Acer Chromebook 514

Aluminum-clad and ready for all day off the plug, the Acer Chromebook 514 is a reasonably-priced standout on the premium Chromebook stage that's right-priced for students and budget buyers.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Chromebook runs on Chrome OS - an operating System from Google that is built for the way we live today. It comes with built-in virus protection, updates automatically, boots up in seconds and continues to stay fast over time. (Internet connection is required)
  • All the Google apps you know and love come standard on every Chromebook, which means you can edit, download, and convert Microsoft Office files in Google Docs, Sheets and slides
  • Get access to more than 2 million Android apps from Google play to learn and do more
  • Chromebooks come with built-in storage for offline access to your most important files and an additional 100GB of Google Drive space to ensure that all of your files are backed up automatically
  • CB514-1H-C0FF comes with Intel Celeron N3350 Dual-Core Processor (Up to 2.4GHz), 14" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen IPS LED-backlit Display, 4GB LPDDR4 Memory, 32GB eMMC, Backlit Keyboard, Google Chrome and up to 12-hour battery life

PROS

+ Sharp-looking aluminum design for a budget machine.
+ Excellent battery life.
+ Touch display (as tested) looks great.
+ Comfortable backlit keyboard.
+ Big touchpad.

CONS

- Processor could use a pick-me-up.
- Ho-hum speakers.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on April 18, 2019
Aluminum-clad and ready for all day off the plug, the Acer Chromebook 514 is a reasonably-priced standout on the premium Chromebook stage that's right-priced for students and budget buyers.
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