Intel introduces a new lineup of Chrome devices

SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Intel Corporation along with a number of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) introduced a new lineup of Chrome devices, using Intel Celeron processors based on the Bay Trail-M system-on-chip at a event here on Tuesday.

A new class of Chromebooks based on the 4th generation Intel Core i3 processor were also unveiled.

Navin Shenoy, vice president and gemeral manager of Intel Mobile Client Platforms Group said: "Intel has grown to become the No. 1 microprocessor in Chrome systems. We've been working on five generations of Chrome and after Google, Intel is the largest contributor to the Chromium OS. Intel chips are the first and only to support 64-bit Chrome OS."

"Intel has been a strong partner since the inception of Chromebooks," said Sengputa, VP, product management, Chrome OS at Google. "So it's exciting to see the continued innovation as evidenced by this new wave of Intel-based Chrome devices. With two of the three best-selling laptops on Amazon.com during the most recent holiday season, and now in nearly 10,000 schools, Chrome devices are providing to be a great computer for the way people work and live today."

The new Chromebook devices powered by Intel's Celeron processors based on the Intel Bay Trail-M SoC deliver up to 11 hours of battery life and extend Intel architecture into a broad range of prices for power efficient laptops, convertibles, desktops and all-in-ones. They are fanless, quiet, thin, light, affordable and many are touch enabled.

Lenovo announced its first consumer Chromebooks, the N20 Chromebook and N20p Chromebook. These devices offer consumers a choice of two ways to enjoy the Chrome experience in a thin and light form factor with a set of comprehensive technologies. While the N20 provides the familiar comfort of a traditional laptop, the N20p Chromebook breaks the mold for Chromebooks with touch and its innovative multimode design, featuring laptop and stand modes.

ASUS announced two new Chromebooks, the ASUS 11.6-inch C200 and ASUS 13.3-inch C300, which will begin shipping this summer. The devices are slim, sophisticated, and designed for both students and consumers constantly on the go.

Shenoy also unveiled the next-generation 2014 Chromebook from Acer. The new device will be equipped with the new Celeron processors based on the Bay Trail-M SoC and has a new thinner, lighter and quieter design. It will be available later this year.

Intel wireless 802.11ac will be included in all updated Celeron Chromebooks, delivering state-of-the-art connectivity. .

Intel also previewed its Education Chromebook reference design, built on the company's education and design expertise. Intel customers can customize the reference design to reduce development time while accessing the latest technologies, education-specific features and software, all of which benefit student learning.

A new class of Chromebooks based on the 4th generation Intel Core i3 processor, starting at $349 was introduced. The additional performance of Core i3 enables devices that are extremely responsive and smooth while surfing multiple tabs of content rich web pages.  Dell and Acer are the first to bring high-performance Chromebooks powered by the Intel Core i3 processor to market.