Acer Chromebook C720 + Upgrade to Win 10 Lite

 

The Acer Chromebook C720 is a popular, budget-friendly, and portable laptop from around 2013-2014, known for its fast boot times (under 7 seconds), decent battery life (up to 8.5+ hours), and Intel Celeron processor, running Chrome OS on an 11.6-inch HD screen with SSD storage, making it a solid device for basic web browsing, document work, and educational tasks, often praised for its performance and value despite its age, and also popular for Linux tinkering

Driver : Acer C720

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ykbLMaU0K_ET2n8d7Ed1fVHA-q_0xTqH/view?usp=sharing

Operating System :Windows 10 Lite

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-qlbdERYkxshHwziSLhVBr-6x3h3WMCU/view?usp=sharing

Key Specifications

• Processor: Intel Celeron (e.g., 2955U, 2995U)
Display: 11.6-inch HD (1366x768) anti-glare LED
Memory: Typically 2GB or 4GB DDR3L RAM
Storage: 16GB or 32GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics
Operating System: Chrome OS
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI
Webcam: Built-in HD webcam
Battery: 3-Cell Li-Polymer, up to 8.5 hours
Weight: Around 2.76 lbs (1.25 kg) 

You can see the unboxing and setup of the Acer C720 in this video:

What Users Liked

• Speed: Very fast boot-up and app loading.
• Battery Life: Excellent for its time, often exceeding the stated hours.
• Portability: Lightweight and easy to carry.
• Durability: Sturdy build for everyday or school use.
• Value: Great performance for the price.
• Linux Support: Popular for installing Linux in developer mode. 

Considerations

• Age: It's an older model, so performance is limited compared to modern Chromebooks.
• Software: May struggle with very demanding applications, though it excels at web-based tasks and Microsoft Office Online.
• Storage: Limited internal storage (16/32GB SSD).