EDITOCHOICERS’The Acer Chromebook 514 is an upscale
Chromebook with a 14-inch screen. Priced
higher than the Acer Chromebook 14, a fan-
fave and PCMag Editors’ Choice winner, it
brings to the table improved portability, a
sleek aluminum design, and the option for touch-input
tech. Once you add a backlit keyboard and long battery
life to the mix, it becomes a tempting alternative to
budget notebook PCs in its price range. Despite its Intel
Pentium processor, this Acer feels snappy enough for
most undemanding use thanks to Google’s lean Chrome
OS. Provided that the OS meets your functional needs,
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things done without spending a ton. We’re taking our
Editors’ Choice garland for consumer Chromebooks
from the 14 and hanging it on the 514.
Acer
Chromebook 514
Starts at $349; $499
as tested
LLLlmAcer Chromebook 514:
A Standout Choice
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