I've just been trying out two of the latest touch/flip 11" Chromebooks - the Acer R11 (2017 model) and the Viglen 360. On paper these are very similar devices:
Processor: N3060
RAM: 4Gb
Storage: 32Gb SSD
Both touch/flip - IPS 1366x768 displays
Keyboards - identical
Both around the £200 ext VAT price range.
Features that differ:
Viglen 360
Has a removable battery - not convinced of the point of this in a Chromebook.
3 USB3 ports
Ruggedized design - built like a tank.
Heavy
Screen - slight movement when touched.
R11 (2107 model)
Has Android Apps available now on the stable channel.
Lighter
Screen - little movement when touched - feels more solid.
Only one USB3 + one USB2
Which would I buy? Well as a private buyer, the R11 without a doubt (the Viglen is Edu only...) - Android Apps and its a much nicer looking device. If I was looking for a trolley device, I might consider the Viglen for the warranty (3 years) and the tank like build (its weight does not matter if its not being lugged around). However, for a 1:1 device, I'd stick with the R11 I think.
Video comparison of the two devices:
Processor: N3060
RAM: 4Gb
Storage: 32Gb SSD
Both touch/flip - IPS 1366x768 displays
Keyboards - identical
Both around the £200 ext VAT price range.
Features that differ:
Viglen 360
Has a removable battery - not convinced of the point of this in a Chromebook.
3 USB3 ports
Ruggedized design - built like a tank.
Heavy
Screen - slight movement when touched.
R11 (2107 model)
Has Android Apps available now on the stable channel.
Lighter
Screen - little movement when touched - feels more solid.
Only one USB3 + one USB2
Which would I buy? Well as a private buyer, the R11 without a doubt (the Viglen is Edu only...) - Android Apps and its a much nicer looking device. If I was looking for a trolley device, I might consider the Viglen for the warranty (3 years) and the tank like build (its weight does not matter if its not being lugged around). However, for a 1:1 device, I'd stick with the R11 I think.
Video comparison of the two devices:
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