HP today unveiled its all-new Chromebook at an event in New York.
The new HP Chromebook 13 sports a 13.3-inch screen and comes replete with a QHD+ (3200 x 1800) resolution display, which is among the highest resolutions yet for a Chrome OS-based machine. The all-metal case is 12.9mm thick which is, well, pretty thin, and the basic model weighs in at 1.29kg (2.86 pounds). It also comes with up to 16GB of memory and promises up to 11.5 hours of battery.
The new HP laptop is the company’s fifth Chromebook, following the Pavilon Chromebook, Chromebook 11, Chromebook 14, and Chromebook 11 G3. But perhaps the most notable facet of today’s launch is the processor this puppy packs: It’s the first Chromebook to use the sixth generation Intel Core M, which is designed for thin, ultra-mobile devices. The processor is smaller, which means it requires less power and thus generates less heat, negating the need for a noisy fan.
We’re still awaiting full details for pricing and availability, but we do know that the bottom-end configuration will start at $499 and is expected to be available imminently. We’ll update here shortly with photos of the device.