The latest Chromebook from Acer is a premium convertible with two variations, one for students (CP713-2W) and the other an enterprise orientated model.
The new Chromebook uses the 10th Gen Intel Core processors that deliver the latest in connectivity, productivity, performance and platform stability, designed to enable the superior productivity and performance that businesses need when working in the cloud.
Project Athena aims to offer first-rate performance and battery life for thin-and-light laptops.
Chromebook Spin 713 Display
The Chromebook Spin 713 features a 2K 13.5-inch VertiView display with a productivity-boosting 3:2 aspect ratio, creating 18% more vertical space and reducing scrolling. Plus, both the touchscreen and touchpad are made of Corning Gorilla Glass, so they resist scratches while providing smooth navigation.
Ram and Storage
Users will experience more than a full day of productivity on the device’s fast-chargeable battery that offers 10 hours of usage. It comes with up to 16 GB DDR4 SDRAM and up to 256 GB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage.
Design
The Acer Chromebook Spin 713’s all-new streamlined aluminium chassis has a reinforced design that delivers military-grade durability (U.S. MIL-STD 810G compliant), making it capable of resisting dents, dings and corrosion. The reinforced design and shock-absorbing bumper can survive drops from heights of up to 122 cm (48 inches) and withstand up to 60 kg (132 pounds) of downward force.
The device features a convertible design and can be opened a full 360-degrees, enabling its touchscreen display to be used in four different modes: display mode for presenting, tablet mode for entertainment, clamshell mode for keyboard input and tent mode to make the most of small spaces. The backlit keyboard boosts productivity in a range of lighting conditions. The convertible device is very portable, measuring just 16.8 mm thin (0.66 inches) and 1.37 kg (3.02 lbs), making it easy to place into a bag and take around for people constantly on the go.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 provides options to keep consumers and businesses connected. It has two USB 3.1 Type-C ports, both supporting USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps), DisplayPort over USB-C, and USB charging. It also includes an HDMI port, USB 3.0 and MicroSD card reader. Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology provides a fast and reliable wireless connection[ii], while Bluetooth 5.0 delivers a convenient means to connect to peripherals.
Android App Support
The new Chromebook Spin 713 amd Chromebook Enterprise Spin fully support Android apps via Google Play, so customers will have access to all the apps they love for productivity, creativity, services and more.
Price and Availability
The Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 713 will be available in North America in August starting at USD 1099; and in EU/UK in August, starting at EUR 899/£815.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (CP713-2W) will be available in North America in July starting at USD 629.99; and in EMEA in June, starting at EUR 699, UK from £599.99 early September.
