Asus Chromebook CR Series With 360-Degree Flip Support Unveiled: Check Top Features, Specs
The Chromebook CR12 model, on the other hand, has a 12.2-inch WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) screen with 300 nits of brightness. This is also offered in AG and non-AG variants with stylus support.
Asus Chromebook CR series has been introduced to meet the needs of K-12 students. They are equipped with up to 360-degree flippable hinges and are said to have MIL-STD-810H military-grade durable, fingerprint-resistant builds.
The lineup includes laptops with up to Intel N250 processors, 11.6-inch and 12.2-inch display options, which come with Corning Gorilla Glass protection and stylus support.
Asus Chromebook CR Series: Features, Specifications
The Asus Chromebook CR series comprises the Chromebook CR11, which sports an 11.6-inch HD (1,366 x 768 pixels) IPS non-AG touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass and 250 nits of brightness level. It is available with anti-glare (AG) and 220 nits of brightness as well as a non-AG variant with support for USI 2.0 Stylus.
The Chromebook CR12 model, on the other hand, has a 12.2-inch WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) screen with 300 nits of brightness. This is also offered in AG and non-AG variants with stylus support.
Both Asus Chromebook CR11 and Chromebook CR12 variants are available in CPU options of Intel N150 and Intel N250. They arrive with support for up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 128GB of eMMC onboard storage and Intel UHD graphics. They ship with ChromeOS out of the box.
The laptops come with options for 180° lay-flat or 360°-flippable hinges. Convertible models can switch between laptop, tablet, tent, and stand modes, to meet the requirement of the students.
The Corning Gorilla Glass-made touchscreens offer up to WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution and support optional USI 2.0 styluses. TÜV Rheinland-certified displays reduce blue light, helping protect students’ eyes from extended study sessions.
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The Asus Chromebook CR series laptops support up to full-HD (1080p) webcam and 13-megapixel world-facing cameras. They are equipped with inbuilt speakers and array mics.
The laptops feature two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and one HDMI 1.4b port, alongside a combined audio jack and a Kensington Lock. They boast MIL-STD-810H military-grade certifications and up to 360-degree flippable hinges.
Each laptop in the series packs 42Wh or 50Wh batteries. They ship with a 45W USB Type-C adapter. The devices measure 296.9 x 213 x 21.15mm in size and weigh up to 1.45kg.
Connectivity options include WiFi 6, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and optional 4G LTE.
Asus Chromebook CR Series: Prices and availability
The pricing and availability details have not been announced yet, but more information is expected incoming days.
