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Must Have Features for Student Chromebooks

Well-crafted and easy to use, Chromebooks tick all the right boxes for providing better teaching and learning experiences. With OS and apps automatically updated every six weeks, integrated security features, simplified management, and affordability, these devices offer schools a winning choice.

Which are the top 7 features to be in the best student’s Chromebook?

1. Convertible design

The 360° dual-torque hinge design ensures a wobble free touch experience and offers four usage modes, easing versatile usability during school lessons and activities. Use it as a notebook, or as a tablet. The good choice is convertible Acer Chromebook Spin 11.

  
2. World facing Camera
A rear camera located on the keyboard side of the Chromebook allows user to fold back the device into the tablet mode and use the screen to see what you’re recording on the 5MP auto focus webcam with 88∘ wide viewing angle.
3. Wacom Pen

The pen lets students sketch or jot down notes as naturally as with pen and paper. Pens are battery-free and resistant to accidental drops.

4. Reliability: Ruggedization, Spill resistance and Student Proof keyboard

The device should be specifically designed to endure the wear and tear of rough daily use. A Military Graded chassis and spill resistant keyboard could prevent any internal damage. An impact resistant body means that it can take the daily knocks of students as it accidentally falls off tables or stood upon, while recessed keys will prevent picky fingers digging up the keyboard

5. Google Play Store
Android Education apps are now available via Google Play Store on the selected Chromebooks, including Acer Chromebook Spin 11. It allows using a huge variety of education apps for every subject.

6. Long battery life
While choosing a Chromebook look for a long battery life, so you can finally leave the power adapter at home and have a powerful, versatile study device that keeps students working all day long. Acer Chromebook Spin 11 offers up to 10 hours of battery life – enough for the full school day.

7. Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass

This type of glass exploits the antimicrobial properties of silver to prevent the growth of microorganisms on the surface and to keep the display smudge-free as a result. Guess what? – Also available on Acer Chromebook Spin 11.

Acer offers a device dedicated to Education which meets all of the above requirements. Acer Chromebook Spin 11 comes with a spill resistant, tamper-proof keyboard and meets rigorous U.S. Military Standards. It can be tossed around in a student’s backpack or in the classroom, day in day out without suffering any damage. In addition, this Chromebook offers four usage modes via the 360° dual-torque hinge and a world facing camera, while the Wacom technology pen provides unsurpassed usability with a fast, accurate control, assuring a natural writing experience.

Curious to know more about Chromebook Spin 11? Watch this unboxing video

For enquiries on Acer Chromebooks get in touch with acerforeducationemea@acer.com

Dan Taylor

Dan Taylor

Helping schools get the most out of Google for EDU.

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