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Joanna Nelius

I spent a week using this sub-$500 2-in-1 Chromebook — I can't believe how much better they are in 2025

An open and powered on silver laptop with a black keyboard against a white background, showing a curvy green image on its screen.

As a teacher, I see Chromebooks all the time. My school put a cart of them in my classroom over five years ago, and the Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is a great example of how much they have changed for the better over a short time.

What the Acer Chromebook Spin 312 offers in terms of hardware and features is balanced nicely against its price of $450, and that's when it's not on sale. While it does stick you with a mediocre keyboard and audio, its sturdy build and smooth trackpad make traveling and browsing a breeze.

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