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Specs:
Intel Celeron 2955U (Haswell-based, 1.4GHz, dual core, 2MB L3, 15W TDP)
4GB memory
16GB SSD
11.6" 1366x768 LCD (LED backlit)
802.11abgn / BT4.0 / HD Webcam
HDMI / USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 ports
2.76 lbs
8.5 hour battery life
Chrome OS
$249 ($240 at amazon for preorder)
Since it's Acer, there's a good chance a Windows version may be available at a higher price, due to OS and storage requirements, more in line with what an "Ultrabook lite" type of system would sell for ($349-$379, minimum). That's the problem. There is no cost reason this couldn't ship with Windows and a minimally appropriate sized HDD or SSD for $299 or less, besides arbitrary limitations by MS and hardware makers to protect regular laptop systems.
It's certainly a losing battle these OEMs (and MS clinging to its crack-like Windows revenue stream) fight against themselves in the consumer space against tablets, and other devices like this Chromebook which offer similar functionality.
Specs:
Intel Celeron 2955U (Haswell-based, 1.4GHz, dual core, 2MB L3, 15W TDP)
4GB memory
16GB SSD
11.6" 1366x768 LCD (LED backlit)
802.11abgn / BT4.0 / HD Webcam
HDMI / USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 ports
2.76 lbs
8.5 hour battery life
Chrome OS
$249 ($240 at amazon for preorder)
Since it's Acer, there's a good chance a Windows version may be available at a higher price, due to OS and storage requirements, more in line with what an "Ultrabook lite" type of system would sell for ($349-$379, minimum). That's the problem. There is no cost reason this couldn't ship with Windows and a minimally appropriate sized HDD or SSD for $299 or less, besides arbitrary limitations by MS and hardware makers to protect regular laptop systems.
It's certainly a losing battle these OEMs (and MS clinging to its crack-like Windows revenue stream) fight against themselves in the consumer space against tablets, and other devices like this Chromebook which offer similar functionality.
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