Review: Acer's C710-2457 Chromebook is a basic, bargain browsing machine

August 15, 2013

The main reason I’m reviewing the Acer C710-2457 Chromebook is because it’s cheap. It costs $230 from Acer’s Web site, and a close cousin of this model that's available only at Walmart costs a mere $199. Unfortunately, bargain pricing continues to be the main reason to consider a Chromebook. Vendors want to tempt Web-centric consumers away from their tablets and smartphones with the promise of a decent-size screen and a bona fide keyboard. Most of the current Chromebooks are so basic, however, that they’re can't offer the better experience that would help their case. Not a compelling machine The Acer C710-2457 Chromebook is yet another example. All it provides is a bargain browsing machine that could knock around the family room or a kid’s backpack without causing parental trauma. The unit is made entirely of hard plastics, with a thick, shiny black bezel around the display and a lightly textured keyboard and touchpad. It feels pretty sturdy, with just a touch of flex in its keyboard and display panels. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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