As expected, Dell has launched a new version of its Chromebook 11 3120, this time with an Intel Bay Trail low consumption and not the more powerful Intel Core i3 (Haswell) instead present in the current Chromebook 11. But it is not the only change, and for those who have followed our previews, there are many other new features: Dell has redesigned the homes of the Chromebook 11, whose hinges allow an opening of the display up to 180 °, and introduced a Windows-based model identical and called Dell Latitude 11 3160 Education. Both handsets are aimed at students and teachers, then they will plunder place mainly between the classroom, but will be available for anyone who wants to buy them.
Dell Latitude 11 and Chromebook 11 integrate an processor Intel Celeron N2840 dual-core, 2GB to 4GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and display 11.6-inch HD (1366 x 768 pixels) touch, but only optionally. Being directed to the educational sector, the new mini-notebook Dell are designed to stay in class, then have special devices to withstand bumps and falls; For example, the display is protected by Gorilla Glass, the case has been tested according to MIL-STD 810G to withstand extreme pressures and temperatures, as well as shock and vibration, while the keyboard and touchpad are waterproof. The rest of the budget includes a module WiFi 802.11n and Bluetooth 4.0, as well as an operating range of 10 hours thanks to the CPU, fuel efficient.
More news about the appearance of the Chromebook 11 are the two speakers located between the keyboard and the screen, and the appearance on the upper right corner of the cover of a light Dell Activity Light. What? Activity Light is an LED that lights up in blue, red, or yellow and is positioned so as to be visible by the teacher. Through a special app for Chrome OS students can use this LED to indicate if they have questions (red), or if they want to take action (blue), without interrupting the lesson. Activity of Light will also be present in the Latitude 11 Education, but centrally located.
The new Dell Chromebook 11 is available from today at the starting price of $ 249, while the Dell Latitude 11 Education with Windows 8.1 will be on sale from March 3 but only in the no-touch. The model with touch screen instead arrive on the market only for the end of June and the price is not yet known.
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