You possibly can’t purchase one but, however the first Intel Core Extremely ChromeOS laptop computer has made an look. It’s the Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus that we realized about final month. Chrome Unboxed has an early unit in hand and from what I can see of their video overview, this Chromebook Plus appears to be like incredible.
Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus sneak peek
Proper off the bat, it’s clear that Asus is utilizing premium supplies and a stable structural design for the CX54 Chromebook Plus. In truth, I chuckled when Robby tried to bend the chassis and mentioned that it would break earlier than it bends. I doubt you possibly can break although given the aluminum alloy development.
A extra comfy ChromeOS laptop computer?
One other facet that jumped out at me is the again of the gadget. That’s not one thing I say usually. On this case although, the rear of the show has a little bit of an angled again. I can’t make sure but after all, nevertheless it’s attainable the Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is extra comfy on a lap than comparable Chromebooks.
Many latest ChromeOS laptops are designed to boost the keyboard angle when the show is tilted absolutely again. That’s nice from a typing standpoint. It’s not so nice when a skinny show edge is digging into your thighs.
It would tough to inform from the under picture, however the CX54 Chromebook Plus show makes use of an “L”-shaped backside edge. Hopefully, it provides just a little extra consolation, relying on the display angle in use.
CX54 Chromebook pricing expectations
Clearly, this Chromebook Plus is geared toward these wanting a high-end, premium ChromeOS laptop computer.
Along with the design and supplies used right here, Asus supplies a full vary of ports, a big trackpad and, after all, the 14th-generation Intel Core Extremely processors. The corporate hasn’t shared particulars of the configurations however has mentioned you possibly can select “as much as(an) Intel Core Extremely 7 processor and 16 GB of quick, environment friendly LPDDR5x 6400 MHz reminiscence.” Effectively see if Asus delivers on that choice.
I do want the corporate would abandon the silvery-gray used on a few of its Chromebook laptops. These are tremendous in a brightly lit space.
Drop the lights and allow the keyboard backlighting although and it’s a careless visible expertise.
Whereas pricing particulars are nonetheless unknown, I can’t see the Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus costing as little as different Chromebook Plus fashions.
Maybe a base configuration may. I feel that’s a stretch although. And in case you do go for upgrades, the value will solely go up from there. The $999 HP Dragonfly Professional is probably the most comparable gadget obtainable right now, so there’s your benchmark.
As I discussed final month, I’m anticipating Asus to share the total particulars on this Chromebook at CES.
That even takes place subsequent week, so we shouldn’t have lengthy to attend. Till then, try the video overview of the Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus and inform me what you consider it to this point.
