Acer has launched four new Chromebooks to meet the needs of students, teachers and administrators.
The Acer Chromebook Vero 712, Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R856T) convertible with a 12-inch display, Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R756T) convertible with an 11,6-inch display, and the Acer Chromebook 511 (C736) are all 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 new Acer Chromebooks automatically enrolled to their school sites as soon as the end user connects to the internet through Zero-touch enrollment.
All of the new Acer Chromebooks for education have impact-resistant exteriors that meet MIL-STD 810H testing standards and feature a reinforced corner design with a shock-absorbent bumper so they are protected from drops as high as 122cm and can withstand up to 60kg of pressure. They also feature elongated and widened internal brackets that protect the display, even when they are being mishandled. Plus, the ports have been reinforced with metallic plating to protect them from the wear and tear of frequent student use.
The four new Chromebooks each have a keyboard designed to protect the device from common student accidents. The keyboard is spill-resistant and features a unique drainage system that helps protect the internal components from up to 330 ml (11 oz) of water spills. All four Acer Chromebooks feature a moisture-resistant OceanGlass touchpad, made from ocean-bound plastics.
They also have mechanically anchored keys that are difficult for inquisitive students to remove, and the Acer Chromebook 511, Acer Chromebook Spin 511 and Acer Chromebook Spin 512 also feature a new serviceable keyboard that can be completely removed and replaced with the removal of just two screws.
All four new Acer Chromebooks have been certified to meet two leading toy safety standards, the ASTM F963-16 and UL/IEC 60950-1, so they’re safe to share with younger children.