ASUS has launched a new laptop, called the Chromebook CX1 (CX1101) as expanding its line-up of Chromebooks in India. It will be up for grabs via e-commerce platform Flipkart at an introductory price of Rs. 18,990 from December 15 onwards. As for the highlights, the laptop comes with a military-grade build quality, an Intel Celeron processor, and up to 13 hours of battery life.

The ASUS Chromebook CX1 offers some high-end features, including a durable body rated as per MIL-STD-810H military tests. The device is also touted to undergo a series of shock, drop, and pressure tests. With a price-tag of under Rs. 20,000, the laptop will be a boon for travelers, hikers, and others who work in a challenging environment.

The ASUS Chromebook CX1 bears an 11.6-inch HD+ (1366x768 pixels) LED backlit display with 67% screen-to-body ratio and 200-nits of brightness. The laptop features a conventional rectangular screen with thick bezels, metal reinforced hinges with 180-degree lay-flat design, a 720p HD webcam, and a spill-resistant full-sized keyboard. 

The ASUS Chromebook CX1 is equipped with two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a micro-SD card reader, and a headphone jack. For wireless connectivity, the laptop offers support for dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1. For audio, it comes with built-in dual speakers.

The ASUS Chromebook CX1 draws power from Intel's quad-core Celeron N4020 processor, paired with Intel UHD Graphics 600, 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage. Under the hood, it runs on ChromeOS and packs a 42Wh triple-cell battery with 45W fast-charging support. The device is touted to offer up to 13 hours of battery life on a single charge.

As for the official pricing and availability, the ASUS Chromebook CX1 carries an introductory price-tag of Rs. 18,990 in India. The laptop will be available for purchase via e-commerce platform Flipkart in a single Transparent Silver color option from December 15 onwards.

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