HP Unveils Cheap Chromebook 11 G5 Laptop with Touchscreen option

Since the advent of Google’s Chrome OS, several computer companies have manufactured laptops running on the open source Linux kernel-based Chrome, including HP which recently launched the HP Chromebook 11 G5.

The Chrome OS running laptops called Chromebook have displaced Windows based laptops in sales in the US and is strongly giving the Macbook a run for their money with sales topping that of Apple’s Mac in the first quarter of the year.

In addition to their astronomic growth in the market, more big changes are ahead for Google’s Chrome OS, which is expected to enable apps from the Google Play Store later this year a move which could bring some 2 million Android apps to Chrome users in more than 40 countries

The HP Chromebook 11 G5 isn’t the first HP laptop sporting Google's Chrome Operating system. The US based computer giant had earlier on released the Chromebook 11, Chromebook 11 EE, Chromebook 13 and Chromebook 14. The second most recent release is that of the 13-inch HP Chromebook 13 released in April which is the first Chromebook to use the sixth-generation Intel Core M processor and enable docking station compatibility.

HP Chromebook 11 G5 Full Specifications & Price

The HP Chromebook 11 G5 is a very cheap, affordable laptop which features a slimmed-down design and a narrow display bezels thus making the device slimmer and lighter than previous generation Chromebooks.

The slimmed-down design makes it easy to slip the device into a backpack with ease and gives students a lot more arm room on their desks. A new, smooth-curve keyboard design makes it easier to wipe out dust.

The Chromebook 11 G5 comes with a 11.6 inch display, with an optional HD IPS Touchscreen panel protected by Corning Gorilla Glass NBT, which reduces reflection and is damage-resistant to help resist handle swiping, tapping, and accidental bumps. The IPS panel with wider viewing angles enables a more collaborative environment for group discussion when students share a single screen, making for a more interactive learning experience in the classroom. Please note that there’s a Touchscreen version and one without touchscreen which is carries a cheaper price tag.

The HP Chromebook 11 G5 is powered by an Intel Celeron N3060 processor that quickly launches apps, allows for speedy web browsing, and efficiently manages the battery. It also comes with USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, AC plug LED, HDMI port, Micro SD card reader and webcam.

HP claims the HP Chromebook 11 G5 battery can last for up to 11 hours on a touchscreen and up to 12.5 hours on a non-touchscreen device.

The HP Chromebook 11 G5 will hit retail stores in October and channel partners starting in July and carries an affordable price tag of $189 in the USA in Nigeria that is about N40,000 and 4,000 Cedis in Ghana.