Acer has announced that it is adding a new model to its C910 Chromebook-series, which is powered by 5^th-Gen Intel Core i5-5200U processor. Targetted to education and business customers, the new model has been priced at $499.99 and will go on sale in April in the United States.

“The new faster performing Acer C910 Chromebook with an Intel Core i5 processor is raising the bar for Chromebook performance. The advanced technology will boost productivity and help our education and commercial customers get the most out of their Chromebook experience for collaboration on important projects and research,” said Carlos Siqueiros, mobility business manager, Acer America.

Acer C910 Chromebook C910-54M1 features 4GB of RAM, 32GB of SSD storage, and 15.6-inch full HD IPS display. It also includes Wi-Fi AC, two full-sized speakers, Bluetooth 4.0, the USB 3.0 port, USB 2.0 port, HDMI port, and SD card reader.

According to Acer, C910 has been built with extra durability features and sports reinforced cover that withstands up to 60kg of force.

There is no word on the international availability or pricing at this point.