Today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017, held in Las Vegas, USA, Google together with Samsung will be unveiling the next line of Chromebook laptops that also double as a tablet thanks to its new touchscreen and built-in support for running Android apps.

This new line of Google and Samsung laptops will include Chromebook Plus and Chromebook Pro.

The difference between these two is the CPU. Chromebook Plus will feature an hexacore ARM OP1 microprocessor specifically made for Chromebooks (Dual A72, Quad A53), while the Pro version will come with a more powerful Intel Core m3 6Y30 processor (0.90 GHz up to 2.20 GHz, 4 MB L3 Cache).

The rest of the specifications are the same for both versions, with 4GB of RAM, 32GB of eMMC flash storage, on-processor Intel HD graphics with shared video memory, 2 USB Type-C ports, 2 USB 3.0 ports, HDMI output, and a built-in microSD memory card reader. Expected battery life is around 8 hours.

Probably the best feature is the Chromebook's screen, which now rotates all around the keyboard and comes with support for touch interactions.

The new 12.3-inch screen supports a Quad HD 2400×1600 resolution, a 3:2 aspect ratio, and a display made of Gorilla Glass 3 for enhanced durability.

Chromebooks come with a Samsung-like S pen

The Plus and Pro versions also come with a built-in pen that allows users to control their gestures on the touchscreen, very useful when playing around with your fingers doesn't provide the needed accuracy.

Both Chromebooks weigh the same, at only 1.08Kg (2.38lbs), allowing users to hold the laptop in their hand, just like a tablet, without getting tired.

Add to this ChromeOS and its built-in security scanner and automatic updates, and you have a reliable OS that you can quickly get work done.

New Chromebooks support Android apps by default

Besides the touchscreen, rotating screen, and improved technical specs, the new Chromebooks are also very attractive because they also come with a beta version of the Google Play Store software that allows users to install Android apps on their laptops. Google announced support for Android apps and the Play Store back in May 2016.

With support for Android apps, Google has transformed Chromebooks from a for-work-only laptop into an all-around device that users can utilize to watch movies and play games.

The Chromebook Plus model is already available on sale for $449 via BestBuy, while Google expects to launch the Pro model sometime in April.