Dell and Google Launch Premium Professional Chromebook
Dell has announced continued expansion of its collaboration with Google with the launch of the Dell Chromebook 13, a premium 13.3-inch business-class professional Chromebook solution. The Dell Chromebook 13 can be powered by up to 5th generation Intel Core i5 processors, and provides a claimed up to 12 hours of battery life inside a sleek form factor. The Dell Chromebook 13 joins Dell’s existing Chrome portfolio and further showcases Dell and Google’s commitment to developing innovative and flexible solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of the mobile workforce.
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“Working in a high paced environment like The Weather Channel, it’s essential we have the right technologies in place so we can stay up to date with the latest information and power our continuous coverage,” says Nicholas Gardner, sr. director corporate technology, The Weather Company. “The Dell Chromebook 13 we’ve been testing has provided us with a secure, powerful and easy to manage device that we can use both in the office and on location. We’re excited by its potential and look forward to seeing it come to market.”
“Our latest Chromebook offering is designed for the mobile professional, and provides customers with an unrivalled Chrome experience which mixes the cost and simplicity benefits of Google’s Chrome portfolio with Dell’s commitment to design,” comments Kirk Schell, vice president and general manager, commercial client solutions, Dell. “Not only does the solution offer customers a superior mobile working experience, but with the availability of Dell’s leading security, management and ProSupport Plus service, it is also easy to integrate into wider device ecosystems.”
Productivity and Connectivity
The new Dell Chromebook offers a range of options for performance, speed and mobility, with available Intel Celeron, Core i3 and i5 processors supported by up to 8GB (ii) of system memory, and up to 12 hour battery life (i) allowing for all day business productivity while on the move. With Chromebook’s seamless connectivity, fast boot time and high performance, users can be fully productive wherever they are, and able to collaborate seamlessly with a 720p HD video webcam, a Full High Definition IPS display and dual array microphones all designed to integrate with Google Hangouts.
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Distinguished Look and Feel
The Chromebook 13 features premium chassis materials including a carbon fiber weave cover, magnesium alloy palm rest and aluminum base making it both light and sturdy. The 13.3-inch full high definition IPS display offers bright luminance and wider viewing angles with both touch and anti-glare non-touch options available. In addition, the displays are designed to provide long life, durability and high scratch resistance with the Corning Gorilla Glass NBT touch solution. The backlit keyboard and the touchpad are claimed to provide a balance of usability and maximum accuracy, and constructed to meet the needs of a mobile workforce.
The Chromebook 13 also includes the Google Hangout experience with the full high definition IPS display and dual array microphones with integrated stereo speakers.
Secure, Manageable and Reliable
Dell Chromebook 13 customers can take advantage of Dell’s manageability, security and desktop virtualization solutions. The Chromebook is supported by Dell’s unique IP from Dell KACE, providing inventory management and service desk support. Additionally, Dell SonicWALL Mobile Connect (VPN) app, in combination with a Dell Secure Mobile Access appliance or next-generation firewall, provides secure access to authorized company resources, access reporting and tracking. Optional Content Filter subscription services available with Dell firewalls provide URL filtering and browser protection. Dell Wyse vWorkspace desktop virtualization software, a central part of the Dell Appliance for Wyse – vWorkspace solution, enables organizations to seamlessly and securely access Windows applications on the new Chromebook 13 via the vWorkspace Connector for Chrome OS (available in the Chrome Web Store). The Chromebook 13 offers Google’s cloud-based management console to simplify deployment, and centrally manage, update and track systems.
World-Class Support
Dell’s newest support service, ProSupport Plus for PCs and tablets, is available to Dell Chromebook 13 customers. (iii) ProSupport Plus combines priority access to expert support 24×7, repair for drops, spills and other mishaps, and a Technical Account Manager (TAM) for customers with more than 1,000 entitled systems.
The Dell Chromebook 13 starts at USD $399.00 and will be available beginning September 17 in the U.S. and Canada.
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Notes:
i Based on Google Chrome Power_LoadTest, a battery run down test conducted by ODM labs in June 2015, with LCD panel brightness set to 37%, keyboard backlight set to 10%, and wireless on. For more information about Google Chrome Power_LoadTest, visit www.chromium.org. Test results should be used only to compare one product with another and are not a guarantee you will experience the same battery life. Battery life may be significantly less than the test results and varies depending on your product’s configuration, software, usage, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors. Maximum battery life will decrease with time and use.
ii GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.
iii Some ProSupport Plus features are not available on all products. See dell.com/prosupportplus. Availability and terms vary by region. See dell.com/servicecontracts/global.
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