News in the Channel - issue #26

PRODUCT LAUNCH ASUS CHROMEBOOK CR SERIES

(CR1104F, CR1204F) support versatile usage modes including laptop, tent, stand and tablet. The idea of this flexibility is that it can make group discussions and students sharing devices easier. The 11.6-inch or 12.2-inch touchscreens with garaged stylus support improve productivity and are comfortable for the students, with low blue-light levels to protect their eyes. Equipped with up to WiFi 6E (802.11ax) and optional 4G LTE connectivity, along with up to 16GB LPDDR5 Memory and 128GB eMMC storage, students can enjoy an efficient learning environment and use the laptop anytime and anywhere. It also includes a 13MP world-facing camera, which makes it easier for students to explore their surroundings, capture photos and record videos when in tablet mode. Up to 1080p FHD front-facing webcam provides students with clearer image quality, ensuring they appear clear and sharp for an enhanced and more efficient online learning experience.

also available for those wishing to add an intuitive way of inputting sketches and notes. Comprehensive all-round protection With hygiene still a concern for schools post-pandemic, there is an option to have the laptops protected by ASUS Antimicrobial Guard technology, a surface coating on the keyboard area, which is one of the most touched parts of the laptop. The coating contains positively charged silver ions, which are attracted to negatively charged microbial cells. When they contact, the silver ions pierce the cell surface to damage the structure and inhibit reproduction. To provide maximum protection for students' eyes, the up to WUXGA 16:10 displays provide enhanced visual experiences and high-quality colors and are TÜV Rheinland-certified for low blue-light levels. Easy maintenance The Chromebook CR series has been designed to make deployment and maintenance as simple as possible. The modular design allows technicians to rapidly replace and upgrade the key hardware components, ensuring less downtime and more learning time. Anti-drop captive screws on the underside eliminate worries about losing these little parts during repair. Additionally, the supported Chrome Education Upgrade ensures multi- layer security, automatic updates and streamlined deployment.

Chrome Education Upgrade

ensures multi- layer security, automatic updates and streamlined deployment

Convenient, versatile I/O ports To allow students to connect easily to any available peripherals, Chromebook CR series laptops feature a comprehensive set of I/O ports, including two conveniently placed USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® ports, one on each side. Notably, these are full-function ports that support data, video output and power delivery, allowing the laptop to be charged from either

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side, offering students greater flexibility in how and where they can set up their learning space – and not every classroom has many plug outlets, or ones that are conveniently placed. Additionally, there are two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, HDMI® 1.4b, an audio combo jack, and a Kensington Lock slot. An optional garaged stylus is