Top 10 facts of latest Google Chrome Book |Chrome book

Google and Framework making an upgradable Chromebook, starting at $999

Top 10 facts of Google Chromebook.

Early December availability with pre-orders opening from September 21, 2022 Google and Framework are working together on a modular Chromebook that can be upgraded with various components over time and is set for to unveil the latest Google Chrome Book.

 

It weighs 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) with a slightly tapered design that’s 15.85 mm (.62 in) thick. There’s a 13.5-inch 3:2 display (2256×1504 resolution) with a 1.5mm key-travel keyboard, which you remove (screwdriver included) to access the internals.

 Laptop Chromebook Edition will be coming a a whitish gray in color and made of “precision formed and milled aluminum housing” with a large gear logo on the lid adding a spice to back of the is gadget.

From Framework the improvements can be seen in , there’s an open source Embedded Controller firmware and coreboot BIOS.

In terms of specs, you’ll find a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1240P processor with 4+8 CPU cores and 30W sustained performance.  it will hpst  Titan C security chip responsible for Verified Boot. 

Chromebook proposed to get up to long eigth years of ChromeOS updates, while you can download Android apps from Google Play, access Linux with Crostini.

Framework announced any plans for a newer ChromeOS-compatible Mainboard at this time.” In theory, such an upgrade would extend the device’s Auto Update Expiration (AUE) date past eight years. Meanwhile, the “Mainboard in the Chromebook Edition is specifically designed for ChromeOS,” which does somewhat rule out any official way to install another OS on it.

The pre-built configuration comes with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 256GB NVMe storage. Given the socketed nature, this can be expanded to 64GB and 1TB, respectively. 250GB and 1TB Storage Expansion Cards, which connect on the left and right side, are also offered.

That system can also be used to add USB-C, USB-A, MicroSD, HDMI, DisplayPort, and Ethernet ports. Another customization is the screen bezel color, which uses a magnetic system for easy removal and access to the screen.Camera and microphones to disable access as desired for Hardware privacy switches cut power .

Each component has a scannable QR code that provides quick access to repair guides, replacement/upgrade parts, documentation, and other information, like manufacturing data.

Also read Google pixel watch

                  Google Pixel Phone 

Chritmas to be more exciting when you buy the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition starting today by making a “fully-refundable” $100 deposit for advance booking.  Pricing is more towards getting compared with Apple Macbook since at first glance gives you the DNA of watching an Apple Macbook.The device starts at $999 with first shipments beginning in early December.

ergonomics