Acer, the world’s leading Chromebook brand,announced a new model in its award winning Chromebook 15 line the only Chromebook in the industry with a 15.6-inch display with a new stylish aluminum design and long battery life of up to 12 hours.
In addition to having a large Full HD IPS display available in touch-screen and non-touch configurations, the new Acer Chromebook 15 delivers solid performance and up to 12 hours of battery life for all-day media consumption, game play, and app enjoyment.
“The new Acer Chromebook 15’shuge display is a visual feast,” said James Lin, General Manger, Commercial & Detachable Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “Movies, apps, games and websites are immersive and the stunning display pairs beautifully with an aluminum design, quiet performance and up to 12 hours of battery life. The Chromebook 15 continues Acer’s legacy of delivering the most innovative Chromebooks in the industry and in the widest range of sizes.”
The Chromebook 15 will support Android apps via the Google Play Store when it is launched, so customers will have access to more than two million Android apps to let them have more fun, be entertained, stay connected and remain connected.
The vibrant 15.6-inch display lets users enjoy websites, video and games,and also increases productivity by providing more room for multiple tabs and apps. The Full HD display has a 1920×1080 resolution that ensures sharp visuals.
To complement the large display, the Acer Chromebook 15 has two full-sized upward-facing speakers that support high-definition audio and deliver enhanced volume and audio range. The full-sized keyboard and large touchpad are comfortable to use and give customers greater freedom when navigating.
The HD webcam has a wide 88-degree field of view to accommodate more participants in video chats at home and work. Also, audio and video are clear and crisp thanks to high dynamic range imaging and the built-in microphone.
The new Acer Chromebook 15 delivers industry-leading battery life of up to 12hours2, so it can be used for a full day of work or school plus streaming and fun. Thefanless design allows it to run quietly, making it great for shared spaces such as in a family room, library or coffee shop.
The latest dual-core Intel Celeron and quad-core Intel Pentium processors deliver great performance for apps and the web. Models in the line will be available with 32GB or 64GB of eMMC storage as well as 4GB or 8GB of RAM.
The Chromebook 15’s new design features an aluminum top cover and palm rest, giving it a stylish and modern design that is comfortable to touch and type on, andis also thinner and lighter than previous generations. It features a backlit keyboard allowing greater usability and weighs 1.72 kg (3.79 pounds) while measuring 378 W x 256 D x 18.9 H mm (14.88 W x 10.08 D x 0.74 H inches).
The Acer Chromebook 15 keeps customers connected with fast Intel® Wireless-AC (802.11ac) wireless featuring 2×2 MIMO technology. Customers have the fastest way to transfer data, stream video and connect to an external display with the system’s two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C ports. The USB Type-C adapter can also charge the unit.Also, customers can connect peripherals to the Chromebook 15 via Bluetooth 4.2, two USB 3.0, an HDMI port and a combo headphone/speaker jack. The SD card reader supports up to 128GB SDXC for transferring and saving files.
The Acer Chromebook 15 supports multiple user sign-on to keep data safe. Family members can share the system and log onto their unique accounts to ensure their projects, Gmail accounts and information are kept way from prying eyes, even if the Chromebook is damaged or stolen. Storage on Google Drive protects files, documents, and photos safely in the cloud, and ensures that the most current version is always available.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.ph.
The Acer Chromebook 15 was unveiled at the next@acer press event at IFA in Germany, where the company announced a range of new devices and solutions. For more information, visit acer.com/nextatacer.