Worldwide PC shipments fell by more than 7% during the first quarter of 2022 with 77.5 million total units shipped, according to preliminary numbers from analyst Gartner released on Monday. The main cause was a “steep drop” in demand for Chromebooks, Gartner said. “After an unprecedented Chromebook surge in 2020 and early 2021, driven by …
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Acer makes a lot of Chromebooks, and they come in a variety of configurations and screen sizes. That’s great for consumers, schools and businesses because there’s something to meet every need, but it can get tricky when shopping for one, especially when Acer keeps the name the same year after year like Chromebook 514. This older version is still around, but …
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Odds are you’ve heard of Chromebooks by now, whether it be from your kid talking about what they use at school or from a commercial. They’re great, simple devices that can be used for a variety of purposes, including creating documents, sending emails, browsing the web and even some casual gaming. Pricing for Chromebook models can vary wildly, but right now you …
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Chromebook variety has grown over the last several years as these laptops moved from fringe devices into the mainstream. There is one thing that hasn’t changed too much with them, though, and that’s size. Except for the occasional 15-inch Chromebook, manufacturers have stuck with screen sizes of 14 inches or smaller. It wasn’t until last year that the first 17.3-inch …
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Google launched a Chromebook repair program Thursday to help schools in the US find information about repairable devices in an effort to make them last longer, reducing e-waste. The program collects information on what devices schools can easily repair and what tools are required. It will also show manufacturer guidelines on how to repair those devices. Acer, a Chromebook manufacturer, …
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Most Chromebooks made for schools to give to students have 11.6-inch widescreen displays. This screen size keeps prices down and the Chromebooks small for toting between school and home. But trying to view documents and use educational websites on them is miserable. I experienced that pain firsthand when my kids used them for remote learning over the past two years. …
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The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is an excellent middle ground between too-small-but-ultraportable 11.6-inch models and large-but-not-as-portable 15.6-inch Chromebooks. The larger 14-inch 1080p display gives you extra room to work when you’re away from your desk but still compact enough for a daily commute or carrying around campus. Plus, it has a good port assortment making it a good pick for …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Whether you’re looking for cool new designs, stunning new panels or speedy new tech, CES rarely disappoints for gaming monitors. CES 2022 was mostly remote for a lot of us, but that didn’t mean companies didn’t bring out the big guns …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. When it comes to CES, the most exciting announcements are usually centered around new devices that are expected to be released in the coming year. For Chromebooks at CES 2022, while there was some new hardware announced, the best news was …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Last year’s CES, held remotely in January 2021, was a surprisingly good year for getting hands-on time with new laptops. Because everyone knew the show wasn’t going to be in person, most PC-makers sent samples of their new laptops for my …
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