Thursday, October 10, 2013

Tech Article 10/11/13

HP and Google roll out intriguing $279 Chromebook

The new HP Chromebook 11 can be charged using the same kind of USB cable used on many smartphones.




  • HP and Google have rolled out the 11-inch HP Chromebook 11.
  • Chromebooks run Google's web-centric Chrome Operating System.
  • Google says this version has a sturdier frame and is lighter at just 2.3 pounds. 
  • Both have the ARM-based Exynos 5250 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage.
  • Consists mainly of a web browser and promises simplicity and security.
  • Chromebooks start around $200, but HP's latest offering sets it apart from earlier Chromebooks in a way.
  • HP's model sports a in-plane switching screen for better viewing angles and more vivid color reproduction.
  • The Chromebook can be charged with a micro-USB cable.
  • For example, if you’ve a got an Android phone, for instance, you could get away with packing a single charger before you leave the house. 
  • HP’s Chromebook is available now in a Wi-Fi-only version for $279
  • There will be a model available later this year with a built-in 4G/LTE cellular connection.
  • Design-wise, the HP Chromebook 11 sports similar internal specs to an earlier $250 Samsung model; both feature a mobile processor more commonly found in smartphones and tablets than portable computers
  • The idea is to offer better battery life, but there’s an associated performance tradeoff.
  • http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/08/tech/gaming-gadgets/google-hp-chromebook/index.html

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