•  Date Published: 31 Jan 2022
    • Mediatek MT8183
    • ARM Mali-G72 MP3
    • 11.6”, HD (1366 x 768), IPS
    • 32GB SSD
    • 4GB DDR4
    • 1.05 kg (2.3 lbs)
    Acer Chromebook Spin 311

    Acer Chromebook Spin 311

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    Acer Chromebook Spin 311 in-depth review

    Well, the Chromebook family has just expanded. While a lot of manufacturers are trying to bring performance to the Chrome OS, today we are going to concentrate on a rather budget solution. It doesn't feature a fancy Core iX processor, nor a crazy graphics card. Instead, Acer has opted for an unpretentious, energy-efficient MediaTek SoC, paired with a Mali GPU.In addition to that, you get a convertible body, fitted with an 11.6" IPS display with a 768p resolution. This means you get quite a portable device, with basically a desktop version of Android. Moreover, it can be used as a tablet and a great little assistant for school.So let's see what does the Chrome OS installed on this device has to offer, and are you actually going to need time getting used to it.You can check the [...]

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    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Traditionally, the Chromebook devices are not powerhouses. Instead, they are meant to be daily drivers, and this particular device, showed us tremendous battery life, despite its low battery capacity.Check out all Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-3H) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate In order to open the bottom plate of this device, you need to unscrew 12 Phillips-head screws. Then, use a plastic pry tool to gently pop the panel out of the chassis.2. Battery While the battery is only a 36Wh unit, it[...]

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