New Delhi: Tech giant ASUS has launched the Ryzen 5-powered version of its Chromebook Flip CM5 laptop. It featured an ego lift hinge, support for Stadia and GeForce Now platforms, and a Titan C security chip.
Asus Chromebook Flip CM5 price, availability details
Asus Chromebook Flip CM5 price starts at $499.99 (roughly Rs. 36,600) for the base variant that has an AMD Ryzen 3 processor, along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Chromebook is available for purchase in the US in a single Mineral Gray colour through channels including Abt and Newegg. However, details about its availability and pricing in other markets are yet to be announced.
The Chromebook Flip CM5 was originally announced by Asus in January. The company at that time, however, did not announce its pricing and availability status.
Features And Specification
The CM5 supports both Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now. Of course, it only has a 60Hz screen and Radeon integrated graphics, so it’s far from a “gaming laptop” of any sort. Still, Asus has made a few design tweaks to better evoke the aesthetic. Namely, the WASD keys are outlined in orange, which Asus says “lets users stand out while enjoying quick, intuitive gameplay in cloud-based games.” Some Windows laptops have done bold things with their WASD keys, but this is the first Chromebook we’ve seen with that feature.
Asus also emphasized the Harmon Kardon-certified audio system and Wi-Fi stabilizer technology, which should likely help create a more immersive gaming experience.
The CM5 has a 57Wh battery, which Asus claims offer up to 10 hours of battery life. You can configure the device with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage as well. You can choose a Ryzen 5 3500C or a Ryzen 3 3250C, both of which come with AMD Radeon integrated graphics. The chassis itself is made of an aluminum alloy, which Asus describes as “mineral gray” with an “obsidian velvet” texture.
