The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is a neat convertible 2-in-1 ultraportable that comes to compete with entry-level Windows PCs. It runs on Chrome OS, an easy-to-use and efficient operating system. Here is his test…
The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is an interesting ultraportable with a neat appearance. It suffers from a few notable flaws, such as its poorly made keyboard, limited brightness, and low storage space. It nevertheless has undeniable qualities; we think in particular of its convertible screen, its great autonomy and the possibility of installing applications from the Google Play Store. This Chromebook can thus be a good alternative to entry-level PCs which generally have major shortcomings.
Strong points
- Chassis finishes.
- Well calibrated screen.
- Important autonomy.
- Perfectly silent.
- Ability to install Android applications.
Weak points
- Poor quality keyboard.
- Brightness and contrast a little weak.
- Storage limited to 64 GB.
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Alternatively
The Vivobook 13 Slate will satisfy all those who wish to have an easily transportable PC/tablet for office use and for viewing content on a quality OLED screen. If its format is versatile, the presence of an entry-level Intel Pentium processor and low storage do not, however, allow it to be recommended for more sluggish and creative use.