News in the Channel - issue #38

PRODUCT LAUNCH ACER CHROMEBOOK SPIN 311 AND 311

Maximising school budgets The Chromebooks meet MIL-STD 810H testing standards and have durability features that protect schools’ investments and reduce total cost of ownership. Each Chromebook has an impact-resistant exterior, shock-absorbent bumpers, and internal honeycomb design that protects it from drops as high as 122cm, making them ideal for unpredictable classroom environments from nursery to year 13. Brackets along the LCD panel and I/O ports provide reinforcement to withstand rough handling and repeated use. Both Chromebooks have a keyboard with a drainage system that routes water out of the device to help protect internal components from spills up to 330ml. The Chromebooks have several modular design features that facilitate easy and affordable repairs and replacement, leading to maximum student uptime. The serviceable keyboard can be completely removed and replaced by removing just two screws, and it also has mechanically anchored keys that are difficult for students to remove but simple for IT personnel to repair. In addition, the serviceable USB Type-C port is modular, so repairs and replacements can be quickly made to it if damaged.

Acer Chromebook Spin 311

sustainability goals; for instance, they utilise PCR plastics, eco-friendly packaging and energy-efficient designs for an overall reduced environmental impact. In addition, they are EPEAT registered, as well as Energy Star and TCO-certified. Chrome Education Upgrade The Chromebooks are available to schools with Chrome Education Upgrade, enhancing deployment, onboarding, security and IT support for an entire fleet of Chromebooks. It helps protect sensitive data, so that administrators, teachers and students can focus on utilising their Chromebooks for learning. IT departments can easily manage devices at scale, conduct admin support, and have new Acer Chromebooks automatically enrolled at school sites through zero-touch enrolment. “Acer Chromebooks are acclaimed as a foundational technology to prepare K-12 students for a lifetime of learning,” said James Lin, general manager, Notebooks, Acer Inc. “Their durability, flexibility and ease-of-use help students collaborate and embrace new concepts with enthusiasm. Plus, they help teachers more effectively implement personalised learning strategies for their students, while IT departments can effectively manage Chromebooks to ensure sustainable operation and uninterrupted student learning.” n

James Lin

acer.com

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With sustainability an increasing concern for schools, buyers will be pleased to note that the new Chromebooks contribute to Acer’s

[Acer Chromebook’s] durability, flexibility and ease-of-use help students collaborate and

embrace new concepts with enthusiasm.

Acer Chromebook 311

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