Meet the Acer Chromebook 514
No ands, ifs, or plastics about it: The exterior of the Chromebook 514 is all aluminum.
A Silver Streak
The lid and chassis are impressively rigid and strong. The anti-glare metal surfaces generally keep reflections down, though the silver color can become downright dazzling in direct sunlight.
A 14-Inch Lean Machine
The 12.7-by-9.1-inch chassis is about as trim as a Chromebook (or a notebook PC, for that matter) sporting a 14-inch display can get.
It's Trim and Reasonably Light, Too
In addition to its slim dimensions, the Chromebook 514 is just 0.7 inch thick and 3.31 pounds.
Typing's a Pleasure
The Chromebook 514's keyboard is on the money for touch typing. The full-size keys have a light, springy feel and white backlighting.
The Keyboard Layout
The layout is Chrome OS-prescribed and has no Windows key, of course.
514: The Ports on the Left Side
The left edge has a USB Type-C port for power and data, a USB 3.1 Type-A port, a microSD card slot, and an audio combo jack.
The 514 on the Right
On the right edge, you have another USB Type-A 3.1 port, another USB Type-C port (this one supports DisplayPort over USB Type-C), and a Kensington-style cable-lockdown notch.
It's a Chrome-Flavored Winner
The Acer Chromebook 514 delivers premium features at a reasonable price. Provided Google Chrome OS meets your needs, it's hard to say no to this one.