Acer announced the availability of its Acer Chromebook 11 N7 (C731) at CES, Las Vegas. Acer has specifically designed the device for students with a 12-hour battery life and a fan-less design to reduce noise. The Acer C731T has an 11.6-inch IPS touchscreen display, while the C731 has a standard non-touch display. The display has a 1366×768 resolution and a hinge design that open up to 180 degrees. The device is powered by Intel Celeron dual-core processors and measures 0.87 inches (22mm) thin and weighs 2.98 pounds (1.35kg).
The Acer Chromebook 11 N7 (C731) has a spill-resistant keyboard that provides protection against spills of up to 11 fluid ounces (330ml) of water. The gutter system under the keyboard and touchpad drains water so that it’s routed away from internal components and out the bottom of the chassis.
A new feature to the Chromebook 11 N7 (C731) is the keyboard design with recessed keys that prevent the key caps from being easily removed by students.
Acer says the Chromebook provides up to 12 hours of battery life.
The Chromebook 11 N7 (C731) will provide support for Android apps via the Google Play Store in the coming months.
Connectivity features include dual-band 2×2 MIMO 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 3.0 ports, one HDMI port, 3.5mm headphone port and an SD card reader.