The Spin 512 and Spin 511 Chromebooks will support Google Play at launch. The Spin 512 will be available in North America in April and in Europe, the Middle East and Africa in March, with prices starting at $ 430 and EUR 399, respectively. Spin 511 will be available at the same time with prices starting at $ 399 and EUR 369.
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In addition to the new Spin convertibles, Acer also launched the 2021 versions of two of its 11-inch Chromebook laptops. The new Acer Chromebook 511 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c processor, has LTE connectivity and can last up to 20 hours between charges. Meanwhile, the new Acer Chromebook 311 is powered by the MediaTek MT8183 processor, can last up to 20 hours, has an HDR webcam and can be upgraded with an optional touch screen.
Both models support Google Play apps and are also made to be durable, with anchored keys that are easy to remove and replace. Both will be available for purchase in North America in April and in Europe, the Middle East and Africa in March. Chromebook 511 prices start at $ 400 in NA and EUR 399 in EMEA, while Chromebook 311 will cost buyers at least $ 300 in NA and EUR 269 in EMEA.
Finally, Acer launched a new Windows TravelMate Spin B3 laptop for education. It is also a convertible like the other entries in the Spin line, with WiFi 6 connectivity and a 5 megapixel webcam on its touch screen. The new TravelMate Spin is equipped with the latest models from Intel Pentium Silver (the chipmaker’s low-consumption microprocessor line) and can last up to 12 hours between charges. It was designed with military-grade durability and buyers can choose to get it with LTE connectivity and / or Wacom pen. The device will launch in North America in April with prices starting at $ 330, in the EMEA regions sometime in the second quarter for at least EUR 409 and in China in February for at least RMB 2,499.
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