[ad_1]
HP
HP has announced the third edition of its Chromebook x360. Like the previous iterations, the new x360 is a two-in-one hybrid – half laptop, half tablet, shorty of a 360-degree foldable display – that runs Google's streamlined Chrome operating system. But where the first two x360s were compact, rugged convertible designed and priced for the classroom, the newest edition of the things with a larger display, more stylish design, higher specs and a significantly higher price.
Starting at $ 500, the new x360 enters a market full of competitors – including HP's own Chromebook x2, announced back in April. (The company has not announced pricing or availability for other regions, but that converts to roughly £ 380 and AU $ 700.) On paper, the HP x360 compares favorably, with a strong collection of components including Intel's eighth-gen processors. And with a 14-inch touchscreen display (with a 1,920×1,080 resolution), this year's x360 could find a sweet spot between the legions of 13-inch and 15-inch machines.
Where the x2 features Intelâ € ™ s 2017-vintage Core CPUs, optimized for performance, the new x360 comes with Intelâ € ™ s current eighth-gen M series, which is supposed to deliver a balance of speed and long battery life. And HP says the new x360 is rated for up to 13.5 hours – which would place it among the longest-lasting Chromebooks we've seen.
HP
HP also makes a line of higher-end convertible and touchscreen-enabled laptops under the x360 umbrella spectrum. Running higher-end components and Windows 10, they're significantly more expensive; the most affordable model – the 13-inch Spectrum x360 13 – starts at $ 1,150.
With the new Chromebook x360, HP appears to be further exploring the convertible Chromebook midrange landscape – potentially fertile territory. The x360 offers more than $ 200 convertible in the $ 200 to $ 400 range and it's hundreds of dollars less expensive than Microsoft's new Surface Pro 6 gold or of Apple's iPad Pros. Stay tuned: We'll make a more decisive assessment we'll spend some time with a review.
HP
Quick specs
- Intel Core i3-813OU processor
- 14-inch 1,920×1,080 touchscreen
- Front-facing HD camera
- 8GB of DDR4 memory
- 64GB hard drive, microSD reader
- Two USB-C connections, two USB connections
- Up to 13.5 hours battery life
- Measures 12.8×8.9×0.6 inches (WDH)
- 3.7 lbs
- Available Oct. 21 starting at $ 500 (converts to £ 380 and AU $ 700)
Source link
