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    Acer Chromebook AC700

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by formerglory, Jul 20, 2011.

  1. formerglory

    formerglory Notebook Evangelist

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    Got an email today announcing the arrival of Acer's offering into the Chromebook space. Looks interesting, and the price point of $349 is the lowest yet:

    Amazon.com: Acer AC700-1099 Chromebook (Wi-Fi): Computer & Accessories

    Thoughts? I'm interested in one of these, and might pick one up. Worst-case scenario, if I don't like Chrome OS then I'll install Windows/Ubuntu on it and have a decent netbook.
     
    formerglory, Jul 20, 2011
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    Orlbuckeye Notebook Evangelist

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    Well i had one of the Google chrome laptops and it's missing function keys and is useless with no internet unless you a 3g service.
     
    Orlbuckeye, Jul 20, 2011
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    tikblang Newbie

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    I am interested too if the BIOS will let us install and run other OS like Debian (or any other flavor), either netinstall or via USB DVD. I want freedom to install other OS on my next netbook.

    Thanks,
    Tik
     
    tikblang, Aug 18, 2011
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