- Acer has unveiled six new Chromebooks, including an industry-first 17-inch model.
- It’s also introducing the first Chromebooks to meet Intel’s Evo performance spec.
- The new Chrome OS PCs start arriving in June, with the 17-inch system starting at $379.99.
Have you ever wanted a Chromebook so large it could serve as a desktop replacement? Maybe not, but you’re about to get it regardless. Acer has introduced six new Chromebook models that include what it says is the “industry’s first” 17-inch model, the Chromebook 317 (pictured above). You can read our hands-on with the system to get an in-depth look.
The 17-inch Chromebook unsurprisingly centers on a 1080p display (touch is optional) that Acer claims is ideal for remote school and work — you can participate in a video meeting while plugging away at your latest project. Accordingly, the Chromebook 317 also has an optional 82-degree webcam and equally optional dual mics to improve your chat quality. There’s room for a number pad, a large trackpad, a 10-hour battery, a microSD slot, and two pairs each of USB-C and USB-A ports.