Thread: Google Announces New Chromebooks Powered by Haswell Chipsets
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Old 10-10-2013, 01:50 PM   #25
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Acer Intros Thinner, Longer-Lasting C720 Chromebook

I believe this is the first of the new Haswell based Chromebooks to be offered.

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Like previous Chromebooks, the C720 Chromebook is constantly updated with the latest version of the Chrome OS and built around the Chrome browser. Acer claims seven second boot times and up to 8.5 hours of battery life. The C720 comes with 4GB of DDR3L memory and uses an Intel Celeron 2955U processor based on Haswell technology. The system also has 16GB of local SSD storage along with 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi to get to Google's cloud-based storage.

The C720 Chromebook has an 11.6-inch anti-glare widescreen, with a 1,366-by-768 resolution. The system features USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports for connecting external storage and peripherals. You can hook the system up to a HDTV or external monitor with the built-in HDMI port. The C720 Chromebook has a HD webcam and microphone for video conferencing, and a SD card reader for viewing and uploading pictures and videos to the Internet.
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The first model in the series is called the Acer C720-2800 Chromebook, and is available for pre-order now on Amazon.com and Bestbuy.com with 4GB of system memory and a 16GB SSD for $249.99. The C720 Chromebook coms with a one-year standard warranty that can be extended to three years with Acer Advantage service.
Amazon pre-order --> Acer C720-2800 11.6-Inch Chromebook -- $240
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