops, and an education spinoff with handy AI 
tools and rugged designs.

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Acer has lifted the wraps off two new Chromebook Plus Enterprise laptops 
designed to boost the efficiency of cloud-based workplaces. 

Revealed at Computex 2024 , the Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 and the 
Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise Spin 514 aim to offer strong performance and 
security in a package thats designed to withstand the stresses often imposed 
by hybrid workers. 

In a nod to the evolving demands of digital-first workplaces, Acers new 
ChromeOS-based laptops will also feature built-in AI functionalities that are 
set to offer productivity boosts during online collaboration sessions. Acer 
Chromebooks 

Acers more conventional laptop, the 515, makes use of a large 15.6-inch 
1920x1080 IPS display, which it hopes will appeal to those in finance, retail 
and service, thus it has been equipped with a dedicated numeric keypad. 

The laptops will be available with up to an Intel Core 7 processor 150U and 
up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. 

Second in line, the Spin 514, comes with a smaller 14-inch 1920x1200 display 
and 360-degree hinges, allowing it to transform into a tablet. 

Recognizing that hybrid working remains prevalent and that many workers spend 
hours each week on video conferencing apps , Acer has also included Google 
AI-powered video call tools, including clarity and lighting enhancements, 
noise cancellation and background blurring. 

Built with an ML-STD 810H-compliant durable chassis, the laptops also look to 
be able to withstand a fair amount of abuse, such as being thrown in and out 
of bags. 

Other noteworthy features include up to 10 hours of battery life, fast 
charging, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, HDMI and USB-C ports, and Gorilla Glass on 
the Spin model. 

Available this month, the Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 will cost 
$649.99 / 579. The tablet-style Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise Spin 514 will 
be available from August in the US, priced at $749.99, and July across EMEA, 
priced at 679. 

A separate, non-enterprise Chromebook Plus Spin 514 will also be available 
alongside the enterprise-focused model, costing $549.99 / 679. Acer positions 
this as a model thats suitable for educational settings. More from TechRadar 
Pro Weve rounded up a list of the best AI tools you can use on any OS Fancy 
an upgrade? Check out our roundup of the best business laptops Acers first 
AI-powered laptop features the duo of Qualcomms Snapdragon chips and 
Microsoft Copilot+



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