ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable: Unboxing & First Impressions

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CES 2024 is here in full force, but we're clearly not out in Vegas this year for the festivities. Thanks to Asus, however, we got our hands on their latest Chromebook tablet - the Chromebook CM30 Detachable - well before its official release. So, let's jump in the box and get into the good and the bad with the ASUS' latest stab at a detachable Chromebook.

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[michaelcorcoran]

Those are big bezels. I don't hate bezels but those are way bigger than other detachable Chromebooks

[GARdotETH]

Jesus! The Surface Pro 1 just called an asked for it's bezels back 👀

[curbsidetech]

Seems like a nice device, my Duet 5 has been really good. Looking to see what future ChromeOS tablets will realease

[JodyS-yyhq]

It's nice seeing new detachable Chromebooks and depending on the price this could be worth it, but I wish we would get something a little better than this one. It kind of sounds like the Lenovo Duet 3 or 5 would still be the way to go to however since they go on sale pretty often.

[michaelcorcoran]

Good to see another detachable. Havent seen anything new since duet 5. And with snapdragon partnership over and Chromebook plus not including ARM I was starting to worry

[benjaminlee]

Loving the 2-in-1 life! The CM30 transforms from laptop to tablet so easily, perfect for studying or lounging. And I'm surprised by the performance of the Mediatek processor.

[melcrose]

Bobby being nice when he clearly wants to throw it against a wall. If this comes in at even 350 it's going to die on a shelf.

[stephenhoward]

Your reviews are 1st rate. Very pleasant presentation.

[Unanmouz]

That is such a nice design! I love the magnetic back cover/stand & that it has a slot for the stylus

[scottgordon]

Why isn't there a sub 11" Chromebook with a laptop form-factor? I really don't like the type cover approach with kickstand. Basically unusable as a laptop when away from a flat surface and you end up with all these extra pieces (type cover & back) if you use it as a tablet. What I really would love to see is a small light Chromebook but if you get below 11.6", all you can find is tablets with removable covers.

[cobaltblue]

I wouldn't pay more than 300 for this and thats with all included. I would recommend the duet 3 instead or a ipad 9

[PLANETWATERMELON]

Ah man, you guys aren't at CES that's too bad. I hope it is not for a lack of Chromebooks coming this year. This Asus on the other hand looks like a big winner. That 8gb of RAM is a big win in my book. That's a deal breaker for me and a loss for the Duet 3 at Best Buy. Can't wait to see what else you got to show us!

[exzld]

I think the large bezels is a great idea

[RockwaterReese]

Hear me out, oled (or display tech with near true blacks) that adjusts when undocked to create 'bezels' for which the darkened area is then touch disabled

[Ben-yzjh]

I was super excited to get to see this, I'd already thought this would likely be my next Chrome convertible. But... those bezels. It's giving iPad Air gen 1 vibes. The screen size is just too small for a desktop workflow. Thanks for the video!

[lucasbrown]

This Chromebook looks amazing! The detachable keyboard is exactly what I've been looking for. Along with the Kompanio chipset I think this one is a right one for the performance!!

[ForeverToraDora]

0:45 "been in this box multiple times" 🤭

[Tactical_Nightwach]

I just got one of these and its perfect for uploading and managing my YouTube channels 😊

[slapnut]

I await for a day that might never come when manufacturers actually start making decent Chromebook tablets.

[bradavon]

Great to see it's 8GB. Hated how the Duet 3 was 4GB only and then months later the 8GB model came. Cheeky business practice.