Inspiring—like the best teachers The 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen perfectly blends on-the-go technology with powerful processing and a premium classroom experience. Thanks to a 360-degree hinge it can be used in four ways and there’s a digital pen for on-screen writing and notetaking. This 11.6” 2-in-1 is also rugged enough to handle whatever the school day brings. A pen that\'s mightier than the keyboard The 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen has its own electro-magnetic resonance pen. Pressure-sensitive and highly accurate it’s ideal for taking notes writing drawing and even for showing workings in math. Delivering a real pen-like experience it needs no charging or pairing so can be shared among students and across compatible devices. When not in use it’s housed inside the Chromebook. Connect more capture more With two HD cameras the 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen enhances collaboration and creativity. The 720p front-facing camera is great for video-conferencing and Hangouts while the 5 MP world-facing camera on the keyboard makes it easier for you to record the world around you—no matter what mode your Chromebook is in. A device you can count on Thanks to Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with Native Damage Resistance the 11.6 HD screen is able resist the kind of deep chips and scratches that cause regular glass to break. What’s more the 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen has military-grade durability—with rubber bumpers reinforced ports and hinges and mechanically anchored keys. As flexible as your imagination The unique 360-degree hinge allows the 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen to adapt to different learning environments. Laptop mode is great for research Tent mode for presentations Stand mode for watching lectures and Tablet mode for taking notes. The variety helps make learning more fun. Make light work of every task With Intel Celeron processing and the Chrome OS operating system the 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen seamlessly runs thousands of apps from Google Play™ and the Chrome Web Store. Enjoy such favorites as TinkerCAD Kahoot! and LucidChart. You can also multitask with ease and enjoy high-definition video and interactive apps at their very best. .