It ran flawlessly after installing without the usual need to tweak WINE settings to get things looking correctly.

On this occasion, I opened up WebGL’s Aquarium benchmark to test the Chromebook 14’s graphics capabilities. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. The chassis is constructed from an aluminium alloy, which feels nice and sturdy, but it weighs exactly the same as its predecessor, tipping the scales at 1. It has 32GB flash memory (not expandable), an HDR webcam, and runs – as do all Chromebooks – on Google’s Chrome OS operating system. One downside of the higher resolution display is a shorter battery life, but I’d argue that it’s an acceptable trade-off.Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities. The 2018 Acer Chromebook 14 isn’t particularly well equipped when it comes to connectivity; with two USB ports, an HDMI 2. I don't have any first-hand experience with SmugMug, but there are Chrome extensions for SmugMug and an Android app for it so between those, you should be able to interact with SmugMug as you currently do. Before beginning, make sure your computer is completely turned off and disconnected from any external power sources. I could see an iPad + chromebook combo working well together (using something like Google Drive as a common cloud point).

Despite these Chrome OS problems, Acer’s latest Chromebook 14 is a competent enough device for on-the-go web browsing and basic office work – just don’t expect it to do much more. Since their inception, these devices have developed a reputation as being cheaply made laptops aimed at consumers balancing on a tightrope budget. Even one of the key pieces of software I rely on (that is only available on iOS, macOS, and Windows) was easily installed via WINE. We also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Mac platforms. This year’s Acer Chromebook 14 ran for 8hrs 6mins in our video playback test, while the 2016 model we reviewed hit 10hrs on the dot.There’s not a whole lot of travel to each key press, and I can’t say it’s especially satisfying to type on for long review writing sessions, however.

SSD Compatibility List Top Laptop PWM Ranking LaptopMedia Profiles Supported Laptops List Top Laptops by Battery Life Top M.Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell): Integrated graphics card in the Intel Braswell series (2016 Celeron) processors. There is a catch though; to view it in native resolution you have to reduce your display size to 80% in settings. All hardware components are supported and the look and feel running Linux on this thing is extremely good. To use its official designation, the Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431 is the most up-to-date model of a laptop we previously reviewed back in 2016. I just discovered that the chromebook modding community has gotten the Google Pixelbook fully supported under Windows 10.

Although I also have Logos (which has an online version) it doesn't have the full features that their native Windows or Mac versions have. After that, I cleaned up Windows, removed the bloatware, disabled some system services that I wouldn't be needed, and locked it down. I ran the install (the instructions said that I'd need a USB keyboard for the initial install, and I used one, but I found that the built-in keyboard worked fine).I have alternative Android and online Bible resources and I can use them in a pinch when I need to, but in no way would I want that to be my primary mode of operating. There's a lot to like about the Acer, including it's smart design, larger screen size, and impressively long battery life.