Acer C720 Chromebook gets Intel Core i3 Processor

By Nathan Kirsch

Acer First to Launch Chromebook with
Intel Core i3 Processor

Award-winning C720 Chromebook now available with Intel Core i3 processor; provides faster, more responsive performance for multi-tasking, up to 8.5 hours of long battery life

SAN JOSE, Calif., (July 10, 2013) Acer America today continues its leadership position in the Chromebook space with the industrys first model using a 4th Generation Intel Core i3 processor. The award-winning Acer C720 Chromebook is now available in two models powered by the Intel Core i3 processor to provide customers even faster and more responsive performance for multi-tasking, while also providing long battery life of up to 8.5 hours.(1)

These new Chromebooks expand Acers line that has made the company the leading provider of Chromebooks with an impressive 46.7 percent market share in this category.(2)

This is an incredibly exciting time to be a leader in the Chromebook market, since customers are responding with tremendous enthusiasm for the products performance, capabilities and value, said Eric Ackerson, senior product marketing and brand manager, Acer America. Weve been breaking new ground with our Chromebooks since 2011, and our new Intel Core i3 model will deliver more of what our customers love about our Chromebooks, including excellent performance and all-day battery life.

Acer has been a leader in the Chromebook space and the new C720 based on 4th generation Intel Core i3 processors marks a new class of Chromebook with enhanced performance and battery life, said Navin Shenoy, vice president and general manager of Intel Mobile Client Platforms Group. As one of the most powerful Chromebooks on the market, the additional performance of Core i3 enables an extremely responsive experience while surfing multiple tabs of web pages. Students, families and business users will recognize the difference in how snappy the new Acer C720 is with Intel Core i3.

The Acer C720 Chromebook will be available in two models with a 4th Generation Intel Core i3-40005U processor (1.7GHz, 3MB L3 cache). The Acer C720-3404 will have 4GB of memory and will be priced at $379.99, while the Acer C720-3871 will have 2GB of memory and will be priced at $349.99. They will be available this month at retailers in North America.

The additional boost in performance and battery life will be useful to families, students and the growing number of customers who enjoy the Google ecosystem and growing assortment of Chrome apps for school, work and entertainment. Like other Acer C720 models, the new C720-3404 and C720-3871 will have fast 32GB Solid State Drive(3) that boots up in less than 7 seconds and resumes nearly instantly from sleep mode.

Simple and Secure for Multiple Users

Acer Chromebooks are ideal for families, classrooms and anyone that needs a simple and secure computer to share between multiple people. Chrome OS is updated regularly, so customers can enjoy the latest features including multiple layers of security such as data encryption and verified boot that defend the Acer C720 Chromebook against online threats, malware and viruses. Also information, Gmail and Google Drive(4) documents are kept safe since Chrome supports multiple user logins.

Easy to Connect and Keep in Touch

The new Acer C720 models have a vibrant 11.6-inch ComfyView HD display with a 1366×768 resolution for crisp, clear images. Plus, the Acer C720 is great for staying in touch with 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, including connecting by video chats with the integrated HD webcam and microphone. The Acer C720 connects to a range of peripherals and external displays thanks to ample port choices: HDMI, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.

Acer systems are backed by professional, high-quality technical support. The companys 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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  1. Actual battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings and applications, features launched and usage. All batteries maximum capacity diminishes with time and use. The Acer C720 provides up to 8.5 hours of battery life as tested using Googles battery testing methodology.

  2. Unit Share, Q1 2014 (January March, 2014)/The NPD Group/U.S. Retail Tracking Service

  3. Accessible capacity varies: (MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes)

  4. More information on Google Drive on Chrome devices: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/2703646?p=driveoffer&rd=1