The New Chromebook - Chromebook Pixel 2


Google introduce their new Chromebook, the “Chromebook Pixel”. According to Google it is the fastest Chromebook ever. Chromebook Pixel is powered by the latest 5th gen Intel® Core™ processor and a 8GB RAM to run your Apps faster. Not only that Chromebook Pixel has a high resolution display of 239ppi, 2560x1700 resolution and Intel® HD graphics for super bright clarity even in sunlight. The exciting thing is, the Chromebook Pixel can keep unplugged up to 12 hours of battery life. Within 15 minutes fast-charging, you can get 2 hours of battery life.



The Chromebook Pixel is one of the first devices to debut the USB Type-C charger. You can use the USB Type-C technology to transfer power and data laptop, phones and tablets with just one port.

Chromebook Pixel Specification


Size and weight

11.7” x 8.8” x 0.6” (297.7mm x 224.55mm x 15.3mm)
3.3lbs (1.5Kg)

Touch screen

12.85" display with a media-friendly 3:2 aspect ratio
2560 x 1700, at 239 PPI
400 nit brightness
178° extra-wide viewing angle

Processor and memory

Intel® Core™ i5 processor, 2.2GHz, 8GB memory or
Intel® Core™ i7 processor, 2.4GHz, 16GB memory

Battery

Up to 12 hours of battery life1

Inputs

Multi-touch screen
Backlit Chrome keyboard
Fully clickable, etched-glass trackpad

Ports and connectors

2x USB Type-C (up to 5Gbps data, 4K display out with optional HDMI or DisplayPort™ adapter, 60W charging)
2x USB 3.0 Standard A
SD card reader
Headphone/mic combo

Camera

720P HD wide angle camera with blue glass

Storage

32GB or 64GB of flash storage2

Wireless

Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260
802.11ac (supports a/b/g/n/ac)
2.4 and 5GHz, 2x2 spatial streams
Bluetooth 4.0 BR/EDR/LE Smart Ready controller

Audio

High power stereo speakers
Built-in microphone
Headphone/mic combo

Graphics

Intel® HD Graphics 5500 (Integrated)
Supports 4K video output over DisplayPort™ or HDMI with optional Type-C video adapter cable

Charger


Universal Type-C USB Charger, 60W