ASUS Unveils Durable 2-In-1 Chromebook CM30 Detachable With 12-Hour Battery Life
Taiwan-based ASUS introduced the CM30 Detachable (CM3001) to the public, which comes in a 2-in-1 package that can transform between tablet and laptop modes thanks to a versatile smart cover. Looking like an update from the already impressive $350 CM3, the new CM30 has a newer chipset and greater use of renewable materials, among other things.

Besides the chassis being built to US MIL-STD 810H durability standards, what makes the CM30 fit for its supposed heavier duty is the revised smart cover. Each corner has a pronounced bumper protector that should help with drops and unintended bumps. The outer shell of the tablet has a stain-resistant finish as well, although it would've been nice to see some type of anti-bacterial coating.


Detachables are indeed niche products, but are fantastic options for those who don't require a full-fledged full-time laptop, merely needing a physical keyboard to compose emails and type out school assignments or job proposals. With the keyboard stowed (or removed altogether) in tablet mode, detachables make ideal companions for media consumption, promising killer battery life and decent speakers.
ASUS has yet to release official availability and pricing information, so stay tuned to this space to find out more.