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Updated · Chrome Unboxed · May 7
Asus launches Chromebook CM14 with MediaTek Kompanio 540 and 23-hour battery life
Updated
Updated · Chrome Unboxed · May 7

Asus launches Chromebook CM14 with MediaTek Kompanio 540 and 23-hour battery life

10 articles · Updated · Chrome Unboxed · May 7
  • The 14-inch CM1406 weighs from 1.32kg, offers up to 8GB LPDDR5x RAM and 128GB eMMC, and comes in Platinum Silver, Forest Blue and Blue Aura.
  • Asus says the budget laptop targets students and value buyers, adding easier repairs with four captive screws, a screwless battery latch, optional touchscreen and HDMI 1.4b.
  • The device also includes a three-month Google AI Pro trial with Gemini features and 5TB storage, though Asus has not yet announced pricing or a release date.
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Is the Chromebook CM14's AI trial a genuine educational tool or a gateway to more student distraction?