Lenovo is gearing up to launch a Chrome OS-powered version of its new Yoga Book 2-in-1 that was announced at IFA 2016.
Talking to TechRadar, Matt Lazare, Yoga Book Campaign Manager at Lenovo, said that the cloud-based operating system will eventually join Windows 10 and Android Marshmallow as an option on its slim new device.
He said: “I can tell you that Chrome OS is something that we’re thinking very seriously about, especially with the big upgrades coming down the road that will allow access to the Android app ecosystem.
“You should look for us to take this hardware platform in Yoga Book and make waves on that front. Obviously you’ll hear more about that down the road.”
You can check out our full interview with Lazare on everything Yoga Book here.
Wait and see
Lazar wouldn’t be drawn on when a Chrome OS-powered Yoga Book will hit the shelves. Windows and Android flavored versions are available to buy now, costing £549 (around $730) and £449 (around $600) respectively.
The Yoga Book is being positioned as a tablet-killer thanks to its thin dimensions and ‘Halo’ touchscreen keyboard, which uses haptic feedback to indicate key presses. Chrome OS would be a good fit for the device, allowing people to switch between full-screen Android apps operated using the touchscreen and the more productivity-focused desktop.
Only three Chromebooks are capable of running Android apps, with compatibility coming to more than 40 more models by the end of 2017.
Source: techradar.com
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This device is just perfect. But one thing which would make it better is a swipe enabled keyboard, maybe not a full size one like on this but rather a smaller sized one to make it easier to swipe-type. And the best thing is that you don't even need to make too many changes to enable it in this device itself.
The only thing which this device can't get with a software update which I would like to see in this is a fingerprint reader (although OEMs have started putting them inside trackpads, I don't think it'll be feasible to implement in such a large surface area, although if it's implemented in a small area and is highlighted using software that may work very well and will also add some security by hiding the location of the reader when not required.)
I would definitely buy one immediately if it ran chrome OS. I absolutely hate Windows 10 ¯_(ツ)_/¯ and the specs for this thing don't seem very ideal to run such a bloated operating system
On the other hand Android isn't exactly perfect for a computer style experience and Lenovo is not very good at providing timely updates
So for me chrome OS is the ideal solution, you get the more computer friendly UI without the heavy overhead that comes with Windows and you get software updates straight from Google for 5 years and Android Apps on top of that