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Hisense Introduces Their First Chromebook
[March 31, 2015]

Hisense Introduces Their First Chromebook


Google (News - Alert) announced today that they have partnered with Hisense on the new Hisense Chromebook. Affordably priced at $149, the Hisense Chromebook is perfect for the way people live and work today.

The Hisense (News - Alert) Chromebook features a textured lid for keeping a sure grip, and a metal palm-rest to add structure and comfort while typing. Perfect for throwing in your bag while you are on the go, the Hisense Chromebook weighs just 2.5 pounds and is 19.5 mm thin with an 11.6" display screen. And with up to 8.5 hours battery life, leave the charger at home.

Some of the other highlights include:

  • Boots up in less than 10 seconds.
  • Built with a high performance quad core Rockchip processor (Cortex A17).
  • Auto-updates are built in including keeping the latest virus protection and features updated, hassle-free.
  • Syncs with Android (News - Alert) phones & tablets, and everywhere you've signed into your Google account. All of your stuff stays with you, even when your laptop doesn't. /li>
  • No set-up time needed. Just log-in to your Google account to get started.
  • Chromebooks keep Gmail, Maps, Docs and pics safely stored in the cloud.
  • Easily switch between accounts so you can share your Hisense Google Chomebook without anyone accessing your stuff.



"To be able to showcase our hardware through Google's well-known and respected brand is a key building block in our growth within the US," commented Erin Magee, Director of Marketing, Hisense. "We are also excited that the Hisense Chromebook is affordable for the everyday family and easy to use."

The Hisense Chomebook will be available on Walmart.com for pre-order beginning March 31, 2015 and in Walmart stores later this spring. For more information visit, hisense-usa.com.


About Hisense USA Corporation

Established in 2001, Hisense USA Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hisense Company, Ltd. Headquartered in Qingdao, China.

Hisense USA offers a broad range of technology driven consumer electronics products that are manufactured and distributed across North American, including televisions, refrigerators, air-conditioners, dehumidifiers, beverage coolers and freezers. Hisense USA sells into national retailers across North America, including Walmart, Sams.com, Costco, P.C. Richards, Canadian Tire and more. The Company has established R&D centers in Atlanta, Georgia and San Jose, California to enable localized product development and innovation.

Hisense Company Ltd. has production facilities in China, South Africa, Algeria, Egypt as well as Mexico and is one of the largest television manufacturers in the world with over 10 million televisions produced per year. The Company has sales offices in North America, Europe, Australia, South Africa, the Middle East and Asia while exporting products to over 130 countries and regions throughout the world.


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