Acer has unveiled a bunch of the latest computers meant for the classroom, including a refresh of two of its convertible and sturdy Chromebooks. The new versions of its Spin 512 and Spin 511 Chromebooks are powered by the newest generation Intel N4500 and N5100 processors, with batteries that will run up to 10 hours. They both have 360-degree hinges so that they are often used as a typical laptop or as a tablet. The models also accompany a 8-megapixel world-facing camera to be ready to capture lessons or experiments and an HDR webcam with a physical shutter. the most difference are their displays: the Spin 512 features a 12-inch HD+ IPS screen with 3:2 ratio for more vertical space, whereas the Spin 511 has an 11.6-inch 16:9 HD IPS screen.


They will be available in configurations that will support up 64GB eMMC storage and have up to 8GB of RAM. For connectivity, they need WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 support, also as two USB-C ports. Since the Chromebooks were meant to be passed around by (possibly rambunctious) kids within the classroom, Acer said they were made to be durable. They’re impact-resistant, have a shock-absorbent bumper and were designed to stick to military standards. Also, they’re coated during a BPR and EPA-compliant silver-ion microbial agent and have keys that are easy to get rid of and replace.


Both the Spin 512 and Spin 511 Chromebooks will support Google Play at launch. Spin 512 is going to be available in North America in April and in Europe, the center East, and Africa in March, with prices starting at US$430 and EUR 399, respectively. Spin 511 is going to be available at an equivalent time with prices starting at US$399 and EUR 369.


In addition to the new Spin convertibles, Acer has also introduced the 2021 versions of two of its 11-inch Chromebook laptops. The new Acer Chromebook 511 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c processor, has LTE connectivity and may last up to twenty hours between charges. Meanwhile, the new Acer Chromebook 311 is powered by the MediaTek MT8183 processor, can last up two 20 hours, has an HDR webcam and may be upgraded with an optional touchscreen display.


Both models support Google Play apps and were also made to be durable, with anchored keys that are easy to get rid of and replace. They’ll both be available for purchase in North America in April and Europe, the center East, and Africa by March. Chromebook 511’s prices start at US$400 in NA and EUR 399 in EMEA, while Chromebook 311 will set buyers back a minimum of US$300 in NA and EUR 269 in EMEA.


Finally, Acer has introduced a replacement Windows TravelMate Spin B3 laptop for education. It’s also a convertible just like the other entries within the Spin lineup, with WiFi 6 connectivity and a 5-megapixel webcam on its touchscreen display. The new TravelMate Spin is powered by the newest Intel Pentium Silver (the chipmaker’s line of low-power microprocessors) models and may last up to 12 hours between charges. it had been designed with military-grade durability, and buyers can prefer to catch on with LTE connectivity and/or with a Wacom pen. The device are going to be called at North America in April with prices starting at US$330, within the EMEA regions sometime within the second quarter for a minimum of EUR 409, and in China by February for a minimum of RMB 2,499.