

But at well under $500, the Chromebook 514 looks as good as any premium laptop, offers all-day battery life, and is more powerful than budget Chromebooks for kids. If you're in the market for a Chromebook, you might find yourself struggling to decide between chunky compacts made for K-12 classrooms and more stylish models whose prices seem a bit high for what amounts to an internet browsing and Gmail machine. The latest Acer Chromebook 514 ($459.99) pulls off a tricky balancing act.


