Acer Chromebook Vero debuts for education market

Acer has launched four new Chromebooks to meet the needs of students, teachers and administrators, including its first Acer Chromebook Vero model designed specifically for the education market. These new models are said to provide the latest in durability, performance and features, making them a powerful tool for helping educators deliver better learning outcomes.

All the new Chromebooks are available with Chrome Education Upgrade, which enables IT staff and administrators to manage, deploy and plan for student learning, all while ensuring students are getting the most from the Chromebooks. IT departments can easily conduct admin support, manage devices, and have the Chromebooks automatically enrolled to their school sites as soon as the end user connects to the internet through Zero-touch enrollment.

“As a leading provider of Chromebooks for the K12 education market, Acer knows what students and teachers need to keep the focus on learning – and these new Acer Chromebooks deliver what’s needed and more,” said James Lin, general manager – Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer. “Our new Chromebooks provide advances in all the areas that have helped establish them as an essential tool for learning: student-focused durability features, reliable performance and advanced connectivity options to support school technology initiatives.”

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The Acer Chromebook Vero 712 for schools features a 3:2 aspect ratio and 12th Gen Intel Core processor that enables students to do faster coding on their Chromebooks. The productivity-boosting 12-inch HD+ IPS display has a taller 3:2 aspect ratio that provides 18 per cent more vertical space compared to an equally wide display, so more schoolwork, text, maps and photos can be seen before students need to scroll. The Chromebook’s TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe certified display also reduces harmful blue light while ensuring that users can still enjoy vivid colors when viewing from their devices. Plus, the powerful 12th Gen Intel Core processors let students tackle more advanced schoolwork such as coding and video editing, while also running multiple programs and apps without delays.

Acer has also expanded its line of Chromebooks for this market with three updated models: the Acer Chromebook Spin 512 convertible with a 12-inch display, Acer Chromebook Spin 511 convertible with an 11.6-inch display, and the Acer Chromebook 511 clamshell with an 11.6-inch display. These three Acer Chromebooks are powered by the latest Intel Processor N100 and N200, and have the option to include built-in 4G LTE connectivity to provide fast, reliable access to educational apps from virtually anywhere. Plus, like the Acer Chromebook Vero, these new Chromebooks also feature recycled materials, sustainable packaging, an energy-efficient design, and EPEAT registration to help schools reduce waste across the lifetime of the device.

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The two new convertible models are ideal for blended learning environments as both feature 360-hinges to allow them to be used in a range of settings, as well as Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass touch displays that are scratch-resistant and limit the growth of odor and stain-causing microorganisms. The Acer Chromebook Spin 511 has a compact design with an 11.6-inch HD IPS display in a 16:9 format, while the Acer Chromebook Spin 512 has a productivity-boosting 12-inch 3:2 aspect ratio HD+ IPS display on the with more vertical space so students can view more text, maps, photos and schoolwork.

Also, both convertible Chromebooks feature an optional USI Stylus that can be charged in the integrated dock, so students can take notes, sketch, write and paint with ease. Both models deliver multi-day 12-hour battery life. The Acer Chromebook Spin 512 also has the same TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe certified display as that of the Acer Chromebook Vero 712 which can reduce harmful blue light while ensuring that users can still enjoy vivid colours when viewing from their devices.

The Acer Chromebook 511 is a tried-and-tested classic clamshell design that is incredibly compact, making it ideal for a wide range of younger students using lab settings and 1:1 programmes. The 11.6-inch HD LED-backlit display with IPS technology comes in touch and non-touch options to meet school districts’ ranging needs and budgets. It also provides long battery life of up to 12 hours of use.

Students can connect to the Internet quickly with reliable Wi-Fi 6E. Plus, the four new Acer Chromebooks all feature 720p webcams with Blue Glass Lens and (TNR), providing high-quality video feedback even in low-light conditions. The two convertible models also provide the option for high-resolution world-facing cameras. For privacy, all four new Chromebooks include a webcam shutter. The new Acer Chromebooks will be available with an array of eMMC storage options and up to 8GB RAM.

All of the four new Chromebooks are ready to connect to devices, displays and other peripherals. They each have two full-function USB 3.2 Type-C ports for transferring data at speeds up to 5 Gbps, connecting to an HD display, and can also be used to charge the device as well as other products. They all also feature at least one USB 3.2 Type A port, while the Chromebook 511, Chromebook Spin 511 and Chromebook Spin 512 also include a MicroSD card reader.

Price and availability

The Acer Chromebook Vero 712 will be available in EMEA in March, starting at $439.99.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 512 will be available in EMEA in April starting at $469.99.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 511 will be available in EMEA in April starting at $439.99.
The Acer Chromebook 511 will be available in EMEA in April starting at $389.99.

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