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Acer's new $399 Chromebook Plus 514 hits the mark for a solid budget laptop

Acer's latest Chromebook Plus 514 sounds like it hits the sweet spot of price and performance.

That in turn has made it a little easier to pick ones that'll provide a consistent quality experience without breaking the bank. To meet the required Chromebook Plus specs, this laptop includes a 1080p webcam with a privacy shutter. I wouldn't have minded seeing HDMI here, as the USB-C ports could quickly be taken up by power and a monitor, but I just keep reminding myself this computer is only 400 bucks.

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