Two flipping choices: Asus Chromebook CX5 for play, CX9 for work
- Asus today announced new Chromebook Flip models as part of CES 2021.
- The Chromebook Flip CX5 Chromebook is aimed at students and teenagers for playing and working.
- In the meantime, the Chromebook Flip CX9 is aimed at corporate customers with a high level of security.
Asus just announced two new Chromebooks as part of its CES 2021 livestream. The Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 and Chromebook Flip CX9 are just the latest additions to the company’s popular Flip brand of convertible Chromebooks.
The new 15.6-inch Chromebook Flip CX9 has a matte white finish that resembles ceramic at the top but uses a matte black texture for the keyboard. Like other models in the Flip series, the Flip CX5’s display can be rotated 360 degrees so that it can serve as a large touchscreen tablet. It can also be used for drawing and note-taking with an optional USI pen.
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According to Asus, the new Chromebook will have 11th generation Intel Core i7 processors and the Iris Xe graphics chips from Intel. Up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of onboard storage are supported. It will also support Wi-Fi 6 wireless hardware and include Harman / Kardon certified audio hardware. Asus also promised that the Chromebook will work well with cloud-based game streaming services like Google Stadia. The on-board battery should provide the Chromebook with power for up to 12 hours on a single charge.
We don’t currently have a price on the Asus Chromebook Flip CX5, but we know it will be released later in the first quarter of 2021.
The convertible Chromebook Flip CX9 is designed for corporate employees who demand high levels of security. It will include Titan C security for encrypted passwords and keys and will receive software updates every six weeks. The 14-inch Chromebook weighs just 2.2 pounds and is only 16 mm thick. It will also include Intel’s 11th generation Core i7 processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics chips.
The CX9 also features Wi-Fi 6 hardware and Harman Kardon dual speakers. There’s no price yet, but it’s expected to start sometime in the second quarter of 2021.
