Acer has launched the first ever Chrome OS tablet called the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 which as you expect with the name, is a 10-inch tablet that is running on Google’s alteration of Android’s OS on a desktop environment.
When it comes to hardware, it is unique as it comes equipped with a hexa-core processor called the OP1. The OP1 is actually a Google-owned chipset that is optimized for ChromeOS. It is also used in the Samsung Chromebook Plus and the Asus Chromebook Flip C101.
Other than that, it comes with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. On the back, there is a 5MP camera and the front houses a 2MP camera. It also comes with a Wacom EMR Pen which can be used to take notes or draw on the tablet. The stylus will not require batteries, nor will it need a charge. Acer did not state the battery capacity but has mentioned that it will give you a battery life of up to 10 hours. It charges through the USB Type-C 3.1 port and has a DisplayPort for extending the display to a bigger screen.
Acer has made this tablet with a focus on classrooms to enhance the learning experience. It will still be available to the public in April for $329 and other parts of the world later in May.
