Best laptop for students

Best laptop for schools and students-Acer Chromebook 11 N7(c731) 

Acer Chromebook 11 N7(best for students)

Specifications-Battery- Up to 12 hours  CPU- Intel® Celeron® dual-core processor N3060 (2MB L2 cache, 1.60 GHz, up to 2.48 GHz with Intel Burst Technology, DDR3L 1600MHz, 6W)Display- 1366x768 resolution display, C731T has an 11.6-inch IPS touch screen display, whereas the C731 has a standard non-touch display.Audio- High-definition audio support, two built-in stereo speakers, built-in microphoneHD cam- HD webcam with 1280x720 resolution 720pm HD audio/video recordingSize- 0.87 inches (22mm) thin. 11.72w x 8.27d x 0.87h inches (297.6 x 210 x 22 mm)Weight- 2.98 pounds (1.35kg)Input and output- Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 3.0 ports and one HDMI port, built-in SD card reader 3.5mm headphone/speaker jack.Storage and memory-16GB or 32GB eMMC storage and 4GB of RAM.Launch and price- North America in January with prices starting at $229.99.Why so special for schools or students!!“Chromebooks have become the standard for education technology in many districts around the country. The new Acer Chromebook 11 N7 (C731) will set the bar even higher for what schools utilize for their classrooms and labs – a durable design, quiet fan-less operation and a portable form factor that makes them easy to transport for 1:1 programs, around the classroom, outside and in the lab,” said Chris Chiang, Vice President of Product Management at Acer America.Military testing standard- The device endured rigorous testing to meet the demanding U.S. MIL-STD 810G military standard³. This military specification testing validates the ruggedness, durability and quality of the Chromebook 11 N7 (C731), so that student learning can take place in a variety of environments.The Acer Chromebook 11 N7 (C731) can handle up to 132 pounds (60kg) of downward force on the top cover, while the reinforced case and hinges result in greater resistance to twisting and stress, even if students cram them into their backpacks. In addition, the corner-shield structure and rubber bumper keyboard surround further protect the Chromebook, so it can tolerate drops from heights up to 48 inches (122cm). These features ensure the Chromebook will be protected whether it takes a tumble while being transported or is accidentally knocked off a desk. The anti-slip pattern on the rear case makes it easy to grip and helps prevent it from slipping out of students’ hands.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 unique 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. In addition, the keyboard was designed for an excellent typing experience for students, many of whom are still learning keyboarding skills.The Acer Chromebook 11 N7 (C731) has a fan-less design that provides cool and quiet operation, so it doesn’t add noise, even to a whole classroom of students. Also, reliability is boosted since it doesn’t require venting that may cause airflow issues and dust accumulation.Sharing and CollaboratingThe Acer Chromebook 11 N7 (C731) supports multiple user sign on to keep each student’s data safe. Students simply log onto their unique accounts to ensure their project, Gmail and other information is kept safe, even if the Chromebook is lost or stolen. Storage on Google Drive⁴ protects files, documents, and photos safely in the cloud, and ensures that the most current version is always available. Students can also access files offline, and even open and edit Microsoft® Office documents as well as Google Documents.Easy to Deploy, Manage, Keep SafeThe Acer Chromebook 11 N7 (C731) is easy to deploy and manage. IT administrators will find it easy to make updates, configure apps, utilize extensions and policies and more with the web-based management⁵.Students will stay protected since Chrome OS is automatically updated and guards against ever-changing online threats, such as viruses and malware. The new Acer Chromebook 11 N7 (C731) has a Kensington lock, so it can be secured to a wireless cart or lab.So go for it………………… (source-Acer)