I have only had this Acer Chromebook for 2 days, (it's my first chromebook), but the set up took maybe 4 mins. So far I think it will fit my needs, checking emails and surfing the net, and of course ordering from Amazon. It is a more expensive Chromebook, but I wanted a lighted keyboard. I still have Windows 7 on my Dell Inspiron, support will expire Jan 2020. I am sick and tired of Windows, it's crummy updates , etc. Decided for the cost of a Chromebook being at least half the expense of a new laptop, would give it a try. Google Cloud Printing after research may be challenging to set up, but I really don't use the printer a lot, so I will see if I can do without one. Will give update after using Acer 514 Chromebook for several months.
Update: One month into using Acer 514. I am very pleased with this chromebook. It is fast and battery life is 11.5 hrs up to 12 hrs. The Gorilla Glass Trackpad is responsive and smooth. I like the 'night light mode' that I have automatically set up, it really reduces glare and strain on the eyes at night. Took a little time to get used to Chrome OS system; but I will NEVER go back to Windows again. The Touch Screen is also smooth. Over all, for my first Chromebook , I am completely satisfied. Still have not invested in a Cloud Print compatible printer...but I really don't need to print very often.
1/2021 Still loving my Chromebook. Have had absolutely no problems at all. Supports all of my needs
1/2022 Became unpredictable, would just shut down, black screen, also, if I moved the Chromebook , the screen sometimes went black. I powerwashed it twice, and it still continued. So I ended up donating to a school, they still wanted it even with the unpredictability. I was hoping to get more than 3 yr out of it tho.
| Standing screen display size | 14 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 Pixels |
| Processor | 2.2 GHz celeron_n3450 |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 2.2 GHz |
| Hard Drive | 64 GB SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Wireless Type | Bluetooth |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 4 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 12 Hours |
