All new – Thinkpad C14 Chromebook

The latest in the line of Lenovo Chromebooks is the Thinkpad C14 which is based on 12th Generation Alder Lake CPU from Intel. In the base configuration, this 14th inch Chromebook has an Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 256 GB SSD and is priced at USD $1019.

The device can be configured to be powered by an Intel Core i7, have 16 GB ram and up to half a terabyte of storage.

The device, which comes with a powerful 65W charger also can be upgraded to support LTE/4G for those who travel a lot.

Tech Specs

• CPU: 12^th Generation Intel^® Core™ i5-1245U Processor with vPro^® (E-Core Max 3.30 GHz, P-Core Max 4.40 GHz with Turbo Boost, 10 Cores, 12 Threads, 12 MB Cache)
• RAM: 8 GB LPDDR4x
• Storage: 256 GB PCIe SSD
• Graphics: Integrated Intel^® X^e Graphics
• Camera: 1080p FHD RGB with webcam privacy shutter
• Dimensions (H x W x D):  8.54″ x 12.81″ x 0.78″
• Weight: 3.5lbs
• Color: Abyss Blue
• Connectivity: Wifi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, Optional 4G/LTE
• Ports:
  • Intel Thunderbolt (with USB-C)
  • USB-C
  • 2x USB-A
  • MicroSD card reader
  • HDMI 2.0
  • Headphone/mic
  • Optional: SIM card

I expect this device to become one of the most premium Chromebooks released this year.

Note that this device was just released, and hasn’t made its way to Amazon or other resellers. Until then you can buy it directly from Lenovo’s website here.