Acer today expanded its line of Chromebook Plus laptops with the introduction of the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-4H/T), offering users a performance-minded, compact, and durable model designed to leverage the AI-powered capabilities of ChromeOS.
James Lin, General Manager of Notebooks at Acer Inc., highlighted the key features of the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 stating, “The new Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-4H/T) delivers the sought-after combination of a portable design, a 14-inch Full HD display, and performance-oriented technology, enabling users to maximize the exciting capabilities offered by Chromebook Plus. Students, businesses, families, and individuals need to be more productive, connected, and empowered than ever, and Acer Chromebook Plus devices facilitate this.”
Chromebook Plus 514
The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 focuses on enhanced performance and experiences through improved hardware designs with upgraded displays and cameras, coupled with powerful productivity, creativity, and multimedia capabilities.
Powerful Performance  
The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 offers responsive performance and efficient multitasking with an Intel® Core i3-N305 processor and 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It provides twice the speed, memory, and storage, ensuring seamless performance for various tasks such as running AI-powered apps, streaming full HD content, and moviemaking with Luma Fusion. Additionally, the processor ensures long-lasting usage with up to 11 hours of battery life on fast charging.
Vivid Display
The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 boasts a 14-inch Full HD display with IPS technology and 300-nit brightness, providing vibrant, crisp, and clear visuals. It is well-suited for AI-powered graphic design and photo editing tools such as Magic Eraser in Google Photos, along with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Express powered by Adobe Firefly generative AI. The display is available in both touch and non-touch models, with an anti-glare coating for optimal viewing in bright-light conditions.
Advanced Conferencing Tools and Privacy Features
Chromebook plus 514
It provides fast and reliable connectivity with advanced conferencing tools, featuring a webcam with Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR) for noise cancellation and AI-powered enhancements for lighting and background blur. It includes a facial auto-exposure feature and a Blue Glass lens for high-quality imagery in low-light conditions, along with privacy features such as a physical shutter for the webcam and the ability to mute dual microphones with a single click.
With configurations storage, users can store important files locally, ensuring accessibility even when offline. File sync on Chromebook Plus keeps Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides always accessible, whether online or offline.
Portable and durable, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is resilient to daily wear and tear. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.2 and dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports supporting USB Charging.
The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 offers Chrome Education Upgrade for seamless device management in schools, empowering administrators to meet the needs of teachers and students at scale. With powerful controls and features like zero-touch enrollment and 24/7 Google support, administrators can ensure a safe and productive learning environment.The post Acer Broadens Chromebook Horizons: Introducing the New Model first appeared on IT News Africa | Business Technology, Telecoms and Startup News.