Both the battery and the rest of the hardware are accessible after removing the bottom cover. A maximum opening angle of 180 degrees allows the display to be folded down completely towards the surface.
We can’t think of a use case for this orientation, but hey, having options is always nice.The gray case's build quality is good, but it lacks rigidity: The base unit (plastic) and lid (metal) can be twisted too easily. It does, however, let you lay the screen flat at 180 degrees, behind the keyboard.
The touchscreen itself is smooth and responsive to gestures and taps – we find ourselves frequently reaching up and touching the screen during testing instead of using the trackpad.Įven with a touchscreen, the hinge doesn’t allow the screen to rotate all the way around, turning the Chromebook 514 into a tablet. It lacks in overall brightness and colors appear muted. The 14-inch IPS display isn’t super impressive. There’s a subtle, yet premium look, that the more we use it, the more we like it. The design of the Chromebook 514 isn’t something that’s going to draw attention to itself, but it doesn’t look boring either. Having the option to add more storage to a Chrome OS device is always welcome, though not always needed. You can use either USB-C port for charging, a feature we appreciate. On the right side, you’ll find another USB-C port and another USB 3.0 port. On the left side, you'll find a USB-C port, a USB 3.0 port, a microSD card reader and a headphone jack. The silver housing is broken up only by the Chrome logo on the lid, and four black feet on the bottom of the laptop. It’s compact and light enough to throw in a backpack or bag without thinking twice.
Specifically, it measures 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.7 inches (323 x 232 x 17mm W x D x H) and weighs 3.31 pounds (1.5kg). Acer tucked a 14-inch display in the Chromebook 514’s housing that more closely resembles a 13-inch laptop.
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