Acer today debuted its first 12-inch Chromebooks, the Acer Chromebook Spin 512 and Acer Chromebook 512, for students and education customers. The new Chromebooks feature a 3:2 aspect ratio display — a ratio that falls between the ratio used in books and mobile media, and similar to using pen and paper.
The convertible Acer Chromebook Spin 512’s (R851TN) 360-degree hinge lets students use the Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla®Glass2,3 display in four modes: clamshell, tablet, display and tent. An included dockable Wacom electro-magnetic resonance (EMR) stylus allows note-taking and sketching. The Acer Chromebook 512 (C851/C851T) features a traditional notebook design with touch and non-touch options. Other features include:
- 3:2 aspect ratio screens for more vertical viewing
- The latest Intel® processors with integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi
- Sturdy and safe for young students; compliant with stringent U.S. Military Standard (MIL-STD 810G)[1] and two toy safety standards: ASTM F963-16 and UL/IED 60950-1
- Acer convertible Chromebook Spin 512 has 360-degree hinges and Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass display
- Acer Chromebook 512’s keyboard is difficult to tamper with and easy to fix
- World- and user-facing webcams let students capture more images
Acer also is launching its TravelMate B114-21 for the Education Market at BETT 2019. Features include:
- Compliant with the stringent U.S. Military Standard MIL-STD 810G
- Durable design with a rubber bumper and an impact-resistant body
- Up to 10 hours of battery life
- 802.11ac wireless and an RJ-45 Ethernet port
- 180-degree hinge
