By Danny Thorp
Introduction
Chromebooks are in an odd spot in the laptop marketplace. Acting essentially as an access point for Google Chrome, their focus is clear and singular: the web. As such, they don’t require a lot of power, and we often see a lot of similar specs no matter which manufacturer you’re talking about. To stand out from the pack, Acer’s Chromebook R11 has the distinction of being the company’s first convertible Chromebook thanks to its 360-degree hinge.
With an attractive, if not overly-flashy design, the Acer Chromebook R11 enters the competitive arena of budget laptops carrying a recommended price tag of $329 (£221, AU$455), but it can currently be found at sub-$300 price points for the 2GB model. For comparison’s sake, the 11.6-inch Chromebook R11 competes in the same range as the rugged Dell Chromebook 11 ($249, £170, AU$320) and the sleek Asus Chromebook Flip ($249, £160, AU$337), which also features a 360-degree convertible display.
Price is probably on your mind if you’re looking at Chromebooks, but if your main concern is size, Apple’s 11-inch MacBook Air ($899, £605, AU$1,155) will give you more sheer power and versatility over a Chrome OS machine. In exchange for power, however, you’ll be missing …read more
Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac
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