Update: The new HP Chromebook x2 11 has launched. Read our full review of the HP Chromebook x2 11.
HP just announced a new Chromebook that promises to be a slim and portable solution to all your computing needs. The company’s latest release, the HP Chromebook x2 11, looks to be an easy-to-stow machine that has a great form factor, at least according to its tech specs sheet.
It’s a follow-up to the HP Chromebook x2 that launched in 2018, which was a similar 2-in-1 device. That version, though, had a larger screen (and larger bezels), a different hinge, and a sleeker chassis.
Weighing just 2.57 pounds, which includes the weight of the keyboard case, the HP Chromebook x2 11 is lighter than the previous model. The company is advertising its portability as one of its biggest selling points.
Like a Surface Pro or iPad Pro, the HP Chromebook x2 11 comes with a removable keyboard and kickstand so you have the option to use it in tablet mode, too. This is still fairly rare for Chrome OS devices, though it was pioneered by 2-in-1s like the Pixel Slate and Lenovo Chromebook Duet.
Another unique aspect of the HP Chromebook x2 11 is its processor, which leverages the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c chip. The efficient ARM chip promises long-lasting battery life and fast performance, using the same eight-core ARM design first found in some Windows on ARM laptops.
HP’s newest release also hosts dual cameras, a 5-megapixel front and an 8MP rear camera, both having dual-array digital microphones integrated within them. You also get dual speakers custom-tuned with audio by Bang & Olufsen.
The screen, meanwhile, maintains its 3:2 aspect ratio touchscreen display that boasts a cinematic feel. The display has a high resolution of 2.1K (2160 x 1440), which should be very sharp on an 11-inch screen.
The HP Chromebook x2 11’s detachable keyboard is full-sized and is coupled with a larger touchpad. Along with providing a keyboard and a kickstand, the HP Chromebook x2 11 also includes an HP Wireless Rechargeable USI Pen as a part of the package. The magnetic pen automatically charges when docked in an attempt to make sure you don’t run out of juice. As most laptops these days do, the HP Chromebook x2 11 sports a fingerprint scanner that ensures secure access to it.
The HP Chromebook x2 11 features up to 8GB of working memory along with up to 128GB of internal storage.
The HP Chromebook x2 11 is expected to be available at the beginning of August at Best Buy for a starting price of $599. It is expected to be available on HP.com in October.
The absolutely absurd idea of putting a touchscreen display on a mouse isn't exactly new. Turtle Beach already did it with its Command Series MC7, which features a 2.25-inch control screen. But apparently, even that wasn't ridiculous enough for Arctic Fox Technologies. Its new Super Mouse looks like someone took the chunky old Atari ST mouse, slapped a touchscreen and scroll wheel on it, and called it an upgrade.
The result is a rather unusual-looking mouse that is now on Kickstarter, starting at $199. And as ridiculous as it looks, some of its features are genuinely intriguing.
Apple is less than a day away from launching its highly anticipated OLED MacBook Pro with a touch-sensitive screen. But it appears that the upgrade is going to cost a pretty penny. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly eyeing a starting price of $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, while the 16-inch version could start at $3,399 in the US.
"At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says the report. The report claims that Apple is targeting a minimum price hike of $400 for its upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
I've spent a good amount of time digging into the spec sheet of the new M6 MacBook Pro (14-inch), and for all intents and purposes, this is a classic Apple "chip and connectivity" refresh. It's not a full redesign. The chassis, Liquid Retina XDR panel, speakers, ports, and battery, all of them carry over unchanged.
However, the M6 brings more cores, stronger on-device AI, higher memory bandwidth on the larger configs, and modern wireless. Here’s the practical rundown of what actually improved, and whether those gains are worth your money.