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Summer may just be getting fully under way but for millions of K-12 kids, the end of July means the 2017-2018 school year is right around the corner. If you’re in the market to get some new technology for the student in your life, we’ve gathered up some deals just in time for back-to-school.
Acer Chromebook R11
The Acer R11 is still one of the most sought after Chromebooks on the market. With Android Apps out of the box, the 11.6″ convertible offers a sturdy build and portable form-factor for users of any age.
Amazon has the Acer Chromebook R11 on sale for $219. That’s over $80 off the normal price of $299. For your dollars, you will get the Intel N3150, 32GB storage and 4GB RAM. This is the same device we have around the house for daily use and it is still a highly capable device.
Buy The Acer Chromebook R11 On Amazon
Acer Chromebook 14
A beautiful 14″ Chromebook, the Acer 14 is a full HD, all-aluminum device that is perfect for everyone from coffee shop browser to business professionals. I will probably never stop raving about this machine and right now it’s on sale too. Normally $299, the Silver Acer Chromebook 14 is going for $265 or you can grab the Gold one for $270.
If you want to save a few more bucks you can pick up a recertified model for $185.99.
Buy The Silver Acer Chromebook 14 On Amazon
Buy The Gold Acer Chromebook 14 On Amazon
Buy The Acer Chromebook 14 (refurbished) On Amazon
ASUS Chromebook C302
Still my personal favorite of 2017, the ASUS C302 offers a whopping 64GB of storage paired with a powerful Skylake Core m3 processor. The 12.5″ convertible is the perfect combination of portability and power. The C302 is on sale for $469.
Buy The ASUS Chromebook C302 On Amazon
Samsung Chromebook Plus
If your child is an aspiring artist, the Samsung Chromebook Plus’ built-in stylus and high-res display may be the perfect gift for the upcoming school year. You can get the 12.3″ convertible for just under $405.
Order The Samsung Chromebook Plus On Amazon
Accessories
Don’t forget to pick up the essentials for your new hardware. Laptop sleeves, USB cables, adapters and more. Grab great deals and get stocked up before it’s too late.
Laptop Accessories On Amazon
