Is this the most promising Chromebook yet? This Acer has specs that almost rival my MacBook

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Acer announced the new Chromebook Plus Spin 514 at IFA in Berlin this week. 
• It's the brand's first model with a MediaTek Kompanio processor, an ARM-compatible chipset. 
• It features a 2-in-1 convertible form factor with a 14-inch, 2800x1800 resolution touchscreen display and up to 17 hours of battery life.

Acer announced a handful of new laptops at IFA this week, but its new Chromebook Plus might be one of the most interesting. The Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is a thin and light device running Google's ChromeOS and an ARM-compatible MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor for top-end battery longevity. 

Sound familiar? The Lenovo Chromebook Plus came out earlier this summer with the same chip and was one of the most enjoyable Chromebooks I've used, with fantastic battery life and an OLED display ...