1 min readLenovo is updating its offering for those who prefer to go Chrome with the introduction of two new Chromebooks.
The new Chromebook Duet is aimed at more mainstream consumers and combines an 11-inch 2K display with a full-metal chassis.
Under the hood, the tablet-style convertible is powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 838 processor plus up to 8GB of memory and 128GB of on-board storage. It's also armed with the latest in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
The back of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet is host to an 8MP camera. Meanwhile, the sides of the portable PC are kitted out with a pair of USB-C ports and a headphone jack. The tablet also features a pair of tuned speakers and (according to Lenovo) will offer around 12 hours of usage on a single charge.
Lenovo's latest convertible arrives alongside the Chromebook Duet EDU G2, which is an education-focused variant that comes with the the Chrome Education Upgrade installed. This amendment makes it easier for system administrators to manage the device via a cloud-based console. Otherwise, it has the same specs and comes bundled with a rugged case and detachable keyboard.
One area where these convertibles differ from Lenovo's older Chromebooks is that they feature a dedicated NPU.
Lenovo's Executive Director and General Manager of Chromebooks Benny Zhang pointed to as evidence that this incarnation of its cheap Chromebook will unlock the usual laundry list of AI-powered productivity possibilities.
