HP Launch Their ultra-thin Chromebook 13 G1

Nathan Ernest Olupot April 29, 2016

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HP, a multinational information tech company in collaboration with world’s search engine; Google, yesterday launched their latest “Chromebook 13 G1” laptop priced at $599, $819 and $1,029 at different variants which are to go on sale starting this month.

The company has released several chromebooks from Chromebook 14 G4 to Chromebook 11 G4 to Chromebox, up-to-date and the company seems to have no intentions to stop yet.

The Chrome OS-running Chromebook 13 G1 features a 13.3-inch full-HD resolution anti-glare display. It also comes in a QHD+ resolution display option as well.

It also has a sixth generation Intel Core M processors (Core M3, Core M5 and Core M7) or the Intel Pentium, clubbed with up to 16GB of RAM and Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU and also comes with a 32GB inbuilt storage along with a HP TrueVision HD webcam for video calls.

On the connectivity front, the latest Chromebook bears 2 USB Type-C ports, USB Type-A port, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The keyboard is in full-sized backlit design with touchpad and multi-gesture support.

The HP Chromebook 13 G1 is backed by a 45Wh Li-ion battery. It also comes with dual audio speakers – powered by Band & Olufsen Play tech.

Here is the complete specs, straight from HP’s website:

Google Chrome OS.
Designed for businesses that are accelerating the movement to cloud-based applications.
12.9 mm (50 inches) thin.
Weight starting at 3.0 lbs (1.38 kg).
Not your kids Chromebook- a stylish, fanless Chromebook™ with a durable anodized aluminum chassis.
6th Generation Intel Pentium or Intel CoreTM M processors.
13.3″ diagonal QHD+ Bright View (3200 x 1800) IPS display or 13.3” diagonal Full.
HD Anti-glare (1920 x 1080) IPS display.
Audio by B&O PLAY for crystal clear Hangouts; HD webcam.
Keep dozens of browser tabs open with 4 GB memory standard and up to 16 GB.
Backlit keyboard for late night emails on the red-eye flight home.
Up to x hours and x minutes of battery life.
Two USB Type-C.
TM 3.1 Gen 1 charging ports enables fast charging between meetings.
Supports docking with the HP Elite USB-C.