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I loveGoogle’s Pixel devices, and nearly always have one in my gadget circulation.

Rather it wasthe Chromebook Plus initiative.

an image of the Acer Chromebook Plus 514

“Oh so like a normal laptop,” you might declare.

Well, yes and also kinda no.

And all for prices that start at $399 / 399.

a photo of the Acer Chromebook Plus 514

I found the 250 nits of peak brightness on the displays to be perhaps a little underwhelming.

However, the hardware is only one part of the formula.

Going by the Chromebook Plus initiative so far, such issues could be put to bed.

a photo of the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 laid out flat

Im also intrigued by how efficient a Chromebook Plus machine could be.

Id argue that innovation in the world of computing has somewhat slowed down.

If nothing else, it should makeMicrosoftand Apple prick their respective ears up.

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