The post New Acer Chromebook 514 announced at IFA 2018 with premium features appeared first on BardTech . The new Acer Chromebook 514 brings high-end features to the mid-range with a metallic chassis, backlit keyboard, Gorilla Glass touchpad, and a 14-inch FHD touchscreen display. Acer continues the market trend towards higher-end Chromebooks with the Acer Chromebook 514, a device that looks positioned directly against the MacBook Air with premium features wrapped up in a thin, light, and most importantly, cheap(ish) package. The Chromebook 514 is aimed at professionals and students with a 14-inch screen and office-ready features. Specifications Aluminum chassis 14-inch FHD (1080×1920) IPS display with optional touchscreen Backlit keyboard Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad 12-hour battery USB Type-C charging Pricing starts at €349 or $349 The crown jewel for the Acer 514 is evidently its Gorilla Glass touchpad— a feature that rarely makes it to any laptop, let alone Chrom...