Acer unveils its Chromebook 13, powered by NVIDIA's Tegra K1

Publish date: 2022-01-02

Acer America has just lifted the lid on its new range of Chromebook 13’s, which will all be powered by NVIDIA’s mighty Tegra K1 mobile processor. As the name suggests, the Acer Chromebook 13 will come with a 13.3 inch display, and will be available in either 1080p full HD or 1366×768 display options.

NVIDIA’s Tegra K1 SoC features four ARM Cortex A15 CPU cores, accompanied by a companion core for improved battery life, which Acer suggests will last a highly impressive 13 hours. The Tegra K1 also features NVIDIA’s most powerful 192 GPGPU core mobile SoC GPU yet, which is based on its high-end desktop Kepler architecture.

Other hardware specifications include a fast solid state hard drive, two USB 3.0 ports, an HD webcam capable of capturing 720p video, stereo speakers, as well as an HDMI port to connect the Chromebook up to an external monitor or TV. In terms of weight, Acer’s Chromebook retains a familiar lightweight look and feel, coming in at just 3.31 pounds and measuring just 0.71 inches thick.

The new Acer Chromebooks will arrive in three different models, each with slightly different display and memory options:

Acer Chromebook 13 CB5-311-T9B0

Acer Chromebook 13 CB5-311-T1UU

Available for pre-order on Amazon

Acer will also be offering another version of the Chromebook to commercial and educational customers through resellers, which will come with a 1366×768 display, 4GB of RAM, and 16GB SSD, for a price of $329.99.

As well as the US release, Acer’s new Chromebook will go on sale in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, France, Germany, Russia, Italy, Spain, South Africa and Switzerland. Will you be picking one up?

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Acer Launches Industry’s First Chromebook Powered by NVIDIA Tegra K1 and its First 13.3-inch Model

The #1 provider of Chromebooks(1) expands its portfolio with a new line that delivers up to 13 hours of battery life(2), option for full HD 1920×1080 display

Aug. 11, 2014, San Jose, Calif. – Acer America today announced the Acer Chromebook 13, the industry’s first Chromebook powered by an NVIDIA Tegra K1 mobile processor and the company’s first with a 13.3-inch display. The Chromebook 13 enhances Acer’s already dominant position in this category with an impressive 46.7 percent market share in Chromebooks.(1)

The combination of additional real estate on the vibrant 13.3-inch display, industry-leading battery life of up to 13 hours,(2) and a thin and light fanless design makes the Acer Chromebook 13 the ideal choice for customers who want additional screen real estate along with a portable and productivity-boosting design. The Acer Chromebook 13 is available in two options – one with a full HD display with 1920×1080 resolution and another model with a 1366×768 display.(2)

The Acer Chromebook 13 delivers the ultimate in mobility with the Tegra K1 with a 192-core GPU, enabling customers to get more done throughout their work day and after hours, no matter where they take their Chromebook. Customers will experience a first-rate multi-tasking experience when keeping multiple tabs open, playing a video and doing more all at once.

“The Acer Chromebook 13 is an ideal device for families who need a new or additional computer to share for school projects, research, entertainment and fun online,” said Sumit Agnihotry, Acer’s vice president of product marketing. “The display is large and vibrant, so everything from homework to video is incredibly crisp and detailed. Plus, up to 13 hours of

battery life means families can use the device all day for work or school and not have to recharge it for nighttime activities like homework and watching movies.”

The Acer Chromebook 13 uses the NVIDIA Tegra K1 4-Plus-1TM quad-core ARM Cortex A15 CPU plus a third-generation battery-saver core to provide up to 13 hours of battery life(2). Tegra K1 uses an NVIDIA Kepler architecture-based GPU with 192 programmable GPGPU cores to process rich and detailed graphics.

“The Acer Chromebook 13’s long battery life, speedy multitasking and advanced graphics highlight the tremendous experiences that Tegra K1 delivers,” said Kaustubh Sanghani, general manager of the mobile PC business unit at NVIDIA. “Acer’s innovations and Tegra K1 will make the Chromebook 13 a popular device with consumers.”

Two Options Provide Choice of Full HD Display, Extra-Long Battery Life

The Acer Chromebook 13’s large 13.3-inch display comes in two models to give customer the options that fit their needs. The version with a full HD 1920×1080 display shows video in lifelike 1080p resolution and provides up to 11 hours of battery life.(2) In addition, models will be available with a bright and crisp 1366×768 resolution display that provides even longer battery life of up to 13 hours.(2) Both displays will have Acer ComfyViewTM anti-glare panels that minimize light reflection that can cause eye fatigue. In addition, the Acer Chromebook 13’s display provides rich colors and excellent contrast, while the large size helps accommodate the spacious keyboard that is both comfortable and maximizes productivity.

Designed with mobility in mind, the Acer Chromebook 13 has an incredibly thin and light design that measures only 0.71 inches thin and weighs only 3.31 pounds. In addition, the Acer Chromebook 13 is fanless, so the system is nearly silent while operating. The Acer Chromebook 13 keeps customers in touch and connected with 802.11ac WiFi, which provides speeds up to three times faster than 802.11n. Plus, the 2×2 MIMO antenna helps ensure reliable throughput.

Starts Quickly; Connects to Popular Devices

The new Acer Chromebook 13 boots up in less than 10 seconds and resumes nearly instantly from sleep mode. This enables customers to more quickly enjoy the more than 30,000 free and paid apps, themes and extensions in the Chrome web store.

Customers will enjoy faster data transfers of photos and video with the Acer Chromebook 13’s two USB 3.0 ports. Plus, streamed video and movies can be shared on a larger display or home TV using the Acer Chromebook 13’s HDMI port. Video chats and Google Talk are all enhanced

by the Chromebook’s HD webcam that provides 720p HD audio/video recording as well as the two built-in stereo speakers and microphone.

Fun to Share, Easy to Protect

Chromebooks are simple to use and ideal for sharing by multiple users, such as families,
schools or at different shifts at a business. Users can log into their own account to access
Gmail, Docs, website bookmarks and other information. Storage on Google Drive(3) protects files, documents, and photos safely in the cloud, and ensures that the most current version of the file or document is always available and safe, even if the Chromebook is lost or stolen. Plus, Acer Chromebook 13 users can view, edit, create and collaborate on-line and off-line with a growing number of programs, such as Office documents and Gmail.

Security is a key benefit of the Chrome operating system, as it’s automatically updated to guard against ever-changing online threats. This is especially useful for families and schools who want to protect children.

Pricing and Availability

Several models are available now for pre-sale:

Acer systems are backed by professional, high-quality technical support. The company’s online community at community.acer.com provides customers discussion forums, answers to frequently asked questions and the opportunity to share ideas for new and enhanced services and products.

About Acer

Established in 1976, Acer is a hardware + software + services company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale and support of innovative products that enhance people’s lives. Acer’s product offering includes PCs, displays, projectors, servers, tablets and smartphones — tools our customers need to explore beyond limits and experience more. Acer employs 7,400 people and ranks No. 4 for total PCs globally (IDC 2013). Revenues for 2013 reached US$12.02 billion. Please visit www.acer.com for more information. 

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