![]() The top of the keyboard, with the exception of the slightly-embedded island-style keyboard, is dead flat, as is the outer edge of the lid. Along the bottom of the device, that means Acer has smoothed out the relatively sharp curve from the prior Chromebook for an eggshell-like swoop that’s almost imperceptible but suits the laptop well and harkens back to that other device. In fact, it’s very similar to that gadget in design but it also progresses that forward. In terms of overall aesthetic, Acer has gone with a modern-classic styling for its follow-up to the popular Acer Chromebook 14. Unsurprisingly, this gadget meets and exceeds most of the expectations we may have set for it when it was initially announced back at IFA 2019 in early September. That standard is spread across no fewer than five individual devices ranging from the budget-friendly at under $350 to the top-tier model Acer recently sent us to test out - which costs closer to $500. Refinement and optimization are, in effect, the name of the game with this Chrome OS device. Its latest gadget, the Acer Chromebook 514 is, for all intents and purposes, the company’s long-awaited followup to its original Chromebook 14 that manages to build on its heritage where it counts.ĭespite several relatively minor flaws in its construction, the new laptop goes above and beyond in the sub-$500 Chromebook category to set a high standard for value in a usable and accessible package. smarthphone-comparisions Smartphone ComparisonsĪcer does not disappoint with its Chromebook 14 follow-up, in spite of a few minor flaws.Īcer has been manufacturing Chromebooks since very nearly the beginning of Chrome OS’s history, releasing dozens of extremely popular devices on the OS as well as plenty of firsts - such as the Chromebook Tab 10.ultimate-tech-gift Ultimate Tech Gift Guides.chinese-smarthphones Chinese Smartphones.ic_best-allthings-android2x Best Of All Things Android.ic_best-android-games2x Best Android Games. ![]()
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