A necessity for children's education in 2021: Acer Chromebook Spin 11
"The criteria for laptops for kids can be ease of access to related programs or apps, spill-resistant keyboards, and less costly."
For the first time in recent history, national-level school exams like SEE had to be cancelled in 2020.
Adults, well most of us, did our best to keep our sanity intact.
But young kids need more than anything at that age is proper guidance.
Thankfully we live in a golden age of the internet and not all children had to spend their lockdown without schooling.
There is no place to learn and grow like the outside world, but we shouldn’t dismiss the value of something from which we can gain knowledge from.
The criteria for kids-friendly laptops can be ease of access to related programs or apps, spill-resistant keyboards, and less costly.
If your kids have to regularly stay online and stream educational videos online your Intel Core i3 processor should be enough.
For tasks like writing papers, making PowerPoint slides etc. may only need Intel Celeron or Pentium processors.
Acer Chromebook Spin 11
First and foremost it’s a convertible laptop, so it can be used as a traditional notebook.
It supports Android apps and comes with a Wacom stylus for writing or drawing on a tablet mode screen.
It is super durable to handle the rough treatment it might receive from young ones.
The Chromebook 11 is made up of plastics so it can survive up to around 60 kg of weight, 11 ounces of liquid, and 48 inches of fall.
The outer design is aimed to be rugged to be more childproof.
The battery can run up to 11 to 13 hours in a full charge, in case the child gets carried away in their school works or games or YouTube videos.
Its standard OS is Chrome OS, which is basically a web browser that works for the best while selecting a computer for children.
It is easier to learn to navigate through the programs as it is very similar to the software on android cellphones.
Performance-wise it may not be the best laptops out there, but it hits the right mark for studies and light entertainment.
The kids aren’t really concerned with the speed of the device, as long as their tasks are being done.
Let’s take a look into the specifications of the Acer Chromebook Spin 11
Operating System |
Chrome OS |
CPU |
1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 Dual-Core |
Maximum Boost Speed |
2.4 GHz |
Memory Type |
LPDDR4 |
Total Installed Memory |
4 GB |
Memory Slot Type |
260-Pin SO-DIMM |
Buffered Memory |
No |
ECC Memory |
No |
Graphics Type |
Integrated |
GPU |
Intel HD Graphics 500 |
Panel Type |
IPS |
Size |
11.6″ |
Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
Resolution |
1366 x 768 |
Ports |
2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 Gen 1) |
USB Type-C Ports |
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
Audio |
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output |
Media Card Slots |
1 x microSD (Unspecified Type) |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Webcam |
User-Facing |
Battery Chemistry |
Lithium-Ion |
Maximum Runtime |
12 Hours |
Keyboard |
Notebook Keyboard |
Pointing Device |
TouchPad |
Power Supply |
45 W |
Dimensions |
11.9 x 0.8 x 8.2″ / 302.3 x 20.3 x 208.3 mm |
Weight |
2.98 lb / 1.35 kg |
Starting Price |
Rs 33000 |