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HP’s new Chromebook x360 14 G1. [credit:
Valentina Palladino ]
HP is the latest manufacturer to make an elite Chromebook with more power than most users probably need. The new HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 debuted ahead of the start of CES today. It’s a premium Chromebook designed for commercial customers, and, indirectly, it was designed to compete with high-end devices from Dell, Lenovo, and others.
While not as flashy as Spectre laptops, the Chromebook x360 14 G1 sports an all-metal design that’s akin to the Elitebook series. At 16mm thick and 3.7 pounds, HP didn’t make this Chromebook as premium as it could have, but the design is suitable for business users and anyone who wants a generally nicer-looking Chromebook.
Slim bezels hug its 14-inch FHD touchscreen, while the top and bottom bezels are both slightly larger. HP included a front-facing webcam above the display as well as a full-sized backlit keyboard—both are features we take for granted on Ultrabooks and other laptops, but they aren’t totally standard on Chromebooks. Business users will likely need both, so including them was a smart choice on HP’s part.