Acer Chromebook 315
Acer's Chromebook 15 offers a large display in a low price.
Acer offers a few variations of the 315 with the one we're reviewing, featuring an 1.6 gigahertz AMD a 491 200 C processor.
4 gigabytes RAM, 64 gigabytes of storage and a 1366 by 768 Terra Newton's display, all for 279 pounds per $279 this is the model we've tested.
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Display:
The CHROMEBOOK 315 is plastic rather than metal this isn't necessarily a bad thing as it not only keeps down the cost, but also the weight at 3.15 pounds 1.4 3 kilograms.
it's not the heft that you'd normally associate with a device measuring 381 by 256 by 20 millimeters a cross hairbrush pattern which emulates brushed aluminium adorns the it looks smart and clean.
the display quality bumped up to full HD 1080p, with a touch screen.
Specifications and Performance:
The 315 comes with a 1.6 GB AMD a49 1/2 OC processor which comes from the seventh generation of the company's a4 chips.
It is paired with a Radeon r4 GPU 4 GB of RAM, and a generous for Chromebooks 64 GB of storage.
In our time with the 315 we found the performance to be adequate rather than impressive.
if you're working on Google Docs, Google sheets, or similar productivity apps then everything is fine, stream music in another tab and there are still no problems.
We did start to notice a dip once we switched from music to video in youtube, the audio remained perfectly stable.
However, switching from one tab to another then back to the video often resulted in the picture being frozen for a second or two or suddenly speeding up to try and get back in sync with the soundtrack.
if you're not bothered by this and in reality it's hardly the end of the world.
The CHROMEBOOK 315 can be relied on to deliver stable if uninspiring levels of performance in our standard range of benchmarks.
It scored 38.08 in jet stream 2 and 294 point 4 8 in bass mark 3.0 which puts it in the lower half of Chromebooks that we've tested.
So far the fifteen point six inches TN panel has a maximum resolution of 1366 by 768 which is not uncommon on Chromebooks.
The ACER CHROMEBOOK 315 2HT camera, the pattern continues with the webcam which delivers grainy and pale video.
It can be used in a pinch but with a top resolution of 480p and generally underwhelming performance.
There is not much to make you want to spend any extended time on video chats if you want the person on the other end to see you clearly.
Connectivity and Audio:
Connectivity and audio Acer may have cut corners on various elements of the ACER CHROMEBOOK 315 the credit is due for the port selection.
There are two USB C version 3.1 connections available one on either side and both can be used to charge the laptop or connect it to external devices.
There are also couples of standard USB 3 ports. a micro USB slot, 3.5 millimeters headphone jack, and even a Kensington lock not bad at all.
Upward facing speakers reside on the flanks of the keys and project a surprising amount of volume mid and treble frequencies are distinct and well balanced but bass is distinctly lacking.
Battery:
Battery life acer boasts a 10-hour battery life for the ACER 315 and while that could well be possible under certain conditions our standard HD video loop tests drained the device dry in 7 hours and 38 minutes.
as you're unlikely to be watching videos for an entire working day, this means that you should happily be able to remain productive on the device until late into the evening.
Software:
Software Chrome OS is a lightweight easy-to-use operating system, that is great for those who find Windows and Mac OS a bit complicated.
As you would expect from an OS developed by Google it remains web-centric with most of its apps requiring an internet connection to work.
As you would expect from an OS developed by Google it remains web-centric with most of its apps requiring an internet connection to work.
there are plenty of useful offline apps too with Google Docs sheets and other productivity tools allowing you to work even when Wi-Fi hotspots go dark an added bonus for Chromebook users.
many Android apps will also run on Chrome OS, bringing even more offline capabilities the formatting can be hit and miss with most still optimized for the tall displays of smart phones Rather than the wider style of laptops.
it instantly expands the amount of applications available if you're happy to live in the Google universe and don't need to plug many peripherals into your device then Chrome OS is a very pleasant place to spend time.
thanks to constant updates and the nature of the OS it's also arguably safer than Windows requires less maintenance and negates the need for antivirus software there's a paucity of choice.
when it comes to Chromebooks with large displays therefore the 315 has an immediate advantage when appealing to those who prefer more real estate on their screens.
the cost is also low enough to possibly make up for the average performance and dim planned display
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