ACER launches two new Chromebooks

Acer launches two new Chromebooks in the market,'C910' and 'C740'.Acer says that the models are best suited for educational purposes.

 What makes them education-focused? They're built to withstand daily damage, says Acer. Both the laptops feature shells that can withstand up to 60kg of pressure, corners that can withstand drops from 1.5 feet, and reinforced hinges for increased durability.

The new Acer Chromebooks will hit the shelves in February this year. While the Acer C740 starts at $259.99 (roughly Rs. 16,000) , the Acer C910 starts at $299.99 (roughly Rs. 18,450). Out of the two, the Acer C910 also features a 15.6-inch display while the C740 sports an 11.6-inch display.

The Chrome OS-based laptop is only available with 4GB of RAM but with 16GB or 32GB inbuilt storage option. The Acer C740 on the other hand is available in two RAM configurations - 2GB and 4GB - but with only 16GB inbuilt storage. Also, both the Chromebook models come with Intel Broadwell-based Celeron or Core i3 processor options.