Verge Review
"Disposable." When Eric Schmidt and Google first introduced Chrome OS, its operating system designed for desktop and laptop PCs, they kept using that word. Schmidt promised cheap devices that were essentially interchangeable — when all the computing power, storage, and apps come from the internet, because the entire operating system is just a slightly modified version of the Chrome browser, why build good hardware? Google even claimed to be entertaining the idea of selling you a...
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Basic Specs
| Thickness |
.64 inches |
| Weight |
3.35 pounds |
| Operating system |
Chrome OS |
| Screen size (diagonal) |
12.85 inches |
| Touch technology |
Capacitive |
| CPU brand |
Intel |
| CPU family |
Ivy Bridge |
| Graphics type |
Integrated |
| Integrated GPU model |
HD Graphics 4000 |
Tech Specs
Hardware
| Width |
11.72 inches |
| Depth |
8.84 inches |
| Thickness |
.64 inches |
| Weight |
3.35 pounds |
| Color |
Silver / Black |
Software
| Operating system |
Chrome OS |
Display (base)
| Screen size (diagonal) |
12.85 inches |
| Display surface |
Glossy |
| Technology |
IPS LCD |
| Backlight |
LED |
| Resolution (X) |
2560 px |
| Resolution (Y) |
1700 px |
| PPI |
239 |
| Touch technology |
Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
Yes |
Keyboard
| Type |
Chiclet |
| Backlit |
Yes |
| Number pad |
No |
Mouse
Processor (base)
| CPU brand |
Intel |
| CPU family |
Ivy Bridge |
| Model |
Core i5 |
| Cores |
2 |
| Clockspeed |
1.8 GHz |
GPU (base)
| Graphics type |
Integrated |
| Integrated GPU brand |
Intel |
| Integrated GPU model |
HD Graphics 4000 |
Memory
Storage
| Base drive type |
Flash (SSD) |
| Base drive capacity |
32 GB |
| Max. config SSD |
64 GB |
| Card reader |
Yes |
| Card reader support |
SD, MMC |
Audio
Webcam
Port options
| USB |
2 |
| Mini DisplayPort |
1 |
| 3.5mm mic / headphone combo |
1 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi options |
802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Bluetooth version |
3.0 |
| LTE |
Optional |
Battery
| Size |
59 Wh |
| Quoted time |
5 hr |
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