HP is saying two new Chrome OS computer systems for its consumer-focused lineup. The first is the Chromebase AiO, an all-in-one desktop laptop with a display screen that may rotate from panorama to portrait. The second is the Chromebook x2 11, a light-weight removable that may simply shift from laptop computer to pill modes. The firm can be saying a brand new Works With Chromebook-certified 24-inch USB-C monitor.

All three new merchandise are designed for college kids, households, and normal customers. The Chromebase AiO will likely be out there at HP, Amazon, and Best Buy this month, whereas the Chromebook x2 11 will likely be out there from Best Buy this month and from HP’s web site in October. Both computer systems begin at $599.99 for base configurations. The M24fd USB-C monitor will likely be out there in October from HP immediately for $249.99.

HP Chromebase AiO

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The $600-and-up Chromebase AiO is an all-in-one laptop with a rotating show — a primary for all-in-one Chrome OS desktops. Its 21.5-inch touchscreen has a decision of 1920 x 1080 pixels and it comes with both an Intel Pentium Gold processor or a tenth Gen Core i3 chip. The base Pentium Gold configuration has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage; you’ll be capable to rise up to 16GB RAM and a 256GB SSD with an upgraded mannequin, however oddly, there isn’t a configuration with 8GB of RAM out there.

The conical base of the Chromebase AiO is manufactured from aluminum and homes twin 5-watt audio system and 4 ports — two USB-C and two USB-A — in addition to a 3.5mm headphone jack. A 5-megapixel digicam is accessible for video calling. You can selectively disable the digicam or microphones with the Chromebase’s built-in shutter. Included within the field is a wi-fi mouse and keyboard.

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Along with its skill to rotate from panorama to portrait, the display screen will be tilted again 20 levels, although there isn’t a peak adjustment. HP says portrait mode makes it simpler to learn lengthy webpages or work with paperwork. I had an opportunity to check out a pre-production model of the Chromebase AiO to see how helpful the rotating display screen is in particular person — you possibly can learn my impressions right here.

HP Chromebook x2 11

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The Chromebook x2 11 is an 11-inch Chrome OS pill that comes with a magnetic keyboard and kickstand to make use of it in laptop computer mode. It has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7c processor (the first-generation chip, not the extra just lately introduced second-gen model) and non-obligatory 4G LTE connectivity (however not 5G). HP claims it would last as long as 11 hours between expenses.

The 11-inch touchscreen show includes a 3:2 facet ratio and 2160 x 1440 decision. The pill itself is manufactured from aluminum and has two USB-C ports for charging and knowledge switch and a microSD card reader. A fingerprint reader is built-in into the facility button for biometric logins, whereas twin audio system present audio. Unfortunately, HP wasn’t capable of finding room for a 3.5mm headphone jack.

A 5-megapixel digicam is accessible for video calls, whereas an 8-megapixel digicam is on the again for picture taking or doc scanning.

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The Chromebook x2 11 will likely be out there with both 64GB or 128GB of storage paired with 8GB of RAM. The LTE-equipped fashions include both 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Included within the field is a wi-fi pen that magnetically attaches to the facet of the x2 11 to recharge. It can be utilized with Google’s new Cursive progressive net app for note-taking and sketching. The x2 11 would be the first gadget available on the market with the Cursive app; Google says it is going to be made out there to different Chrome OS units sooner or later.

HP M24fd USB-C monitor

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The M24fd is a USB-C monitor that has Google’s Works With Chromebook certification for easy setup with a Chrome OS laptop computer. It can present as much as 65 watts of energy to the linked laptop computer over the USB-C cable, or you possibly can join it to different units over HDMI (1.4) or VGA. There are additionally two USB-A ports on the monitor for different peripherals.

The 23.8-inch show is IPS and has a decision of 1920 x 1080 pixels. HP says it has horizontal and vertical viewing angles of 178 levels and helps AMD’s FreeSync tech for extra fluid gameplay, with refresh charges as much as 75Hz. Brightness is rated as much as 300 nits and there’s an anti-glare coating on the show itself. HP claims as much as 99 % protection of the sRGB coloration area.

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The M24fd’s removable stand doesn’t rotate just like the Chromebase AiO, nevertheless it does enable for tilt adjustment from adverse 5 to constructive 25 levels. There is not any peak adjustment, nonetheless.