PRESS RELEASE
- Customers will enjoy fast, responsive performance and up to 8.5 hours of long battery life with new Intel processor based on Haswell micro-architecture
- 30 percent thinner, lighter design paired with anti-glare display that reduces reflection for a better visual experience
- Less than 7-second boot time gets customers quickly learning, creating and connecting
- Simple to use, great for sharing between family members and students
BIOGGIO, Switzerland, (Oct. 10, 2013) - Acer today debuts its new Acer C720 Chromebook that features a processor based on the Haswell micro-architecture for faster performance and up to 8.5 hours of battery life.(1)
This third-generation Chromebook has a design that is 30 percent thinner than its predecessor. It's also lighter and for the first time, it features an anti-glare display, making it ideal for families and students who want a Chromebook that can be enjoyed in a range of settings, even outdoors in sunlight.
"The Acer C720 is a significant step forward for our highly-acclaimed Acer Chromebook line, as it delivers speedy performance, quick boot times, a matte anti-glare display and a slimmer design that is portable enough for anywhere use," said John Miedema, director product marketing, Acer Europe. "These key advances allow families and students to continue collaborating, learning and playing in exciting ways, all while staying secure since Chrome OS includes multiple layers of protection from online threats."
The new Acer C720 Chromebook builds on the popular Acer C710 Chromebook, which was lauded for its performance and integration of Google's Chrome operating system at a ground-breaking affordable price. It meets the needs of students, families, anyone on a budget, and the growing number of customers who enjoy the Google ecosystem for school, work and entertainment.
Speedy Performance and Long Battery Life
Customers can begin their online fun, research and social networking quickly with the Acer C720. It boots up in less than 7 seconds and resumes nearly instantly from sleep mode thanks to the 16GB Solid State Drive.(2) The new Chromebook is powered by an Intel Celeron 2955U processor based on the Intel Haswell micro-architecture, so it delivers a noticeable boost in both performance and battery life. The battery keeps customers productive for up to 8.5 hours, ideal for all day productivity and fun.(1) Customers can power through web pages and docs, and will also enjoy fluid HD video and apps with the support of up to 4GB of DDR3L memory.(2) Plus, the Acer C720 quickly connects to hotspots and wireless networks via 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi.
Security for Multiple Users, Collaboration
Customers will appreciate that the Chrome OS is updated automatically, so it always has the latest features. Multiple layers ofsecurity features including data encryption and verified boot defend the Acer C720 Chromebook against online threats, malware and viruses. This is especially useful for parents and school administrators who are responsible for protecting students. IT administrators can also manage the Chromebooks remotely for speedier app roll-outs and increased efficiency.
The Acer C720 Chromebook also keeps data safe when the device is used by multiple users, such as for collaboration in the classroom and for projects for home, school or work. Users can have separate accounts to ensure their project, Gmail and other information is kept safe if the Chromebook is lost, stolen, or lent to a friend. Storage on Google Drive protects files, documents, and photos safely in the cloud, and ensures that the most current version is always available. Customers can also access files offline, and even open and edit MS Office documents as well as Google Documents. Schools will appreciate that the Acer C720 Chromebooks have a Kensington lock to secure them to a classroom or mobile cart.
Customers can easily access their content at home or on the go-with 100 GB(2) of free storage on Google Drive for two years. (3) By visiting the Chrome Web Store users can customize their Acer C720 Chromebook with applications for work or play.
New Thinner, Lighter Design with all the Extras
The new Acer C720 has a design that is more than 30 percent thinner than its predecessor, measuring only 19.05 mm thick. It still includes a full-sized keyboard, so customers can comfortably create and edit documents and spreadsheets. The device weighs only 1.3 kg, so it's easy to carry in a backpack or bag. The slim and sleek size of the Acer C720 still provides room for a vibrant 11.6-inch ComfyViewTM HD display with a 1366x768 resolution that keeps websites, images and video crisp and clear. Plus, the display has a matte, anti-glare property, enabling students and families to enjoy the Chromebook outside in sunlight for classwork, reading, playing games and more.
The Acer C720's integrated HD webcam delivers sharp and detailed images and rich colour saturation. Combined with the microphone, the Chromebook is great for video chatting as well as capturing video and photos for sharing online. Plus, the dual speaker design ensures crisp and clear stereo audio for enjoying music, video and more. The Acer C720 connects to popular consumer electronics devices such as camcorders, digital cameras and smart phones via its fast USB 3.0 port as well as a USB 2.0 port. It also has an HDMI port for pushing video and content to external displays and HDTVs. In addition, customers can access other media and files through the SD card reader that supports up to a 32GB SD card.(2)
Pricing and Availability
The Acer C720 Chromebook will be available end of October in Switzerland, Germany, UK, France, Netherlands, Sweden and Finland with a starting price of €249.-(4).
About Acer
Established in 1976, Acer is an information and communication technology company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale and support of innovative products that enhance people's lives. Acer's green supply chain delivers environmentally friendly PCs, displays, projectors, servers, tablets and smartphones - tools our customers need to explore beyond limits and experience more. Ranked No. 3 for notebooks globally (IDC 2012)(5), Acer employs 8,000 people, and 2012 revenues reached US$14.7 billion. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.
1. Actual battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings and applications or features launched. All batteries' maximum capacity diminishes with time and use.
2. Accessible capacity varies: (MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes).
3. 100 GB of free storage for two years, starting on the date offer is redeemed on eligible Chrome devices. Additional is available at the Google website: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/2703646?hl=en.
4. Pricing may vary from country to country.
5. IDC 2012
