This new ultrabook is the first Chrome OS-powered portable to feature a Core i3 processor from Intel's Haswell family.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Acer-launches-Intel-Core-i3-powered-C720-Chromebook.121064.0.html
It horribly expensive. At most, 45% more cpu power for 55% more money. There is no touch screen model because that would drive the price into the stratosphere ($420) and the value proposition is gone with a touch screen.
Well, prices can only go down from here... It's only a matter of time.