Acer has unveiled the Acer Chromebook 15 series, the first in the industry with a 15.6-inch display. The new Chromebook will be available with either a 5th Generation Intel Core i3 or next generation Intel Celeron processor.
The display of the Acer Chromebook 15 comes in two options: A full HD 1920×1080 resolution display or an HD 1366×768 resolution display. Both options feature Acer’s ComfyView with anti-glare properties to minimize the amount of reflecting light for less eyestrain.
The new Chromebook keeps customers in touch with wireless connectivity via fast MIMO 2x2Wifi 802.11ac. In addition, customers can connect other peripherals to it via Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0 port, USB 2.0 port, and HDMI port. The SD card reader enables a way to access and transfer files.
With the large display, the Acer Chromebook 15 weighs 2.2kg (4.85 pounds) and measures 393w x 256d x 24.2h mm (15.4w x 10.08d x 0.95h inches).
Although Acer hasn’t disclosed a release date for the Acer Chromebook 15 line (CB5-571), the company did state that several models will be available with either a 16GB or 32GB SSD drive and either 2GB or 4GB of RAM. Prices in the U.S. start at $249.99.