Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C09S
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Average of 8 scores (from 12 reviews)
Reviews for the Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C09S
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
If you’ve been tempted by the simplicity and hassle-free nature of Chrome OS but wanted a bigger screen, then the Acer Chromebook 15 is for you. We do wish Acer had been more ambitious, opting for a brighter, higher quality, higher resolution screen, even if this had pushed up the price, rather than retreading old ground and taking the easy way out.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/22/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: IT Pro Portal Archive.org version
Chromebook isn’t for everyone, particularly those people who need to use legacy applications. For the rest, if whatever you need works in the browser, you’re set for Chrome OS. Perhaps Acer’s hunk, or something smaller.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/21/2015
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
The Acer Chromebook 15 is a solid computing device, with great value for its $350 price tag. The thick plastic chassis not only looks great, but offers a level of durability and build quality that isn’t often seen at this price range. The 15.6-inch FHD display might not be perfect, but 1080p resolution is another nice boon at this price. Not too mention the laptop’s long lasting battery life and strong performance with its fifth generation Intel Celeron CPU.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/30/2015
Rating: Total score: 79%
Source: Wired Magazine Archive.org version
The model I tested retails for $350, a fair price for what you get given the rest of the Chromebook market. It’s worth noting though $250 will get you the same body without the HD screen. However, given that the screen is the main selling point here, it’s hard to take the cheaper model with its 1366 x 768 pixel display seriously. A screen this big should be stuffed with pixels.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/24/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Acer Chromebook 15 (CB5-571-C09S) may be the largest model ever, but when you boil it down, that's really all it has to offer. Otherwise, it offers a standard Chromebook experience, just with a larger display and chassis. If you've been feeling cramped by the small size of most models, then perhaps this is the system for you. For most shoppers, however, I'd recommend looking at other Chromebooks with unique features, as there are plenty of systems in this price range that offer more compelling takes on the basic Chromebook, like the Toshiba CB35-B3340 Chromebook 2, which has a 13-inch full HD display and Skullcandy audio, or the Editors' Choice HP Chromebook 11 (Verizon LTE), which offers more mobility, thanks to wireless data.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/24/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Acer Chromebook 15 is a excellent Chrome OS laptop, but it asks you whether you need a machine this big just to run a Chrome browser? For most people, that answer would be no, but I would easily pick this machine over any budget 15.6-inch Windows laptop. It's simply better built and comes at a better price to boot. The 15-inch display on this laptop itself would even be worth the $349 or £249 (about AU$458) price of admission.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/20/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computerworld.com Archive.org version
There's really only one question you need to ask yourself in considering Acer's Chromebook 15: Are you looking for a large-screen Chrome OS laptop that can serve as a desktop replacement? If yes, then the $350 Chromebook 15 is almost certainly the system for you.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/18/2015
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
If you're looking for a simple laptop that works well, and don't need to carry it everywhere, the Acer Chromebook 15 is a solid investment. Its large display is good for Web surfing and working on spreadsheets, and its speedy performance makes it a dependable device for productivity. The loud speakers and long-lasting battery are other pluses. I just wish the screen were brighter and more colorful.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/18/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
Acer’s Chromebook 15 has mid-range PC specs and a very lightweight operating system in Chrome OS. The performance we see is expected, really. A real story would be poor performance. Chromebook 15 is not going to let you down.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/18/2015
Source: CNet Archive.org version
For however you might feel about Google's Chrome OS and Chromebooks, there's no denying that they are popular alternatives to Windows and Mac computers mainly because they're inexpensive, relatively secure and what can be done within the confines of its browser-based environment continues to grow.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/17/2015
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 80% mobility: 80%
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
Acer has a history of building excellent Chromebooks. That may be due of experience; it was, along with Samsung, one of the first two manufacturers to jump on board. And the Chromebook 15 continues the company’s record of hits. Aside from the design, which may appear gaudy to some, there’s a lot to like and little to complain about. The display is excellent, battery life is respectable, and performance is excellent.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/17/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
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Source: Hardbloxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/13/2015
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Model: The Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C09S is a basic Chromebook based on a simplistic and clean looking design. The full white device is highlighted with a black tile keyboard which is pretty comfortable for typing. The edges are rounded and the overall weight is kept around 4.85 lb (2.2 kg) with a fairly slim profile. The 15.6 inch Active Matrix TFT Colour LED display features Full HD resolution. Colors are decent thanks to the IPS technology and the brightness is adequate.
The viewing angles are impressive with the hinge system enabling for wider display angles compared to other similarly priced device. The user friendly laptop comes with Chrome OS which is an internet intensive operating system. Hardware on the laptop consist of an Intel Celeron 3205U dual-core processor clocked at 1.50 GHz, 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM, Intel HD Graphics and a 32 GB SSD. Most data storage will come from a cloud system, but users can use the SD card slot to increase local memory. Other features on the Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C09S include a webcam, microphone, an HDMI out, a USB 2.0 port and a USB 3.0 port. The Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C09S is a wallet friendly but capable everyday device and users will definitely feel comfortable with the carry weight and battery life rated at 3220 mAh.
Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell): Integrated low-end graphics card (GT1) in some processors of the Broadwell-series.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
3205U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for entry-level notebooks and subnotebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
15.60":
15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.
Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.
75.88%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
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