Subj : Mysterious Chromebook X might actually be Chromebook Plus and you
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Tue Aug 29 2023 17:45:04

Mysterious Chromebook X might actually be Chromebook Plus and you probably 
already have one

Date:
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:28:51 +0000

Description:
Google might upgrade your Chromebook in a big way with Chromebook Plus

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Chromebook X rumours have been swirling around for a little while, teasing a 
new, premium Chromebook lineup. But, while physical laptops havent hit the 
shelves, you may already have one. 



According to 9to5Google , the Chromebook X initiative was designed to help 
users understand the differences between low-end student devices and more 
premium high-end business laptops. 



Since then, speculation has been circulating that Google may change the name 
to Chromebook Plus, and that the moniker would be applied to higher-end 
ChromeOS devices, with the Plus signifying better performance and higher 
storage capacities. 

As weve previously reported , Google will be enforcing strict hardware 
specifications for a device to qualify as a Chromebook Plus laptop, including 
the stipulation that a device runs on a 12 Gen Intel or AMD Zen 2+ processor. 
Aside from hardware specifications, Google will likely put out a suite of 
exclusive features for the Chromebook Plus line, like adaptive wallpapers  
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Google hasnt officially announced the program yet, but for eager ChromeOS 
fans 9to5Google might have seen some signs of a potential upgrade. 



A code change  which has since been deleted  apparently detailed a list of 
devices that could be upgraded to Chromebook X (or Plus) status. 9to5Google 
has curated a list of potential devices that could get that big Plus boost, 
including the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook (14-inch) and Lenovo Slim 3i 
Chromebook 14. 



Looking at the price range of the listed laptops, it looks like Google could 
be targeting devices in the $350-$800 range which encompasses quite a diverse 
assortment of Chromebooks currently on the market. 

If Google does implement Chromebook X/Plus, this could be great news for 
existing Chromebook owners, or potential buyers who are on the fence about 
jumping to ChromeOS. Seeing as the program could span across a plethora of 
different devices, existing users would get a nice upgrade to their devices, 
and potential Chromebook users could be swayed by the suite of new features.



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/mysterious-chromebook-x-might-
actually-be-chromebook-plus-and-you-probably-already-have-one


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