

Throw in a sale and it's almost impulse-purchase worthy.

However, its differences in design, build, use and what it actually offers probably justify it.Īnd for a versatile 2-in-1 Chromebook at the lower-mid end of the price spectrum - a premium Google Pixelbook this is absolutely not - this is reasonable price territory. Size: 11.7 x 8.1 x 0.92 inches (29.6 x 20.6 x 2.35 cm W x D x H) Price and availabilityĬompared in relation to the Acer Chromebook 314, which was released around the same time, the Acer Chromebook Spin 311's price of $330 (£280 about AU$490) is a little eyebrow raising.Ī smaller model with lesser battery life and level of performance, but for more money? It doesn't add up.at first. If you like the size and want a reliable Chromebook with a touchscreen, this is it.ĬPU: AMD A4-9120C processor Dual-core 1.60 GHz The design may have required the large bezels in order to incorporate the toughened glass touchscreen and overall robust design, but it feels like a bit too much potential screen real estate has been lost.Īs a result, all in, the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 is a great machine: it offers good value it's very fun and versatile and you can do anything on it that you can other, more powerful Chromebooks. It's also surrounded by very thick bezels, which feels like a lot of wasted space.


On the one hand it is a clear, and easy-to-use touchscreen, and tough - being well protected by the Gorilla glass but on the other it is a bit too small and also a bit too dim. The screen is pretty good, though a bit of a double-edged sword.
