Introducing the Acer Cloudbook Running Windows 10

Ready to use portable devices are becoming quite popular. For getting quick work done and/ or having the option of not lugging around a heavy notebook, you have a few options. Now there’s one more; the Cloudbook from Acer. The Acer Cloudbook is for those who need to surf the web, send emails, and get some minor work done (using Microsoft Office). Seems it would work best for those who rely heavily on the cloud. Check out some of the specs

Acer Cloudbook Specs

Display: 11 inch / 14 inch  HD (1366 x 768)
Cameras: Webcam 640 x 480
Processor / RAM:  1.6 Ghz Intel Celeron N3050 processor / 2 GB RAM
Memory: 16GB (11 inch model) / 32GB (11″ and 14″ models) / 64GB (11″ and 14″ models)  Internal Memory (with SD expansion slot)
Battery: 4,200 mAh battery (2-cell li-polymer) / 4,780 mAh (3-cell li-polymer) 14 inch model)
Connectivity : Bluetooth 4.0 / Wi-Fi /  HDMI / 1 USB 3.0 / 1 USB 2.0
OS: Windows 10
Price:  Starting at $170 (11 inch model) and $200 (14″ model)

You do get a 1TB of OneDrive and one year of Office 365 Personal

Made for the Cloud

The Aspire One Cloudbook 11 and 14 come with a 1-year subscription of Office 365 Personal¹ and up to 1TB¹ OneDrive online storage, making it ready to use out of the box. Acer’s cloud-enabled abApps, including abPhoto, abMusic, abDocs, and abFiles, allow consumers to easily sync their files and documents with their smartphones or tablets, all securely and privately in their own personal cloud. Dual digital microphones with enhanced digital signal processing (DSP) that cancel background noise ensure online calls are heard loud and clear, while also allowing a smooth experience for Cortana, Microsoft’s personal digital assistant.

Perfect for Use on the Go

The highly-portable Aspire One Cloudbook Series packs everything into a beautiful, clean, and fan-less design just .70 inches (17.9mm) thin; the 11-inch model is just 2.54 lbs. (1.15kg) light and the 14-inch weighs in at only 3.5 lbs. (1.6kg). Sporting a mineral gray cover with a dotted textile pattern that provides good tactile feedback, these notebooks offer full-sized HDMI, USB3.0, USB2.0, and SD Card ports to eliminate the need for additional adapters.  A full-sized chiclet keyboard and large touchpad supporting Windows 10 gestures provide a comfortable typing and navigation experience.

Press Release

“The Aspire One Cloudbook series is the perfect answer for those looking for an online-oriented and portable notebook with a full Windows experience,” said Jerry Kao, president of Notebook Business Group, Acer Inc. “With cloud-enabled services[1] such as Microsoft Office 365, OneDrive, and Acer’s Build Your Own Cloud (BYOC™), consumers can enjoy the convenience and value the cloud brings with these exciting new products.”

“This new Cloudbook from Acer is a sleek, affordable device that takes advantage of new functionality of Windows 10 together with Microsoft services including Office 365 and OneDrive,” said Peter Han, Vice President of Worldwide OEM Marketing, Microsoft Corp. “This device offers the total package for both consumers and students to get more done while on the go.”

Made for the Cloud

The Aspire One Cloudbook 11 and 14 come with a 1-year subscription of Office 365 Personal¹ and up to 1TB¹ OneDrive online storage, making it ready to use out of the box. Acer’s cloud-enabled abApps, including abPhoto, abMusic, abDocs, and abFiles, allow consumers to easily sync their files and documents with their smartphones or tablets, all securely and privately in their own personal cloud. Dual digital microphones with enhanced digital signal processing (DSP) that cancel background noise ensure online calls are heard loud and clear, while also allowing a smooth experience for Cortana, Microsoft’s personal digital assistant.

Perfect for Use on the Go

The highly-portable Aspire One Cloudbook Series packs everything into a beautiful, clean, and fan-less design just .70 inches (17.9mm) thin; the 11-inch model is just 2.54 lbs. (1.15kg) light and the 14-inch weighs in at only 3.5 lbs. (1.6kg). Sporting a mineral gray cover with a dotted textile pattern that provides good tactile feedback, these notebooks offer full-sized HDMI, USB3.0, USB2.0, and SD Card ports to eliminate the need for additional adapters.  A full-sized chiclet keyboard and large touchpad supporting Windows 10 gestures provide a comfortable typing and navigation experience.

The Aspire One Cloudbook 11 and 14 feature the latest 802.11ac wireless technology, allowing up to three times faster[2]connection speeds, while eMMC configurations up to 64GB[3] provide adequate storage for work and play. The notebooks are powered by the latest Intel® Celeron® mobile processors and 2GB of DDR3L system memory, and feature a HD (1366×768) 16:9 LED-backlit display.

Availability

The Aspire One Cloudbook 11 will be available in North America in August with prices starting at $169. The Aspire One Cloudbook 14 will be available in North America in September with prices starting at $199. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.[/learn_more]