SAVE 66%: Gear up to go back to school with a new computer that won’t break the bank. The Acer Chromebook 317 is on sale for only $135.99(opens in a new tab) at Walmart as of July 22 — that’s $263 in savings and the cheapest 17-inch Chromebook you’ll find.
Looking for a new laptop to head into the fall semester? A versatile Chromebook is a great pick for students. The Acer Chromebook 317 is a particularly good choice — it boasts an impressively large 17.3-inch full HD IPS display. It’s also the cheapest Chromebook you’ll find with that screen size.
As of July 22, you can pick up the Acer Chromebook 317 for just $135.99 at Walmart(opens in a new tab) — that’s 66% off the original retail price of $399. At the time of writing, it was $80 more at Amazon(opens in a new tab) and listed at full price on the Acer website(opens in a new tab).
If you’re confused about the difference between a Chromebook and a typical laptop, here’s a quick guide. In a nutshell, Chromebook use Chrome OS to run web-based apps. They’re suited for students, frequent travelers, or basic computer tasks, and they’re light, easy to use, and inexpensive.
The Acer Chromebook 317 is your typical Chromebook, with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. It has USB type A and type C ports for connectivity and versatility, a memory card reader, Bluetooth 5.0, and a maximum battery life of about 10 hours on a single charge.
