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Dell introduces the $599 Inspiron 14 2-in-1, its first premium Chromebook

When I see the name "Dell," I always think: practical, reliable, affordable, and probably looks like a tank. This new Dell Inspiron Chromebook, however, aims to change that just a little bit by adding premium features to the company's line-up of Chrome OS laptops.

The new Inspiron Chromebook 14 is a 2-in-1 convertible with an aluminum body, 360-degree hinge, and narrow side bezels surrounding its 14" Full HD IPS display. Dell calls the design "sleek," but I think that's overstating it a little.

More impressive than the looks are the specs. There's an 8th Generation Intel Core i3-8130U CPU, up to 128GB of storage, a backlit keyboard, two USB-C ports (though only the left one seems to be able to charge), one USB-A, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a MicroSD reader. The Inspiron 14 also comes with an EMR pen which conveniently slots into the base of the notebook. Battery life is said to go up to a very impressive 15 hours.

The Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 2-in-1 will be available in the US in October for $599. And just in case you're worried about it, it will definitely have access to the Google Play Store.

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