Acer’s first Chromebook Vero is built to be repaired and recycled

We wouldn’t call Chromebooks disposable, but it’s no secret that many of them prioritize price over sustainability. However, Acer thinks they should be as kind to the planet as some of their more premium counterparts. Companies have introduce Chromebook Vero 514 with relatively small environmental impacts.

Around 30% of the Vero 514’s frame is made from post-consumer recycled plastic, and this rises to 50% for keycaps and speakers. The touchpad surface is made entirely from “bordering the seaAcer says that “military-grade plastic and drop resistance (up to 4ft) should help keep the Chromebook alive after dropping to the floor. The bottom cover is relatively easy to remove thanks to standard screws, making repairs or upgrades a breeze. should be more feasible than personal computers.

The specs suggest you’ll also want to keep this laptop for longer. The Chromebook Vero 514 uses a 12th Gen Intel Core processor and an accurate 1080p display with 100% coverage of the sRGB color space (if slightly dim at 300 nits brightness). It’s not yet clear if the computer can extend the estimated battery life up to 10 hours, but fast charging support can give you 50% capacity in 30 minutes. Two USB-C ports, one USB-A, and HDMI also reduce the chance that you need to buy insurance.

The Chromebook Vero 514 is shipping to the US this October starting at $500 and arriving in Europe a month later for €599. That’s certainly more expensive than the most affordable Chromebooks, but obviously Acer is betting that the greener design will be worth it. Ideally, the laptop’s repair-ready body will save you money – you can fix it instead of looking for a more expensive replacement part.