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Acer Chromebook R13 Unboxing and Hands On

October 20, 2016 By Robby Payne View Comments

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acerr13unboxingAnnounced back at IFA Berlin in September, the Acer Chromebook R13 is finally here! This device ushers in a new wave of thoughtfully designed, convertible Chromebooks meant to take full advantage of Android Apps when they hit many Chromebooks this fall.




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First impressions are very favorable for this one. A great build, screen, trackpad and keyboard are all pointing to an overall great experience. We’ll hold back the full thoughts for the full review that should show up in a week or so.

Until then, enjoy the video and let me know the questions you may have before we put together the full review.

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Filed Under: All Stories, Chromebooks, Convertible, News, Unboxing/First Impressions

About Robby Payne

As the founder of Chrome Unboxed, Robby has been reviewing Chromebooks for over a decade. His passion for ChromeOS and the devices it runs on drives his relentless pursuit to find the best Chromebooks, best services, and best tips for those looking to adopt ChromeOS and those who've already made the switch.

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