(opens in new tab)There’s not much that you can criticize about the Acer Chromebook 315 (opens in new tab) (otherwise known as the CB315-3H-C36A). It's listed in the professional section of Acer's website, and for good reason: it's a solid choice for businesses.
It's extremely cheap, at $199 (roughly £160) from Walmart, and also has plenty of storage and system memory: 4GB RAM and 64GB eMMC (plenty for Chrome OS (opens in new tab)).
Its entry-level Intel Celeron N4020 processor might be a bit underwhelming, but everything else - including the UHD Graphics 600 video controller - is more than adequate for any standard office task.
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This Chromebook (opens in new tab) also boasts a 15.6-inch full HD display and a dedicated numeric keypad, which is always a plus.
In terms of connectivity and expansion capabilities, there’s plenty to like as well. The Chromebook 315 features a microSD card slot, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11ac, and two USB Type-A ports.
It also has two USB Type-C ports, one of which supports DisplayPort over USB-C and charging, which means you can use a compatible Type-C portable battery charger (opens in new tab).
Acer claims its three-cell battery can last for a staggering 12.5 hours which, if true, is more than most business laptops (opens in new tab) out there. If your daily routine entails firing up Gmail (opens in new tab), watching a bit of Youtube, messaging over Slack (opens in new tab) and editing a few Google Sheets (opens in new tab), it'll certainly have you covered.
It's also worth considering the CB315-3HT-C6XF (opens in new tab), a slightly more expensive version that comes with a touchscreen for only $229.
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Bear in mind
- This product does not ship to all regions, so non-US customers will likely need to use a specialist parcel forwarding service to take advantage of the deal.
- If you've managed to find a cheaper product with equivalent specifications, in stock and brand new, let us know and we'll tip our hat to you.
