As part of Google’s recently announced Chromebook portfolio, Asus has unveiled the new Chromebook Plus CX3402 in India. This is Asus’s first Chromebook Plus and is a lightweight, reasonably priced choice that is anticipated to perform more than one might anticipate.
It comes with highlights like up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, a 180-degree hinge, support for tons of Android apps, and more.
Asus Chromebook Plus CX3402 Specifications
At 1.4 kg, the Chromebook Plus CX3402 is a lightweight and robust device that satisfies industry-leading US MIL-STD 810H durability standards. Its 5.7-inch touchpad and backlit keyboard are protected by Asus Antimicrobial Guard.
It sports a 14-inch Full HD three-sided NanoEdge IPS display with 250 nits of brightness. There’s a touchscreen display option too. The laptop can pack up to the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor (for business consumers), along with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD.
There’s support for a 50Wh battery with a 45W adaptor, which can lead to around 10 hours of battery life on a single charge. The Chromebook CX3402 supports various I/O ports like 2 USB 3.2 Type-C ports, 2 USB Type-A ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an HDMI 1.4 port. It also comes with support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.
The laptop has a 1080p camera with Webcam Shield and Temporal Noise Reduction. The Chromebook Plus offers millions of Android apps through the Google Play Store and various speed improvements that can guarantee fluid video calling.
The laptop also gets the built-in Google Photos app with AI-backed features like the Magic Eraser. You also get Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express, and LumaFusion. If you purchase the Asus Chromebook Plus CX3402 before January 31, 2024, you can get a complimentary 3-month trial to Adobe Photoshop Web.
PRICE: Starts at Rs 39,990