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November 3, 2023

Announcing the ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable

Versatile 10.5-inch detachable Chromebook engineered with superb mobility, durability and sustainability for students, family and frontline workers

KEY POINTS
• Versatile mobility: Seamless transition between tablet and laptop mode, up to 12-hour battery life, superfast WiFi 6, and optional two-way, push-pop stylus,
• Outstanding durability and reliability: Military-strength design for everyday resilience, with stain-resistant case included and optional impact shield
• Productive and creative: Powerful MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor, dual 5MP cameras and responsive, tall 16:10 touchscreen for expanded workspace
• Engineered for sustainability: Planet-protecting outlook, built with 30% recycled aluminum, and manufactured with renewable energy

ASUS Announces Chromebook CM30 Detachable

TAIPEI, Taiwan, November 3, 2023 — ASUS today announced the all-new ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable (CM3001) — the perfect portable companion for study, work and play, with a versatile 2-in-1 design that allows it to transform seamlessly between laptop and tablet.

With a vibrant 10.5-inch touchscreen, a quick-release garaged stylus1 to quickly capture ideas and notes, both front and world-facing cameras, up to 12-hour battery life2, fast WiFi 6 connectivity and outstanding military-strength durability, ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable is an effective, fun and freeing everyday partner for students, households and frontline staff in retail and beyond.​

 

Versatile mobility

ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable offers superb versatility for abundant possibilities. The included magnetic stand, cover and optional keyboard allows seamless transition between tablet and laptop mode, making it the ideal partner for distance learning or productivity. The snap-to-connect stand is engineered from strong, stain-resistant leatherette, and can be set at almost any angle — providing the freedom, flexibility and comfort needed for modern on-the-go lifestyles.

ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable also features a two-way, push-pop stylus option that quickly and automatically charges when garaged, keeping it ready for use and providing a safe place to store it. The stylus enables quick, precise movements for unleashing creativity and productivity, empowering users to take notes, transcribe orders, sketch down ideas or capture those moments of inspiration quickly, simply and intuitively.

To ensure ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable is a gratifying companion for remote learning or long business days, it’s engineered with a capacious battery that delivers up to 12 hours’ use on a single charge — powering extended productivity. The lightweight, design means it’s easy to take ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable anywhere — ensuring it’s up and ready for use at a moment’s notice.

Connectivity is also a forte for CM30 Detachable. Powerful and reliable WiFi 6 technology delivers superfast networking speeds for rapid file transfers, distance learning and super-smooth video chats, while LTE is also available as an option for superior connectivity flexibility.

 

Outstanding durability and reliability

ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable is designed to deal with the rigors of everyday life, making it a fine choice for hybrid learning, device sharing and frontline work. In fact, its strength has been tested to meet industry-leading US MIL-STD 810H standards3, which are more rigorous and demanding than ever before — ensuring it’s ready to deliver portable productivity anywhere.

The included smart cover also has its own built-in protections, with stain-resistant finish that keeps it looking fresh and clean for longer. For those who need even more protection on the go, the Impact Shield, an optional reinforced protection case, is available. Everyday resilience is also part of ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable's design ethos. The touchscreen has been engineered to withstand a million interactions4, as well as delivering the high definition, smooth feel and responsiveness needed to get the job done.

 

Productive and creative

For smooth learning experiences, efficient productivity, creativity and enjoyable entertainment, ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable is powered by an MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor with 8 GB of memory and 128 GB of storage.

ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable packs a 5 MP front-facing camera that’s ideal for engaging in online meetings and classes with superb clarity. It also boasts a 5 MP world-facing camera that allows users to capture the world around them through high-quality photos and videos.

Weighing in at under a kilo with its versatile magnetic stand and keyboard attached, ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable effortlessly switches from tablet to laptop. It also has a beautiful multitouch screen that provides intuitive input for modern learning and working experiences — and with a taller 16:10 aspect ratio for an expanded workspace. With wide viewing angles and support for the aforementioned garaged stylus, it’s easy to use and easy on the eyes.

 

Engineered for sustainability

ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable has been created with the aim of minimizing its impact on our planet. With this in mind, the case is manufactured using 30% recycled aluminum from low-carbon sources, and manufactured with renewable energy for superior energy efficiency.  It’s also engineered with energy efficiency that meets ENERGY STAR® standards — with energy consumption that’s even lower than certification requirements. Even the packaging is ecologically minded, created to be compliant with FSC® certifications that ensure materials come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits.

 

The best of ChromeOS

ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable offers access to Google Play5, replete with its rich library of apps, games, music, movies, TV, books and more — opening a whole new world of freedom. Users can edit standout photos and create social graphics with Adobe Express, get a collection of realistic brushes with Tayasui Sketches that mimic the textures of watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints, or Purchase Minecraft: Bedrock Edition to mine, craft, survive and explore in a vast open world. 

ChromeOS orchestrates automatic updates and benefits from built-in virus protection, seamlessly keeping itself safe, secure and always up to date. It’s also engineered around the rock-solid security of a personal Google Account, so the user’s private documents, emails, photos and confidential data are kept safe at all times. ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable can be purchased with either Chrome Education Upgrade or Chrome Enterprise Upgrade to enable management of the device from the Google Admin console.

 

SPECIFICATIONS6

Operating system ChromeOS
ChromeOS with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade
ChromeOS with Chrome Education Upgrade
CPU MediaTek™ 8186 Processor 2 GHz
(2.00 GHz, 8 cores, 8 threads)
Memory Up to 8 GB LPDDR4X 4266 MHz
Onboard: 4GB/ 8 GB LPDDR4X 4266 MHz
Storage 128 GB eMMC
Onboard: 64 GB / 128 GB eMMC
Display 10.5” WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 60 Hz, IPS, 16:10, touch screen, wide view, 320 nits, 73% screen-to-body ratio, stylus support
Stylus Optional USI garaged stylus
I/O ports 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C® x 3.5 mm audio combo jack
1 x pogo-pin interface for soft keyboard
Video camera Front 5 MP
Rear 5 MP
Wireless WiFi: WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth® 5.2
LTE: FM101 4G (optional)
Audio 2 x Built-in high quality speaker
1 x multi-array microphone
Weight 0.61 kg without stand cover and soft keyboard
0.9 kg with stand cover and soft keyboard
Dimensions 259.5 x 169.24 x 8.85 mm without stand cover and soft keyboard
265.9 x 174.9 x 13.75 mm with stand cover and soft keyboard
Battery 38 Wh, Li-Polymer
Security Titan C security chip
Keyboard and touchpad Chiclet keyboard with 15 mm key travel
AC adapter USB Type-C®, 45 W; Output: 15 V DC, 3 A; Input: 100~240 V AC 50/60 Hz universal
Energy efficiency compliance EPEAT® Gold
TCO 9.0
ENERGY STAR®