Acer has announced a pair of new 11-inch Chromebooks for the education market with military durability standards and zero-touch enrolment.
The Acer Chromebook 511 (C741L) is an 11,6-inch notebook computer based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c compute platform and allowing for up to 20 hours of battery life between charges.
The Acer Chromebook 511 also delivers built-in 4G LTE connectivity, while weighing in at just 1,3kg.
Equipped with a MIL-STD 810H tested and impact-resistant chassis, the Acer Chromebook 511 also features widened brackets and reinforced I/O ports that help it stand up to rough handling, while a drainage system built into its keyboard helps to protect from accidental spills. Mechanically anchored keys serve to keep keys where they should be and facilitate easier repairs for IT personnel.
With Zero-touch enrollment, IT departments can drop ship both the Acer Chromebook 511 and Acer Chromebook 311, which will automatically enroll into school administration as soon as the end user connects to the internet.
Made especially for K-12 students and those supervising them, the Acer Chromebook 311 (C722) is a reliable device with a MediaTek MT8183 processor designed around a number of industrial durability and safety standards.
Compliant with the MIL-STD 810H standard, the device can survive falls of up to 122cm and 60 kg of downward force. The keyboard can withstand up to 330 ml of water, and its keys have been mechanically anchored with two wings that extend out under the chassis.
Plastic coatings on the computer have been tested and certified under the ASTM F963-16 Toy Safety Standard and the device also meets the UL/IEC 60950-1 standard,
The Chromebook features up to 20 hours of battery life and includes a number of features to enhance collaborative learning, such as an optional touch screen, an HDR webcam with a wide field-of-view for online classes, quicker boot times, an easy-to-use interface, built-in malware protection, and access to millions of Android apps on Google Play.