HP launches its first ever Chromebook

HP launches its first ever Chromebook
February 4, 2013 - 15:53 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Hewlett-Packard has launched its first ever Chrome OS-based laptop: the HP Pavilion 14 Chromebook, according to Mashable.

The 14-inch device, whose existence was first confirmed in a leak last week, comes with a 1.1GHz Intel Celeron 847 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of flash storage memory, and a 1,366x768 pixel screen.

The device is quite heavy for a Chromebook: according to HP, it weighs "just under 4 pounds." On the connectivity front, it sports three USB 2.0 sockets, Ethernet, HDMI and an SD memory card reader. Buyers also get 100GB of Google Drive space for two years.

The specifications are quite good, but the price of HP's foray into Chromebooks is high compared to the competitors: $330. For comparison, Samsung's Chromebook costs $249, but has a weaker CPU and lags behind when it comes to connectivity, Mashable says.

Partner news
 Top stories
VivaCell-MTS unveils BIT unlimited Internet serviceVivaCell-MTS unveils BIT unlimited Internet service
The validity period of BIT service is 30 days; the service cost is AMD 2500, with the maximum Internet speed of 384 kbps.
Apple's iPad 5 to launch in September, report saysApple's iPad 5 to launch in September, report says
The next generation iPad will keep its 2048 x 1536 Retina display by using a thinner 0.2mm piece of glass.
Senate report says Apple avoided billions in taxesSenate report says Apple avoided billions in taxes
Apple uses two conventional offshore tax practices typical of multinational companies' tax-avoidance strategies, the report said.
Foxconn employees still being overworked, report saysFoxconn employees still being overworked, report says
Apple joined the Fair Labor Association in 2012 after being slammed with criticism over the working conditions at Foxconn.
Partner news
 Articles
Employers and job seekers: how to find each other

Arpine Grigoryan։ each job seeker should understand why to apply for this “x” job in this “x” company but not for “y” job in “y” company.

 Most popular in the section
Microsoft completes Hotmail upgrade to Outlook.com
Android beats Apple’s iOS in tablet market share
Google's Motorola X Phone images leak online - report
Nokia to roll out new Lumia device in May
Home
All news
Overview: IT & Technology
Archive for February 4, 2013
Other news in this section
 Latest news
Russian expert rules out Karabakh war renewal by Armenia Alexander Krylov: the possibility of the renewal of Karabakh war should not be exaggerated in the face of the balance of power.
German scientists ready to include Armenian petroglyphs in UNESCO list The scientists conducted a survey of ancient rock art, with a database of Armenian petroglyphs to be later developed.
OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs won’t visit Artsakh French Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Jacques Faure said the co-chairs are not planning a visit to Nagorno Karabakh.
Baku says OSCE Minsk Group activity yielded “certain results” Bahar Muradova says the report of the political committee of the OSCE PA summer session comprises provisions on the conflict.