Acer Chromebook 14
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Watching Movies |
High quality video on your Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5FM's Advanced resolution display Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available. |
High quality video on your XPS 13 9350's Advanced resolution display IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable. You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard. Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available. | |
Basic Video Editing |
With a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 8 GB, the multi-core processor and the graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another. | ||
Simple Music Editing |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. | ||
Bookkeeping |
The 13.3 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your Dell's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance | ||
Front-end Development |
Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the XPS 13 9350 is a very capable option. It's multi-core CPU & 8 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen. | ||
Social Media |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5FM will do just fine. |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the XPS 13 9350 will do just fine. | |
Browsing |
All components of your Acer will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources |
All components of your Dell will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources | |
Documents |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-7500U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! | ||
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. | ||
Use in Public Places |
The 12 hours battery life in the Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5FM is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. |
The 15 hours battery life in the XPS 13 9350 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. | |
Short Journeys |
The 12 hours battery life in the Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5FM has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. |
The 15 hours battery life in the XPS 13 9350 has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. | |
Long Journeys |
With a great run time of approximately 12 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 15 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
Use Around the Office |
The 12 hours battery life in the Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5FM can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. |
The 15 hours battery life in the XPS 13 9350 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. | |
Use At the Client's |
With a great run time of approximately 12 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 15 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
Carrying All the Time |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.54 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.2 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. | |
Carrying Occasionally |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.54 kg weight should suit your needs just fine. |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.2 kg weight should suit your needs just fine. | |
Working in Low Light |
This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. | ||
Presentations |
It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types. |
It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types. | |
Cool Look |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. | |
Cute & Pretty Look |
It's an eye-catching package with a bright and refreshing look about it. It could even play the role of an accessory to compliment a specific sense of style. | ||
Regular Look |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | ||
Business Look |
It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment. | ||
Funky Look |
It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices. | ||
Gaming Look |
It oozes style while offering a combo of form and function that suits the needs of a serious gamer. | ||
Serious Multitasking | |||
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Battery Life | 12 hours | 15 hours | |
Camera | 1 | 1 | |
Colour | Silver | Silver | |
Display HD Type | - | FHD | |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Display Size | 14 inches | 13.3 inches | |
Display Technology Name | - | IPS | |
Display Touchscreen | - | Yes | |
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated | Intel HD Graphics 400 | - | |
Graphics Card Model - Integrated | - | Intel HD Graphics 620 | |
Graphics Card Type | Integrated | Integrated | |
HDD Capacity | - | 256 GB | |
HDMI Port | 1 | 1 | |
Keyboard Back-lit | - | Yes | |
Manufacturer | Acer | Dell | |
Manufacturer Part Number | NX.GC2AA.007 | GWR7J | |
Memory Card Reader | - | 1 | |
Microphone | 1 | 2 | |
Model Name | Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5FM | XPS 13 9350 | |
Network Bluetooth Type | 4.2 | - | |
Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac | b/g/n/ac | |
Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
Operating System Name | Chrome OS | Microsoft Windows | |
Operating System Version | Chrome OS | Windows 10 | |
Processor Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
Processor Cores | 4 cores | 4 cores | |
Processor Model | Intel Celeron N3160 | Intel Core i7-7500U | |
Processor Speed | 1.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz | |
RAM Size | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
SSD Capacity | 32 GB | 256 GB | |
Storage Total Capacity | 32 GB | 256 GB | |
Storage Type | SSD | SSD | |
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports | - | 1 | |
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C Port | - | 2 | |
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports | - | 2 | |
Weight | 1.54 kg | 1.2 kg |
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