Acer Intros Chromebook Vero 712 and Other New Education Chromebooks
- By Kate Lucariello
- 02/14/23
Acer
has unveiled four new Chromebooks for the K–12 education market
that feature durable designs, new processors, advanced connectivity,
and performance features geared to support school technology
standards. The Chromebook Vero 712 is specifically designed to handle
more complex education tasks and increase student productivity.
The
four new models are the Acer
Chromebook Vero 712, the Chromebook
511, the Chromebook
Spin 511, and the Chromebook
Spin 512.
All
four have the Chrome Education Upgrade, “which enables IT staff and
administrators to manage, deploy and plan for student learning, all
while ensuring students are getting the most from the Chromebooks,”
the company said in its release. “IT departments can easily conduct
admin support, manage devices, and have the new Acer Chromebooks
automatically enrolled to their school sites as soon as the end user
connects to the internet through Zero-touch enrollment.”
The
Vero 712 includes features that allow students to tackle more complex
assignments with ease:
-
A 12-inch HD+ IPS display with 3:2 aspect ratio for 18% more
vertical space handy for text, maps and photos;
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A 12th Gen Intel Core processor for faster coding and video editing
while running several other programs and apps;
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Ecological use of recycled materials, such as 30% post-consumer
recycled (PCR) plastic in the chassis and display bezel as well as
50% PCR plastic in the keycaps, and recycled paper packaging.
All
four of the new Chromebooks have:
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Two full-function USB 3.2 Type-C ports to transfer data up to 5
Gbps, connect to an HD display, and charge the device and other
peripherals;
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At least one USB 3.2 Type A port (with a MicroSD card reader on the
511, Spin 511, and Spin 512 models);
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Wi-Fi 6E connectivity capability;
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720p webcams with shutters and Blue Glass Lens with temporal noise
reduction for low-light conditions;
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An array of eMMC storage options and up to 8 GB RAM;
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Reinforced durability, with military-grade MIL-STD 810H-compliant
standards and protection against moisture, drops, pressure, and
other wear-and-tear.
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Certification by leading toy safety standards, the ASTM F963-16 and
UL/IEC 60950-1, for safe use by young children;
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Recycled materials, sustainable packaging, energy efficiency, and
EPEAT registration.
Specifications,
prices, and availability may vary by region, the company said. All
four models will be available in North America in April, at the
following starting prices: Chromebook Vero 712, $429.99; Chromebook
Spin 512, $499.99; Chromebook Spin 511, $449.99; and Chromebook 511,
$379.99.
Founded
in 1976, Acer has a presence in 160 countries and says it is “focused
on enabling a world where hardware, software, and services will fuse
with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new
possibilities for consumers and businesses alike.”
About the Author
Kate Lucariello is a former newspaper editor, EAST Lab high school teacher and college English teacher.