The hinge allows opening the lid with one hand, but it’s a bit loose, with some wobble, while you’re typing. Acer subjects the Chromebook Spin 514 to MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability tests, something you don’t often see in Chromebooks. There’s a tiny bit of bending in the display and flexing in the keyboard deck, but it’s nothing you’ll notice in real-world use. The chassis is all aluminum, and it feels robust for a laptop that’s likely to run less than $1,000, even fully configured. The speaker grills alongside the keyboard give an upscale appearance, but otherwise, there are zero extra adornments. There’s an angle cut into the back of the chassis that adds some flair, the hinges have been redesigned with a notch down the center, and some new vents have appeared along the rear edge - possibly to accommodate the faster CPU. HP Omen 16 (2022) hands-on review: Cool and colorfulĪcer launches the first 17-inch Chromebook, and it’s just $380Īcer’s new Chromebook Spin 514 is powered by AMD’s Ryzen processors Pictures may differ from the offer.Ĭonsumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods and this warranty does not exclude, limit or suspend any such applicable rights. Not responsible for pricing or other typographical or photographical errors or omissions. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by retail location. Do not attempt to simulate these tests, as damage resulting from this will not be covered by Acer's standard warranty.Īll offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available at all retail locations. MIL-STD 810G/H is a testing protocol conducted in controlled settings and does not guarantee future performance in all situations.

Actual battery life varies by model, configuration (including storage capacity, RAM capacity, processor in use, display type and resolution, etc.), applications, power management settings, operating conditions, and utilized features.Ģ Specifications may vary depending on model and/or region.ģ Sand and Dust testing based on MIL-STD 810F. 1 Battery life may vary depending on model and configuration.

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