Is the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 good for students?

Yes. The convertible hinge, touchscreen and light body suit note-taking, reading and class video calls. The 16:10 screen gives more vertical room for documents and web pages than a 16:9 panel.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?

No. The 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory is soldered to the board. The 256 GB SSD is the only storage you get, so plan on cloud storage or an external drive for large files.

Does it run Windows apps?

No. It runs ChromeOS, so you use web apps and Android apps from Google Play. Full Windows desktop programs such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Microsoft Office desktop will not install.

How does it compare with the previous Spin 714?

The main change is the Intel Core Ultra 5 115U and faster LPDDR5 memory, which bring better efficiency and everyday responsiveness. The 14-inch 1920x1200 touchscreen and convertible design carry over.

Is the screen good enough for drawing and notes?

The 1920x1200 touch panel is sharp for handwriting and sketching, and the hinge folds flat for tablet use. It is a laptop touchscreen, not a pressure-sensitive pen display, so serious digital artists should check stylus support first.