Acer just released a new laptops designed
specifically for students and teachers. Chromebooks are popular in the
education sector so Acer is also launching a new Chromebook C871 (or Chromebook
712). The Chromebook C871 -- also known as the Chromebook 712 --- will land in
North American in March with a starting price of $329.
The laptop's 12-inch display has a
resolution of 1366 x 912-pixels. That's probably not what you were hoping for
in 2020 but the screen's 3:2 aspect ratio gives students more vertical real
estate to write papers or read reports. Teachers or school admin have the
option to choose touch or non-touch displays.
The best thing about the Chromebook C871's
design is its toughness. Rated to MIL-STD-810G standards, the C871 can
withstand 132 pounds of downward force, drops from 48 inches, and moisture
thanks to its reinforced hinge and shock-absorbing bumpers. Even the keyboard
is rugged, with anchored keys and a spill-resistant material.
When it comes to processing power, the
Chromebook C871 can be configured with an Intel Core i3-10110U processor, which
should be plenty of oomph to run Chrome OS. Don't expect the same performance
from the base CPU, an Intel Celeron 5205U processor.
Acer rates the Chromebook C871's battery
life at 12 hours, which would be a great result if it lasts that long on our
real-world benchmark.
