INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
One thing that many of the best HP laptops and best Chromebooks have in common is the ability to flip over backwards into a tablet mode
So, it's no surprise to see HP introduce two more Chromebooks that do just that, with the budget-minded HP Chromebook x360 14b and
12b.These new Chromebooks follow up on the Chromebook x360 14, with a similar design but pared down specs to bring the price lower
The new Chromebook x360 14b features a 14-inch touch display available in HD (720p) or full HD (1080p), while the Chromebook x360 12b has a
12-inch, HD+ display with a productivity-minded 4:3 aspect ratio.Front and center on both new products is the 360-degree hinge that allows
them to fold over into a number of different poses
This let's the Chromebooks double as tablets with large touchscreens, and access to the Google Play store effectively makes them capable
They also support active styluses for more accurate input.The new Chromebooks are powered by Intel Celeron N4000 dual-core processors with
the option for a quad-core Intel Pentium processor
bezels around the display
They also have B-O-tuned speakers, and include a one-year subscription to Google One.An interesting new aspect to the Chromebook x360 14b
and 12b is that they will take advantage of a new stylus standard called USI (Universal Stylus Initiative)
This will allow for active styluses that work across multiple devices, including different device types beyond laptops
HP is just one of many companies making USI styluses, and the list includes Google and Intel.For these new Chromebooks, HP has designed the
HP Rechargeable USI Pen, which will be able to magnetically dock on the sides of the devices.The Chromebook x360 14b will start at $379
International availability information is forthcoming.
