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HP Chromebook x2 11 launched with Snapdragon 7c, USI Pen for $599

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 01:20:07 +0000

HP has announced the Chromebook x2 11 alongside the Chromebase AiO. It is a detachable device that comes with stylus support. With the Snapdragon 7c onboard, it carries support for LTE connectivity. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Chromebook x2 11:

HP Chromebook x2 11 specifications and features

The aluminum-bodied Chromebook x2 11 has an 11-inch IPS panel that supports a 2K resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels and 440 nits brightness. The screen is shielded by Gorilla Glass 4. The device ships with a USI-certified Pen (stylus) that can be charged wirelessly. This can be done by attaching the stylus to the right edge of the Chromebook x2 11.

HP Chromebook x2 11

The Snapdragon 7c is present under the hood of the Chromebook x2 11. It comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 12GB of eMMC storage. The company claims that the 32Wh 2-cell battery of the Chromebook can last for around 11 hours and 15 minutes. The 45W charger allows the device to go from zero to 50 percent in 45 minutes.

HP Chromebook x2 11

The Chromebook x2 11 has a front camera of 5-megapixel, and it has an 8-megapixel rear camera with a dual array microphone. It offers other features like Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, a pair of USB-C ports, a microSD card slot, and a nano-SIM slot (optional).

HP Chromebook x2 11

There is a full-sized keyboard with a trackpad, which can be attached to the bottom edge of the Chromebook x2 11. The back panel of the device features a kickstand that makes it possible to use it at various angles of up to 170 degrees.

HP Chromebook x2 11 pricing and availability

The HP Chromebook x2 11 starts at $599 with the stylus included. It comes in two LTE variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and a Wi-Fi-only model with 8 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. It can be purchased in colors like Night Teal and Shade Gray.

Samsung Galaxy Book Go 5G/4G launched with Snapdragon 8cx/7c and Windows 10

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:38:16 +0000

In April, Samsung held a launch event to announce a couple of notebooks such as Galaxy Book, Book Pro, Book Pro 360, and Book Odyssey. The South Korean company was also expected to announce the affordable Galaxy Book Go notebooks at the event, but they were skipped for the reasons best known to the company. Today, the company officially unveiled the Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book Go 5G.

Samsung Galaxy Book Go 5G/4G specifications and features

The Samsung Galaxy Book Go 4G and its 5G variant have identical specs, and they only differ in the chipset department. The Galaxy Book Go features a 14-inch TFT display that delivers a Full HD resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Samsung Galaxy Book Go

The 4G variant of the Galaxy Book features the 8nm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 that tags along with Adreno 618 graphics. Its 5G variant has the 7nm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2.5 chip. Both models come with 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. For storage, the Galaxy Book Go offers eUFS storage choices such as 64 GB and 128 GB.

Samsung Galaxy Book Go 5G

The Galaxy Book Go runs on Windows 10 Home/Pro and it is flanked by Dolby Atmos-powered 2 x 1.5W stereo speakers. It promises up to 18 hours of battery life through its 42.3Whr battery, which supports 25W rapid charging. The Galaxy Book Go offers other features such as an HD camera, a microSD card slot, nano-SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 2 x 2 MIMO, Bluetooth 51, USB 2.0, USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack.

Samsung Galaxy Book Go 5G/4G pricing and availability

The Wi-Fi only version of the Galaxy Book Go costs $349. There is no word on the pricing of the 5G and LTE variants of the device. The Wi-Fi model will be up for purchase in the U.S. starting from June 10. The 5G variant will arrive in the U.S. by fall 2021.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 chipset launched for entry-level laptops

Jeet — Tue, 25 May 2021 05:13:32 +0000

Qualcomm has announced a refresh version of its Snapdragon 7c compute platform for laptops — Snapdragon 7c Gen 2. This new chipset from Qualcomm is aimed at entry-level Windows PCs and Chromebooks.

The targeted market of the 7c family chips for the company remains the same — “Always On” devices that are priced under $400. In this new chip, Qualcomm has offered a slight boost in clock speed and increased frequency for the two Kryo 468 cores up to 2.55GHz.

The package remains the same as its predecessor, including a dual-channel LPDDR4X memory bus, a Hexagon 692 DSP, a Spectra 255 ISP, and a Snapdragon X15 modem. The feature set is kept low to make it price-competitive in the market.

The chip is built using an 8nm process and has a fan-less design. It contains a Kryo 468 CPU and supports the firm’s own Aqstic audio technologies. The Spectra 255 ISP supports up to 32MP and 4K HDR video playback. Connectivity-wise, it supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 along with 4G LTE.

As per the claims from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 will deliver up to 10 percent higher system performance than competitive platforms. Battery life has always been improved and can last up to 19 hours on a single charge.

Qualcomm is targeting students, first-line workers, and everyday consumers for the laptops powered by the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 chip. The company has also announced Lenovo as its first partner for this new chip but details about the product remain under wraps.

ARM-powered laptops have been available in the market that offers great battery life and connectivity but they are not able to match the performance offered by devices powered by the Intel and AMD chips. With Apple transitioning from Intel to its ARM-based Apple Silicon, it seems like development for Windows devices with ARM-based chips will see a boost.