ASUS announced the next-generation ASUS Chromebook CR series of laptops, tailored to meet the needs of K-12 students. The ASUS Chromebook CR series stands out as the ideal companion for students, whether engaged in in-person classroom learning or remote education. The rugged and modular design, featuring replaceable internal parts, guarantees both durability and longevity. With 11.6-inch or 12.2-inch Corning® Gorilla® Glass touchscreens and a 180° lay-flat or 360°-flippable hinge, the laptops offer flexibility for enriched educational experiences. This design fosters the adventurous mindset of modern students, ensuring an enjoyable and secure learning journey, whether they’re engaging in online courses or in-class sessions — ready for every learning journey.

A trusted study partner
For K-12 students, an everyday-use laptop should be invincible. With lively and active users, scratches and knocks are an almost-inevitable part of their daily routine, so the ASUS Chromebook CR series features an all-round rubber bumper for extra peace of mind. The laptops also feature a rugged design that's tested to meet or exceed the MIL-STD-810H US military-grade standard​, and use tough Corning Gorilla Glass[i] to protect the touchscreen from scratches. Additionally, the spill-resistant keyboard can cope with minor water spills[ii] without harm, so minor splashes on the desk or at the dinner table can be easily drained, cleaned, and dried. Finally, the special fingerprint-resistant finish[iii] keeps the laptop cleaner for longer.

Effortless flexibility by design
The ASUS Chromebook CR series laptops, powered by up to Intel N250 processor, are equipped with either 180° lay-flat or 360°-flippable hinges to enable versatile usage modes. The clamshell model​s​ (CR1104C, CR1204C) facilitate easy group sharing, while the convertible model​s​ (CR1104F, CR1204F) support versatile usage modes including laptop, tent, stand, and tablet — or anything in between. Group discussions and class sharing have never been easier.

The large 11.6-inch or 12.2-inch touchscreens with garaged stylus support[iv] 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 16 GB LPDDR5 Memory and 128 GB eMMC storage, students can enjoy an efficient learning environment and use the laptop anytime and anywhere. The 13 MP world-facing camera[v] empowers 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.

Convenient, versatile I/O ports
To allow students to connect easily to any available peripherals, ASUS 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 both full-function ports that support data, video output, and power delivery, allowing the laptop to be charged from either side, offering students greater flexibility in how and where they can set up their learning space.

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 also available for those wishing to add an intuitive way of inputting sketches and notes.

Comprehensive all-round protection
For enhanced hygiene, the ASUS Chromebook CR series is optionally protected by ASUS Antimicrobial Guard[vi],[vii] technology, a surface coating on the keyboard area, 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 to maintain
The ASUS Chromebook CR series is 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[viii] ensures multi-layer security, automatic updates and streamlined deployment.