HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) has announced the launch of its Chromebook 11 G5. The laptop includes a touchscreen, making it the first in the Chrome OS laptops in the 11-inch range to have this feature.
According to The Verge, the new Chromebook has been priced at $189. The company will start selling the new laptop through its channel partners in July. The company expects the new range to be more widely available from October onwards.
The base model includes a 11.6-inch screen and has a sub-HD display. It will include an option for an HD IPS touchscreen panel with Gorilla Glass, according to The Verge. The new laptop is 2.51 pounds in weight and includes a 1.6gHz Intel Celeron N3060. According to HP, the processor will have sufficient power to handle video calls and playback. The Chromebook has 11 hours of battery life, according to HP.
HP shares closed sharply higher in trading on Tuesday, rebounding from the sharp pullback seen in the previous two trading sessions. The stock closed more than 2% higher on Tuesday. In the last three trading sessions though, HP shares have fallen nearly 9%. Year-to-date, HP has been essentially flat.
