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Fast, Thin, Simple - The New Acer Chromebook C720

Announcement posted by Clearwater Communications 16 Oct 2013

An affordable computing solution for the Internet Age.
•    Fast, responsive performance and up to 8.5 hours of long battery life with new Intel processor based on Haswell micro-architecture
•    New thinner, lighter design pairs with anti-glare display for on-the-go lifestyle
•    Less than 7-second boot time gets customers quickly learning, creating and connecting
•    Simple to use, great for sharing between family members and students
 
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (October 16, 2013) Acer is excited to announce the new Chromebook C720, giving customers a fast, affordable computing solution for web-based lifestyles. Harnessing the power of the latest Intel® Haswell family processors, it provides a faster Chromebook experience than competitor models and is able to boot in under 7 seconds while providing long battery life of up to 8.5 hours(1).

"Working with Google on the C720 Chromebook has given Acer the opportunity to offer customers an affordable PC which, thanks to the new Intel Haswell processor, is fast and responsive, boots up in a flash, is simple to use and designed for the way we use the web today", said Daniel Goffredo, Head of Commercial Client Products at Acer Australia, "Using new integrated technologies, the C720 promotes learning and collaboration through Chrome apps, file sharing  with Google Drive and virtual meetings with Hangouts and Google Talk - great for families and students,”.

Speedy Performance and Long Battery Life

Customers can begin their online fun, research and social networking quickly with the Acer C720 as it boots up in less than 7 seconds and resumes nearly instantly from sleep mode thanks to the fast 16GB Solid State Drive
(2). Using the latest low power Haswell Intel® Celeron® 2955U Processor and offering up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 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). It is lightweight at only 1.47kg and is only 19.05mm thin and 288mm wide for high mobility. This makes it 30% thinner than the original Acer Chromebook.

A notebook for every lifestyle

The fundamental idea behind the Acer C720 Chromebook is a notebook that is easy to learn and can be used by anyone including first time users, children, experienced web-surfers, the budget conscious and the growing number of customers who prefer the Google ecosystem for school, work and entertainment. Thanks to the speed, performance, larger screen and full sized keyboard, it offers more content creation functionality than a smartphone or tablet while also being more portable than a traditional notebook. 

While easily adaptable to any lifestyle, the C720 also has applications in the education sector as well, especially when it comes to larger scale fleets. Not only is the cost of a purchasing an Acer Chromebook much cheaper than other portable computing solutions but the on-going running costs including software, management, administration and other end-user costs are dramatically reduced as well. 

Security and collaboration for Multiple Users

By taking full advantage of cloud computing, photos, videos, music and documents are available anywhere, anytime while also adding a level of data security with automatic cloud syncing. For those wishing to store files locally, the C720 Chromebook can also be connected via USB 3.0 to upload files directly to local storage. One of the biggest advantages of connecting to the cloud is that the device is always new and updated to the latest version of the operating system ensuring that viruses and security threats are eliminated.

Using the verified boot process, the Chromebook checks the integrity of the operating system and validity of system files and restores the system from a backup if any anomalies are detected making it the ultimate worry-free mobile PC. 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.
(3)  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 Chromebook has a Kensington lock to secure them to a classroom or mobile cart.

Fast, thin and ultra-portable.

The slim and sleek size of the Acer C720 still provides room for a vibrant 11.6-inch ComfyView™ 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 new design also offers a number of improved features including an Acer Crystal Eye HD webcam which delivers sharp and detailed images and rich color 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.

For connectivity, it has a one USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0 port together with HDMI, a 2 in 1 card reader and a 3.5mm audio jack.  It is Bluetooth 4.0 compatible and has 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi as well. 

Experience the best of Google

Running the fast Google Chrome Operating system, the simplicity of use is immediately apparent and within seconds of booting the Chromebook for the first time with email, web-surfing and social networking immediately available, complete with automatic syncing to the cloud.

All the functionality you would expect from a notebook is usable out of-the-box with office documents, spreadsheets and presentations able to be edited and created with Google Drive including collaboration with others in real time via the cloud. In addition, thousands of free and paid apps are available on the Chrome Web Store including games, business tools, education aids, entertainment, fitness and social web apps.

Pricing and Availability
Vendor: Acer Computer Australia
Product Name: Acer Chromebook C720
RRP: $399.00
Availability: October 2013
Website:
http://www.acerstore.com.au
Australian Retailers: JB-Hifi, Harvey Norman
Australian Distributor: Bluechip

     

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 smartphones4 — tools our customers need to explore beyond limits and experience more. Ranked No. 3 for notebooks globally (IDC 2012), Acer employs 8,000 people, and 2012 revenues reached US$14.7 billion. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.

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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 More information on Google Drive on Chrome devices: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/2703646?p=driveoffer&rd=1
4 EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) Gold registration requires that products meet 75% of the optional criteria for greener electronics.  EPEAT Gold registered in the U.S., Canada and Taiwan. Meet the ENERGY STAR® guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.