Compare Gadgets Vs. Compare

Acer AC761-1099 News

Filter News

Those ChromeBooks? People Are Buying Them

Those ChromeBooks? People Are Buying Them

Posted on Jul 18, 2011 by MG3

Despite predictions of doom and gloom, consumers seem to be optimistic about the prospects for Google’s ChromeOS in its current form. The ChromeBooks from Acer and Samsung are selling briskly on Amazon, Cnet reports. The cheapest model, the $349 Wi-Fi only Acer is currently number 4 in the laptop category.

Comments (0)  | Permalink More at: Maximum PC Add additional source

Acer ships first Chromebook in U.S.

Acer ships first Chromebook in U.S.

Posted on Jun 29, 2011 by MG1

After a short delay, Acer has started shipping its AC700 laptop with Google's Chrome OS in the U.S., priced at $349.
The AC700, which has a 11.6-inch screen and Intel's Atom N570 netbook processor, is designed for people who do most of their computing on the Web. This is Acer's first laptop with Chrome OS.

[ Stay ahead of the key tech business news with InfoWorld's Today's Headlines: First Look newsletter. ]
Google announced that Acer and Samsung would sell Chromebooks -- or lightweight laptops based on the Chrome OS -- in May. Samsung has already started selling Chromebooks, with prices of Wi-Fi models starting at $429 on Amazon.com.

Comments (0)  | Permalink More at: InfoWorld Add additional source

Acer Cromia 700 ships this month, 3G pushed back

Acer Cromia 700 ships this month, 3G pushed back

Posted on Jun 28, 2011 by MG1

Acer's Cromia Chromebook has had its US launch details narrowed down Monday night. The 11.6-inch Chrome OS notebook, now badged as the Cromia 700 or AC700, should be available "this month" in Wi-Fi trim for $350, making it the most affordable Chromebook in the US. The 3G version now has a less definite release date and will only ship sometime in the summer for $450.
The notebook has much the same performance as the Samsung Series 5 and carries the dual-core 1.5GHz Atom chip as well as 2GB of RAM. An emphasis on the cloud leaves just a 16GB SSD for storage. Acer does provide an HDMI video out for full-size mirroring and affords a 1.3-megapixel webcam, a pair of USB ports, and a four-in-one ca...

Comments (0)  | Permalink More at: Electronista Add additional source

Google Chromebooks are on Sale

Google Chromebooks are on Sale

Posted on Jun 16, 2011 by MG1

Google unveiled the Chromebook at the Google I/O last month. Now the first Chromebooks are on sale and shipping. Chromebooks are basically the incarnation of the thin client concept tried already year...

Comments (0)  | Permalink More at: i4U News 3 related stories Add source

Acer Chromebook Pricing Unveiled

Acer Chromebook Pricing Unveiled

Posted on Jun 14, 2011 by MG3

Acer has recently unveiled the pricing of the Acer Cromia Chromebook. The 3G version is priced at $449.99, while the WiFi model costs $379.99.

Comments (0)  | Permalink More at: TechFresh Add additional source

Chromebooks now available for preorder

Chromebooks now available for preorder

Posted on Jun 10, 2011 by MG1

Google's Chromebooks are now available for preorder in the US at two major retailers: Amazon and Best Buy. Neither retailer has given a ship date for any of the devices, but Google has previously said...

Comments (0)  | Permalink More at: TechSpot 2 related stories Add source

Google Launches Chromebook via Game

Google Launches Chromebook via Game

Posted on Jun 08, 2011 by MG1

Google has started the preview launch of the new Chromebook in treasure hunt fashion. With the official launch on June 15, this seek-and-find game must be Google’s pre-launch ramp-up strategy. The gam...

Comments (0)  | Permalink More at: SlashGear Add additional source

Google unveils Acer Chromebook: $349, 11.6-inches with 6.5-hour battery

Google unveils Acer Chromebook: $349, 11.6-inches with 6.5-hour battery

Posted on May 12, 2011 by MG1

Google just showed off a new 11.6-inch Chromebook from Acer at Google I/O promising an eight second boot time with an Intel Atom N570 CPU, 16GB SDD, instant-on, two USB ports, webcam, HDMI and 6.5 hou...

Comments (0)  | Permalink More at: Engadget Add additional source

How we do it

Want to read all the cool news? Tired of seeing the same story written over and over again, while missing some other interesting ones? Here we are, humanly agregating most great news sites to post all interesting news, but show each story only once.