Hp Chromebook X360 14 G1
While Chromebook options are innumerable nowadays, most are equipped with very low-power processors that require no active cooling. Even Google's own pricey Chromebook Pixelbook utilizes a 4.5 W CPU instead of the 15 W version as found on most Ultrabooks. In an attempt to stand out from the crowd, HP has introduced the Chromebook x360 14 G1 catered to premium and performance users.The new HP Chromebook is notable for its selection of processors. Users are able to choose between the, and even the for significantly faster performance than the usual Celeron, Exynos, or Intel Y-class processors found on most budget Chromebooks. Its 14-inch display will also be native 1080p by default with no 768p option.
The HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 is a decidedly premium Chromebook from the moment you open it. You can keep opening it, in fact, to rotate the hinge through 360 degrees, transforming the laptop into.
HP's Chromebook x360 14 G1 is a mouthful to say, but it's a high-end Chrome OS convertible. It packs an eighth-generation Core i7 vPro CPU, 16GB RAM, and a 14-inch 1080p display. In addition to launching one of the first Chromebooks with an AMD processor, HP at CES 2019 is releasing a premium, work-focussed Chrome OS device. The HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 is a rather svelte.
USB Type-C charging, a large 61 Wh battery, and up to 16 GB of DDR4-2133 RAM are all specifications closer to that of a $1000 Ultrabook than the traditional Chromebook.Visually, the matte silver chassis takes design cues from the pricey EliteBook series including the aluminum keyboard deck and outer lid. Plastic is still present around the bezels and bottom cover to save on costs unlike on its predecessor released a few years ago.Why such high CPU options for a Chromebook?
HP says the more powerful specifications can aid in multi-monitor multi-tasking, remote desktop tasks, and Google Play Store performance where weaker Chromebooks may start to struggle. Any Linux side installations would also likely perform more smoothly as well.HP has not yet announced any firm launch dates or prices for the Chromebook x360 14 G1. After graduating with a B.S. In environmental hydrodynamics from the University of California, I studied reactor physics to become licensed by the U.S. NRC to operate nuclear reactors. There's a striking level of appreciation you gain for everyday consumer electronics after working with modern nuclear reactivity systems astonishingly powered by computers from the 80s. When I'm not managing day-to-day activities and US review articles on Notebookcheck, you can catch me following the eSports scene and the latest gaming news.
Valentina PalladinoHP is the latest manufacturer to make an elite Chromebook with more power than most users probably need. The new HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 debuted ahead of the start of CES today. It's a premium Chromebook designed for commercial customers, and, indirectly, it was designed to compete with high-end devices from Dell, Lenovo, and others. Ars at CES 2019.While not as flashy as laptops, the Chromebook x360 14 G1 sports an all-metal design that's akin to the Elitebook series. At 16mm thick and 3.7 pounds, HP didn't make this Chromebook as premium as it could have, but the design is suitable for business users and anyone who wants a generally nicer-looking Chromebook.Slim bezels hug its 14-inch FHD touchscreen, while the top and bottom bezels are both slightly larger.
HP included a front-facing webcam above the display as well as a full-sized backlit keyboard—both are features we take for granted on Ultrabooks and other laptops, but they aren't totally standard on Chromebooks. Business users will likely need both, so including them was a smart choice on HP's part.Much like other high-end Chromebooks, HP's new convertible shows its premium nature in its available specs. Users can outfit it with Intel Pentium or Core i3, i5, or i7 CPUs as well as up to 16GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Even with the device running Chrome Enterprise, most users won't need this device to be specced out to the max.
However, having options allows businesses to choose the configurations they feel are best for their employees, all while managing Chrome OS across all devices easily. Further ReadingAs far as ports go, the Chromebook x360 14 G1 includes two USB-C 3.1 ports, one USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 port, one microSD card slot, and one audio combo jack. HP claims the device will get up to 13 hours on a single charge as well.I'm disappointed that HP didn't include a stylus with the Chromebook x360 14 G1. While it's not a requirement among premium Chromebooks like this, it's an extra perk that would have given this convertible an edge over others like the Acer Chromebook Spin 13 and the Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14. Valentina PalladinoThe new Chromebook x360 14 G1 adds to HP's family of 14-inch Chromebooks, and the company updated its more affordable Chromebook 14 with AMD processors, too. The new laptop still features a plastic design, but it's now fanless and includes AMD CPUs with integrated Radeon graphics.HP boasts this as one of the first AMD Chromebooks (Acer technically debuted the first earlier today, the Acer Chromebook 315, as part of its CES product lineup), but it's unclear why the world needed one to begin with.
Hp Chromebook X360 14 G1
In general, AMD processors are cheaper and promise more power efficiency, making them an understandable choice for low-cost, low-power laptops. HP cited the balance between price and performance that AMD processors offer, and it claims these CPU/GPU combinations will produce better graphics performance, thereby making the video editing and viewing experience better.While it's certainly not a bad thing to have AMD Chromebooks available now, it's unclear if consumers will actively seek them out. Most customers who want a Chromebook in the same $269 price range of the new Chromebook 14 prioritize affordability over power, and many may not care which company made the processor inside their chosen Chromebook.
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I'm interested to test out the new Chromebook 14 regardless, to see if it offers any performance perks that Intel devices don't have or if its power efficiency claims translate to better battery life.HP also gave its Spectre x360 15 a minor update, including an AMOLED display on the larger of its two elite convertibles. The AMOLED panel joins the 4K touch panel already available for the 15-inch convertible, giving users another option if they prefer the deep blacks and rich colors characteristic of an AMOLED display.The new HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 will be available in January, but HP hasn't released pricing info yet. The HP Chromebook 14 with AMD processors will be available in January as well, starting at $269. The Spectre x360 15 with an AMOLED touchscreen will be available in Spring 2019.Listing image by Valentina Palladino.