Lenovo's next Chromebook could be a powerhouse fueled by artificial intelligence

Date:
Sat, 17 Aug 2024 01:00:40 +0000

Description:
Leaks show the new Chromebook Duet may on MediaTek's new SoC enabling better quality multimedia and performance.

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Lenovo is working on two new AI-powered Chromebook tablets collectively codenamed Ciri. That is what news site Chrome Unboxed claims after tracking the devices on two public repositories cros.tech and Chromium Dash which pull their info from Google servers. According to the publication, an
official reveal may be happening soon.

The tablet will reportedly be known as the Lenovo Chromebook Duet and serve
as a direct follow-up to the IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook . Like the previous generation, it has a detachable 11-inch display that can be removed from its accompanying keyboard.

Itll run on the recently launched MediaTek Kompanio 838 SoC (system on a
chip) which is referred to as the MT8188G in Chromium Dash. This is the real star of the show since it's an ARM-based chipset that houses its own
dedicated AI processor, the NPU 650. NPUs, or neural processing units, boost hardware performance across the board. AI power

Chrome Unboxed states itll enable high-quality multimedia as well as more interactive and intelligent applications. MediaTek's marketing material also highlights key performance measures, such as the chips ability to send video signals up to two 4K displays simultaneously, plus premium imaging processing to show off vibrant colors on screen. The manufacturer even points out that the Kompanio 838 allows laptops to enjoy a long battery life.

The second tablet mentioned earlier is an EDU model for schools. Theres
almost no information about this divide within the repositories apart from
its existence. It is expected to have similar hardware, although it could likely be made more durable and withstand drops. Missing software

As interesting as Lenovos upcoming Chromebook may be, there is some potentially bad news surrounding it. Chrome Unbox points out in another
report that it isnt a member of the Chromebook Plus series.

Laptops in that line enjoy superior performance above the average Chromebook. On one hand, this isnt a significant issue as Lenovos machine could be just
as good, maybe even better, than a Chromebook Plus, thanks to the MediaTek chipset. However, it does mean users will not have access to the series' exclusive features.

Magic Editor , Generative Backgrounds, and support for Adobe Photoshop could be absent on the future Chromebook Duet. Of course, we dont know this for sure. Lenovos device is still under development and will be for a while longer. Be sure to take everything from this report with a grain of salt as things can always change.

Be sure to check TechRadar's list of the best Chromebooks for 2024 . You
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