HP has lunched the the Chromebook x2, building upon their existing Chromebook 11 and Chromebook x360 devices.
The HP Chromebook x2 is a detachable 2-in-1 device. While we’ve seen Acer announce the first ChromeOS tablet a few weeks ago , the HP Chromebook x2 is the first detachable device to be running ChromeOS.
HP Chromebook x2 sports the specsof the higher performance ChromeOS device. Built around an Intel Core M3-7Y30 processor, HP is aiming for the Chromebook x2 to be used as a primary computing device for consumers looking for more available horsepower on a ChromeOS device.
HP Chromebook X2 can also run Android apps from the Google Play Store inside ChromeOS. This will allow users to access more tablet-optimized Android apps.
HP Chromebook X2 is prices at $599, with the keyboard dock included.
| HP Chromebook x2 | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core M3-7Y30 (Kaby Lake) |
| Memory | 4GB LPDDR3-1600 (Onboard) |
| Screen | 12.3-inch Touchscreen (2400×1600) |
| Storage | 32GB eMMC (non-upgradable) |
| Camera | HP Wide Vision 5MP Camera (front facing)
13 MP HP Camera (rear facing) |
| Wireless | Intel 802.11ac 2×2 + BT 4.2 |
| Connections | 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) MicroSD Card Reader Audio combo jack |
| Battery | 48 Wh |
| Dimensions | 11.50 in (W) x 8.32 in (D) x 0.33 in (H) 1.62 lb (tablet); 3.07 lb (tablet + base) |
| OS | ChromeOS |
| Price | $599 – available starting in June |
