Chromebook X: Google's Flagship ChromeOS Device for Work and Play

(Image credit- Tech Spot) When is a Chromebook no longer "just a Chromebook?" That is the topic that Google hopes to address with its future "Chromebook X" initiative for premium laptops and tablets. For many people debating which Chromebook to purchase, the answer is likely to be "almost any of them." The most fundamental requirements for a computer are constantly met by ChromeOS devices, including access to office productivity tools, a fully functional web browser, and file management. Chromebooks can now do so much more than they were able to five years ago. Chromebooks now have access to potent productivity tools and video editing suites like LumaFusion due to the Android app support. Additionally, Chromebooks may be used to run complete (Linux) desktop applications, such as your favorite Steam games as well as audio workstations like Audacity and developer tools like Android Studio. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Image credit- ZDNET[/caption]

Chromebook X

Of course, most of that needs more advanced hardware to function properly. For gaming, ChromeOS only permits the installation of Steam on a small number of the most recent mid-range and high-end Chromebooks. To put it another way, you presently need to understand just enough technical lingo to distinguish between a premium or mid-range consumer Chromebook and a cheap, student-focused one if you want to take full advantage of what ChromeOS has to offer. But what if there was a simple way to ensure that your next Chromebook would provide you with a fantastic experience without having to become an expert on processors and specs? In the past, the Google-hosted device directory would distinguish between "Plus Chromebooks" and "Premium Chromebooks." This Plus and Premium division was rather specialized and not at all user-facing. Google completely discontinued these badges on May 31 after several years, ostensibly in order to get ready for what's coming up. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="2000"] Image credit- TechRadar[/caption]

What's New

Google has been developing new branding for better-than-average Chromebooks from various manufacturers for the past few months. Notably, given how long it has been since the sale of a Pixelbook, we haven't yet seen any indications that Google may produce its own Chromebook X device. A mark that might be as basic as  "X" adjacent to the standard "Chromebook" logo will serve as the Chromebook X brand, which may be modified before launch. The current default "chromeOS" logo that appears on all devices should be replaced with a unique boot screen. The hardware inside a Chromebook X, rather than the extra "X," is what distinguishes it from other gadgets. In particular, Google seems to need a specific quantity of RAM, a high-quality camera for video conferencing, and a more advanced display. Also read: The Easiest Ways to Take a Screenshot on Your Chromebook in 2023