Acer announces four new rugged Chromebooks designed for students
(Android Central)

The new Chromebooks also feature mechanically-anchored keyboards. What you need to know Acer has introduced four new durable education-focused Chromebooks. The new models are made using post-consumer recycled plastic. The OceanGlass touchpad on the new Chromebooks is built entirely using abandoned ocean-bound plastic waste. Acer, which makes some of the best Chromebooks on the market, has unveiled four new rugged models that are both durable and eco-friendly. All four new Chromebooks have a MIL-STD-810H rating and feature OceanGlass touchpads made using ocean-bound plastic waste. The new Chromebook 512 (C852) features a 12-inch display with a taller 3:2 aspect ratio, offering 18% more vertical space compared to 16:9 displays that you find on most laptops. You can also configure it with a multi-touch display. Powered by Intel`s latest N-series processors, the updated Chromebook 512 is claimed to provide up to 12 hours of battery life. It also comes with two built-in micropho...