HP announces new Chromebook for education

HP has announced a new Chromebook intended for education. It is an Education Edition of the HP Chromebook 11 G4, which is equipped with rubber edges to better withstand bumps and drops.

HP claims that the Chromebook can withstand drops of up to 70cm. The G4 EE is 20mm thick and weighs 1.5kg. Furthermore, the laptop is equipped with a hinge that rotates 180 degrees, with which the Chromebook can be laid completely flat. HP also says it uses a keyboard in the G4 EE that protects the Chromebook against spills.

The G4 EE is equipped with an Intel Celeron N2840 with Intel HD Graphics. Furthermore, the Chromebook has 4GB of RAM and has 16 or 32GB of internal storage, depending on the model. The screen has a screen diagonal of 11.6 “and a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. For an additional cost, there is the option for an IPS panel. It is also possible to equip the Chromebook with 3g and 4g.

Furthermore, the G4 EE has a USB 2.0, a USB 3.0 and an HDMI port. The battery life of the Chromebook is 9.5 hours. The Chrome Management Console application allows educators and administrators to track multiple Chromebooks at the same time, according to HP.

The Chromebook is only available through the business and educational market. Prices start at 230 euros excluding VAT. The G4 EE will be available from the end of February.