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The Lenovo Chromebook Plus, featuring an OLED display, up to 16GB RAM, AI-powered ChromeOS features, and support for dual 4K monitors, offers a premium, powerful, and affordable Chromebook experience, making it a compelling alternative to MacBook and Windows PCs.
Lenovo has launched the Chromebook Plus 14 featuring MediaTek's Kompanio Ultra SoC with a 50 TOPS neural processing unit, offering speedy performance and AI capabilities like screen search and smart tab grouping, priced at $649, targeting a broad range of users from professionals to consumers.
Lenovo has launched the Chromebook Plus (14”, 10), the first Chromebook powered by MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor with exclusive Google AI features, offering enhanced performance, multimedia experience with Dolby Atmos, and up to 17 hours of battery life, targeting professionals, students, and creators.
Google has introduced new Gemini AI features exclusive to Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14, including select to search, tab organization, and AI-powered image editing, with the device offering a sleek design, high-end specs, and a one-year free AI Pro Plan subscription.
ChromeOS 125 introduces new out-of-box experience (OOBE) pages for Chromebook Plus devices, highlighting AI features such as Help me write, AI wallpapers, and AI backgrounds. The setup also includes a dedicated page for the Gemini chatbot, which is now available as a pinned app and comes with a free one-year subscription to Gemini Advanced as part of the Google One AI Premium plan.
Google has integrated its Gemini AI features into Chromebook Plus laptops, including models from Asus, HP, and new ones from Acer. These laptops will support tools like "Help me write," custom AI-generated wallpapers, and Magic Editor on Google Photos. Buyers of new Chromebook Plus devices will get 12 months of Google One AI Premium. Acer announced two new Chromebook Plus models, the Spin 714 and 516 GE, both featuring Gemini and other AI tools. HP and Asus also have refreshed Chromebook Plus models with similar AI capabilities. Google plans to release more features for Chromebook Plus devices throughout the year.
Google is enhancing its Chromebook Plus laptops with a range of new AI-powered features, including the "help me write" tool, a built-in image generator, and the exclusive Magic Editor for Google Photos. Additionally, Chromebook Plus buyers will receive a year of Google One AI Premium plan, integrating Gemini chatbot features into various Google apps. Other updates include a Game Dashboard for gaming, Google Tasks integration, and future AI-powered tools like "help me read" and accessibility features from Project Gameface.
HP has launched 4 new Chromebooks, including 2 standard and 2 Plus models, with availability dates ranging from now until May 2024. The devices come in clamshell and convertible forms, with prices ranging from $300 to $600. The HP Chromebook Plus x360 14-inch is the most feature-rich, while the HP Chromebook x360 14-inch offers similar features at a lower price. The HP Chromebook Plus 14-inch and HP Chromebook 14-inch are also available at more modest budgets, with the latter starting at just $299.99.
Users of the Chromebook Plus have reported that their exclusive features, such as camera tricks, wallpapers, and screen savers, have disappeared. Restarting and checking for updates did not solve the issue, so a forced Powerwash was necessary to restore the features. However, the Powerwash process had some initial difficulties, requiring a manual Powerwash from the lock screen. The author expresses concern about the widespread occurrence of this issue and its potential impact on new Chromebook users. They hope for an incremental update to fix the problem before the holiday season.
The new Chromebook Plus devices prioritize speed and simplicity, offering a seamless and fast experience. These devices come with powerful processors, such as 12th and 13th-gen Intel Core i3 models, and some AMD Ryzen 3 7320C variants. Benchmark results show that the large-core Intel chips outperform the AMD variants, but overall, all Chromebook Plus models provide sufficient processing power. While more expensive devices with 12th or 13th-gen Core i5 or i7 processors offer the most speed, the sub-$500 Chromebook Plus models with large-core Core i3 processors are still fast and suitable for general computing tasks. The Chromebook Plus devices are designed to be easily identifiable and consistently fast, making them a reliable choice for Chromebook users.
HP is offering a massive $320 discount on the HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c, bringing the price down to $379. This Chromebook model features a fingerprint scanner, great speakers, a 14-inch IPS screen, fast internals, and 256GB of storage. While there are some build quality concerns with the lower half, the overall package offers a fantastic Chromebook experience.
Samsung is reportedly developing a Chromebook Plus laptop, as indicated by a code commit found by ChromeUnboxed. The device, codenamed 'Pirrha,' is expected to feature a 12th-gen Intel Core i3-N305 processor, similar to the Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i. Google's Chromebook Plus program certifies premium Chrome OS laptops with higher-end specifications, and if Samsung incorporates its premium features like an OLED screen and S Pen, it could create a compelling offering. The launch of the Galaxy Chromebook Plus is anticipated in the coming weeks.
Today marks the official release of Chromebook Plus for existing models, as ChromeOS 118 and the Stable Channel update are expected to roll out. Chromebook Plus is an initiative by Google that sets hardware specifications to deliver new software features to ChromeOS. The requirements ensure that new features, such as generative AI, have the necessary computing power. With over 30 Chromebooks receiving Chromebook Plus features, the update brings exciting additions like AI wallpapers and screensavers. The devices start at $399, offering a solid experience at an affordable price.
Six new models of the Chromebook Plus are now available for purchase, with devices starting at $399. These models offer at least a 12th-gen Core i3, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 1080p webcams, and IPS screens. The new Chromebook Plus lineup includes Acer, ASUS, HP, and Lenovo models, with more than 30 models in total once the transition is complete. Five of the new devices are currently available at Best Buy, with one at Target, and the remaining two models are expected to be released soon.
Google's new Chromebook Plus models aim to set a new standard for great Chromebook experiences, with hardware requirements including Intel Core i3 12th Gen or above, AMD Ryzen 3 7000 series or above, 8GB RAM or more, 128GB storage or more, 1080p webcam or better, and Full HD IPS display or better. While a full review is pending, early thoughts suggest that these devices offer enjoyable experiences with quality keyframes, easy-to-use trackpads, solid speakers, and good-looking screens. The goal is to provide users with a range of options that all offer great experiences, making it easier to recommend Chromebook Plus devices to potential buyers.