MWC 2021: Lenovo Chromebook 5i and Flex 5i debut, look great on paper
At MWC 2021, the new Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i and 5i devices debuted. Starting at $439.99, these look to piggyback on the success of last year’s Flex 5.
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Did you miss the new Asus fanless Chromebox with 10th-gen Intel chips at CES 2021? (I did.)
If I hadn’t just built a Windows gaming PC last summer, I’d consider this new Asus Fanless Chromebox that was quietly announced at CES 2021. A locked VESA mount solution and 10th-gen Intel chips are in every configuration.
Asus Chromebox 4 launches with 10th-gen Intel Core processors, WiFi 6
Asus will start to sell its Chromebox 4 with 10th-gen Intel processors and WiFi 6 next month. The base model is $289 for a Celeron; pricing goes up from there based on choice of CPU, memory and storage options, which include faster SSD this time around.
HP Chromebox G3 announced, supports dual-display 4K monitors, starts at $254
Ah, the lowly Chromebox. It gets no respect! Maybe with the HP Chromebox G3 it will thanks to 10th-gen Intel chips and support for dual 4K displays starting at $254.
Lenovo Chromebook C340 entry-level 2-in-1 is $70 off: a basic Chromebook for $250
Lenovo’s entry-level 2-in-1 Chromebook is discounted beyond a current Best Buy sale. Even better, the Lenovo Chromebook C340 ordered direct doubles your storage to 64 GB over the retail model for just $250.
HP launches a quartet of sub-$300 Chromebooks for educators, students, and front-line workers
HP is going all in on the Chromebook education market with four new models announced today. All start under $300 and are ruggedized, while a pair offer either a 2-in-1 or clamshell option for the classroom.
Acer Chromebook 712 with 3:2 display and ruggedized features announced for Education market
Acer kicked off the annual BETT education show in London by announcing the Acer Chromebook 712 on Monday. It’s ruggedized, has a 3:2 display and can be had with up a 10th-gen Intel Core i3 and 8 GB of memory.
Samsung Chromebook 4, 4+ debut with up to 6GB of RAM, starting at $229.99
The venerable Samsung Chromebook 3 has a pair of low-cost but capable successors in the sub-$300 Chromebook 4 and 4+. These look great for students, daily browsing or secondary devices.
HP Chromebook X360 12b, 14b officially announced at $359/$379
Earlier this month, a new 12-inch HP Chromebook 2-in-1 leaked and it’s now official. So is a 14-inch model. The HP Chromebook X360 12b and 14b are nice looking entry-level devices with stylus support, starting at $360 this week.
First Dell Latitude 5300, 5400 Chromebook Enterprise configs appear, starting at $1,299
Dell is now showing the price and configurations for its 5300 and 5400 Latitude Chromebook enterprise devices with a wide range of options. Luckily, IT budgets are bigger than those of consumers.
Three new Lenovo Chromebook S340 models coming soon
If you like colorful Chromebooks, Lenovo has three new models on the way just for you. The Lenovo Chromebook S340 will be available in three display sizes and all will have Intel 8th-generation processors.