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Google has created a the ultimate premium Chromebook cloud notebook with an impressive 12.85 inch high-density 2560×1700 screen with 4.3 million pixels, more than a Retina Display. This new Chromebook is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor and a comes with 1 terabyte of free storage on Google Drive for three years. Cost for the WiFi version is $1299 with a $1449 4G-LTE version. Looks like Google just out-Surfaced the Surface. Hit jump for the full spec sheet of this audacious cloud computer.

INPUTS
Gorilla® Glass multi-touch screen
Backlit Chrome keyboard
Fully clickable, etched-glass touchpad
HD Webcam

SCREEN
12.85″ display with a 3:2 aspect ratio
2560 x 1700, at 239 PPI
400 nit screen
178° extra-wide viewing angle

DIMENSIONS
297.7 x 224.6 x 16.2 mm

3.35lb / 1.52kg

PORTS
2 x USB 2.0
mini-display port
2-in-1 card reader supporting: SD, MMC

INNARDS
Intel® Core™ i5 processor (Dual Core 1.8GHz)
Intel® HD Graphics 4000 (Integrated)

4 GB DDR3 RAM

32 GB solid state drive (64 GB for LTE model)

AUDIO

Headphone/microphone jack
Built-in microphone array
Integrated DSP for noise cancellation
Powerful speakers tuned for clarity

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Active cooling with no visible vents
Machined from anodized aluminum

ENERGY STAR® certified

BATTERY
Up to 5 hours of active use (59 Wh battery)

NETWORK
Dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2×2
Bluetooth® 3.0

GOODIES
One terabyte of Google Drive cloud storage, free for 3 years
12 free sessions of GoGo® Inflight Internet

100 MB/month for 2 years of mobile broadband from Verizon Wireless (LTE model). Carrier terms and conditions apply.