Subj : Acer's new Chromebook Plus model may be the low-cost laptop gamer
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed May 29 2024 00:45:05

Acer's new Chromebook Plus model may be the low-cost laptop gamers have been 
waiting for

Date:
Tue, 28 May 2024 23:32:53 +0000

Description:
The Chromebook Plus 516 GE can handle high-end gaming while the new Spin 714 
specializes in tough work tasks.

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Its a big day for the Chromebook Plus series. Not only are the laptops 
gaining access to Googles Gemini AI , but were also getting new models. 

For example, the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 only receives a slightly better 
processor and brighter screen, but Acer delivered more substantial upgrades . 
One model focuses on cloud gaming, while another specializes in work 
productivity. 

Beginning with the former, the Chromebook Plus 516 GE houses a 13th-Gen Intel 
Core i7 processor alongside an integrated Intel graphics card. This normally 
wouldnt be a great configuration for gaming, but to make up for the lack of 
power, NVIDIA GeForce NOW comes on every unit. Its a service that allows you 
to stream video games as if theyre running on a GeForce RTX 4080 GPU  so long 
as you have the right subscription plan. 

Titles will be shown on the 16-inch WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) display 
running at a refresh rate of 120Hz, enabling smooth, responsive gameplay. The 
screen also covers the entire sRGB color gamut for vibrant imagery. Across 
the laptop, youll find four speakers (two firing up and two firing down) 
capable of surrounding the user in immersive audio. 

The keyboard sports a vibrant, RGB backlight that can be configured in one of 
several color modes, and it even comes with anti-ghosting technology to 
ensure key inputs are read and not unceremoniously dropped. 

Other notable features of the Chromebook Plus 516 GE include 10 hours of 
battery life, up to 2TB SSD, and 16GB of RAM. Work it 

The second model is the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 , a convertible laptop 
that becomes a tablet by pushing the screen all the way back. The 14-inch 
display boasts a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels and, like its sibling, 
covers all of the sRGB color range. Its worth noting that the company 
equipped this machine with Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass to resist 
scratches and bacteria. (Image credit: Acer) 

Multiple configurations will be available for the Spin 714, but the base is 
an Intel Core Ultra 7 chipset, a 512GB SSD, and 16GB of memory. All of them 
feature a 1440p Quad HD webcam for crystal-clear calls. Additionally, Acers 
TNR Solution software will enhance video quality in low-light conditions. 

Audio isnt thrown by the wayside either since it has a pair of microphones 
for clear pickup and upward-facing speakers that support DTS Audio, resulting 
in distortion-free sound. 

Acer states the Chromebook Plus 516 GE will launch in North America for 
$699.99. The Chromebook Plus Spin 714 will be more widely available at 
$749.99 in North America and 979 in Europe. 

The announcement post claims both will be released by the end of the month, 
but we could not find a listing at the time of this writing. We reached out 
asking exactly when people can purchase these laptops. Well update this story 
if we hear back. 

In the meantime, check out TechRadar's list of the best Chromebooks for 2024 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/acers-new-chromebook-plus-mode
l-may-be-the-low-cost-laptop-gamers-have-been-waiting-for


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