Sector 5 Releases the Affordable E3 Chromebook for Education, Business
Sector 5 is releasing its Sector 5 E3 Chromebook in the United States, a new device powered by an Intel quad-core processor with HD graphics packed in a rugged package.
The device uses an Intel Celeron quad-core processor with single core performance up to 2.2GHz and Intel HD graphics with 12 cores. It offers silent operation with no fans or air vents, and its stereo speakers are generating up to 87dB of high-fidelity audio.
The Sector 5 comes with an anti-glare 11.6-inch HD display with IPS technology, 10-point multi-touch, 16:9 1366x768 resolution, and an average of 220 nits brightness. Its 180-degree lay-flat hinge allows for collaboration and classroom settings.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5 at up to 867Mbps, Bluetooth 4.2, 2 USB-C ports, two USB 3.0 ports, and combo headphone/headset jack. The device also supports microSD cards, including microSDXC, offers a battery life of up to 10 hours and supports rapid charging 30W USB-C power delivery.
Mirroring and extending to external displays via Chromecast or USB adapters is also supported.
Ofcourse, the Sector 5 E3 Chromebook is running Chrome OS, providing access to apps on the Google Play Store.
The Chromebook is available for $315.00 (limited time, pre-orders only).
Specifications
- Price: $349.00 $315.00 (limited time, pre-orders only)
- Body
- 180-degree lay-flat hinge
- Fingerprint-resistant matte finish, with textured surface for better grip
- Rugged build with durable anti-slip rubber padding
- Display
- 11.6-inch (diagonal) anti-glare LED-backlit display with IPS technology
- Capacitive touchscreen with 10-finger multi-touch support
- 1366-by-768 native resolution at 135 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
- 220 nits brightness
- Processor: 1.1GHz quad-core Intel Celeron N3450, Burst up to 2.2GHz, with 2MB L2 cache
- Storage and Memory:
- 32GB eMMC
- 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM
- Graphics and Video Support
- Intel HD Graphics 500 with 12 Execution Units at 700MHz each
- Wi-Fi streaming of audio and mirrored HD video output using Chromecast
- VGA output using USB to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
- HDMI audio and video output using USB to HDMI Adapter (sold separately)
- Camera: 720p HD widescreen webcam, capable of 1MP still photos
- Audio:
- Stereo speakers with 2W power, generating 87dB
- Omnidirectional microphone array
- 3.5mm combo headset jack
- Connections and Expansion
- Two USB-C ports, one with USB Power Delivery
- Two USB 3.0 ports
- MicroSD SDXC card slot
- Kensington lock slot
- Battery and Power
- Up to 12 hours battery life
- Up to 30 days of standby time
- Built-in 38-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
- Rapid charge 30W USB-C Power Adapter
- Size and Weight:
- Height: 0.79 inch (1.99 cm)
- Width: 11.41 inch (29.00 cm)
- Depth: 8.03 inch (20.40 cm)
- Weight: 2.875 pounds (1.30 kg)
- Operating System: Chrome OS