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Where do you turn to when you want a highly affordable notebook that gets the job done as well as handles all of the basics in a cinch, such as checking your email, reading 9gag, and booking movie tickets? An Ultrabook might sound like overkill if you are on a tight budget, and since netbooks have more or less gone the way of the dodo, perhaps it is time to try something different. Have you ever considered picking up a Chromebook instead? HP has just announced their latest entry into the Chromebook market by introducing the HP Chromebook14 to the masses which offers powerful performance as well as a new connectivity option.
The HP Chromebook14 is special because it happens to be the first Chromebook that is powered by an Intel Haswell processor, all the while offering fast access to the web so that you are able to tackle tasks even when you are on the move, alongside optional 4G for enhanced connectivity. In a move that some might say follow Apple’s footsteps, the HP Chromebook14 would also arrive in an array of eye-catching colors.
The HP Chromebook14 would allow you to hook up to your favorite websites in a matter of seconds, where it acts as a gateway to the Google experience, including Google Chrome apps such as Gmail, YouTube, Google Drive and Google+ Hangouts. Not only that, automatic software updates ensures that the browsing experience remains fast, fluid and current. Your eyes will definitely be soothed by the 14-inch diagonal high-definition display, while for on-board storage, a 16GB SSD gets the job done. Other connectivity options include HDMI, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, where those are accompanied by a combination headphone and microphone jack.
Without any contracts or commitments, select models of the HP Chromebook can come with up to 200MB of free data each month for two years of fast 4G mobile broadband service on the T-Mobile network. The HP Chromebook14 is tipped to arrive Stateside at select retailers before the holidays from $299.99 onward.
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HP has unveiled their spanking new Chromebook 14 that will run on Intel’s freshly unwrapped Haswell range of processors. This will be their first Chromebook that will be powered by an Intel Haswell processor, where it delivers a large display that will hopefully be able to deliver the kind of immersive web experience and superb visual enjoyment that customers want. Arriving in a sleek and compact form factor, you will be able to select from Snow White, Ocean Turquoise and Coral Peach shades, although the HP Chromebook14 will only be ready for the holiday season.
HP Chromebook14 would accompany the HP SlateBook x2, the HP Slate7 and HP Slate21 All-in-One as part of HP’s strategy in delivering the Google experience to the masses. The HP Chromebook14 is capable of letting you connect to your favorite websites in a matter of seconds, not to mention open up a gateway to the Google experience such as Google Chrome apps including Gmail, YouTube, Google Drive and Google+ Hangouts. Hardware specifications include a 14” HD display, a 16GB solid-state drive, HDMI, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity, and a combination headphone and microphone jack. Expect to fork out $299.99 a pop for the HP Chromebook14 when it finally becomes available. [Press Release]
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Aside from the new Acer Chromebook, we also got a hands-on look at the new HP Chromebook 14. The latest Haswell-powered Chromebook from HP comes in an array of eye-popping colors — Snow White, Ocean Turquoise and Coral Peach — which certainly makes them the most colorful Chromebooks we’ve ever seen. In person, the colors seem bright and playful, though we can’t help but feel they look like they belong in Toys R Us rather than an electronics store. The Chromebook’s chassis is made out of plastic, which makes the whole thing seem even more toy-like. The top cover has a smooth rubberized finish, but the plastic-molded keyboard feels a bit gritty; the texture reminds us of the material used in 3D printing.
As the name suggests, the Chromebook 14 has a 14-inch display with 1,366 x 768 resolution. It looked bright enough underneath the convention center’s lighting, though it’s difficult to tell after just a few minutes of use. It’s certainly not the lightest Chromebook we’ve ever held — it measures about 0.81-inch thin and weighs in at a whopping 4.08 pounds. HP opted to adhere to the standard Chromebook keyboard layout instead of its own, and the trackpad has just a single button instead of the two found on the HP Pavilion 14. Other features include a HDMI port, 16GB of storage, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, an HD webcam, an SD card slot and a battery that promises up to 9.5 hours of continuous use. If you decide to buy one, it comes with 100GB of Google Drive for free for two years. The HP Chromebook 14 is priced at around $299.99 to start, and should be available for purchase before the holiday season. To get a closer look at the candy-colored laptops, have a peek at the gallery or hit the video after the break. %Gallery-slideshow83881%
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
This week the folks at Google have successfully teamed up with ASUS and Toshiba to make the number of top-tier manufacturers working with Chrome OS reach a cool six. New products announced this week with Intel’s 4th Generation Haswell processor technology (so far) include a new ASUS Chromebox, an unnamed Toshiba Chromebook, HP Chromebook14, and […]
Along with a collection of high-powered mobile workstations, HP has this week revealed a couple of workhorse monitors in the HP Z27i and Z30i. These machines are made for content creators – that’s designers, builders, and “knowledge workers” as HP suggests, working in the enterprise and art worlds. Those in need of “exceptional” adjustability, image […]
Along with the ZBook 14 – the world’s first workstation Ultrabook – the ZBook family has arrived with the ZBook 15 and the ZBook 17. The larger two devices work with much of the same technology as the smaller, but each brings on its own unique blend of high-powered features that makes the price jump […]
With the generation of workstation computers introduced this week by HP, this brand is taking the market from a real mobile angle with the HP ZBook 14 as its hero. This device works with a 14-inch LED-backlit SVA eDP anti-glare display up front coming with two configurations: one touch, the other standard. Under the hood […]
HP’s 2012 mobile workstation range was powerful, but would we have called it exciting? Not exactly. The company may just liven things up with its new ZBook line, however. The three-laptop series is based on a thinner and lighter design template that includes a 14-inch Ultrabook variant, the ZBook 14 (pictured above). Basically, Dell’s Precision M3800 now has a big-name competitor. Those willing to trade some portability for power will also get a few welcome additions. The mid-size ZBook 15 (after the break) has a 3,200 x 1,800 display option, while both the ZBook 15 and the flagship ZBook 17 carry Thunderbolt ports.
All three PCs ship with Haswell-based Intel processors as well as the latest pro graphics from either AMD or NVIDIA. Mobile workers can order the 15- and 17-inch ZBooks today, or wait for the 14-inch system’s arrival in late October. You’ll find more details of HP’s workstation updates after the break, including a more conservative refresh to the Z desktop line that brings Ivy Bridge-based Xeon processors and Thunderbolt 2.
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