Acer and Google unveil new touchscreen Chromebase for meetings

A Gartner report claimed that Acer is the world’s leading Chromebook brand with over 33 percent market share in 2015. Now, it further expands the lineup with a new touchscreen Chromebase (CA24V), an all-in-one system dedicated for video-conferencing.
The new Chromebase includes all the hardware, software and services that one may require in a small video conference room, says Acer. It also includes 24 x 7 technical support. It features a large 24-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display with IPS technology with up to 178-degree wide viewing angles. To ensure that participants can hear and respond properly, it has four microphones and two speakers. There’s the adjustable HD webcam and a chassis that tilts from 5 to 30 degrees.
The Chromebase for meeting solution utilises Google Hangouts to host videoconferences with up to 25 participants, supporting multiple device platforms such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones. A meeting link will allow colleagues to join the call, irrespective of where they are.
Moreover, enterprise IT administrators can deploy and manage multiple Chrome devices via Chrome Device Management. It reduces the workload of technical support and eventually the cost, claims the company. The Chromebase for meetings also integrates with other videoconferencing systems and existing phone systems.
Automatic updates will be released every six weeks to ensure security, says Acer. All the data stored will be encrypted and protected by its TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 1.2 chip. On each boot up, Verified Boot will check the integrity and validity of system files.
The Chromebase for meetings will be available at $799 that translates to approximately Rs 52,900 in the US. The amount is inclusive of the first year’s $250 management and support fee. It is available for users in Canada, UK, Ireland, and Australia.