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This is a 360-degree convertible, and as the hinges are pushed back beyond 90 degrees the base of the lid section protrudes beyond the base of the keyboard section, bringing Asus's ErgoLift system into play this raises the keyboard up to a slightly higher, more comfortable, typing angle and also provides a little room beneath the chassis for ventilation and audio enhancement. In the interests of both protecting the finish on the lid and mitigating its flex, a sleeve will be useful for travellers - despite the fact that the Chromebook Flip CX5 meets the military-grade MIL-STD-810H ruggedness standard.Īsus's ErgoLift screen hinge mechanism raises the keyboard section to a comfortable typing angle in laptop mode. There is some flex in the aluminium alloy lid, making it advisable not to put heavy items on top of this Chromebook. However, it's 1.95kg (4.3lb) weight is distinctly hefty, and it might be enough to deter some mobile professionals.
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Given its 15.6-inch screen, the Flip CX5's dimensions of 357.6mm wide by 240.8mm deep by 18.5mm thick (14.08in. The white of the lid is punctuated by a large silver Asus logo, a smaller silver Chromebook logo and the shiny silver of the hinges.Īsus Chromebook Flip CX5: 15.6-inch 360-degree rotating touch screen, 11th-generation Core i3 or i5 processor, 8GB or 16GB of RAM, 128GB or 256GB of SSD storage. Asus says it has been treated to resemble ceramic, and I can certainly see that in the finish. The Immersive White chassis of the Chromebook Flip CX5 doesn't shout 'business', but it's certainly distinctive. With a 15.6-inch touch screen, 11th generation Core i3 or i5 processors and the latest Chrome OS features, can it really function as a fully-fledged business laptop for as little as £599.99 (inc. Asus recently announced two such Chromebooks, the CX9 and CX5. The CX5, reviewed here, is in a 'Flip' device, which means it has a 360-degree rotating screen hinge to enable tablet-mode operation. Chromebooks started out as affordable devices for home users and students, but there are now plenty of models available with business-grade specifications.