ET Review: Acer C720 Chromebook

<b>Text: ET Bureau</b><br><br><b>Price: Rs 22,999</b><br><br>
There was a time when buying an ultra-light laptop with a full-size keyboard meant paying a huge premium over the mainstream (read 14 and 15-inch ) sizes.<br><br>However, Chromebooks are turning convention upside down, and the C720 from Acer is proof.<br><br>Find out more about its features in the next slides.<br><br>Click on 'Next' to read more...<br><br><i>Image: www.google.co.in/intl/en_in/chrome/devices</i>

In terms of its weight, it’s just 1.25 kg – roughly the same as the combined weight of a tablet and a wireless keyboard.<br><br><i>Image: www.google.co.in/intl/en_in/chrome/devices</i>

The 11.6-inch screen is tiny but comfortable for the most part and so is the keyboard.<br><br><i>Image: www.google.co.in/intl/en_in/chrome/devices</i>

It boots up in just 7 seconds and battery life is 8 hrs plus.<br><br><i>Image: www.google.co.in/intl/en_in/chrome/devices</i>

Thanks to Chrome OS, the experience stays the same across different devices and we found the C720 to be great for the road warrior who needs quick document editing.<br><br><i>Image: www.google.co.in/intl/en_in/chrome/devices</i>

The only downside is the display which has terrible viewing angles – worse than a 4-year old laptop. That weak link and limitations of Chrome OS aside, it’s actually a good deal.<br><br><i>Image: www.google.co.in/intl/en_in/chrome/devices</i>

<b>PROS</b><br><br>Lightweight, sturdy, matte display, battery life<br><br>
<b>CONS</b><br><br> 
Poor viewing angles, no VGA port, Chrome OS restrictions
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<b>Specifications</b><br><br>
1.4Ghz dual core Celeron, 2GB RAM, 16GB SSD, 11.6-inch LCD (1366 x 768 pixels), 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, HDMI, SD slot, 1.25kg.<br><br><i>Image: www.google.co.in/intl/en_in/chrome/devices</i>