Acer Chromebook R11
The Acer Chromebook R11 combines the versatility and affordability of a Chromebook with the style and design of a more luxurious laptop. Chromebooks aren’t like other laptops. Historically perceived as a direct route to the Google Chrome browser, their functionality was once limited to what you could accomplish on the web. That’s changed, however. Most Chromebooks are now compatible with Android apps via the Google Play Store, and the Acer Chromebook R11 has followed suit. That’s while drawing inspiration from the MacBook Air ’s stylish chassis. Unlike its Apple inspiration, though, the Acer Chromebook R11 is affordable at $329 (£221, AU$455). And, if we had to compare it to other Chromebooks, we’d put it on the same level as the $249 (£170, AU$320) Dell Chromebook 11 and the $249 (£160, AU$337) Asus Chromebook Flip . Only, it’s a lot better than its rivals thanks to its 360-degree hinge. And, while it’s not the fastest Chromebook on the block, it perfectly utilizes Chrome OS in ...