I know the baffling statistics: a huge part of the population think it’s necessary to have a 15 or 17-inch laptop. I’ve never been one of those people, but I certainly recognize why someone might want ...

Living large is what Acer’s new Chromebook 15 CB3-531 (ugh, that name) is all about. Announced Thursday at an event in New York, it’s one of the largest Chromebooks around, with a 15.6-inch display.

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As universities and schools start picking up, you might be looking for a new laptop in our student laptop deals. You’ll be happy to know Walmart has discounted this pretty great Acer 315 Chromebook to ...

Compared to laptop deals for traditional devices, Chromebook deals get much more affordable, and there’s currently a great example from Best Buy. The Acer Chromebook 315, which originally sold for ...

The time it takes to deplete a fully charged battery while the Chromebook loads a sequence of web pages over WiFi. The screen is set to a specific brightness that's usable indoors or outdoors. Battery ...

The latest Acer Chromebook 514 ($459.99) pulls off a tricky balancing act. If you're in the market for a Chromebook, you might find yourself struggling to decide between chunky compacts made for K-12 ...

The 715's bigger display, large keyboard and touchpad and all-day battery life makes working anywhere in your home easier. Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about ...

Performance: Performance was good. Speed was adequate for productivity and Web-based tasks such as word processing, Web browsing, and online game play. Portability: This Chromebook is an Excellent ...