HP reveals back to school range, including a ChromeOS all-in-one desktop

With the new school term fast approaching, HP has revealed ii affordable ChromeOS gadgets: the HP Chromebase 21.5-inch All-in-Ane Desktop and and HP Chromebook x2 eleven.

The quondam of the two is an all-in-one desktop PC that's running on ChromeOS – imagine the grade factor of an iMac with the software of a Chromebook.

The HP Chromebase also features a Full Hard disk drive rotating touch display, assuasive y'all to swivel information technology ninety-degrees into an upright position. HP claims this portrait mode will let users to easily read long webpages and social media timelines, or edit word documents. There'southward even a split-screen functionality on offer for viewing multiple pages simultaneously.

It as well features dual B&O speakers and a 5MP webcam pairing for video calls, with a privacy slider up top assuasive you to easily block the video feed and mute the microphone. There's admittedly not much internal storage bachelor, ranging between 64GB and 256GB, with HP seemingly expecting users to use deject services such as Google Drive.

The HP Chromebase has a 'snowflake white' finish and a fabric-clad stand up, resulting in a stylish nevertheless minimalist look. HP is as well bundling a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard combo to complete the setup.

But how powerful is the Chromebase? It features the selection of an Intel Pentium Gilt 6405U processor or an Intel Core i3-10110U chip, and can exist paired with up to 16GB RAM. This absolutely isn't a very powerful all-in-1 desktop PC, with the likes of the iMac boasting far superior specs.

But this is reflected in the toll, with a starting price of just £599/$599.99. HP has confirmed the Chromebase will be available to buy in the 'beginning of August' in the US, and from September in the UK.

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The second HP device for back to school is the HP Chromebook x2 eleven, which is a 'Chromebook detachable' that looks very like to the Surface Go 2 and Lenovo Chromebook Duet.

The HP Chromebook x2 11 is essentially a ChromeOS tablet which comes bundled with a full-size keyboard that can magnetically clip on to the Chromebook, and a Wireless Rechargeable USE Certified Pen so y'all tin doodle on the touchscreen.

The detachable Chromebook features an 11-inch 2K resolution touchscreen display, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c processor running the bear witness. HP claims the battery life can concluding for up to 11 hours and fifteen minutes with 'mixed employ'. HP has been slightly stingy on the storage front, with but 64GB and 128GB eMMC options available.

The HP Chromebook x2 11 has two cameras, with a 5MP forepart sensor and a 8MP rear camera. There's fifty-fifty 4G LTE support hither when inserting a SIM card with a uniform information plan.

The HP Chromebook x2 eleven has a starting price of £499.99/$599.99, which is noticeably more expensive than the competition, but does feature a more impressive specs and a arranged stylus to justify the increased cost. HP has confirmed that it will launch in August in the United states, and in September in the UK.

The Trusted Take

I have to say, I'thousand impressed with HP's dorsum to school range, particularly the Chromebase which could be a more affordable alternative to the iMac, albeit with ChromeOS. Chrome devices have come a long way in recent years, to such an extent that they're now arguably the best option for students, especially those at school.

Of course, I can't make any final judgements on these devices until we get them in for review, but I recommend keeping an eye on Trusted Reviews in the coming weeks, every bit these devices could be ideal for students and deal hunters.