Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K5X4

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80% Acer Chromebook R 13 (CB5-312T-K5X4)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
It may cost more than other chromebooks, but the Acer Chromebook R 13 (CB5-312T-K5X4) has a full HD screen, a convertible 2-in-1 form factor, and other features to help justify its price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

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85% Acer R13 : notre test & avis sur le Chromebook CB5 haut de gamme
Source: Tablette-tactile.net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%

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Model: The Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K5X4 is a convertible laptop with four modes to choose from – notebook, pad, display or tent thanks to its agile 360° hinge. It can deliver just about all the right features required from a basic laptop, plus extras like a USB-C port, a sturdy design and almost 12 hours of battery life. The Chromebook R13 measures 1.55 x 32.59 x 22.81 cm (0.61 x 12.83 x 8.98 inch) and weighs 1.5 kg (3.3 pounds), which is average for a 13.3-inch laptop. As for design, the Chromebook R13 features a sparkly silver lid and keyboard deck. It is light enough to carry one-handed and thin enough to fit easily into most backpacks. A fan-less design keeps the device silent and dust-free at home and at work. The R 13 goes to the extern by including an expansive 13.3-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) screen, that’s easy on the eyes and likely to appeal to a wider audience. This is a major step from the usual 1,366 x 768 resolution that is common among smaller Chromebooks like the Acer Chromebook R11 and CTL J5 Chromebook. It gives some extra space that will be valuable to work on a large spreadsheet or text document. The sharp screen lets you stream YouTube videos and stream media at greater levels of detail.

As for hardware specification, the Acer Chromebook R13 features a MediaTek MT8173C Core Pilot Quad-Core ARM processor with integrated Imagination PowerVR GX6250 Graphics and 4 GB of RAM. The processor and RAM are quite good for multitasking, especially in situations like copying and pasting text from a website, text processing, or live streaming videos. The Chromebook R13 is certainly capable enough for the home/office user who needs an affordable entertainment solution and for the school user too. The Chromebook R13 is operated by Chrome OS which is designed by Google and based on the Linux kernel It uses the Google Chrome web browser as its principal user interface. The keyboard itself is chiclet style and, as on most Chromebooks, the Caps Lock key has been replaced with a Search key. The one-piece touchpad is wide enough for everyday use and responds quickly to multi-touch inputs – almost as good as the one on macbooks. Connectivity is good, including a USB 3.1 (Type C) port with DisplayPort over USB-C support, one USB 3.0 port, an HDMI port, a Kensington lock port, a headset jack and a microSD port. The Chromebook has dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 for wireless connections. As for battery life, the Chromebook features a 3 cell Lithium Polymer battery with a capacity of 4670 mAh, which is capable of delivering a maximum runtime of 12 hours. The Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K5X4 might not be everyone’s cup of tea, especially for those who well invested in the whole Apple or Windows ecosystem, but for those who can do just fine with only an Android device, this is the perfect laptop.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Imagination PowerVR GX6250: 2 cluster graphics chip integrated in ARM SoC (e.g. used in the MediaTek MT8173)

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

MT8173C: ARM-based quad-core SoC that integrates a performance cluster of two Cortex-A72 cores clocked at 2.1 GHz (max.) and a power saving cluster with two Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.7 GHz (max.).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

13.30":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

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.

82.5%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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