Lenovo outs Ruggedized Chromebook Trio with Enhanced Touch

Lenovo has announced three Chromebooks at MWC 2018, sporting new designs, rugged build, and an Enhanced Touch feature – the Chromebook Trio.

The Chromebook Trio features a flak-jacket-like protection with rubber bumpers, reinforced ports and hinges, and spill-resistant keyboards with reinforced keys. The 100e has a traditional laptop design while the 300e and 500e have 360-degree Yoga hinge that turns into a 2-in-1 device. It is made for educational purposes so you’re more likely to see these in classrooms.

As for the Enhanced Touch feature, it is based on the AnyPen tablet technology which lets you use normal pens, pencils, or even paper clips as a stylus. The 500e model has a built-in EMR Pen that can be used to navigate throughout the screen. Lenovo has further enhanced this feature by implementing Google’s custom coding and machine learning algorithm to predict where the pen is going and can help users write, sketch, or draw with more stability.

Lenovo 100e specs:

11.6-in HD (1366 x 768) anti-glare display
Intel Celeron N3350
Intel® Integrated Graphics
Windows 10 Pro
2GB/4GB LP-DDR4 DRAM
128GB/64GB eMMC
802.11 AC (2 x 2)
Bluetooth® 4.1
Rotatable HD camera
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
Combo mic/audio jack
Micro-SD card reader
Kensington™ lock slot
1.22 kg
300.5 mm x 212.5 mm x 21.7 mm

Lenovo 300e specs:

11.6″ HD (1366 x 768) IPS Multitouch Anti-Glare with integrated camera
MediaTek™ 8173C Processor (2.10GHz)
Imagination GX6250
4GB DDR3L 1600 MHz
32GB eMMC
Google Chrome OS
720p HD with microphone
1 x USB-C
1 x USB 3.0
HDMI
SD card reader
Audio combo
802.11 AC (2 x 2)
292 mm x 204 mm x 21.2 mm
1.35 kg

Lenovo 500e specs:

11.6″ HD (1366 x 768) IPS Multitouch Glossy with integrated camera
Intel Celeron N3450U Processor (1.10GHz 2MB)
Intel HD Graphics 500
4GB LPDDR4 1600 MHz
32GB eMMC
Google Chrome Operating System
720p HD front-facing with microphone
5MP HD world-facing(rear) with microphone
EMR Pen
2 USB-C
2 USB 3.0
Micro SD card reader
Audio combo jack
Intel Dual Band Wireless AC(2 x 2) 7265
Bluetooth 4.2
290 mm x 204 mm x 20.35 mm
1.35 kg

The Lenovo 100e is priced at $219 and will be available in March. While the Lenovo 300e and 500e are priced at $279 and $349, respectively, and are now available for purchase.