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    Chromebook CB3-431-C539
    A 14-inch Chromebook tested with Chrome OS 67.0, an Intel Celeron N3160 processor, 4GB of memory, Intel HD Graphics 400 video adapter, and a 32GB eMMC drive.
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    A 14-inch Chromebook tested with Chrome OS 67.0, an Intel Celeron N3160 processor, 4GB of memory, Intel HD Graphics 400 video adapter, and a 32GB eMMC drive.
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    Overall Score

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    Predicted Reliability
     /  5
    Owner Satisfaction
     /  5
    Ergonomics
     /  5
    Portability
     /  5
    Display
     /  5
    Performance
     /  5
    Versatility
     /  5
    Color
     /  5
    Display size (in.)
     /  5
    Battery Life - web (hr.)
     /  5
    Battery Life - video (hr.)
     /  5
    Weight (lbs.)
     /  5
    Touch screen
     /  5
    2-in-1
     /  5
    Thin & light
     /  5
    Battery life (hr.)
     /  5
    Supports Google Play
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    Performance: Performance was only fair. Speed was slow but adequate for productivity and Web-based tasks such as word processing, Web browsing, and online game play.

    Portability: This Chromebook is a Very Good choice for traveling. Battery life lasted 8.75 hours in a light load of web browsing tests, and 4.5 hours in a heavier load of 4K video playback tests. Results were sufficient to get through most of a workday of mixed use tasks, but not as notable as similar Chromebooks. At 3.3 lbs, weight was typical for a Chromebook this size and light enough to carry for long periods of time.

    Ergonomics: Some features of the keyboard and case were well-designed, making it comfortable or convenient to use. The keyboard has large keys and was comfortably sized. Its high contrast letters were easy to read. The power button was well labeled and conveniently located. Testers found that the metal chassis felt sturdier than on most other Chromebooks.

    Display. The display quality was Very Good overall. Colors were in the ballpark, though not completely accurate. The display was anti-reflective, so there was little or no glare when viewing in a brightly lit room or outdoors. The display has a wide viewing angle, especially important if more than one person needs to see the screen at a time, say, for a video or presentation.

    Useful features and attributes on this model include: You can connect common external devices such as hard drives and DVD players to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for maximum performance. This Chromebook has a full-size HDMI port for connecting to an HDTV or monitor.

    Downsides: There is no memory-card reader, so you'll need to buy an external reader or connect your digital camera directly to this laptop to transfer photos.

    About

    The Acer Chromebook CB3-431-C539 is a 14-inch Chromebook with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080. It has 4GB of memory and a 32GB eMMC drive. It has an Intel Celeron N3160 processor and an Intel HD Graphics 400 video adapter but no dedicated video memory. It was tested with Chrome OS 67.0.

    It has and 2 full-size USB ports. Video outputs include: an HDMI full-size port. It supports WiFi 802.11ac, so it's compatible with the latest high-speed routers. It is compatible with Google Play for downloading Android apps and games.

    The Acer Chromebook CB3-431-C539 measures 13.4 inches wide by 0.8 inches deep by 9.3 inches high, and it weighs 3.3 lbs. It's backed by a 12-month warranty, with 12 months of free tech support over telephone.

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