acerChromebook 311 Laptop | AMD A-Series Dual-Core A4-9120C | 11.6" HD Display | AMD Radeon R4 Graphics | 4GB DDR4 | 64GB eMMC | 802.11ac WiFi 5 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Chrome OS | CB311-10H-42LY

This review is for the Acer 311 Chromebook, the 11.6 inch version. Most of the reviews listed are for the 15 inch Chromebook. This Chromebook is a great little device. I watch videos, read articles, check email, shop etc. Things that most everyone does when using a computer or tablet. I am not a gamer. Any game that I play are along the simpler side like a crossword puzzle, Bejeweled or some game that is linked to Facebook and I don't do that often. So if you are more of a gamer, you may want to get a higher tech Chromebook. But for most things this Chromebook is just fine. The keyboard is a standard size with the number pad being omitted on this laptop. That's okay because it's more like a standard old school typewriter and I actually like the feel of the keyboard better than I like my windows laptop. I find that this little Chromebook is snappier than my Windows laptop and boots up quick. My laptop is around a year or so old. I actually like the size of this device, even though my Windows laptop is 15 inches with a bigger screen, because is so portable and doesn't take up much space. One big advantage this has over my bigger laptop is the battery life. My windows laptop will not last more than 3 or 4 hours unplugged and this Chromebook will last over 50% longer before needing to be charged. I zoom in to enlarge the screen a little is something seems a little small, so no big deal as far as reading an article. I think this Chromebook would definitely be good for students. I am not a student. I decided to purchase this when I discovered my laptop didn't have bluetooth abilities. Windows 11, at times is frustrating to me with windows popping up when I was trying to read an article or watch a video when using a mouse. The finger track pad is good and responsive with adequate space, I just prefer a mouse when using it at table. For most things I do on the internet a Chromebook will suit me just fine and probably better. One thing I found frustrating when I was deciding on a Chromebook (this is my first one) was the omission of the AUE date of description of the listings. Wasn't sure when this one would expire, but decided to buy it anyway because of the size and the price. I snagged this in early January when the price was $99 dollars at the time of this review it is $138. I used a couple of giftcards and a fire tablet trade-in so my out of pocket was $25. Not bad and was the deciding factor when purchasing. At $138 it is still a good buy, but there may be some Chromebooks that have a longer AUE. The AUE for this Chromebook is June 2026. So if you are looking for updates for 5 years or more, you might want to keep looking. This is as mentioned in the listing a rugged little laptop and military grade which can withstand a splash of a spilled glass of water or a drop from a few feet. That would be a big plus if buying for a school aged child. The screen is not bad, sure there are other screens that are better, but this just fine with HD and I don't really notice when watching a movie or show, a whole lot of difference. For such an inexpensive device the storage is quite good. I have not put an SD card in it yet, but there is a slot for that. I like that there is more USB ports than the Samsung Chromebook 4 (which is another that I considered) since I like to use a mouse, sometimes an external non-bluetooth speaker, or just charge my phone while using it. All in all, I am happy with this Chromebook and would recommend to anyone looking for a very cheap device that does not feel or seem cheap.

My 12-year-old had been using a hand-me-down laptop for a year or so. But the screen was damaged and it was 8 years old. One day, it started to smoke. Hahahaha, that's a good sign that it's time for a new laptop. She doesn't really NEED a computer (she has a school iPad) but she started writing novels, so I suppose that's a good excuse.This works very well! It is lightweight without being flimsy. It's small but that's fine (she's a kid -- she doesn't need a 42-inch screen). Not much smaller than my much more expensive ThinkPad. The sound quality is good, the battery life is great, and the browser responsiveness is good. These days there's SO much you can do with just a browser. She hasn't been held back by it being a Chromebook.For less than $100 (at the time) this was a good choice. Oh, and it doesn't smoke!

This laptop is amazing and affordable ! The battery lasts all day, it doesn’t move slow and the screen is big enough for me to see everything clearly. It isn’t touch screen which is a bit of an inconvenience to me because that is what I am used to but it doesn’t slack and does what it is supposed to so I do not mind.

Esta laptop es maravillosa es rápida y le dura muchísimo la carga,superó mis expectativas muy recomendable y un excelente 👌 precio

This thing is slow, not even slow for the price but just plain old slow. I thought it would be a good solution for a cheap durable computer to throw in a bag and do some light computing on the go. And while it definitely seems durable and luggable, it just doesn't handle even light computing tasks very well.

El Acer Chromebook 311 es excelente. Ligero, rápido y con buena batería. Ideal para tareas diarias y muy recomendable por su calidad y rendimiento.

Works great for my daughter and her school work.

This is one of the least expensive laptops you can buy brand new, so I’m giving it a lot of slack. For the money I say it’s worth it. However, the mouse scroll pad isn’t very good, and neither is the brightness of the screen. It can do a lot of today’s file storage and internet and it seems well built like it will last for years. Overall a good (super budget) laptop.