Lenovo has introduced its latest Chromebook, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14. This device is the first Chromebook Plus model to feature an ARM processor and the first to integrate the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip.
Designed as a mid-to-high-end option for Chrome OS users, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is packs in an OLED display with a touchscreen option available. As the first Chromebook Plus model to ship with a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor, it offers up to 50 TOPS of performance and can be paired with either 12 or 16GB of RAM. A 5-megapixel camera is also included for video calls.
This is also one of the first Chromebooks to ship with quad-firing Dolby Atmos-tuned speakers, which should improve the experience when listening to audio or with video playback. Thanks to the lower power draw of the ARM-based processor, battery life is rated for up to 17 hours courtesy of the 60Wh internal battery. You can charge at 65W with the in-box USB-C charger.
Unlike cheaper alternatives, premium materials have been used, but despite that, the aluminum chassis is just 1.17kg or 2.58lbs. The port selection is not extensive but includes 2x 5Gbps USB-C ports, 1x USB-A port, plus a 3.5mm port. Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity are also included to round out the package.
The Lenovo Chromebook 14 launch coincides with a number of new AI features; two which are exclusive to the hardware. Smart grouping suggests organizing open tabs and documents into groups based on tasks, and the Gallery app provides tools for image editing, including background removal and sticker creation.
In addition to the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 launch, Google is rolling out new AI features to all Chromebook Plus models, with availability beginning on June 23rd.
New features include “Select to search with Lens” and Text capture. This allows users to long-press the on-screen launcher button or use the screenshot tool to highlight content for instant Google Search results with other contextual options also available like the ability to create Google Sheets and more. Chromebook Plus users can also utilize “Text capture” to automatically integrate text into Google Workspace applications or calendars. The Quick Insert (QI) key has been updated to include AI tools for generating images, in addition to its existing functions for AI writing assistance and media insertion.
A new “simplify” feature within “Help me Read” is available, allowing users to right-click and highlight text to condense complex language or clarify sections. NotebookLM will come pre-installed on every Chromebook Plus, offering AI-powered research and note-taking capabilities for understanding topics, organizing notes, creating content, and generating podcasts.
Each Chromebook Plus purchase will include a 1-year subscription to the Google AI Pro Plan, valued at £227 in the UK. The Gemini and NotebookLM apps will also be pre-installed on the ChromeOS shelf for direct access to AI features. These additions build upon existing Chromebook Plus functionalities.
The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 will be available from selected retailers, including direct from Lenovo.com, in the coming weeks starting at $649.
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- ChromeOS rolling out Face Control, Chromebox OPS for large touchscreens
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