Days after its release, the Samsung Chromebook goes toe-to-toe with the ACER C7
It’s hard to believe Samsung Chromebook is a fully functional laptop—complete with dense Google Cloud integration—and is priced at a stunning $249. That was the idea, until ACER released their version of an economical solution to laptops before Thanksgiving. The C7 has much of the Samsung model’s features, like the budget price, Google cloud integration, and display size. What the C7 lacks in physical beauty shows in its super low cost. Consumers are asking: Is a $50 price gap enough to sacrifice looks? Both computers operate on dual core CPUs and offer 2GB of RAM. Below, we will outline the factors you need to know before making a decision.
Here’s why trueITpros thinks the Samsung Chromebook far out sings the ACER C7:
1. Battery Life
The Samsung Chromebook boasts an impressive 6-hour battery life, while the C7 may only last for a measly 3 hours.
2. Display
The Samsung Chromebook display is not glossy like the C7, allowing better visibility and color quality. The matte screen also makes working outdoors much easier.
3. Structure
The components for the Samsung Chromebook are visually pleasing and exhibits sturdiness that the C7 is majorly lacking. Engadget complains that the C7 keyboard is “sea of cheap plastics”. The Samsung is also lighter, thinner, and has a coveted “search” hotkey located on the keyboard.
4. Google Goodies
With your Samsung Chromebook purchase, Google is giving buyers 100 GB of free cloud storage. Can you say BONUS? Samsung has also added an improved login screen, extended app selections, fun wallpapers, and dense Google integration.
When it comes to buying a computer, we understand how important it is to know the specs behind the fancy talk. The best buy for the user on a budget would have to be the Samsung Chromebook. The added extras and sleek design are well worth the extra investment. We are curious: What do you look for in a laptop? Looks? Storage? Speed? Display? We are always trying to improve our customer understanding and experience. trueITpros would love to hear from you.