Standing screen display size | 11.6 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
Max Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 Pixels |
Processor | 1.6 GHz celeron |
RAM | 4 GB DDR3L |
Memory Speed | 1.6 GHz |
Hard Drive | 32 GB Solid State Drive |
Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics |
Chipset Brand | Intel |
Card Description | Integrated |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 4 GB |
Wireless Type | 802.11ac |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 10 Hours |
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Acer Chromebook R 11 Convertible, 11.6-Inch HD Touch, Intel Celeron N3150, 4GB DDR3L, 32GB, CB5-132T-C1LK, Denim White
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Brand | acer |
Model Name | CB5-132T |
Screen Size | 11.6 Inches |
Color | White |
Hard Disk Size | 32 GB |
CPU Model | Celeron |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 4 GB |
Operating System | Chrome OS |
Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics |
About this item
- Chromebook runs on Chrome OS - an operating system by Google that is built for the way we live today. It comes with built-in virus protection, updates automatically, boots up in seconds and continues to stay fast over time. (Internet connection is required)
- All the Google apps you know and love come standard on every Chromebook, which means you can edit, download, and convert Microsoft Office files in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.Connectivity:802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN
- With the Google Play Store, you can access a rich library of apps, games, music, movies, TV, books, magazines, and more, all from your Chromebook.
- Chromebooks come with built-in storage for offline access to your most important files and an additional 100GB of Google Drive space to ensure that all of your files are backed up automatically.
- Intel Celeron N3150, 11.6 inch HD Touch Display, 4GB Memory, 32GB eMMC, Up to 10-hour Battery Life, Convertible Laptop; Maximum Power Supply Wattage: 45 Watt
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Screen quality | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Touch Screen | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Battery life | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.9 | — | 4.4 |
Light weight | — | — | — | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.4 |
Sold By | Brandywine Tech | Cardinal Pro Electronics | Issaquah Highlands Tech | Best Deal Electronic | W Wonder | Emma's Market (Made in USA) |
display size | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 14 inches | 12 inches | 15.6 inches |
hard disk size | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB |
computer memory size | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
cpu manufacturer | Intel | MediaTek | Intel | Intel | MediaTek | Intel |
cpu speed | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz | — | 1.1 GHz | 0 hertz | 1.1 GHz |
cpu model number | Celeron N3150 | MediaTek MT8183C | N4000 | N4120 | 8183 | Celeron N4020 |
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Product Description
Acer Chromebook R11 CB5-132T-C1LK comes with these high level specs: Intel Celeron N3150 Quad-Core Processor 1.6GHz with Intel Burst Technology up to 2.08GHz, Chrome, 11.6" HD Widescreen LED-backlit Display (1366x768 resolution; 16:9 aspect ratio), Multi-touch screen, supporting 10 finger touch, Intel HD Graphics, 4GB DDR3L Memory, 32GB internal storage, Secure Digital (SD) card reader, 802.11ac WiFi featuring MIMO technology (Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, Built-In HD Webcam, 1 - USB 3.0 Port, 1 - USB 2.0 Port, 1 - HDMI Port, 3-cell Li-ion Battery (3220 mAh), Up to 10-hours Battery Life, 2.76 lbs. | 1.25 kg (system unit only) (NX.G54AA.002)
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Brand | acer |
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Series | CB5-132T |
Item model number | CB5-132T-C1LK |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Chrome OS |
Item Weight | 2.76 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 8.03 x 11.57 x 0.76 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.03 x 11.57 x 0.76 inches |
Color | White |
Rear Webcam Resolution | 1.05 MP |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Computer Memory Type | Unknown |
Flash Memory Size | 32 |
Hard Drive Interface | Solid State |
Optical Drive Type | No Optical Drive |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Batteries | 1 A batteries required. (included) |
Additional Information
ASIN | B01J42JPJG |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #31,903 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #365 in 2 in 1 Laptop Computers |
Date First Available | August 21, 2016 |
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Acer Chromebook R 11 CB5-132T-C1LK 11.6-inch HD Touch Notebook – White
The Chromebook That Bends Over Backwards
Pick up the Chromebook R 11, and open this stylish touchscreen Chromebook all the way, until it becomes a tablet. On the way to 360 degrees of tablet fun, you can stop to configure it as a stand-up display, or a tent-shaped display that you can place on narrow ledges.
- Intel Celeron N3150 Quad-Core Processor 1.6GHz with Intel Burst Technology up to 2.08GHz.
- Google Chrome Operating System.
- 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness, LED-backlit IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology with integrated 10-point multi-touch screen.
- 4GB DDR3L Onboard Memory.
- 32GB Internal Storage.
- Intel HD Graphics.
- Two Built-in Stereo Speakers.
- 802.11ac WiFi featuring MIMO technology (Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz).
- Bluetooth 4.0.
- 1 - USB 3.0 Port.
- 1 - USB 2.0 Port.
- 1 - HDMI port with HDCP Support.
- HD Webcam (1280 x 720).
- 3-Cell Li-Ion Battery (3220 mAh).
- Up to 10-hours Battery Life.
Designed for 360 Degrees of Fun
You weren’t designed to sit still, and neither was the Acer Chromebook R 11. The 360 degree hinge features a dual-torque technology with the perfect combination of flexibility and strength so you can effortlessly open the lid with just one hand yet have enough torque for a wobble free touch experience.
Use the Chromebook R 11 as a tablet on-the-go, optimize productivity in its comfortable notebook mode, and pivot the screen in multiple ways to share and create with others. The Chromebook detects the mode you are in and automatically adjusts the sound when display is flipped over, as well as the content of screen display.
Four modes to fulfill different demands:
- Notebook: Maximizes productivity with fully functional keyboard.
- Display: Brings the screen closer for enjoying any entertainment content.
- Tent: The perfect mode when space is limited such as in an airplane or kitchen.
- Tablet: The best way to play, share and browse.
Designed for Style
The Chromebook R11 sports a premium aluminum top cover with an attractive imprint using Acer nano-imprint technology creating a unique textured metallic finish that helps you grip the laptop firmly but looks cool too.
The 11.6 inch HD IPS touch display lets you surf, organize, swipe and edit with the tip of your finger while Zero Air Gap technology ensures visuals pop and images are sharp by reducing frustrating reflections in the sunlight.
Store and access your photos, music, videos, documents and more from anywhere with Google Drive. It’s simple, and all your files are backed up automatically online, safely and securely. Plus enjoy 100 GB of free storage on Google Drive for two years.
Designed for Fast Connections
The Chromebook R11 brings speed to another level featuring the latest MIMO 802.11ac wireless for a smooth and reliable Internet and video streaming experience, at up to three times faster connection speeds than previous generation wireless technologies. It also outperforms most other Chromebooks with its impressive Intel processor based on Braswell architecture, giving it the power to support another rarity for a Chromebook, a super-fast USB 3.0 port.
Because the Chromebook OS is designed for efficiency and simplicity, the Acer Chromebook 11 starts up in just a few seconds, so you can spend less time waiting and more time doing. With a long-lasting battery life, you can keep the full Chrome OS experience at your fingertips. Go all day at school, the library, or home – all without recharging, with up to 10 hours of battery life you can extend your productivity and enjoy life on-the-go.
Watch movies, play games or get work done (if you really have to). The Chrome Web Store offers thousands of free apps, themes, and extensions to help you make the most of your Chromebook. Plus, automatic updates help keep your Chromebook safe with the latest virus protection.
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Customers like the portability, speed, ease of setup, and quality of the notebook computer. For example, they mention it's light enough to carry, and comfortable to carry in a single hand. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, and touch screen.
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Customers like the quality of the laptop. They mention that the build quality is OK, the track pad feels cheap, and the laptop feels solid. They are impressed with how reliable it is and how intelligently it is designed. The hinge is solid and steady in all positions, and is cleverly made to give good friction and geometry throughout. Overall, it's a solid performer, and doesn't feel like terrible thin plastic.
"...The hinges are cleverly made to give good friction and geometry throughout the range except the last little bit in either direction...." Read more
"...The hinge is designed well, giving strong resistance when you start to push against it but yielding easily once it's moving so it's easy to get it..." Read more
"...But just at first glance, this thing is top quality. Nothing on it feels cheap at all. Not the glass, the display, the aluminum cover, the plastic...." Read more
"...of years, but then it started slowing down some and the fan was running almost constantly, which was very irritating...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the Chromebook. They say it's fast, responsive, and perfect for doing things quickly. They also mention that it'll boot up in just a few seconds, and is usable within 10 seconds of starting. The performance seems adequate, and the battery life is long. The Chromebook is useable within 7 hours and charges quickly.
"...Battery life is somewhere well beyond 7 hours and charging is quick.The touchscreen is sensitive and smooth...." Read more
"...On the flipside, gaming is incredibly smooth right out of the box, running browser based games powered by Javascript, Flash based games, and games..." Read more
"...g. For browsing / using apps etc., the laptop feels fast.h. The laptop feels solid. It doesn't feel like it is some cheap toy...." Read more
"...Even though it has only a Celeron processor, it's remarkably speedy on the net and can run several Chrome tabs without bogging down...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the Chromebook. They say it's a good value for anyone who doesn't need a full computer.
"This device is a good value.I had reservations about the convertible package, but it is well done...." Read more
"...I love Chromebooks, they are inexpensive and do everything I need and want. They also don't get viruses...." Read more
"...And remember...VERY affordable price tag.Personally, I LOVE the keyboard...." Read more
"...Overall I would recommend this product. Cheaper than a standard laptop with more battery life and flexibility...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the notebook computer. For example, they say it's light enough to carry between thumb and fingers, has a nice weight, and is comfortable to carry in a single hand. The Chrome OS is very light, so the machine is useable within 10 seconds of starting. It's easy to handle and move around, and perfect for casual and light business uses. Customers also mention that it'll be great for travel.
"...There is a nice texture to the finish. The unit is light enough to carry between thumb and fingers. There are no fans. Warming is minimal...." Read more
"...lighter than most other dedicated laptops though, and is a comfortable weight to carry in a single hand if necessary...." Read more
"...This thing is the ultimate mobile workhorse...." Read more
"...c. Weight - so light. You won't get lazy to carry it aroundd. Can use as a laptop or as a tablete. Can install android apps...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the laptop to be easy. They mention that it's incredibly easy to set up, with intuitive and efficient conversion back and forth. They also appreciate the quick start and seamless integration with their phone. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of setup and recommend it to others.
"...still show a level of thoughtfulness though, as it's easy to hit those combos with both hands, so you don't have to contort your hands into weird..." Read more
"...The Acer R11 is my favorite computer of all time. Its rugged, trouble-free, and totally reliable...." Read more
"...Yes, I threw the dice! 1st, I was shocked at how easy it was to set up. Maybe 2-5 minutes to log into to my gmail account and bang!..." Read more
"...to expect with a ChromeOS and so far I'm happy with how it feels to navigate and use...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the laptop. For example, they say it has great battery life, it charges quickly, and it lasts a long time.
"...So far I'm LOVING the battery life...." Read more
"...never makes me wait more than a few seconds for updates, runs all day on a battery charge, and doesn't take long to recharge...." Read more
"...because the power usage on this chromebook is so low that my battery lasts all day with frequent use...." Read more
"...Battery: SOLID. Seems to have a slightly shorter life than my Acer c720 (which literally went for days), but probably because of the aforementioned..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the notebook computer. Some mention that it has great functionality, runs flawlessly, and works well in tablet mode. However, others say that the WiFi stopped working in the first few months, the system was glitchy for the first couple of weeks, and some apps don't work as smoothly as they do on Android.
"...Tablet mode (keyboard folded around the back) also works very well for using it while on the move...." Read more
"...I was using my whole $3k desktop on this little $250 laptop and it ran flawlessly!..." Read more
"...About every 3rd time I send something it encounters an error and, fortunately, saves the message as a draft...." Read more
"...It's completely functional and gives me ZERO issues. I have become a Chromebook convert for everyday use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the touch screen of the notebook computer. Some mention that they love the touchscreen ability and how it can fold so it's like a tablet, the touchscreen is sensitive, and makes certain things very easy. They are impressed at the ability to play games with the touchscreen. However, others say that the touchscreen not very sensitive, the battery life is not as good as, and the touchscreen does not seem as responsive as other notebooks. The feel of the touchpad is not smooth and frictionless as others they have used.
"...It has a nice, bright display, excellent touchpad and keyboard, and works well in the tablet mode...." Read more
"...However, the touch screen has been useful for so much more, especially scrolling and tabbing around the screen, and being able to prop up the screen..." Read more
"...Nook's reader is touchy for me. It breaks if one tries to read a book in two-column mode in a maximized window...." Read more
"...the touch sensitivity is top noch.I use this mostly, right now, for gaming and reading...." Read more
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I had reservations about the convertible package, but it is well done. The hinges are cleverly made to give good friction and geometry throughout the range except the last little bit in either direction. Then the lid sort of snaps into place as it is closed or fully folded back. The unit is off-white or beige- colored. There is a nice texture to the finish. The unit is light enough to carry between thumb and fingers. There are no fans. Warming is minimal. Battery life is somewhere well beyond 7 hours and charging is quick.
The touchscreen is sensitive and smooth. The keyboard is comfortable and has a decent feel. Despite some of the criticisms by others, I find the touchpad to be smooth and responsive. One thing I learned quickly is that the pressure on the touchpad has to be very light. For example, if your finger pressure is too high, the cursor sort of sticks. The two-finger stroke for scrolling up and down when viewing document or a webpage works very well in lieu of a mouse thumbwheel. Just lightly brush the touchpad with the 2nd and 3rd fingers. Most of the chromebook multi-touch gestures seem to work. I haven't had consistent luck with the two-fingered tap for right-click, but "alt + single-tap" does the same job. "Tap to click" is sensitive, which can cause problems if you tend to drag palms on the touchpad while typing.
I connected a bluetooth mouse, which I prefer to a touchpad for moving the cursor. Logitech M557 (large mouse) and Verbatim 98590 (small mouse) work fine, without evidence of the sleep problems experienced with Windows. The chromebook mouse interface doesn't seem to support adjusting thumbwheel sensitivity, which is one reason the two-fingered touchpad gesture for scrolling is valuable. The only mouse adjustment is pointer speed. The special Windows button on the M557 pops up the App Launcher. Between the touchpad and the touchscreen you really do not need a mouse with this system.
The display is just "okay." I operate it at full brightness. It is a little bit sensitive as to vertical viewing angle. The resolution is adequate for most purposes. In the tablet mode, in portrait orientation, I could comfortably read a full magazine page of the Economist, for example. This involves very small print rendered as an image rather than as font. The lower resolution causes a gentle blurring of the print in this situation, when compared to the crisp display on my Nexus 9. (Zooming the magazine display in laptop mode seems to be a better alternative.)
Speaker volume is excellent. Half volume is about right for watching a Netflix movie. Dialog clarity is fine.
Many of the android apps I care about work fine, and this will probably improve with time. This fact makes the chromebook a nearly complete replacement for a laptop. Nook**, Kindle, 3M's Cloud Reader and Overdrive android reader apps work fine, and the device makes an excellent ereader, offline or on. The Microsoft Outlook android app works fairly well, with some quirkiness. About every 3rd time I send something it encounters an error and, fortunately, saves the message as a draft. Excel, Word and OneNote android apps aren't compatible with this device. The online equivalent apps work fine, although starting up the OneNote application seems slightly clumsy.
My unit came loaded with File Commander by Mobi Systems. I installed android OfficeSuite Pro, made by the same people, in order to provide an off-line office system other than Google's. OfficeSuite Pro integrates with File Commander and can access GDrive and OneDrive and can open password-protected files. File Commander offers a scheme for transferring files to a PC via wifi. ( ESS File Explorer offers an FTP interface I think is better.) File Commander insists on having access to contacts, maybe for "sending" files to others.
I could not get HP's eprint scheme to work but was able to install HP's "All-In-One Remote" android app. This software enables printing to and scanning from my HP C8610 printer while connected to my home network. Printing is only for pdf files, but the Chrome browser, OfficeSuite Pro and other apps support printing to pdf as an intermediate step.
It looks like this is going to be a 95% replacement for my laptop, especially when travelling, and I am very happy that I bought it.
** Nook's reader is touchy for me. It breaks if one tries to read a book in two-column mode in a maximized window. Minimized, it works fine either in two-column or one-column mode. I haven't found that magazines are affected.
Form Factor:
The first thing that really struck me about this Chromebook is it's kind of heavy, for a Chromebook. Most other models are designed to be sleek and light, but Acer has traditionally favored heavier designs that have plenty of ports and battery life at the cost of aesthetics and this laptop is no exception. While the hinge joint on the back cost this model the backpanel real estate that the previous 7xx series of Acer Chromebooks enjoyed, it still found space for two USB ports, an SD card slot, a 3.5mm jack, and an HDMI port which is enough for most things. If you need to connect more devices, the bluetooth connectivity works fairly well. It's still lighter than most other dedicated laptops though, and is a comfortable weight to carry in a single hand if necessary. Say, if you're using it in tablet mode.
Speaking of tablet mode, one of the main draws of this particular Chromebook is the hinge joint on the back. The hinge is designed well, giving strong resistance when you start to push against it but yielding easily once it's moving so it's easy to get it into a particular orientation and keep it there. I've actually been very fond of display mode, where you fold the laptop so the screen is closer to you and it rests on the keyboard. I find it to be very convenient for browsing and gets around the traditional "gorilla arms" issue with touch screens nicely. Tablet mode (keyboard folded around the back) also works very well for using it while on the move. The tent mode (hinge on top, edges on bottom) is useful if you don't have a lot of desk space to commit to it but still want to use it for media. Overall, the flip aspects of this Chromebook are well developed and seem to have been the focus of a lot of commendable design work. It's very easy to switch to one layout for browsing, then quickly switch back to type a response without any real slowdown.
My only real issues with the physical layout is the questionable decision to remove some keys (replaced with alt combos). Most of the keys they removed weren't commonly used, so people may not notice (home, end, page up, and page down were always a bit specialized), but caps lock was replaced with a dedicated search key, while alt+search is now caps lock, and delete is now alt+backspace. These are all small gripes though, on the whole the design is excellent and it only takes a few days to get used to the laptops idiosyncrasies. The replacement combinations still show a level of thoughtfulness though, as it's easy to hit those combos with both hands, so you don't have to contort your hands into weird shapes to hit them if they're an important part of your workflow.
Performance:
Performance is a mixed bag. Because Chromebooks tend to run lower powered hardware, websites that abuse public trust by loading dozens of tracking scripts (which load dozens of their own tracking scripts) are particularly crippling. Once I installed and configured my usual tracking and ad blocking scripts performance went back to smooth like I've come to expect from Chrome powered laptops. On the flipside, gaming is incredibly smooth right out of the box, running browser based games powered by Javascript, Flash based games, and games run through the native Android support incredibly well. Video playback is smooth and the video is surprisingly crisp given the lower resolution of the screen. While I'm not exactly a display fanatic, I've had no real issues with the display except having to occasionally wipe away smudges from pawing at the touchscreen.
Of course, one of the big reasons I picked this laptop as an upgrade is because the R11 series was among the first Chromebooks to get native support for Android apps. I don't want to go too in depth on this as it's still in beta and it's hard to judge it as a final product. Unfortunately, Google has been running behind on getting these features enabled and many functions, such as apps seeing external storage devices like SD cards, are not yet implemented. This can cause many apps to not run, or to crash when certain functions are invoked. However, for the games that do run (which I'd say is probably about 80% or so) the performance is phenomenal. This solves many of the traditional issues with Chromebooks not being very useful offline as you can install Android apps to replace much of the missing functionality, as well as filling in gaps in productivity software support making this a viable lightweight enterprise option for companies worried about security but who still need first party apps that might have Android support but not web based clients.
Overall, for the price point I'm extremely satisfied with this product. While obviously Chrome laptops are niche products that require some adjustments to get around their lack of traditional software usage, for those who are already adjusted to the environment and looking to upgrade an existing Chromebook or those who are looking to jump ship from heavier, more expensive Windows or Macintosh powered laptops, this is a fine offering.