The arrow keys are small, but are joined by Pg Up and Pg Dn keys, saving the need to learn that particular shortcut. As with the keyboards on other Chromebooks, the Windows key is swapped for a dedicated Google Search key. The keyboard, while still tweaked for Chrome, will take a little less time to get used to than that of other Chromebooks, boasting both Caps Lock and Delete keys.

The speaker quality isn't quite as impressive-the volume is quite low, the bass is almost nonexistent, and the speakers have a distinct buzz when cranked up to full blast. The resolution is high enough to enjoy Netflix and Hulu in 720p, but the screen size may be too small for comfortable side-by-side multitasking. The C7 Chromebook (C710-2055) has an 11.6-inch screen, offering the same 1,366-by-768 resolution seen on both the Apple MacBook Air 11-inch (Mid 2012) and the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT. The new C710-2055 Chromebook is 0.5 inch thicker and 0.1 pound heavier than the previous iteration from Acer. While this extends the usable life of the Chromebook-more on battery life in a moment-it's also worth noting that it also adds a bit of thickness and bulk.

The other change is the switch from a 4-cell battery to a larger 6-cell. While this doesn't change the raw horsepower offered by the processor, it does give the system a bit more zip, and it's a noticeable improvement. While the C7 Chromebook (C710-2055) utilizes the same 1.1GHz Intel Celeron 847 processor as its predecessor, it doubles the RAM, bumping it from 2GB to 4GB. All this is why we award the C710-2055 the Editors' Choice for Chromebooks. It's faster, better, and lasts longer than other Chromebooks on the market. While the Web-centric Chrome OS isn't for everybody, the new Chromebook is yet another extremely affordable way to hop online for all of your regular Internet uses. Google's Chromebooks have long promised affordability and simplicity, and Acer's C7 Chromebooks have delivered in spades-the previous model sells for as little as $199.99 (list), and the new C710-2055 offers its upgrades for $279.99 (list). The Acer C7 Chromebook (C710-2055) ($109.95 at Amazon) updates last year's Acer C7 Chromebook (C710-2847) ($109.95 at Amazon) with better performance and longer battery life.

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